Like chainsaws, reciprocating saws can be heavy (up to 10 pounds), and if the tip of a moving blade makes contact with wood or other material, the saw can kick back forcefully, putting the ...

Models with a “jab saw” option extend a pointed reciprocating saw blade and conveniently reach into tight areas that a standard hacksaw body could not. On-board blade storage is another ...

An oscillating tool, on the other hand, is a bit easier to control than a recip saw because it’s smaller and has a much ...

Smaller, lighter, and easier to maneuver than a circular saw, these handheld tools use a thin, reciprocating blade—similar to a reciprocating saw. They’re also relatively affordable and ...