Diablo makes the best blades and they'll turn any reciprocating saw into a more powerful tool or that's the way it feels anyways but for trimming branches and stuff you should use the Diablo pruning blades because I have some of them and they work the best because they're thicker and they're taller so the blades don't bend nearly as easy as other cheaper blades especially like the Warrior blades which are great for the money but they're really totally inferior compared to even the Bauer and Hercules blades but especially the Milwaukee blades or Diablo blades which I believe are the absolute best that I have used anyways and 1 tip is that if you push that thing I forget what you call it up against what you're cutting while you're pushing it down a little bit also you push it forward as well so that your saw don't vibrate nearly as much and it will cut much better and quicker because there will be much less vibration and your tool will be more solid like it won't move around nearly as much and the Sawzall is basically the original nickname of the 2 handed version but the one-handed version the nickname was the Hackzall or at least those were the nicknames that Milwaukee gave them because they invented reciprocating saws supposedly.
You know these are 2 different tools that do the same thing. One is intended to use 1 hand while the other is for 2 hands. Great video, though. I'm going to buy one.
(You kinda said at the end...) If you're cutting anything substantial, light weight is not an advantage. Weight is your friend, and using two hands is even better. Note how in both the metal and would you cut, there was a lot of vibration and also the tool jumping around.
I did notice when they do serious testing that they attach weights to help the work happen. I found out that the branch I was sawing was not really rooted properly too. I think your target has to be made stable. I still have poison ivy from chopping that bush. LOL
I bought a 12V unit this morning. Just watched your video and took it back and swapped it for the 20V for an extra 10 bucks. There is no substitute for horsepowah !!!
@@JoeTheDIY I cut up a 6" hardwood tree branch with it using a warrior demo blade with inserted just to try it out. Holy smokes, this thing is a BEAST ! Didn't even drop a bar on the 5ah battery.
Yes, I have no use for 12v when I can get 20v for not much more money...if I had to hold a tool above my head for a substantial amount of time using it, I might look at the 12v for weight savings, provided I didn't really need the extra power of the 20v...just about any other situation, though, I want the 20v for sure...
@@dyer2cycle It balances in your hand quite well. I ripped up 4 sheets of 3/4" plywood with it last week and the one handed operation really paid off. I doubt I will ever use my sawzall again, this thing is quite user friendly and no slouch when it comes to power.
What's funny is people think the harbor freight power tools are a joke but unless they have tried them they are just talking out of their backside. I have lots of the Hercules brushless power tools and they are not a joke. And the batteries are high quality as well. All Hercules brushless power tools also have an instore replacement warranty of 5 years and the batteries and chargers have a 3 year warranty. Think Hercules is a joke ? Put your money where your mouth is and give them a try.
I have found Ryobi recip saws to be total junk...I have had issues with the Ryobi motors burning out, and one broken blade holder(I have actually owned several)...but the other thing that completely got me away from the Ryobi, is it's weak(and obsolete) battery attachment system held on only by 2 small plastic clip on the side...I was having issues with the violent shaking of the saw causing the battery to get loose, damaging both the tool and the battery...one got so bad it wouldn't stay on...anybody else have that problem? The Hercules has a MUCH more securely attached battery which slides on and clicks into place...just about every company uses that attachment system except Ryobi.....
@dyer2cycle Thanks for the feedback. I will say that Ryobi is really meant for the weekend warrior or DIY guy. Abuse is also something Ryobi isn't going to withstand. My experience is different, but I'm glad you found something that works well for you. I'm impressed with the Hercules, and that is supposed to be their professional line.
@@JoeTheDIY Don't get me wrong, I have owned a LOT of Ryobi stuff...in the beginning, and for a long time, they were by far the best "bang for your buck"..gradually, they have become not that anymore, there are better budget or value-minded options out there...the HF Hercules and Bauer stuff, Kobalt, sometimes even Ridged, possibly even Hart, come to mind. Ryobi's prices started rising substantially, as well as the prices of their batteries.The all-black batteries that are usually the ones "on sale" aren't nearly as good as their black-and-silver ones, which are rather pricey. Also, their obsolete battery format and attachment system needs to be updated, it made sense for them to stick to the same platform for a while, for backward compatibility, but it's now past time for them to move on. The big mega-amp hour batteries we have now are quite heavy, and too much for the weak "pod" battery attachment system with it's 2 approximately 1-inch long clips on each side that hold it on...a slide-on and click battery system is much superior.The green recip saws that died prematurely, and one was a newer "brushless" model, were in "moderate" use, not something that should have been considered "abuse"...the old blue Ryobi ones I had previously, even though they were clunky, held up better than the green ones...
