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Maark

12-12-2007 08:10:17

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Looking at buying a sawzall for home use. Which do you guys prefer? Thanks.

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NE IA

12-14-2007 18:54:48

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Re: Dewalt vs. Milwaukee in reply to Maark, 12-12-2007 08:10:17

Ten tears ago I would say only the big M tools, then they priced themselves out of the ball park around here. Swithes, brushes, and cord break downs were my biggest complaints. I refuse to argue about what is better etc.

In our area the super sawzalls are not used a whole lot as the guys always used the regular M sawzall. After a lot of disapointment our local lumber yard said that my opinion was the norm, as others had spoke the same.

In our area the D word is pretty big, I have had I think three DeWalt corded units, and were a hundred dollars, I did not expect much, and I got buy ok, probably would do it again, switch on the last one wiould not completly stop, never had that problem with any tool before.

Sorry M fans, but I will never own another one, I have alot of older ones, and they did pretty good overall, just can't buy there parts pricing concept. Some HF parts are interchangable on M tools. The electric tin snips comes to mind, I buy the HF unit, and take the replacable blades off and put them on the M tool. (Snips) were made in the same factory without any doubt, and placed on different power units. I can buy the off brands at TSC for $49.00, in 1974 the replacment jaws were $60.00 and change for M unit.

It is hard for us old guys to get used to the use and toss format now days, but it seems to be the better way any more.

NE IA Dave

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GoJDpuller

12-13-2007 19:30:00

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Re: Dewalt vs. Milwaukee in reply to Maark, 12-12-2007 08:10:17

Portor and cable is my choice in corded sawzall it has more power and is smoother that dewalt. Dewalts quick change is better. For some one that doesnt use it everyday might not notice much difference. Dewalts cordless tools are awesome and can stand tons of abuse and last along time. I bought a ridgid kit to try its junk heavy and the batterys are horrible. Im a plumber and use these tools almost everyday.

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Harvey3

12-13-2007 10:14:45

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Re: Dewalt vs. Milwaukee in reply to Maark, 12-12-2007 08:10:17

Between the two I'd pick Milwaukee, I have a Makita and that works great

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Don-Wi

12-13-2007 10:05:59

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Re: Dewalt vs. Milwaukee in reply to Maark, 12-12-2007 08:10:17

I would think for home use, and if your choices are limited to Dewalt and Milwaukee, go with the Dewalt. We've got one that must be 10 years old and it runs great.

The only complaint I have is that it doesn't have the quick change head on it like the newer ones do, but we tape the allen wrench right to the saw so that isn't much of a problem anymore.

We've also got a cordless Ridgid that came in an 18V tool kit and it works good, but the battery life on the saw is fairly short. Could be that I always grab the battery that isn't as full as it could be too...

Donovan from Wisconsin

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john_bud

12-13-2007 07:32:40

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Re: Dewalt vs. Milwaukee in reply to Maark, 12-12-2007 08:10:17

I have had very bad luck with Milwaukee products and refuse to buy them. Thier quality has dropped way way way down. jb

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cj3b_jeep

12-13-2007 06:32:17

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Re: Dewalt vs. Milwaukee in reply to Maark, 12-12-2007 08:10:17

I aquired a Ryobi for cheap price a few years ago and it has done everything I've asked of it. If I were buying one, I'd go with the Milwaukee, they still make a pretty good product. All of them made today have some kind of quick change blade system.

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Chuck UR

12-13-2007 05:46:56

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Re: Dewalt vs. Milwaukee in reply to Maark, 12-12-2007 08:10:17

One thing to look for is a 'quick change head'.
On my PC you turn a collar and the blade pulls out
on my older Ryobi I'm always hunting for / fumbling with a metric allen wrench.

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dandeere

12-12-2007 14:37:27

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Re: Dewalt vs. Milwaukee in reply to Maark, 12-12-2007 08:10:17

I think your question is the answer, what kind of "sawzall". Some makers just stand out as the best,same as: vicegrip,channellock,skillsaw,snap on tool box, weller solder gun, bernzmatic torch, new holland baler, new idea picker,portaband, dodge trucks,deere tractors,kitchen aid dishwashers,maytag washer,s&w revolver, sorel boots, and etc.... jmho Dan

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Jeff-oh

12-13-2007 10:32:12

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Re: Dewalt vs. Milwaukee in reply to dandeere, 12-12-2007 14:37:27

I'm sure your fingers slipped, and should have typed, Ferguson and Massey Ferguson Tractors. Not thoes green things.

