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DEWALT Bare-Tool DC385B 18-Volt Cordless Reciprocating Saw List Price: $197.00 Sale Price: Too low to display  |
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With the DEWALT DC385B 18-volt cordless reciprocating saw, you'll be able to cut just about anything that gets in your way. You can use it with confidence for a wide range of building, remodeling, and demolition work, such as cutting rough openings through walls and roofs, slicing plastic pipe, and metal ductwork, chopping up old kitchen cabinets and countertops, and slashing through hardwood flooring... |
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Bare-Tool Porter-Cable PC18SS 18-Volt Cordless Rotary Saw (Tool Only, No Battery) List Price: $73.56 Sale Price: $43.00 |
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Includes Tradesman 18V Cordless Rotary Saw - PC18SS, 1/4-in Collet, 1/8-in Collet, Collet Wrench, Detachable Vacuum Port |
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WORX WG891 QuikSaw 18 Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless Power Saw List Price: $99.99 Sale Price: $99.99 |
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The handy saw that can do it all. Use the WORX QuikSaw as a saw for quick jobs around the house. Use it as a pruner or a small hand saw to make quick cuts with ease all in a light-weight portable machine... |
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Kawasaki 840056 Black 19.2-Volt 4-Piece Cordless Combo Kit Sale Price: $144.99 |
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Quality Black Series homeowner's cordless tool set at an affordable price. 4-Pc. kit includes drill, circular saw, reciprocating saw and worklight, plus one battery and charger. |
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Bosch BC004 9.6-Volt to 24 Volt 1 Hour Smart Charger Stick and Pod Style Battery Charger List Price: $77.00 Sale Price: $44.99 |
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Fits Bosch models 3960 cordless drill/driver and 1645 cordless reciprocating saw. One hour charge time. Charges 9.6- to 24-volt batteries. Checks battery status every second to prevent overheating and overcharging. |
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Dewalt DC550B Bare Tool - 18V Cordless Cut Out Tool List Price: $179.00 Sale Price: $89.99 |
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DC550B - 18V Cordless Cut-Out Tool (Tool Only). Tool-free bit change for fast and eay bit changing without a wrench. 26,000 rpm motor provides more cutting power. Dust sealed switch provides durability and long switch life... |
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Bare-Tool Makita BJR182Z 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Reciprocating Saw (Tool Only, No Battery) List Price: $238.00 Sale Price: $63.99 |
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Makita's 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Reciprocating Saw delivers faster cutting and demolition performance to the jobsite. The BJR182Z has a high-torque motor with a 1-1/8-inch stroke that is engineered for a range of cutting and demolition tasks... |
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Panasonic EY3544GQK 18-Volt NiMH Cordless Reciprocating Saw List Price: $460.00 Sale Price: $269.00 |
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Includes 18 Volt 7/8" Cordless Reciprocating Saw - EY3544GQK-R, 3.5Ah Ni-MH Battery Pack, Battery Charger, Carrying Case |
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Black & Decker CCS818 18-Volt Cordless Electric Chain Saw List Price: $99.99 Sale Price: $99.00 |
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Lightweight, easy-to-operate, and able to get into even the tightest areas with ease, this cordless electric chain saw from Black & Decker handles both soft and hard wood measuring up to eight inches in diameter... |
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Wahl Rechargeable Ear Nose and Brow Trimmer List Price: $19.99 Sale Price: $16.98 |
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The Wahl Ear, Nose, and Brow Rechargeable Trimmer offers the world's first rechargeable trimmer for all the hard-to-reach places on your face, ears, and nose. It includes two detachable heads--a rotary and a reciprocating--so you can trim with custom precision... |
How To Choose The Best Power Tool
Finding the best power tool can be a tedius process, but it's certainly worth every effort. Using the power tool that best meets your needs is rewarding and always yields the most impressive results. Simply remember these few steps to help you find the most optimal power tool for you:
The first, and perhaps most important step begins with determing your degree and type of use. Simple household maintenance requires an entirely different set of tools than do industrial projects. Of course, you may use industrial grade tools to tighten your cupboards and door jambs but this isn't always realistic - nor is it ever a good idea to use sub-par power equipment on a professional project. You want to make sure you invest in the best Power Tools for the applications they'll be used for - for example, you wouldn't use a steak knife to spread butter on bread just as you wouldn't use a butter knife to tear into a top sirloin. - If you go to your Circular Saw, Power Drill, or another power tool. only a few times each year, it's certainly not necessary to buy the most powerful tools on the market, however, if you use your tools often and heavily, you'll definitely want to throw down a few more dollars for a higher-Quality Tool.
You may also consider manufacturer. Some craftsmen are loyal to one brand or another and some brands are certainly better than others (this difference usually reflects in pricing). Favoring one manufacture(s) over another can more precisely define and simplify your search. Additionally, just as all craftsmen have a specialty, so do manufacturers. Certain brands build the very best of a certain tool - for example, Milwaukee in known for producing some of the absolute best reciprocating saws, and Bosch for the best jigsaws. The master behind each type of power tool can usually be found with just a bit of reasearch.
Do some research and set a budget. Spending too much and spending too little are common missteps in finding the best power tool, and its definately an easy mistake to make; if you have a limit already in mind, you're much more likely to stick to it. It is important to remember though, that cheap and expensive power tools are cheap and expensive for a reason. The expression "you get what you pay for," is perhaps at its most true in the tool industry.
Determine whether you are in the market for a Tool Kit or if you need only one single tool. Often you may find kits available that include the most frequently used power tools like a drill, Impact Driver, and Reciprocating Saw. This is obviously a more expensive investment that buying a drill alone, but if you need these other power tools, its certainly more economical to buy them in a kit than to buy them all separately. This is also helpful if you prefer Cordless Tools - buying multiple cordless tools from the same manufacturer means you can usually swap a battery between different and multiple tools.
Determine your preference between cordless and corded power. It's best to understand the limitations and benefits of both types before making this distinction - corded power ensures a constant power source and eliminates hassling with chargers and batteries, it also tends to be more powerful and lightweight. They are, however, tethered to a wall which means limited mobility, use, and strained power with the use of extension cords. Cordless tools, on the other hand, can go anywhere you can go, and with always improving battery technology, they are a powerful, reliable source of portable power with no hassle of a dangling cord.
Tool warranties are often an underrated asset. Having a good warranty with your tool usually means you're buying from a company that entirely trusts their product will satisfy you - this is a good feeling to carry with you on the job. Most industrial manufacturers include a one year warranty on corded power tools, batteries and chargers, and a three year warranty on cordless tools. Of course, this is only standard - some manufactures offer less and some much more. Hitachi includes a ten year warranty on most of their Cordless Lithium-ion line.
Lastly, if you can, it's good to hold the tool before you buy it. Simply being able to feel the tool in your hands to ensure comfort and functionality can be a big indicator of whether the tool is a good fit. Some manufacturers also offer a (around 30 day) Satisfaction Guarantee - this allows you to use the tool once or twice before determining if you're entirely happy with the investment.
Ultimately, finding the best power tool is only these few steps away. In the meantime, good luck and happy crafting.
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