I recall a few years ago on another forum (might have been this one) an
EMT/surgeon was inquiring about cordless sawzalls (sp?).
His application? He need a (human) limb-removal tool for trapped cavers.
Probably a good decision to go cordless, in his case ;)
Rex Burkheimer
Marketing Director
WM Automotive Warehouse
Fort Worth TX rex@wmautomotive.com
----- Original Message -----
From: Gene Merritt <merrittgene@uswest.net>
To: <shop-talk@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, August 07, 2000 9:02 PM
Subject: RE: sawzall recommendations?
>
> I've used an actual Sawzall (brand name) corded saw, but I purchased a
> Special Buy saw at Sears for $89. I believe mine is 6.0 amp and 1-1/8"
> stroke, which is comparable to the name brands, but the cost was about $40
> less and I've never been disappointed. I've used mine for removing
> mufflers, cutting siding and cutting tree limbs and it works great.
>
> I agree with Mark's comments about weight and battery life, so although
> cordless drills are a necessity, I doubt most people need the cordless
> convenience for this type of tool.
>
> A big factor in my book is "look & feel" so go to the store and have her
> hold each choice to see which feels best, how easy the blade change is,
etc.
>
> BTW, I can proudly say that my wife happily received a plunge router for
her
> birthday and a table saw for a wedding present. A lot of guys are
> jealous....
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: shop-talk-owner@autox.team.net
> [mailto:shop-talk-owner@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of
> jmark.vanscoter@amd.com
> Sent: Monday, August 07, 2000 10:40 AM
> To: ericm@lne.com; shop-talk@autox.team.net
> Subject: RE: sawzall recommendations?
>
>
>
> Eric said: "My fiance wants a Sawzall for her birthday. She really likes
> the Makita cordless drill that I got her a few years ago.
>
> Would they be hard to handle for a small woman? How long do the batteries
> last on something with that large a motor?
>
> Eric-
>
> Two or three points--
> 1. All Sawzall type products (cored or cordless) are intense, violent
tools.
> They can be difficult to handle by anyone. That said, anyone can learn how
> to use them successful.
>
> 2. The battery-powered version are handy but HEAVY, a few pounds more than
> the corded. The charge will undoubtedly last longer than she will last
using
> it.
>
> However, the batteries will die periodically, and are quite expensive.
Check
> out the price of the replacement batteries. It may SHOCK you. Unless you
> really, really need the cordless utility, you may be better of with a
cored
> model.
>
> 3. Marry that woman before she gets away. She wants a Sawzall for her
> birthday? That is the fantasy woman for many guys I know (myself
included)!
>
> Mark V.S. in Austin, TX
>
>
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