Power Saws Reviews

I have used the Milwaukee model number 6256 jig saw for several years now. It is the best jig saw I have ever used. It is unbelievably smooth. It is so smooth it may be counter balanced as far as I know. The trigger speed control is excellent for precision work. The cutting portion of the blade is highly visibile for accurate cutting. It has plenty of power and is capable of making large thick fast cuts or small precision cuts. It is tough and dependable. I highly recommend this saw for any job requiring a jig saw.

I have always been a huge Milwaukee buff to begin with, and the 6268-21 orbital jig saw did not disappoint. The orbital action cut through lumber with great proficiency. Amazon, as usual was a pleasure to deal with.

I use this saw at my sign company to cut anything. I routinely cut .040 aluminum with no problem. I have also cut rebar with it and still no problem.

The only negative point is it likes to use batteries. I have two on hand because one is always in the charger. I have also cut fence posts with no problem too. Milwaukee makes great tools.
JD

This saw does exactly what it was born to do. Installed 24Ga 5v
crimp on my own home, now we're doing a buddies. Would recomend
finer tooth blade instead of the one that it comes with. Excellent tool almost as good as a cold or shear cut. Thanks Milwaukee.
C.J. Velek
Sebastian,Fl.

You will be happy with the purchase of this saw...it has power,accuracy,ease of use and safety all in one. We are extremely tough on saws and this one has handled every thing that we have thrown at it. The drop foot feature is great and the table is rock solid on the money-all of the time. Milwaukee makes great products.

I have had this saw for 20 years and it is still running great. It will cut through 6x6's with only two passes, one from each side. It will cut 4x4's with a big overlap. I have a Jesada carbide blade in mine now that is a real smooth cutter. I have used lots of other blades over the years, even 7 1/4" in a pinch, but the Jesada is the best.

One caution - make sure you use an extension cord that is rated at or above 13 amps so you won't damage the saw motor. I have always taken this precaution and have never had to rebuild the motor. I use a 10-3 100' cord most of the time. The heavier cord costs less than one overhaul.

I have used DeWalt, Makita, and Milwaukee sawsalls and drills. I think all three make a good product. The thing I really liked about this sawsall and drill is they were easy to use and pakaged together so I only have one case for both of them. I really liked the quick change blade on the sawsall. Both have plenty of power and are comfortable to hold and use. I recomend these tools to anyone who likes a quality product.

I got one of these saws last year. I consider it the one of the most valuble tools in my collection. Milwaukee invented the reciprocating saw and they still make the best ones. This saw is at the top of their line. It's extremely powerful (I've cut down a few trees with it), and the Quick-Lok blade clamp is great; It allows you to change blades in a couple seconds without getting burnt by the old blade.

This is the first saw I had that was orbital. It makes a big difference when cutting wood, especially plunge cutting. It has a dial type speed range controller and also a variable trigger.
That plus the orbital adjuster allow you to adapt the saw to any cut.

This is the most durable tool you can buy. I've had mine for a year and it works just like new, despite being dropped many times, and spending a night out in the rain.

The carry case that is included is great. It has all kinds of space for different size blades, and also enough room to toss in another tool or two. The case is built to the same high standards as the tool.

Milwaukee has a great website which includes a "tool talk" forum to ask other users and Milwaukee reps any questions you may have.

This is the best corded Sawzall Milwaukee had ever made. It is worth all the money, because it will last forever. Lifetime warranty

I just took delivery of the beauty pictured below. I'm not a professional, I'm just a tool-obsessed DIYer.

I have only used one other reciprocating saw -a Craftsman 2-speed unit. This Sawzall is, to say the least, a world apart from the Craftsman. First of all, some things I really like about it:

1. SMOOTH. The counterbalance on this thing is amazing. There is very little vibration when it's running free. In orbital mode you can feel a slight vibration owing to the fact that the vertical component of motion is not counterbalanced. Nevertheless, even in orbital mode this saw transmits less vibration into my hands than my truck does at 65 MPH on the highway.

2. The "Cord Lock" feature. I didn't really think this would be worth much, but it turns out its quite convenient. You insert and remove the cord by twisting it to lock/unlock it. Plus it comes with a 10' cord; much longer than most power tools.

3. 13 amps of destruction. That's a ton of power. Note that Makita makes a 15-amp model now, so it's only a matter of time before Milwaukee upgrades to 15 amp (probably about a month after I've had the one I just bought :rolleyes.

4. Clutch protection for the drivetrain. If you suddenly lock up the blade the clutch protects the innards from grenading.

Things I don't like (so far):
1. The plastic shoe adjustment lock (noted in the second picture). This is very thin plastic. Fortunately it's also very flexible, so it's not brittle at all. But I feel this part would be better in aluminum. I've written Milwaukee to suggest this.

Things I'm neutral about:

1. Extensive use of plastic. This thing only weighs about 10 lb, which is great. Unfortunately this weight savings is achieved mostly using plastic. The entire rotating handle is plastic. Don't get me wrong, this tool is metal in the most important parts (motor and gear case), but I'd like to see a nice aluminum or magnesium handle. I don't fault Milwaukee for this, because everyone's making their tools this way now. I don't think there are any all-metal tools left on the market.

2. The 360 degree rotating handle. This thing has the potential to be really convenient, but I haven't used the saw enough yet to form a worthwhile opinion on whether this feature is worth the additional cost (about $10 extra).

I'd like to note that when I first took it out the orbital selector was very difficult to operate. So difficult, in fact, I thought it was defective. It wouldn't be so bad if there was more than just a tiny nub to grab onto. After using the saw for a bit, it did loosen up and it's much easier to slide now.

Also, the saw is built very "tight" from the factory, and the speed variation through the trigger was a little "clunky" for the first 25% of trigger pull. I'm happy to report after using it for a bit that it breaks in nicely and things operate smoother now. It makes sense that it needs to be broken in; I don't think they run them very long at the factory.

Nowhere on this tool is it indicated where it's made. I did finally locate, in small text at the bottom of the cardboard packaging, a line that read "Made in USA". I discovered that Milwaukee was recently (2005) bought by a Chinese company, TTI (Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd.) This brought on intense fear that my beloved Milwaukee might be [gulp] Made in China! I called Milwaukee and asked and they assured me the tool was made in Jackson, MI. It's amazing how rare it is for a power tool to be made in the US anymore.

Cutting performance is, as expected, stellar. Vibration level is very low. I tried the saw out by cutting up an old water heater. Sliced around the circumference with no effort. Then I cut vertically down the entire length of the heater in 2 places. "The Torch" blade that was included was dull 25% through the second vertical run, which really slowed progress. When those Milwaukee blades are sharp, though, look out!

I can't adequately describe how awesome it is to work with such a quality tool. I'm sure the offerings from Makita, Bosch, Dewalt, and Porter-Cable are also great saws, but there's a certain satisfaction in owning one made by the company that invented it.

This product meets all my expectations. Powerful, easy blade changes, and the rotating handle helps releave arm fatigue.

Bought this saw last Fall........ Built to last a lifetime! Very Heavy Duty. The work going into the design of this unit is second to none........May cost an weight a little More than the 3/4 horse power units, BUT this Unit has Power to spare, no worry about burning up the motor, and with all the extra's, .......A GREAT Value! This tool will be around for your childrens children to use........ Buy One you will not be sorry.......except for others wanting to use it over the weekend.......HA HA HA.......! No second guessing on this unit....Stores away very easy......