Ecthelion Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 Hi folks, I’m in the market for a cordless recip saw and I was wondering if anyone had any good recommendations. Bare units are now good and normally I use DeWalt or Hitachi or whatever they are called now. there seems to be so many and I can’t tell the difference between them. Looking for a battery and charger with them but they seem to be like £300 minimum for that. Am I daft? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nod Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 Look out for Hilti on eBay They have been giving them away with fittings and other products Ive a couple Really well made and powerful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecthelion Posted April 21 Author Share Posted April 21 11 minutes ago, nod said: Look out for Hilti on eBay They have been giving them away with fittings and other products Ive a couple Really well made and powerful Oooh, Hilti. I would feel proper hard core with one of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickfromwales Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 Go for a naked tool that is compatible with the batteries and charger you already have? I bought a used Makita off eBay and it’s had an absolute beating over the last 5 years. Still going strong, just a bit noisier as it’s not as ‘tight’ due to wear & tear, but with what I’ve done to it I’d be happy to buy one once every 12-18 months as it’s earned its money hundreds of times over. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickfromwales Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 If DeWalt… https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/156176452021?itmmeta=01HW03AAJKA4SQK45Y5RY3M6Y5&hash=item245cd789b5:g:oQAAAOSw4NRmJOds&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA8F2%2FvAmv0a6y1j6oH%2FHZ5IW034bLCVEwmrED5QrrCrDodOCvu79j20m%2BM0RUNC60NHKOGHH6azqYN2fqWOjx1OhwA3vh8RKpjSMvXie4AN3QXYaaxH7e9lKltlo0fcmXGG08YRbSHsUZi%2BCC1SXq24sKdzBqZLtJNnJKBU8Y%2FH6eYV13F82EyfcyPZpj9VrL5OBMIPkWIqunX4ir7RnOy3laNbL%2FtisLojE0XmQtI4ZtvkET08t50biU9ygIAJwh1rttJwHt9FxlL5X6fUvhUXeATfOghCEdrApbIWxJfTC3dj80vXFuOAr3iyd%2BFJH4Rg%3D%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR8apqYPgYw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecthelion Posted April 21 Author Share Posted April 21 10 minutes ago, Nickfromwales said: If DeWalt… https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/156176452021?itmmeta=01HW03AAJKA4SQK45Y5RY3M6Y5&hash=item245cd789b5:g:oQAAAOSw4NRmJOds&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA8F2%2FvAmv0a6y1j6oH%2FHZ5IW034bLCVEwmrED5QrrCrDodOCvu79j20m%2BM0RUNC60NHKOGHH6azqYN2fqWOjx1OhwA3vh8RKpjSMvXie4AN3QXYaaxH7e9lKltlo0fcmXGG08YRbSHsUZi%2BCC1SXq24sKdzBqZLtJNnJKBU8Y%2FH6eYV13F82EyfcyPZpj9VrL5OBMIPkWIqunX4ir7RnOy3laNbL%2FtisLojE0XmQtI4ZtvkET08t50biU9ygIAJwh1rttJwHt9FxlL5X6fUvhUXeATfOghCEdrApbIWxJfTC3dj80vXFuOAr3iyd%2BFJH4Rg%3D%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR8apqYPgYw Wow! I have an 18v dewalt drill driver. I will need to check compatibility but thank you, that looks unbeatable. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super_Paulie Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 Stick to a brand really, I use DeWalt for everything and being able to switch the battery is a right bonus. For what its worth I've a cordless DeWalt recip and it's been bullet proof. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecthelion Posted April 21 Author Share Posted April 21 7 minutes ago, Super_Paulie said: Stick to a brand really, I use DeWalt for everything and being able to switch the battery is a right bonus. For what its worth I've a cordless DeWalt recip and it's been bullet proof. I love this thing and looks the batt is compatible. You’re right, I’ll stick to DeWalt. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpmiller Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 it's compatible yes, but the run time on that 1.3Ah battery will be very limited. The recip saw is a hairy monster of a thing and really needs a 4 or 5Ah battery to support it's needs. /speaking from experience Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecthelion Posted April 21 Author Share Posted April 21 3 minutes ago, dpmiller said: it's compatible yes, but the run time on that 1.3Ah battery will be very limited. The recip saw is a hairy monster of a thing and really needs a 4 or 5Ah battery to support it's needs. /speaking from experience Yeah, that was just occurring to me. 😔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecthelion Posted April 21 Author Share Posted April 21 Seems I can pick up a non fake 4.0 battery for £45. Will prob go with that and the dewalt recip from eBay at £65. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickfromwales Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 1 hour ago, Ecthelion said: Seems I can pick up a non fake 4.0 battery for £45. Will prob go with that and the dewalt recip from eBay at £65. Get cracking before someone else grabs it. Also, make an offer of £55 first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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