Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless SAWZALL Reciprocating Saw Kit w/Two 5.0 Ah Batteries Charger & Hard Case

Would be a 6 if came with a blade

This is my first saws-all, and it will likely last me my lifetime. It’s extremely easy to replace the blade and the power is phenomenal given that it is battery driven. My first project was to breakdown a metal display case that had seen better years. The photos I have included were taken at about 5 minute intervals. I was impressed with how easy it was to finish the job.

Definitely, one HARD working saw. With occasional storms in my area, I help neighbors do a lot of repairs on chain link fences, where trees have fallen down and bent the top rail. Before, I had to use a huge pipe cutter or drag a long extension cord to the damaged area. No more. This Milwaukee Sawzall has more than enough power to do any repairs necessary. I can cut the top rail so that we can put a sleeve on it to do a repair. I can cut a post off level with the ground so that a replacement can be cemented in the ground next to it. And in the Spring, I’ll be able to do serious bush and tree repairs all over the back yard. No need for my “˜loppers’ any more to cut thick limbs, I’ll be using this saw. And it comes in a sturdy carry box with a charger and two 5.0Ah batteries, for hard, extended use. Not often when you can get a tool that can be used inside and outside the shop, this one does the job.

I use both platforms, Dewalt and Milwaukee, but for reciprocating saws (sawzall) Milwaukee is king. I tried the Flexvolt before buying this sawzall and it wasn’t what I though! This Milwaukee gen 2 fuel can be placed in between the hackzall and the super sawzall. It’s strong, fast and the vibration is minimal for a recip saw. Highly recommended!

I’m a homeowner/DIY’er, not a pro tradesperson, so this review comes from that standpoint.The Milwaukee 2821-21 reciprocating saw kit comes with the saw, an XC5.0 battery, charger, and hard case.Coming in at under 7 pounds this saw has excellent fit and finish and I’m finding the vibrations to be minimal (YMMV). It’s comfortable to hold and use, whether with or without work gloves. (Obviously hand protection, hearing protection, and vision protection are highly recommended. I wear leather gloves, ear plugs, and a face shield). There’s a rubberized covering that covers where your forward hand goes and it helps against vibration.The new generation batteries offer longer run times, but I’d still recommend picking up a spare battery if you’re planning a major project such as a deck or finishing a basement. I really don’t like having a battery run out in the middle of a job, putting everything on hold while it recharges. Interestingly the molded hard case has room for a spare battery (see photo below). Only one battery comes with this kit. The battery in my kit had only a minimal charge on it when received.This is a “˜brushless motor’ saw that comes with a 5-year warranty (3-year warranty on the battery).There’s a safety lock on the trigger and a shoe lock button (see photos below). The blade change requires no tools.There’s a 1 ¼” stroke on the blade at up to 3,000 spm (speed is trigger controlled).The saw is relatively light weight and I’m finding it to be fast cutting. Of course, the cutting depends a lot on the blades used, and Milwaukee offers a pretty full line of reciprocating blades. Matching the type of blade with the type of material being worked on makes things go smoother. The saw works with other brands of blades as well. (No blades are included in this kit). There’s an LED light that helps light up the work area, and a hanger hook that folds out of the way when not needed.HTHJim

I had a much older recip and I have been meaning to get an upgrade, while not perfect this one worked well for me. Having this recip in addition to some great blades for nails, really made removing nails embedded in my work pieces easy and painless. In a matter of seconds, if that I was able to cut through the nails. I also used this to remove the pieces of 2x for my for my doors. This felt great in my hands not too heavy, I honestly do not recall the vibration, or how it compared to my older recip. The blade change is easy, this has a very comfortable grip. I would like to see the tools packaged in the packout cases, or if they will continue to come in the molded cases, I would like for them to have a removable insert, so if you do get the packout, it can fit securely in there and you can remove the insert for this case and place it in there. This lost a star because it does not have the orbital feature. All in all this is a great saw, and worked well on the 2x and nails that I cut

Milwaukee a name that is synonymous with quality tools made in the “GOOD OLD USA”. I’ve used reciprocating saws thru the years but have never ran across such a quality saw before. I’ll use a phrase I know you have heard before. Cuts through material like ” A hot knife through butter” with a SPM (strokes per minute at 0-3000). But I can honestly say that is the honest truth. I believe that this is the fastest cutting 18-volt 5Ah available in all saws on the market. It is also a lighter weight saw at only 6.8 pounds compared to its competitor at 7.4 pounds. The motor is brushless that allows more cutting and longer use of the Redlithium 18-volt 5Ah batteries and a longer motor life. Milwaukee refers to the battery as M18 Fuel driven to outperform. This kit model # 2821-22 includes recip saw, 2-18 volt 5 Ah batteries, battery charger and a plastic molded carrying case.

I really like this saw and use it to break down construction debris for the trash. The kit (model 2821-22) includes the M18 Fuel Sawzall (2821-20), two M18 XC5.0 Ah batteries, a regular charger, and a case. Included in the case is what’s needed to get started”¦ except blades. No big deal! The Sawzall is a beast! It’s comfortable to use, cuts fast, and has an LED on the front to light the work area. The Quik-Lok blade clamp isn’t as quick or easy as other brands I use, although it holds strong and is very durable (anti-corrosion). I really like the adjustable pivot shoe, which is adjustable from 1″ to a maximum of roughly 2.5″… It provides better support for longer blades and allows for moving the portion of the blade used for cutting (longer blade life). There’s a rafter hook I’ll rarely use, but it can be removed. The tool has a brushless motor, so longer tool life and run time, has a 1¼” stroke length, and provides up to 3,000 Strokes per minute under no load. While those specs are similar to my other full sized sawzalls, the Milwaukee blows them all away under load. The saw uses the usual 1/2″ shank universal Sawzall blades, but unfortunately doesn’t have the multiple blade positions of the Super Sawzall; however, this model does allow for inserting the blade teeth-up or teeth-down for plunge cuts. It has an electric break for quick stops, but does not have One-Key Bluetooth tracking (not important to me).The two M18 XC 5.0AH batteries provide good run time and power; however, when I strapped in XC6.0 Ah and HD12.0Ah High Output batteries, the tool blew me away”¦ the cuts were even faster (aka, more power). Nothing beats finishing a job quicker and getting home in time for dinner. The kit comes with a regular charger, which is fine given I have a SUPERcharger, Rapid chargers, and an arsenal of M18 batteries, but a Rapid charger would have been a nicer touch. Regarding the case, it’s rugged”¦ and pretty. It can accommodate a regular or Rapid charger (it won’t hold a Supercharger) and 2 batteries (including High Output XC6.0Ah and HD12.0Ah batteries). Unfortunately, this case falls short when it comes to adequate blade/accessory storage. A few loose, 6″ blades fit in the right front compartment or even under the saw; however, longer blades like Milwaukee’s 12″ Axe demo blades, don’t fit well. There’s a pocket on the lid for the manuals, but don’t try using it to store blades. I slipped a few blades in there and had to tip the case over to get them out. If you’re like me and use large tool boxes to transport tools (i.e., the Packout), the case is nice, but not really necessary.Overall, I’m very pleased with this saw and Milwaukee has delivered another winner in my opinion.

Cut 2x as fast as dewalt