Note: As all the Chinese single handed reciprocating saws use the same pattern and look the same, do they all have slop in the reciprocating shaft ? Cheers Rob
@Anodeon
Жыл бұрын
I have the big brother to yours, which is the larger model with the handle/trigger at 90 degrees to the blade axis. ie conventional recip saw layout. It likewise has a brushed motor and makita compatible battery but with 32mm blade stroke. It has done a lot of weekend work so far cutting mainly hardwood frame timber and also mortar between bricks, using the appropriate blades. My only complaint has been the excessive slop of the reciprocating shaft which has been there from new and is getting much worse with use, as the shaft guide has worn into an oval shape. As you would have seen, the shaft runs in a soft metal diecasting which really needs to have a brass bush fitted. I have yet to investigate if it would be possible or practical to fit same, to prolong its useful life. Bob
@Xynudu
Жыл бұрын
I originally asked to review the larger one (next size up) like yours, but it was not available. It was a more useful looking unit. I'm not surprised the shaft wobbles, but it is completely unnecessary from a manufacturing point of view. LOL. I may investigate if the bush can be replaced/fitted with a better one when things get real bad. I can easily turn up something to fit or resleeve it. Cheers Rob
@andrewdolinskiatcarpathian
Жыл бұрын
Hi Rob. I probably have no intention to buy one of these. However your demonstration of the different blades was the best explanation I have seen on line. I now have a better understanding as to what my Makita corded saw can do. Thank you. 👏👏👍😀
@Xynudu
Жыл бұрын
Hi Andrew. I thought it was time to educate a few people. Watch any saw review and it's clear that most people have no idea of why saw blades differ and what they work best on. Glad you enjoyed it. Cheers Rob
@TheKnacklersWorkshop
Жыл бұрын
Hello Rob, As always an unbiased review... Interesting saw for sure, thanks for sharing. Take care. Paul,,
@Xynudu
Жыл бұрын
Hi Paul, none of them are what I would call precision saws, best suited to rough work, demolition etc. Very versatile though. Cheers Rob
@AmateurRedneckWorkshop
Жыл бұрын
G'day Rob. You have turned into a regular cut up. Thanks for the review keep on keeping on.
@Xynudu
Жыл бұрын
Hi Harold. Been quite a while since I did a tool review. I might see what else is on offer. Cheers Rob
@RetroSteamTech
Жыл бұрын
Hi Rob. Looks like a nice bit of kit. Ideal for light use as you say. Cheers, Alan.
@Xynudu
Жыл бұрын
Hi Alan. Good for the garden, light pruning. Pity about the shaft slop. It may be possible to turn up a bush to fit. Have you heard back from the DIY model shop ? Cheers Rob
@RetroSteamTech
Жыл бұрын
@@Xynudu Hi Rob. Sent you an email regarding the situation with Engine DIY. Cheers, Alan.
@Xynudu
Жыл бұрын
OK, have just read it. Time will tell what the situation is. I'm in the same boat. Cheers Rob
@alanremington8500
Жыл бұрын
Nice saw! And, like metals, wood requires various cutting speeds also. But I am sure you know that already..
@CraigLYoung
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing 👍
@Xynudu
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@kentuckytrapper780
Жыл бұрын
Good review rob,👍👍👍
@Xynudu
Жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@aussiemorons3515
Жыл бұрын
Rob, I would have liked to have seen you compare the time it takes to cut through the material with the bangood and then a hacksaw, and then the bangood and a sharp panel saw for the wood.
@Xynudu
Жыл бұрын
Depends how fit you are ;)
@marianpov1973
Жыл бұрын
hello thx for the video. Cordless reciprocating saw are very handy, but poor choice for any pruning involving branches over 5 cm. I recorded a test my youtube channel , one of them against a mini chainsaw, the later cuts in seconds while the alternating saw takes minutes... the biggest limitation is the small 20mm movement of the blade.
@Xynudu
Жыл бұрын
I had no trouble cutting green timber. Use the correct blade and see how you go.
@cheztaylor8
Жыл бұрын
That's probably true but it's also horses for courses. A mini chainsaw isn't going to cut steel tube or cut the head off a bolt in a confined space.
@DavidRooke-vr6sy
4 ай бұрын
Just bought something almost identical off of tiktok, your review is useful, not sure about using it to cut metal though, ithink i prefer an angle grinder,as you said its really only useful for small diy projects but thats ok as that's all i need it for😊
@Xynudu
4 ай бұрын
Hope you enjoy it! I use mine for pruning/lopping in the garden. It's good at that. I also have the next size up (twice as powerful) and that goes well cutting light steel. Then if things get really tough I use my 240 AC corded reciprocating saw. Handy units. Cheers Rob
@DavidRooke-vr6sy
4 ай бұрын
@@Xynudu where did you get the next size up? Had no idea there were any.
@Xynudu
4 ай бұрын
I did a comparison of both sizes recently : kzitem.info/news/bejne/poOb3X9psKpzhaA
@clivewilkinson5394
6 ай бұрын
You can get a frozen meat and bone stainless steel blades. I have some they awesome
@myuncle2
4 ай бұрын
Is it louder than a portable bandsaw or a big scrollsaw?
