Metabo HPT 18V MultiVolt™ Cordless Reciprocating Saw | One-Handed Design | 3,200 Strokes Per Minute | Accepts Reciprocating or Jig Saw Blades | Lifetime Tool Warranty | CR18DAQ4

Good jigsaw blade option

Aucune force, probablement défectueuse, rien de comparable avec le même outil dewalt! Jamais j’aurais crus être aussi déçu de metabo et c’est triste de voir la piètre qualité de ce produit qui vient avec garantie à vie!!

I got this because I have other Hitachi/Metabo tools and I didn't want to get into more chargers/batteries. It's not bad, but it's not very powerful. I used it to install a bathroom exhaust fan and remove the old one. It cuts through drywall without any issue at all, no surprise here. I had to cut through a few galvanized nails to get the old fan out, it got through after a bit, not awful, but not impressive. I also had to cut through a 2x4 which it certainly struggled with. It is very easy to handle, the light works well and overall it's pretty easy to get along with. I mainly use a recip saw for my own home electrical work. It usually involves cutting out an old steel-banded electrical box and trimming some drywall. It is perfect for such light-duty use.If I did not have the other metabo tools already, I'd probably send this back. I've used a milwaukee saw of the same type and it goes through stuff much faster and easier. If you don't already have any green tools, I wouldn't recommend this. If you do, it's not horribly expensive, it is competent and while it won't wow you, it will (eventually) get the job done. I don't regret buying it, but I don't understand why it wasn't made with a little more muscle.The only major gripe is that the standard capacity batteries are a little small. There is a plastic battery guard that extends past the bottom of the battery itself. This means that unless you have a high-capacity battery, you can not stand the saw upright. I don't care that much and I don't feel the need to buy another battery. It's cheaper to just lay it down.

The stroke at 1" is a bit short, but, it's a short saw. It's not very aggressive but it's ok for pruning tree branches and would use a 6-inch, 5 or 6-TPI (teeth per inch) blade with this saw. If using the bigger brother, use a 9" or 12" 3-TPI blade. This is not Metabo's best tool in the lineup but has its limited uses.If you're a contractor (or homeowner), the Hitachi > Metabo HPT line is unbeatable for the price and quality of tools, especially with the lifetime warranty. Most Ship & Sold by Amazon. I've only ever had one problem (with an impact wrench) and that was quickly rectified by Amazon. And, I have nearly every 18v tool they make dating back at least 15 years. And, the original batteries still work too. The Metabo batteries get overlooked, they don't use cheap cells in their packs (I think LG cells if I remember correctly) and will admit I was a bit worried when Metabo bought the Hitachi line, but, they have not disappointed.

Very ergonomic to control and hold in multiple positions. Also handy that saw blades can be put in facing both backward and forward.