A reciprocating saw can make any number of tasks, from demolition to yard work, quick and easy. It’s also supremely satisfying to wield a trigger-activated power saw like the Craftsman model that’s currently under $100 at Amazon.
The Craftsman V20 RP Cordless Reciprocating Saw is on sale for $99 at Amazon, 42% off its list price of $169. This price is for the bare tool only, but it’s compatible with the Craftsman batteries you already have. And if you don’t have any, you can get one for less than the $70 you’ll be saving on this saw.
This saw has a brushless motor that provides up to 75% more power than non-brushless models. It has two speed settings, one that tops out at 2,300 strokes per minute and another that gets this saw going all the way up to 3,200 SPM. Instead of a binary, on/off trigger, this one is variable speed, so the blade will move faster or slower depending on how much pressure is on the trigger. Add in convenient features like a tool-free blade release and workspace-illuminating LED light, and you’ve got a very good reciprocating saw at a very competitive price.
This saw is an “awesome tool,” wrote one shopper. It “feels good in the hands” and the brushless motor means “more power and better battery life” for this “high quality” reciprocating saw.
Other customers variously called this saw “very powerful” and “firstrate,” a “lightweight and easy to use tool.” It’s also “well-balanced” and the “blade is easy to change.”
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- Craftsman V20 Cordless Power Tool Combo Kit, $179 (was $229) at Amazon
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- Craftsman Cordless Circular Saw, $99 (was $169) at Amazon
The Craftsman V20 RP Cordless Reciprocating Saw is a workhorse of a power tool, and its current $99 price tag means it’s a great deal to boot. Do yourself a favor and add one to your collection. The next time you need to trim a tree, slice through a stud, or cut a piece of PVC pipe you’ll be very happy you did.
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Cameron LeBlanc
Commerce Writer, Autoblog