Best Cordless Brushless Reciprocating Saw for small limbs, kindling...etc?

[CrystalRiver1]

Hey Studs,

What's a good Cordless Brushless Reciprocating Saw under $100 for the above tasks, small limbs, kindling...just something I can use
instead of firing up the MS 261?
Been looking at the HERCULES 20V Brushless Cordless Reciprocating Saw at Harbor Freight.
It actually has some decent reviews...this will be used maybe 10-12 times yr MAX.

Peace,

Reg

 

[hacskaroly]

I have not used Hercules products yet, but I have a few Bauer products that HF sells and have been happy with them.

 

[Sloughfoot]

Go to whatever battery/charger platform you already have is what I'd do. Not much difference in one reciprocating saw to another other than ease of blade changing and smoothness of trigger. Really cheap ones have a noticeably shorter stroke. I've got nothing but Makita 18V/36V simply because that's what my drills were 20 years ago.

Good choice on getting a reciprocating saw for pruning. I probably use mine as much for pruning as anything else.

 

[CrystalRiver1]

Go to whatever battery/charger platform you already have is what I'd do. Not much difference in one reciprocating saw to another other than ease of blade changing and smoothness of trigger. Really cheap ones have a noticeably shorter stroke. I've got nothing but Makita 18V/36V simply because that's what my drills were 20 years ago.

Good choice on getting a reciprocating saw for pruning. I probably use mine as much for pruning as anything else.

Much obliged.
BTW...what brand has the best batteries/chargers?

 

[Sloughfoot]

Much obliged.
BTW...what brand has the best batteries/chargers?

Can't go wrong with Makita or Milwaukee. Everything DeWalt used to be hit and miss. Don't know if they got consistent or not.

 

[jblnut]

I dove down the Ryobi rabbit hole a while back and don’t regret it so far. I use my “sawzall” for pruning and it works great with a diablo pruning blade. The only Ryobi tool I have I’d never buy again is the inflator. It’s slow and painful to wait for but does the job in a pinch.

 

[Woodpecker]

I use mine daily for tree work. I already had makita tools/batteries so I got their compact brushless saw. I have a variety of blades I use but the ones with the Japanese style tooth pattern from Lee Valley tools and EZARC are my favorite. They both have the same pruning profile as my Silky hand saws. I’d recommend getting a shorter 6-8” blade and a longer 15ish” one as well.

 

[Sloughfoot]

I dove down the Ryobi rabbit hole a while back and don’t regret it so far. I use my “sawzall” for pruning and it works great with a diablo pruning blade. The only Ryobi tool I have I’d never buy again is the inflator. It’s slow and painful to wait for but does the job in a pinch.

Yeh, me and everyone else I know that's had a Ryobi or two has had the same experience. One works like a champ and the next one gets gifted to an in law. I had a little battery Ryobi blower awhile back that was great. Didn't have it long enough to speak to the battery quality. I've had a 36V Makita blower for 5 years or so that'll push you 10mph on a bike for a minute on the high setting.

 

[CrystalRiver1]

Hmm...some mighty good advice and wisdom here...I certainly appreciate it for sure!
Been looking @ the TEMU 36 volt versions... They're suspect and the reviews are treacherous! YIKES!

I have about $30 in unused credits with TEMU, so I could get it dirt cheap, 2 batteries and a charger come with it...$36. plus the ride, tax, maybe TARIFFS!

 

[jblnut]

Hmm...some mighty good advice and wisdom here...I certainly appreciate it for sure!
Been looking @ the TEMU 36 volt versions... They're suspect and the reviews are treacherous! YIKES!

I have about $30 in unused credits with TEMU, so I could get it dirt cheap, 2 batteries and a charger come with it...$36. plus the ride, tax, maybe TARIFFS!

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With the “unlimited power” I think it’s a no brainer. They’ll cut through the earths crust !!

 

[CrystalRiver1]

With the “unlimited power” I think it’s a no brainer. They’ll cut through the earths crust !!

I'm with ya..."Unlimited Power" places it in the divine realm fer sure!