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Porter Cable PR85TRSOK Recip Saw Review
Hard to hold onto
by Lorenz Prem on 05-04-2014 7:55 pm

For this week's review I got a hold of a PorterCable Tiger Saw, the PR85TRSOK. This saw beckons potential buyerswith its low price from the shelves of home centers around the US.I bought one so you don't have to. Let's take a look at what theTiger Saw can do in the Hingmy workshop.

The Porter Cable PR85TRSOK Recip Saw

The PR85TRSOK, or Tiger Saw, is a general purpose recip saw fromPorter Cable. Lighter and less powerful than a full-size demolitionsaw, this reciprocating saw is fully capable on a per-cutbasis,

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Bosch PS60-2A Cordless Reciprocating Saw Review
by Lorenz Prem on 08-18-2013 7:57 pm

I have a soft spot for small reciprocating saws.These saws are mini-chain saws and come with all the fun of usingone. I use my small recip saw to cut up everything I can get myhands on around the house. Naturally I had to order a Bosch PS60-2Ato figure out if it is a better version of one of my most usedtools. Let's take a look at the PS60 and figure out if it is a wildcat or a kitten.

The Bosch PS60 Recip Saw

The PS60 is Bosch's smallest cordless recip saw. It wasengineered to be ultra-portable while still producing

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Bosch RS7 Reciprocating Saw Review
by Lorenz Prem on 06-03-2013 12:23 pm

One of the most important aspects of reviewingtools for the community is finding tools that not only perform, butalso don't break the bank. No one wants to overpay and use anindustrial tool for a small project. The Bosch RS7 is a hotcontender for being a great steal. It comes with the Bosch name,good stats, and a very attractive price. Let's take a look at whatthe RS7 brings to the table.

The Bosch RS7 Recip Saw

The RS7 reciprocating saw is an entry-level demo saw. On thespec sheet it plays second fiddle to the full-s

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Millwaukee 2420-20 Cordless Reciprocating Saw Review
by Lorenz Prem on 05-28-2013 2:58 pm

We always wanted to get a small-size cordlessreciprocating saw into our shop to find out why everyone was ravingabout this new style of tool. The Milwaukee 2420 fit the blend ofquality, performance, and value we want to see in every tool. Itwas time to get the saw into our shop. Let's take a look at whatthe Milwaukee 2420 recip saw is all about.

The Milwaukee 2420 Hackzall Reciprocating Saw

The Milwaukee 2420 is a small form factor recip saw made for useon the job site by plumbers and electricians. In a scenariowhere

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DeWalt DWE357 Compact Reciprocating Saw Review
by Lorenz Prem on 05-07-2013 9:25 pm

DeWalt recently released a new compactreciprocating saw. The DWE357 takes the established reciprocatingsaw design and shrinks it down to 14.5" of length. With the motorinstalled at an angle this saw can go where few other saws can.Let's take a look at what the DWE357 can do and if it is a betterreciprocating saw.

The DeWalt DWE357 Recip Saw

DeWalt created the DWE357 to fill a niche in the reciprocatingsaw market. Sometimes you need to make a single cut, but do notwant to set up your full size reciprocating saw for the

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Milwaukee Sawzall 6509-31 Review
by Lorenz Prem on 09-29-2012 10:42 pm

The Milwaukee Sawzall line has built a largefollowing amongst contractors and professionals. Some say theSawzall line of saws is the best designed line of saws availabletoday.

The 6509-22 is one of the smallest Sawzalls available. It hasbeen designed to emphasize control and cut quality over speed andraw power. Let's take a look at how well it did in our test.

Build quality

The 6509-22, just like all Milwaukee Sawzall saws, has beendesign and built for the job site. It's

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DeWalt DW304PK Reciprocating Saw Review
by Lorenz Prem on 09-11-2012 2:16 pm

The DW304PK is the smallest of DeWaltreciprocating saws. It lacks a few of the features of its biggerbrothers, but it is still a very powerful and capable reciprocatingsaw.

I have the DW303, the predecessor to the DW304PK. Its nearlyidentical to the new DW304PK. Let's take a look at what makes theDW304PK work.

The Design

The DW304PK has a fixed, metal head married to a 10amp motor.It's clearly a tool for demolition rather than the finesse. Theblade can be mounted either vertically or horizontally

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Recent Reviews
"Drill/driver OK, reciprocating and circular saws are junk. No torque, circular saw won't cut thru a 2x4, reciprocating won't cut a 4x4 without bogging."
"Indeed, this one is the best 12V driver. Get it. You will not be disappointed."
"I use this one for heavy work. It can do it all. None better."
"Love this Router"
"Great driver with only minor issues. App is limited. The last gen is almost as good, yet a lot cheaper."
"This saw replaced a Delta Unisaw in my shop. It's rock solid, powerful, and well made. Fence rivals Biesemeyer or Unifence. Worth the price, IMHO."
"Excellent performance but tough to use at high speed with soft wood, tends to drive too deep before impact kicks in."
"This is my only true drill. The key-less chuck works flawlessly as does the power/speed switch which is handy for drilling various density material."
"A quality sander that performs well day in and day out. Not the best dust bag, that's minor for me. Fits well in my hand and no fatigue with prolonged use."
"A good option for those looking for their first saw, or those looking to upgrade from a "portable" job site saw. Buy a decent blade and you'll be happy."