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dr. sportster

12-12-2007 13:26:04

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Re: Dewalt vs. Milwaukee in reply to Maark, 12-12-2007 08:10:17

Im a big Milwaukee fan.Sawzall prices seem to vary alot between various supply houses so check around before purchasibg.{Porter cable tiger saw has a nice feel also.]How about a Bosch jig saw if its applicable. Its a beautiful tool and carbide faced blades are available.Does not eat blades like a sawzall.[Milwaukees name for reciprocating saw]

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glennster

12-12-2007 13:09:01

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Re: Dewalt vs. Milwaukee in reply to Maark, 12-12-2007 08:10:17

i have a porter cable and a milwaukee super sawzall. both nice saws. the porter is a lighter saw in weight. no problems with either. if you are considering milwaukee, they have the regular and the super. the big difference between em is in the stroke lenght of the blade. the super is a lot longer stroke, cuts nice but if you are plunge cutting and trying not to hit something behind the cut, ie studs and drywall, the super has a habit of banging the blade tip.

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Gary From Muleshoe

12-12-2007 10:58:29

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Re: Dewalt vs. Milwaukee in reply to Maark, 12-12-2007 08:10:17

I bought a generic brand off of ebay (gave about $30.00 for it)and have not had a problem with it. If it is something you plan to use daily I would go with a Milwaukee, but if it just going to get used once in a great while, why spend the big bucks when the cheaper brand will do.

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Glenn FitzGerald

12-12-2007 10:00:37

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Re: Dewalt vs. Milwaukee in reply to Maark, 12-12-2007 08:10:17

I'm all for top dollar, high quality tools, but it isn't always necessary. My brother owns/operates an auto body/mechanical shop. Somehow he ended up with a Craftsman sawzall he got from one of his employees. I'll bet that thing is 15 years old. It is all beat up but is the only one in the shop and gets used daily.

Now for the hot button: I have Harbor Freight's best one. I have had it for a year, used it seriously 3-4 times...Works just fine.

Glenn F.

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Stan in Oly, WA

12-12-2007 09:09:15

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Re: Dewalt vs. Milwaukee in reply to Maark, 12-12-2007 08:10:17

Hi Maark,

Ditto rockyhawaii's comment. Unfortunately, all that really tells you is that if you're buying a Sawzall 25 years ago, definitely go with the Milwaukee.

The old Milwaukees have a switch inside the handle for high or low speed. I tell onlookers it's for forward and reverse, like a drill. Nobody has called me on it yet.

All the best, Stan

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rockyhawaii

12-12-2007 08:51:20

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Re: Dewalt vs. Milwaukee in reply to Maark, 12-12-2007 08:10:17

Have owned a Milwaukee for over twenty years of pretty rough use and have no complaints.

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DWF

12-12-2007 08:45:38

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Re: Dewalt vs. Milwaukee in reply to Maark, 12-12-2007 08:10:17

I have both Milwaukee and Dewalt products. I like them both. Recently bought a cordless Dewalt sawzall from a tool store that sells both brands. The salesman recomended Milwaukee for a corded product and Dewalt for cordless. I took his advice as he has seen a lot more products.
DWF

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gmd

12-12-2007 08:45:25

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Re: Dewalt vs. Milwaukee in reply to Maark, 12-12-2007 08:10:17

I'm a carpenter and As far as sawzalls go, I've used the milwaukees, dewalts, and porter cables. For Hard core longevity go with the porter cable. for the price go with dewalt. for a nice medium, take the milwaukee. I like my dewalt and have never had any trouble. Theyre not as tough as they used to be, but still quality products. For home use really a black and decker might be ok. Dewalt is made by them, and they share Some common parts. Look at the amp rating to compare. Some models used to be exactly the same. Our plumber has the exact same old B&D sawzall as the Dewalt one i have, but the difference was i think an 8 and 9 amp motor. but otherwise the same. He got his for a lot less though.

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J.C.in AZ.

12-12-2007 08:37:21

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Re: Dewalt vs. Milwaukee in reply to Maark, 12-12-2007 08:10:17

I've got both and "Take your pick" Milwaukee seems to have slower RPM than the Dewalt.This is not good some times.

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Arnie

12-12-2007 08:26:37

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Re: Dewalt vs. Milwaukee in reply to Maark, 12-12-2007 08:10:17

so will the Dewalt

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RobMD

12-12-2007 08:14:24

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Re: Dewalt vs. Milwaukee in reply to Maark, 12-12-2007 08:10:17

definitely the Milwaukee over the dewalt. I love mine, it'll rip things to pieces.

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