Sawzall's info needed

[Slim]

Hey ..seems like my next project means I will be in the market to buy a sawzall ..I see alot are avail . and at all different prices ..

in todays flyer from Home-depot they have a DeWalt H/D on sale for $79.00 ..it has a 7.5amp motor ,,,

Now the question is what do u look for when u buy one? the amps? what minimum should I get,, ? do u still with brand name or are the ones at like Wl-mart.Crappy tire. or Princess Auto ok,, for at home ocational use,?

thanks for any help Peep

[Chris/ Nasty Bear]

Hi Slim we use a millwalkkey at work. We beat the hell out of it still work's good after 2 year's it's the heavy duty one sorry for the spelling.

[Willys]

from what I have been told the amps are what make or or break it.So if you are looking to just use it for a cut or two a lower amp model will do fine if you want a heavy daily user, go for a bigger motor on it (ie) higher amp draw.I would think that with a bigger motor there is bigger parts in the rest of the tool that will beable to take the load you put on it. ???My two cents

[Glenn]

a 7.5 amp motor draws 7.5 X 120 volts = 900 watts.
1 hp = 746 watts so 900/746 = 1.2 hp. That should be plenty of power.

[chet]

make sure it has the tooless blade change thingy. Mines an older cheapo and you have to hunt for the allen key everytime you need to change a blade!

[Slim]

thanks for the info guys ,,,,,I think I will start and see how a 7.5 amp one does ,,,,O can always return it ,,if I dont like it ,,,,,Right ,,lol

[Jack Fusion]

I'm with chet on the tool less blade change. I've used almost every brand and dewalt or porter cable are some of the ones i prefer.