1 The Reciprocating Saw Farhan Mahmood
2 Objective What the saw is Applications Blade types To give a brief understanding of:
3 What Is The Reciprocating Saw? Straight blade mounted at end of body Blade rapidly moves back and forth Teeth of blade cut into material Powerful but lacks precision
4 Applications NOT FOR PRECISION WORK Cutting wood, plastic, metal, dry wall Rescue operations
5 Applications (continued) Plano, TX, Fire Rescue members used an 18-volt reciprocating saw with a 10/14-tpi "Demolition" blade in the successful extrication of the driver of this van. The vehicle's sidewall included steel, sheet metal, plywood and plastic materials.
6 Blade Types Flush cutting blade (wood) Wood cutting (6 tpi) Metal (14-24 tpi) All purpose (10-14 tpi)
7 Blades (continued) Wood or metal?
8 Conclusion Used for non-precision applications Using right blade type is important! Can cut through anything
9 Sources DIY_14394_ ,00.html ries-category.htm?H= s.asp?Site=cordless&ID=170