@dyer2cycle I see your point, and it is valid in many cases. Rigid and Kobalt are aimed at the prosumer, so I get they might be better than any DIY focused brand, with a few exceptions, and with a price increase. Hart is hit and miss, but a good DIY brand, same as Ryobi. They're not inexpensive either, and you don't see sales much on Hart. Number of tools in a battery platform is also a consideration. I look forward to an expanded Hercules line.
@paulcarriveau1257 that's correct. I just didn't know, for myself that it is the better way to avoid vibration. I bought into Ryobi batteries, so I'll be getting that one, if any. I'm pretty happy with my two-handed ones, but that lower weight and convenience is nice.
It went to the person who actually bought it. What you suggest, I'm sure people do, but it's unethical in my humble opinion. I can promise my community that I would never do that. To each their own.
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Diablo makes the best blades and they'll turn any reciprocating saw into a more powerful tool or that's the way it feels anyways but for trimming branches and stuff you should use the Diablo pruning blades because I have some of them and they work the best because they're thicker and they're taller so the blades don't bend nearly as easy as other cheaper blades especially like the Warrior blades which are great for the money but they're really totally inferior compared to even the Bauer and Hercules blades but especially the Milwaukee blades or Diablo blades which I believe are the absolute best that I have used anyways and 1 tip is that if you push that thing I forget what you call it up against what you're cutting while you're pushing it down a little bit also you push it forward as well so that your saw don't vibrate nearly as much and it will cut much better and quicker because there will be much less vibration and your tool will be more solid like it won't move around nearly as much and the Sawzall is basically the original nickname of the 2 handed version but the one-handed version the nickname was the Hackzall or at least those were the nicknames that Milwaukee gave them because they invented reciprocating saws supposedly.
@Charliemmafan I agree. My first time using them, changed my outlook.
You know these are 2 different tools that do the same thing. One is intended to use 1 hand while the other is for 2 hands. Great video, though. I'm going to buy one.
I have 3 different versions from Bauer and I have this exact one from Hercules and I think they're all awesome and I wish I got them sooner actually.
I like my Bauer and Hercules tools.all 25 of them.
(You kinda said at the end...) If you're cutting anything substantial, light weight is not an advantage. Weight is your friend, and using two hands is even better. Note how in both the metal and would you cut, there was a lot of vibration and also the tool jumping around.
I did notice when they do serious testing that they attach weights to help the work happen. I found out that the branch I was sawing was not really rooted properly too. I think your target has to be made stable. I still have poison ivy from chopping that bush. LOL
I bought a 12V unit this morning. Just watched your video and took it back and swapped it for the 20V for an extra 10 bucks. There is no substitute for horsepowah !!!
You are absolutely right ✅️ Excellent choice!
@@JoeTheDIY I cut up a 6" hardwood tree branch with it using a warrior demo blade with inserted just to try it out. Holy smokes, this thing is a BEAST ! Didn't even drop a bar on the 5ah battery.
Yes, I have no use for 12v when I can get 20v for not much more money...if I had to hold a tool above my head for a substantial amount of time using it, I might look at the 12v for weight savings, provided I didn't really need the extra power of the 20v...just about any other situation, though, I want the 20v for sure...
@@dyer2cycle It balances in your hand quite well. I ripped up 4 sheets of 3/4" plywood with it last week and the one handed operation really paid off. I doubt I will ever use my sawzall again, this thing is quite user friendly and no slouch when it comes to power.
What's funny is people think the harbor freight power tools are a joke but unless they have tried them they are just talking out of their backside.
I have lots of the Hercules brushless power tools and they are not a joke.
And the batteries are high quality as well.
All Hercules brushless power tools also have an instore replacement warranty of 5 years and the batteries and chargers have a 3 year warranty.
