Depends entirely on what you're doing. For the most part, I see a reciprocating saw (sawzall) as mostly useful for demolition. A jigsaw is much more useful for accurately cutting curves out of flat surfaces.
For someone who isn't going to be framing houses or doing demolition, the jigsaw is going to be more handy.
But the reciprocating saw is much MUCH cooler.
But I agree with Adam-- the Bosch jigsaws are dynomite. I use my cordless bosch jigsaw lots, and our heavy duty corded Bosch jigsaw is the beez ka-neez.
DeWalt is nice because you're going to find the blades anywhere. I mean, you can find sawzall blades anywhere and they'll work on any brand that I know of, but for jigsaw blades you have to get the right shank pattern. Bosch and DeWalt use different patterns, but you can find either at most places.
all that to say, get the jigsaw. You can cut a 2x4 with a jigsaw, but you can't really do the detail with a sabersaw. I can, but you can't.
Wait, are you going to use it for sculpture? Go after a big piece of styrofoam and expose the venus de milo hiding inside? Then go with the sawzall. Otherwise, get the jigsaw.
Yeah, with the jigsaw (DeWalt and Bosch have both shanks at Home Depot) you can switch out the blade and cut pipes, aluminum, plywood, hardwood, plastic, etc; just not to the same degree of motion.
If it's a question of materials, they both cut pretty much the same thing. If it's a question of reaching in tight spaces and/or cutting things faster, then you'll want the sawzall.
We use the Progressor t-shanks on our Bosch and you can cut through 3" thick material. In fact, I think you can get blades long enough to cut through a modern 4x4 (3.5 x 3.5 in reality).
So, unless you're doing the demo JD suggested or sculpting like Jay suggested (in that case, I'd go with the classic chainsaw like others), the jigsaw'll probably do ya.
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Depends entirely on what you're doing. For the most part, I see a reciprocating saw (sawzall) as mostly useful for demolition. A jigsaw is much more useful for accurately cutting curves out of flat surfaces.
Yeah, I agree with JD. Reciprocating saws are much less precise. If you're just looking to cut out some rough stuff, that's the way to go.
I love our Bosch jigsaw, but they're a bit pricey.
but with a sawzall i can cut through all sorts of stuff.
what the hell are you going to use it fer?
For someone who isn't going to be framing houses or doing demolition, the jigsaw is going to be more handy.
But the reciprocating saw is much MUCH cooler.
But I agree with Adam-- the Bosch jigsaws are dynomite. I use my cordless bosch jigsaw lots, and our heavy duty corded Bosch jigsaw is the beez ka-neez.
DeWalt is nice because you're going to find the blades anywhere. I mean, you can find sawzall blades anywhere and they'll work on any brand that I know of, but for jigsaw blades you have to get the right shank pattern. Bosch and DeWalt use different patterns, but you can find either at most places.
all that to say, get the jigsaw. You can cut a 2x4 with a jigsaw, but you can't really do the detail with a sabersaw. I can, but you can't.
Wait, are you going to use it for sculpture? Go after a big piece of styrofoam and expose the venus de milo hiding inside? Then go with the sawzall. Otherwise, get the jigsaw.
Yeah, with the jigsaw (DeWalt and Bosch have both shanks at Home Depot) you can switch out the blade and cut pipes, aluminum, plywood, hardwood, plastic, etc; just not to the same degree of motion.
If it's a question of materials, they both cut pretty much the same thing. If it's a question of reaching in tight spaces and/or cutting things faster, then you'll want the sawzall.
We use the Progressor t-shanks on our Bosch and you can cut through 3" thick material. In fact, I think you can get blades long enough to cut through a modern 4x4 (3.5 x 3.5 in reality).
So, unless you're doing the demo JD suggested or sculpting like Jay suggested (in that case, I'd go with the classic chainsaw like others), the jigsaw'll probably do ya.
I just get the coffee.
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