|
This saw is doing the job with no problem but I do recomend buying the dewalt blade set as the blade that comes for free with the saw wont last long. After looking at all the other saws I got this one based on the performance of the other Hitachi tools I own that have taken a lot of abuse and still run. I am useing this saw to remodel my house built in the 1940s it has plaster over lath board and very solid old wood studs with lots of huge nails. This saw DOES have a 5 yr warranty. You proably will not need it as none of my other Hitachi tools I own have ever failed.
If I was a contractor I would stick with Milwaukee but for me this is perfect. I even checked out the warranty card carefully and it DOES come with a 5 year warranty.
I'm used to Milwaukee's Sawzall lineup but didn't need that much tool for light home use. I bought this when Amazon had it listed for a price I couldn't refuse.
I read about the bearings/brushes sounding loud and poor speed control from the variable speed trigger but did not notice those shortcomings on the one I got. I decided to give this one a try.I'm very glad I did.
I was surprised at how quiet and balanced the tool felt. I'm not sure how easy warranty service would be if needed but still it is covered by Hitachi service for 5 years.
I do however recommend the Milwaukee bi-metal blades, their performance is hard to beat.
To remove a 20 foot wall requires 36 foot of this brutal cutting, the ceiling joint and vertical corners. The Porter Cable is wonderful with a great speed control, as is the Craftsman but they are very large and heavy for overhead work. I have more than I will ever live to wear out. but it gets the job done and has plenty of power.
I have a Porter Cable Tiger saw and a Craftsman industrial reciprocating saw. I love tools. This is the best tool I own for the overhead task. If you want a strong saw that doesn't weigh a ton and don't want to spend a fortune this is the tool for you.I also like the shape of the hand grip areas. This tool is a lightweight by comparison.
The speed control isn't as nice as the P.C. You don't need large hands to control this saw. I saw this little gem on clearance at a big box store ($65 but don't bother looking those are long gone, Amazon has the best price now) and just had to have it. I recommend Milwaukee blades in this saw. I am removing the exterior plaster over plasterboard walls in an old house to facilitate installing insulation and updated wiring.
This requires cutting through the steel mesh corner reinforcing along with 1 inch of rock hard plaster and plaster board. There is nothing they won't cut.
Warranty coverage is conditioned upon purchaser furnishing Hitachi or its Authorized Services Center with adequate written proof of the original purchase date. On a separate warranty card in the box:"Hitachi Products (except for Gas Driven Nailers,. and Driver Blades) are warranted to the original purchaser for a period of five (5) years from the original purchase date for products purchased after October 1, 2003. The return of the Owner's Registration Card by the original purchaser within ten (10) days after the original purchase date is not a condition precedent to coverage under the warranty. Other than the purchase and insurance requirement, no charge shall be made for repairs covered by the warranty."Mine is a good tool with an exceptional warranty after all.
The best part was that I didn't have to shell out mega bucks for a good saw. I am redoing my basement and wanted a easy way to cut the old stud partitions. The only complaint I have is that it is a little heavy, but I did notice that when cutting the vibration was less than the Milwaukee I rented from the rental store before I bought the Hitachi CR13V. After looking and reading about all the recip saws, I chose the CR13V. This saw did the job really well. It comes with 1 blade, an allen wrench along and the case. It could have come with more blades.
|
