1. 1 The Reciprocating Saw Farhan Mahmood

2. 2 Objective What the saw is Applications Blade types To give a brief understanding of:

3. 3 What Is The Reciprocating Saw? Straight blade mounted at end of body Blade rapidly moves back and forth Teeth of blade cut into material Powerful but lacks precision

4. 4 Applications NOT FOR PRECISION WORK Cutting wood, plastic, metal, dry wall Rescue operations

5. 5 Applications (continued)  Plano, TX, Fire Rescue members used an 18-volt reciprocating saw with a 10/14-tpi "Demolition" blade in the successful extrication of the driver of this van. The vehicle's sidewall included steel, sheet metal, plywood and plastic materials.

6. 6 Blade Types Flush cutting blade (wood) Wood cutting (6 tpi) Metal (14-24 tpi) All purpose (10-14 tpi)

7. 7 Blades (continued) Wood or metal?

8. 8 Conclusion Used for non-precision applications Using right blade type is important! Can cut through anything

9. 9 Sources http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reciprocating_Saw http://www.diynet.com/diy/tl_saws/article/0,2037, DIY_14394_2277610,00.html http://www.boschtools.com/accessories/accesso ries-category.htm?H=176226 http://www.dewalt.com/us/articles/article_cordles s.asp?Site=cordless&ID=170