{"id":1804,"date":"2022-01-27T17:46:41","date_gmt":"2022-01-27T22:46:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/?p=1804"},"modified":"2022-04-01T13:38:46","modified_gmt":"2022-04-01T17:38:46","slug":"how-to-use-a-reciprocating-saw","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-use-a-reciprocating-saw\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Use a Reciprocating Saw: A Step-By-Step Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

Reciprocating saws are incredibly useful tools for anyone looking to get their feet wet doing a little remodeling, demolition, and even tree pruning. If you\u2019ve been getting by using a variety of prybars, hand saws, and chisels \u2013 the best way to take your DIY game to the next level is by getting your hands on a reciprocating saw!<\/p>\n

You may have heard reciprocating saws referred to as Sawzalls<\/a> before, but don\u2019t let that confuse you \u2013 the Sawzall is just the name Milwaukee gave their reciprocating saw when it was invented back in the 1950s. The terms are more or less interchangeable nowadays.<\/p>\n

Reciprocating saws are exceptionally valuable if you need to take on any type of serious remodeling job. Think removing rotted wood around windows<\/a>, cutting through nail-embedded wood, and cutting a hole through a subfloor.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ll break down how to use a reciprocating saw in step-by-step detail, so you\u2019ll be comfortable using one to tackle that remodeling job!<\/p>\n

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