@Xynudu
4 ай бұрын
No. It's actually very quiet. Noise is not an issue.
@IrishFuryan
Жыл бұрын
How is it going 5 plus months later? Does it over heat?
@Xynudu
Жыл бұрын
Going great. No it doesn't overheat. I mainly use it for pruning in the garden.
@stephensmith8756
Жыл бұрын
G'day Rob I can't see much point in the " Makita battery compatibility" of this tool unless you can get it in skin only option. When you've already got $$$ sunk into Makita batteries, it might be OK as a cheap option for the whole toolkit, but otherwise, nah !! Best regards
@Xynudu
Жыл бұрын
Fair comment. They do have skin only versions that take the Makita battery.
@BenMitro
Жыл бұрын
I surprised myself when I first used my ozito 18V reciprocating saw..I didn't expect its cutting power to be quite as good. (admittedly I was expecting more noise than cut). I see the 920W ozito corded unit is cheaper than this unit and the 18V ozito (skin only) is substantially cheaper. I wonder if you can get your hands on metal cutting sheers for review Rob. The Ozito brand at bunnings is AU$209 but I see banggood have a battery powered unit at half the price with similar cutting specs to the bunning ozito, and its cordless and take makita batteries.
@Xynudu
Жыл бұрын
Hi Benjamin. I bought the original Ozito corded unit when it was $60 new and 800 watts. It's been awesome and worked really hard. Plus it runs on my genny. That's interesting about the metal shears. I will look into it. I don't know anything about those, but I can see they would be handy to some viewers. The price of batteries is the big killer when buying cordless. The Banggood batteries seem to have a good following, so they must be reasonably OK. Cheers Rob
@Cancun771
Жыл бұрын
Why would I want to buy into a "banggood" battery system when I could buy into Makita?
@Xynudu
Жыл бұрын
Exactly.
@wibblywobblyidiotvision
Жыл бұрын
I wouldn't buy into some no-name battery system, it's e-waste waiting to happen. I wouldn't buy into no name "makita fit" batteries either, don't trust them as far as I could throw them. That said, Makita batteries are e-waste waiting to happen as well. I have 3 perfectly usable 18v packs that won't charge on the Makita charger, because used in the cold and the charger decided to brick them. I'd probably go Bosch, DeWalt or Milwaukee if I didn't have a bunch of cash tied up in teal and black.
@SeanBZA
Жыл бұрын
So long as they are compatible with Makita and a lot cheaper, then buy 4, and get the same runtime as Makita at the same price, but now you can charge and work at the same time, and not wait for the flat one to charge. Or even use 2 tools on the same job with no battery swapping.
@Cancun771
Жыл бұрын
@@SeanBZA Or just buy more Makita batteries which have a longer life and higher actual capacity anyway.
@earl3358
Жыл бұрын
The Makita form factor battery has become a defacto standard for a huge ecosystem of these type of tools. Most 'For Makita battery' tools readily available as 'tool only'. These style of batteries are charged via a barrel plug. The quality ranges from OK to complete turds. Does not matter to me as I repack them with quality cells. I got this saw with a battery for $35 usd . The Makita would be over 5x that. These type tools fill a need for decent tool that doesnt need be pro level for a fraction of the cost. If you already have Makita batteries you can use them as well, that's the whole point
@clivewilkinson5394
6 ай бұрын
Looked so interesting in first instance turned out quite boring.
@MothershipVideos
Жыл бұрын
Could be value for money for the home handy man.
@Xynudu
Жыл бұрын
Certainly worked very well. The slop in the shaft is something that will only get worse and should not have been there to begin with. I looked closely and it's just poor tolerance between shaft and bush. Easily fixed at manufacturing level, if they make the effort. For home use it probably will do the job for quite a while. Cheers Rob
@dtec30
Жыл бұрын
Get a set of diablo blades from bunnings and you can't go wrong if they make then small enough
@Xynudu
Жыл бұрын
Some of mine are Diablo. They all use the same bayonete mount regardless of size.
@dtec30
Жыл бұрын
@@Xynudu i found the demo blade is a good all rounder for cutting errant limbs off
@Xynudu
Жыл бұрын
Yes, demo blades cut most stuff. Great for cutting up wooden pallets. Cheers Rob
@chrisivatt9411
Жыл бұрын
Maybe a silly question but with abit of patience do you think this would cut a car exhaust in half
@Xynudu
Жыл бұрын
Definitely would do that with the right (metal hacksaw tooth pitch) type blade. It's really quite powerful for it's size.
@chrisivatt9411
Жыл бұрын
Great thanks for the reply
@SkyJUSTIN6
6 ай бұрын
@@Xynududon't answer that he's buying the cheapest repro to steal cats.
@ibringthelastwords1358
Жыл бұрын
The tool is good but the blades are dull. Buy diablo carbide blades!
@user-vf8so6dr1h
4 ай бұрын
You shouldn't have touched the blades without removing the battery that too woth bare hands. Very dangerous. You set a very wrong example.
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