Milwaukee Sawzall - The Hatchet Reciprocating Saw

[gordons]

This saw http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/...ctId=100618961

with model number 6524-20 is being sold by the BORG for $99. Seems to me that the only difference is that there is no carry case and no blades are included. It sounds like a deal to me, but I haven't posted it in Bargain Alerts as I'm not too sure.

I'm considering getting one as I really like the folding handle that gives you room to move in those confined spaces. A little concerned that it may be underpowered and also heard that it gets very hot with continual use - even burns through gloves. However, I don't intend using it for continued major construction projects, but will use it for some larger projects.

Question is, does anyone own one of these and what do you feel about it? Good, bad, indifferent??

[Andrew Benedetto]

I have had a 18V version in their first kit. No issues. The design is not going to take the abuse like a regular sawzall in demo work, the stroke is shorter too, but my HVAC contractor friend likes that for roughouts in roofs, makes plunge cutting easier.