Ryobi Reciprocating Saw?

[IaLeo]

Any one have experience with a "sawzall" for the 18 volt series of tools? I have the little weedwhacker, blower, and drill. My Milwaukee Sawsall just quit and it is so heavy....thought a battery powered saw was what I wanted. Leo

 

[RESLLS]

If you have a decent battery they work
pretty well. If not they last about 2
minutes. I have new lithium batteries and
cut the 9 pipes for an antenna and all 4
lights were still lit. Heavy wall tubing
and 3, 3/8 brace rods it never slowed
down. It's the old blue one from 20 yrs
ago. But still works well.

 

[rockgrower]

I have one someone gave me, when they
changed tool brands. It is very handy -
light and works well. Ergonomics are not
great. It however is not near the saw that
my old Milwaukee corded is, nor is it as
powerful as the Milwaukee 18v that I have
used. It is seldom that the corded saw
comes out of the box anymore though.
Ryobi would not be my first choice, but if
you already have the batteries you would
probably be happy with it unless doing a
lot of heavy work.

 

[Fred Werring]

Can't speak to Ryobi, but have 2 cordless reciprocating saws, Milwaukee M18 and Craftsman 19.2.

Craftsman gets used a lot, as it's half the weight of the Milwaukee. Gets everything done I need, but I'm not a heavy user.
The Milwaukee was a gift, so it's there if I need it.

Bet the Ryobi will do you just fine.

Fred

 

[Steve@Advance]

I've got an old blue one, had it many years. The blade mechanism is severely worn,
lots of play in all directions, but it keeps on going.

I'm sure this is of little use for answering your question, as the blue ones
haven't been made in years.

My only complaint was short battery run time. But it sure is handy when needed!

 

[Richard G.]

Got one I use all the time.
No Problem.

 

[gears]

+ 1 on the old blue one. If it ever breaks Ill pickup the latest HP brushless Ryobi

 

[Jon Erickson]

I have 18-volt RYOBI reciprocating saw, and it has been superb. Just as all the RYOBI 18 and 40 tools have been, for the cost. If any of them ever
went bad, I would buy another one again. Can't hardly go wrong for cost.

 

[Goose]

I have one of the old blue ones.

It's easy to use and does what I want it to do. Blade changes are easy.

Just got to thinking, I have quite a variety of Ryobi tools that all take the same +One 18v battery. I've never worn one out. The only one that failed was a flashlight I dropped in some weeds while working on a lawn mower. I forgot about it and ran over it with the mower.

 

[spacecadet9]

(quoted from post at 18:57:34 09/17/21) Any one have experience with a "sawzall" for the 18 volt series of tools?Leo

have their reciprocating saw. It works ok, better than Craftsman but not as good as Rigid. I primarily use it for cutting brush.

 

[Geo-TH,In]

I bought a bare Milwaukee sawzall online
for $100. Use adapter and 20v Dewalt
battery, which I have many. I gave my SIL
my Dewalt saw.

 

[cityboy]

I have a Milwaukee M18 hackzall. Less weight than a sawzall, has done everything I've asked of it. Got it at Farm & Fleet, bare tool sale for $99.

HTH,
Don

 

[Geo-TH,In]

The Milwaukee M18 is well balanced. Unlike my 18v dewalt that would shake the battery
apart. I think the Milwaukee M18 was a little heavier than the dewalt. More weight the
less shaking.

 

[sandcastle1]

I have an M18 sawzall, it is okay for occasional use, which is what most people need. If you use a sawzall a lot like in a demo capacity than the M18 is
disappointing, it can not keep up with a corded unit.

 

[Robert (ID)]

I have a lot of the ryobi 18v +1 tools...I love em..

my sawzall has seen a lot of use and some abuse.. I even bought a cordless hammer drill there is nothing easy about that duty and its done well for me..

 

[Hay hay hay]

For the money, and for home and farm use i have been very very pleased with all my Ryobi 18v tools. I just bought the sawzall and pruning
blades to cut small limbs.