Which reciprocating saw to buy?

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pingin

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I have a DeWalt 18v drill already and now want to add a reciprocating saw. Problem is, there’s such a range of choices. It’s for general work in the garden. I suppose battery life would be one consideration. And a brushless motor.

Any suggestions ?
 
Personally, I'd stick to DeWalt. Not saying they're better or anything, but the batteries are interchangeable with the drill. So you can just buy a bare unit, and use the batteries you already have. Or if you treat yourself to a 5Ah battery in future, you can use it for both.
Keep an eye out for special offers, some DeWalt tools are regularly reduced.
 
RedOnion said:
Personally, I'd stick to DeWalt. Not saying they're better or anything, but the batteries are interchangeable with the drill. So you can just buy a bare unit, and use the batteries you already have. Or if you treat yourself to a 5Ah battery in future, you can use it for both.
Keep an eye out for special offers, some DeWalt tools are regularly reduced.
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Thanks for that. They make sturdy tools.
 
Another DeWalt fan here.

If ordering online, check out hagglezon.com, they do comparison pricing of all the EU amazon sites.
 
Scoobydoobydoo said:
I favour Makita but fully agree with RedOnion...stick with Dewalt if you already have dewalt kit. Last thing you want is different charges, leads etc.
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That’s the plan. I’m just mesmerised by the number of DeWalt models available. I just need a simple but reliable one.
 
pingin said:
I’m just mesmerised by the number of DeWalt models available.
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I don't think there are that many. There are lots of model numbers for catalogue, but there are probably only 4 or 5 base units. Then variations of whether there are batteries, and if there are what size & how many.
 
The basic DCS380N will do most jobs. I have the older version of that one, doesn't get a lot of use but it's still going strong after 20 years. The brushless option is considerably more expensive.

Both links above are HandyHardware whoI I find often have decent value for DeWalt gear.
 
@pingin - screwfix have a few options here too, even if it's just something to compare prices against. They do offers on tools too, so might get one on a discount...
 
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