speed saws

1. Posted: Apr 7 2008

   I recently purchased this saw last week and I was able to recently use it. All I have to say is WOW!!! Lots of power, 1 1/4 stroke length, variable speed, tooless blade change and orbital action. I had a bunch of old logs in the backyard that needed to be cut to a smaller size and the saw never bogged down once. Also I used the same Hitachi blade to cut all the wood. I know there is a newer model available from Hitachi, (alien looking model) but I decided to go with the older model because I am not a fan of the newer Hitachi tools. I would recommend this reciprocating saw to anyone out there looking for one.

2. Posted: May 1 2007

   the idiot that posted the 5 star review then complained the whole time that this saw was not made for "pruning" shrubs. He also complained about the case not holding the saw with the provided blade. Heres a hint...its not ment too...the blade housing is a quick change taking it in or out is just a flip of the switch so stop complaining. Last but not least what really got my goat was him ooohhing over the milwalkee saws...please they still use an an impracticle if not impossible blade changing system that even there tool reps hate. So please is this a good saw yes. Does it make lots of noise and vibrate...yep its called orbital action and it works to advance the blade quickly in hard to cut demo or solid wood apps. Its a good saw at a decent price..i also like and own the dewalt 13 amp but lets not dish the Hitachi with out reason ok.

3. ( 2 of 3 found this review helpful ) Posted: Mar 25 2006

   Warranty on this Japanese-made saw is only ONE year as stated in literature shipped with the tool and on other seller sites, NOT five years as Amazon site says. The saw itself works about as well as a Porter Cable Tiger orbital model (they both cut fast with much noise and vibration), but it's heavier and bulky. The two-prong cord is thinly covered with rubber but it's stiff and it wrinkles at sharp curves -- Milwaukee's thick supple smooth cords with heavy molded plugs are leagues ahead of this one. The hard black plastic shroud around the gearcase is remarkably ill-fitting in places, with irritating sharp molding edges raised at the open center seam. The rather lightweight blow-molded fitted plastic case with plastic latches is not large enough to hold the saw with the single privided blade attached. Lastly, the prices of common wear parts like the switch (a $64 part) and cord ($22 despite its shoddy quality) and the foot assembly ($20 and already bent and cracked from an hour's gentle use pruning shrubbery) will make this saw uncommonly expensive to repair when it breaks.

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1. Posted: Jul 3 2008

   This was for my brother's 70th birthday, he is having a great time. He is really excited about the ability and ease of this instrument.

2. ( 1 of 1 found this review helpful ) Posted: May 27 2008

   My saw is bench mounted and is very steady when cutting. Quality piece of equipment.

3. Posted: Feb 21 2008

   I use 2 of these at a middle school woodshop. We have had nothing but problems with them. Now before you think it is because of the hours of use, let me explain. When they are running, they are only on for two hours 4 days a week. Within the first 2 weeks, they both died. The repair shop took their time (3 months) to fix and then they broke again a month later. Back to the shop and 4 more months! Both circuit boards went out and the linkage get very sloppy. I just had another circuit board go out this week. I wish I could replace these, any ideas?

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