Milwaukee 6524-21 Sawzall The Hatchet Reciprocating Saw

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Compact but defintely a Sawzall!

I can remember my Dad bringing home a metal Milwaukee case 20 some years ago. I wasn't allowed to use it then, but his new Sawzall sure looked cool. That saw is still going for him and everyone that he knows that don't have their own. :) So I knew Milwaukee was the brand I needed for my first reciprocating saw. I purchased some "Torch" and "Ax" blades for my railroad tie removal project. This saw made easy work of the 8x10 ties (although they were rotted pretty bad). The orbital action real tore through the wood. I also had rebar holding them together, and The Hatchet combined with the "Torch" cut through them like butter. As another reviewer commented, the location of the trigger position when fully extended felt much more natural when cutting down than the D handles designs of most recip saws. I also liked the versatility of being able to use this saw in tight spaces. I assume I'll have this saw long enough for my kids to be intrigued by my red PLASTIC box. :)

2004-05-26

This saw is the BOMB!!!

Milwaukee being the king of reciprocating saws has done it again! The Hatchet is Fantastic! This tool has all the power and comfort to tackle the jobs its bigger brothers can. Best of all, the tool is light and compact, along with an adjustable handle!

Appropriately named the Hatchet, I found this tool is comfortably held with the handle fully extended where the downward pressure from my hands provide the most support and comfort much like the way you would hold the wooden handle on a real hatchet...I'll never use a D-Handle reciprocating saw again! It's that good! Between studs, upside down or just for demolition this saw has what it takes. Milwaukee added a two finger trigger switch and their Quik-Loc cord to complete this package. The only feature I wish they included is a separate variable speed dial like the ones found on their Super Sawzalls. But that's just a minor shortcoming, since speed is easily maintained with the hefty trigger switch. The tool-less blade clamp is the best in the industry.

Milwaukee even built the plastic blow molded case with "Heavy Duty" in mind! They must be the only company to integrate metal latching clasps since converting to cheaper plastic cases over metal ones. If you're looking for a saw that's light, comfortable and built to last...seriously consider the Milwaukee Hatchet! I got mine for Christmas and this thing also cuts Noble Firs like butter!

2003-12-29

JUST RIGHT

I waited trying to decide if I wanted the larger more powerful saw or the 18 volt hatchet. When I noticed an advertisement about the new electric corded hatchet. I ordered one as soon as I could. For my requirements it is just right.I use it at home and do not need the extra weight of a large one, or the battery.
I imagine the battery one is also a good one,but for the price and weight I think the average do it yourselfer would be very satified with this model. And as it is a Milwaukee I expect to have it a long time.

2003-12-23

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