brand of sawzall ?

Got a skil sawzall bout 8 years ago and still running good only paid 35 for it with case and starter pack of blades what you all using ?

Had this for about 6 or 7 years. I am hard on it and it keeps on tickin'.

Only thing I don't like about it is the lever that releases the blade broke. Looks like a chit design at best. I use a screwdriver to pop it open.

Originally Posted by IdahoScrapper

Had this for about 6 or 7 years. I am hard on it and it keeps on tickin'.

Only thing I don't like about it is the lever that releases the blade broke. Looks like a chit design at best. I use a screwdriver to pop it open.

I'm with you on that. Solid tool except for that **** blade release lever. The first one I had broke the very first time I went to change a blade, just went back to the store and exchanged it no problem. I'll work the thing really hard without a second thought but when I go to change the blade I feel like I have to be gentle. Still, for the price I paid I'm a happy camper.

I wish every power tool lasted as long as a sawzall

I had a craftsman but it did not last long. Replaced it with a skil saw going strong over 7 years. I know it will not last as long as my father in laws millwakee it is over 30 years old as well.

I run a craftsman. 3 years old Never had any problems with it and I am hard on it. It also had a metal blade release lever so it should last awhile.

the above statement is true but heres my favorite, plus we have a 18v portercable, 18v dewalt, and a corded boshe


we have two of these, smaller and easier to crawl under a car with, plus a slower rpm so it dont wear our the blades as fast , this is an 18v model, northerntool right now has an offer on 12v tools where on certain kits where you can get a free one with a rebate, we are going to get the 12v 3/8 ratchet kit and get the 12v hackzall for free 149.99 total pretty good deal

I have a craftsman sawzall from 1982 that I still use. Holy cow!