Think Hercules is a joke ?
Put your money where your mouth is and give them a try.
I believe there is little downside, especially when it's so simple to exchange a tool or battery that no longer functions as intended.
I agree...and those same people tend to over-rate the Ryobi stuff...
I'd be interested in learning more about blades, types, brands, etc.
I can absolutely make that video.
@JoeTheDIY excellent. I inherited two generations of stuff. Blades are only the tip of the iceberg
I have found Ryobi recip saws to be total junk...I have had issues with the Ryobi motors burning out, and one broken blade holder(I have actually owned several)...but the other thing that completely got me away from the Ryobi, is it's weak(and obsolete) battery attachment system held on only by 2 small plastic clip on the side...I was having issues with the violent shaking of the saw causing the battery to get loose, damaging both the tool and the battery...one got so bad it wouldn't stay on...anybody else have that problem? The Hercules has a MUCH more securely attached battery which slides on and clicks into place...just about every company uses that attachment system except Ryobi.....
@dyer2cycle Thanks for the feedback. I will say that Ryobi is really meant for the weekend warrior or DIY guy. Abuse is also something Ryobi isn't going to withstand. My experience is different, but I'm glad you found something that works well for you. I'm impressed with the Hercules, and that is supposed to be their professional line.
@@JoeTheDIY Don't get me wrong, I have owned a LOT of Ryobi stuff...in the beginning, and for a long time, they were by far the best "bang for your buck"..gradually, they have become not that anymore, there are better budget or value-minded options out there...the HF Hercules and Bauer stuff, Kobalt, sometimes even Ridged, possibly even Hart, come to mind. Ryobi's prices started rising substantially, as well as the prices of their batteries.The all-black batteries that are usually the ones "on sale" aren't nearly as good as their black-and-silver ones, which are rather pricey. Also, their obsolete battery format and attachment system needs to be updated, it made sense for them to stick to the same platform for a while, for backward compatibility, but it's now past time for them to move on. The big mega-amp hour batteries we have now are quite heavy, and too much for the weak "pod" battery attachment system with it's 2 approximately 1-inch long clips on each side that hold it on...a slide-on and click battery system is much superior.The green recip saws that died prematurely, and one was a newer "brushless" model, were in "moderate" use, not something that should have been considered "abuse"...the old blue Ryobi ones I had previously, even though they were clunky, held up better than the green ones...
@dyer2cycle I see your point, and it is valid in many cases. Rigid and Kobalt are aimed at the prosumer, so I get they might be better than any DIY focused brand, with a few exceptions, and with a price increase. Hart is hit and miss, but a good DIY brand, same as Ryobi. They're not inexpensive either, and you don't see sales much on Hart. Number of tools in a battery platform is also a consideration. I look forward to an expanded Hercules line.
What the heck is that contraption? ... i did ask myself
It's in good shape, the wash gate isn't even farbished.
You need to rest the shoe on the metal… you wont get the bouncing and it will xut alot easier…
Thank you for the great tip. I always appreciate new information.
@@JoeTheDIY i thought you said the tool wasnt yours, so i thought maybe you didnt want to scratch it up, or maybe you were returning it
@paulcarriveau1257 that's correct. I just didn't know, for myself that it is the better way to avoid vibration. I bought into Ryobi batteries, so I'll be getting that one, if any. I'm pretty happy with my two-handed ones, but that lower weight and convenience is nice.
@@JoeTheDIY love my atomic dewalt… dont even own a bigger one… im a union tinner… no real need u less you are demoing all day
@@Veau88 That sounds like a great job! Very 😎 cool.
Hurricane is just as good as Ryobi if not better and cheaper
You mean Hercules, or is there really a Hurricane brand? If there is, I'd like to see and compare one.
He doesn't know how to use a saw, always keep the tool pushed up to the guard, that will keep it from jumping around.and is much safer.
Well spotted. That's what the channel is about, learning. I figured that out, but it took some practice.
“Can’t destroy the box cuz it’s getting returned after I make this video” 😂?
It went to the person who actually bought it. What you suggest, I'm sure people do, but it's unethical in my humble opinion. I can promise my community that I would never do that. To each their own.
@@JoeTheDIY I like that response and totally agree.