Reciprocating Saws

About Reciprocating Saws

A reciprocating saw drives a blade back and forth at high speed, making it the go-to tool for demolition, rough cutting, pruning, and plumbing or electrical rough-in work. Tradespeople reach for them to cut through combinations of wood, drywall, pipe, and fasteners in a single pass, while homeowners and DIYers use them for renovation teardown and yard work. The push-pull stroke lets you cut in tight spaces or overhead positions where a circular saw cannot reach. The products curated here span $49.02 to $199 for the most-demanded picks and cover three main power sources: battery-powered models running on 18-volt or 20-volt platforms, corded electric units drawing from 120-volt outlets, and pneumatic tools driven by an air compressor. Stroke speeds range from 1,500 RPM on entry cordless models like the PORTER-CABLE PCC670B to 9,000 RPM on the corded DEWALT DWE305 at 1,100 watts. Motor power on published cordless specs runs from 40 watts on compact pruning models to 3,000 watts on the Milwaukee 2821-20. Blade capacities run from 4 inches to 14.5 inches depending on body class. The fastest way to narrow your choice is to match the power source to your existing battery ecosystem. If you own DEWALT 20V MAX batteries, the DCS380B at $99 or the slim DCS367B at $199 drop right in. Milwaukee M18 owners should evaluate the 2719-20 or 2821-20. If you have no battery platform yet or need sustained power on heavy demolition, the DEWALT DWE305 corded model at $141.50 with a 1,100-watt motor is worth considering. Weight and body length also matter for overhead or one-handed work; the DEWALT DCS369B tips the scale at just 1 pound and fits spaces no full-size saw can enter.