Rigid Reciprocating Saw: A Heavy Duty Work Horse

I simply could not do without my Rigid Reciprocating Saw. This tool is heavy duty and makes the most difficult projects, simple and easy to do. The Rigid Reciprocating saw is used for many things such as tearing out wall studs, trimming branches, roofing, and plumbing, anything you can think of(www.ridgid.com).

It features an 11 amp motor to ensure tool longevity, variable speed for cutting a wide variety of materials, tool free blade change for quick and easy blade changes, die cast gear housing for added durability, an adjustable/pivoting shoe to maintain cutting stability, front and rear rubber grip areas for improved grip and accessible brushes for minimum downtime. It also comes with an illuminated plug when power is supplied to the tool, letting you identify live tools. The tool length is 17 ¾ inches and it only weighs 7.8 lbs. If you purchase this product, it comes with 3 blades, an Allen wrench and a heavy-duty bag.And best of all it comes with a Lifetime Tool Warranty. You can get it at most home improvement stores such as Home Depot and at supply and electrical stores. The cost is approximately $96 or so.

To use your Rigid Reciprocating Saw, hold the saw firmly in front and clearly away from you. Make sure the saw blade is clear of any foreign material. Be sure material to be cut is held firmly. Small work pieces should be securely clamped in a vise or with clamps to the workbench or table. Mark the line of cut evenly. Pull variable speed switch to start cutting action. Place the base assembly against the work piece, then move the blade into the work piece. Do not force! Use only enough pressure to keep the saw cutting. Let the blade and saw do the work. Use of excessive pressure that causes bending or twisting of the blade may result in broken blades.

For plunge cutting, mark the line of cut clearly. Choose a convenient starting point inside the area to be cut out and place the tip of the blade over that point. Rest front edge of base (shoe) assembly on work piece and hold firmly in position. Pull variable speed switch to start the cutting action. With saw blade at full cutting speed, slowly tilt saw downward until tip of blade starts cutting work piece. After blade penetrates work piece, tilt saw until blade is perpendicular to the work piece.

Metals such as sheet steel, pipe, steel rods, aluminum, brass, and copper may also be cut using your Rigid Reciprocating Saw. Be careful not to twist or bend the blade. Never use force on any cutting project. They do recommend you use cutting oil when cutting most soft metals and steel.

Regardless of which project you use your reciprocating saw on, you'll find the best results choosing a Rigid Reciprocating Saw for your needs.