A reciprocating saw , also known as electric foxtail or Reciprosäge, is popular with many professional craftsmen because of the universal applications Toolfor coarser work. A reciprocating saw is used in work for which other power tools are not suitable. If, for example, a jigsawfor sawing thick boards and beams is too small and weak or if a cut-off can not be used because of sparks, comes one reciprocating saw for use. With the right saw blade sawn a good reciprocating saw effortlessly wood, metal, plastic and even stone or concrete. So that work with a reciprocating saw do not get into agony and the machine lands in the next corner after only a few operations, you should consider a few points when buying a saber saw.

Engine power & machine weight

The power and weight of a saber saw usually go hand in hand. The stronger the drive motor of a reciprocating saw, the larger and heavier it is. At this point, it is advisable to consider before buying, for which the saber saw is mainly used. If you often need to saw thick wooden beams, a saber saw with a high motor output of approx. 1,500 watts is sensible. For shortening pipes and drywall profiles, a saber saw with more than 1,000 watts of engine power is perfectly adequate. However, less than 1,000 watts should not be enough to be able to work quickly in any case. For optimum sawing progress on various machines, an electronic motor control ensures that the speed remains constant even under load. The Makita JR3070CT reciprocating saw with 1,510 watts of power has such electronic control. However, with a weight of 4.6 kg, the sturdy machine is not among the lightweights among reciprocating saws.

Stepless stroke rate adjustment for material-compatible sawing

The possibility of stepless Hubzahlverstellung is required for a good saber saw. With the Hubzahlverstellung the number of strokes of the saw blade per minute and thus the cutting speed is adapted to the material to be processed. Too high cutting speed for each material quickly overheats the saw blade and destroys the sheet within a short time. For most reciprocating saws, the number of strokes of the saw blade can be infinitely adjusted within a range of 0 to about 2,800 strokes per minute. As a result, an adaptation of the cutting speed of the material and a low-wear working is possible.

Adjustable pendulum stroke

For sawing thick wooden beams and boards, a saber saw with an adjustable pendulum stroke is recommended. Due to the pendulum movement of the saw blade, the chips are better removed from the saw blade. As a result, overheating and jamming of the sheet is avoided in most cases. Good reciprocating saws therefore have a multi-adjustable pendulum stroke. In this context, a slip clutch is a useful safety device for a saber saw. When the blade clamps, the friction clutch separates the motor and saw blade, preventing uncontrolled and potentially dangerous movement saw,

Non-slip handles for safe handling

Normally a saber saw is held and guided with both hands. One hand grips the handle with the on / off switch at the back of the saw and the second hand grips the gearbox behind the saw blade. For safe handling, the gearbox should therefore have a rubberized or softgrip surface. The Bosch Professional GSA 1100 E Saber Saw is an example of a saber saw with a handy gear housing. Due to the non-slip surface, the machine always lies well and safely in the hand.

Useful, but not a must – the LED lighting

Different saber saws offer even more comfort and safety at work with integrated LEDs. The LEDs ensure optimum illumination of the sawing area and also enable safe work in poor lighting and in shady areas. LEDs integrated into the machine are a useful but not essential extra.