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Reciprocal Saw

In Woodworking. A larger version of a hand held jig saw. A power saw that replaces a pad saw or compass saw. Also called Recipro or Sabre (saber) saws

These saws have an up and down action similar to a jig saw. They have a lot larger cut depth than a jig saw, ranging from 30mm to say 80mm. They come with a range of cutting blades for timber, plastics and metal.

In my opinion they are a bit clumsy for cutting curves but where they excel is in renovation work, cutting through timbers in spots that can not be reached with other tools. With metal blades they are very useful for cutting through seized or turning bolts.

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