Sawzall Northeastern Makerspaces A stack of multiple birch plywood sheets.

Reciprocating Saw/Sawzall

Sawzalls do exactly what they claim to do: they saw all. While it’s not a perfect tool for anything, a sawzall, outfitted with either a wood or metal blade, is an extremely convenient tool for any random sawing needs that you may have.

Models at EXP

Milwaukee 2821-22 Reciprocating Saw.

Safety Considerations

  • Be careful of the blade: It moves quickly. Never cut towards yourself in case you slip.
  • Blades may be hot immediately after you cut with them: touch with caution.
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