What to Consider When Buying A Sawzall

The Dewalt Sawzall is one of the best reciprocating saws out there on the market. I find myself nodding in agreement with the people who praise Dewalt’s products as being the best ones out there. I think that it’s nigh on impossible to find something that delivers a performance that can compete with the Sawzall.

Despite being an excellent product, anyone who wants to buy their very first Sawzall needs to think about which one to buy. Make no mistake, the Dewalt Sawzall quality is excellent, but getting the right tools for the right job is still very important. Here are just some of the things that people need to think about before going out there to buy themselves a Sawzall.

Decide On The Blade Length Of Your Sawzall

I used to think that the length of the blade did not really matter much when it came to doing my work. Out of curiosity, and constant nagging from my friends around the neighborhood, I finally decided to give shorter blades a try. What I learned was there is a definite noticeable difference between using a long and short blade.

Don’t worry, the difference between the two lengths aren’t nerve-racking. It really just depends on the length of the stroke. A shorter blade means a shorter stroke, which in turn provides an excellent level of control for in constricted areas. Longer strokes are more ideal for a more forceful cut, which is ideal in projects that involve heavy demolition.

Finding The Right Type Of Blade

This is more or less a no brainer but is still important enough to be said for the benefit of those who might not have a clue. Knowing the material you are working with is as important as knowing which tool to use. Fortunately, Dewalt offers a lot of blades that can cut through different kinds of material. Sawzall blades are made for general demolition, ice, wood, or metal cutting. Knowing which blade to choose is as simple as matching it with the material that you’re working with.

Working With Or Without A Cord?

This can either boil down to preference or necessity depending on the job at hand. In simple work I found the cordless version doing just as well as the Sawzall that has a cord. I don’t think there’s really a glaring difference between the two when it comes to small and easy jobs.

The cordless Sawzall really shines for those projects that involve a lot of cutting in very hard to reach places. That cordless factor affords me a certain level of maneuverability and positioning that isn’t available with the one that needs to be plugged into a wall socket.

Consider Getting A Specialized Sawzall Blade

I’m really thankful that Dewalt offers blades that are designed for special applications. The Flush Cut Sawzall Blade, for example, is excellent for dealing with those annoying problems when I find myself working on window and door cut-outs. Then there’s the Rough-in Sawzall blade which is very useful for cutting small diameter holes in nail-embedded wood. You can expect the same level of quality that you’ll find on all of Dewalt’s products in their specialized Sawzall blades.