{"id":1050,"date":"2021-03-07T16:59:21","date_gmt":"2021-03-07T16:59:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.timbergadgets.com\/?p=1050"},"modified":"2021-03-14T04:15:09","modified_gmt":"2021-03-14T04:15:09","slug":"what-are-reciprocating-saws-used-for","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.timbergadgets.com\/what-are-reciprocating-saws-used-for\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are Reciprocating Saws Used For?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you\u2019ve graduated from fixing the leaky sink to more complex projects, then you\u2019d likely benefit from the reciprocating saw. This saw is one of the most popular tools and can be used for everything from backyard pruning to in-house demolition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reciprocating saws can generally be used for any project that involves cutting through materials, such as construction and renovation. They can be used to cut though the majority of commercial materials, including wood, metal, plastic, concrete and more.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

More versatile than similar saws and more efficient than other tools, the reciprocating saw is a must-have for serious workers and DIYers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading to learn more about reciprocating saws, what they\u2019re used for, and tips for your next project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Are Reciprocating Saws?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A reciprocating saw is a tool with a machine-powered blade, which rapidly moves back and forth. This type push and pull motion is called reciprocation, hence the name of this saw.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The blade is partially encased and quickly moves out of or into this casing as it works. There is typically a foot at the base of the blade near the casing. This foot rests against the surface being cut and counters the movements of the blade as it cuts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Attached to the casing is a handle for easy maneuvering. If it is a variable-speed reciprocation saw, the casing and handle will also have different settings to either speed up or slow down the blade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Uses For Reciprocating Saws<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Also known as a hognose saw or shortened to recip saw, this tool can be used for a wide variety of different purposes: <\/p>\n\n\n\n