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When I got it, the screw was striped out. So I gave it away an bought this one.
For the money I spent on this item, it's well worth the price that I got it. I have used this saw for hundreds of project and the quick blade change is completely awesome.
I purchased this B&D product from menards. After my first cut, it stripped out again.
Buy it, you won't be dissapointed I had an old milwaukee Reciprocating Saw that had the screw in for the blade change.
I tapped out the scew and put a new one in.
Rather than rent a saw or hire someone to do the job, I purchased the RS500K and planned on splitting the tub in two so it could easily be removed. Steady easy pressure finally got the job done. So for doing the odd tough jobs, this is all you need. I am doing a major remodel job to my bathroom. The blades that came with the saw are not tungsten carbide, though I did try the metal blade and the quality seemed comparable to a similiar type from another brand. It also made the acrobatics easier to endure. Storage case is nice and plenty of room to keep spare blades.
Tungsten Carbide worked best at a slower speed for this tough sawing job. The motor does get hot, but anywhere you are holding the saw, you are far from the heat of it. Dont forget the cutting oil, it does make a difference. Speed control was a little tricky at first but it was pretty easy to get the hang of it. Holding the saw, whether pushing or pulling was quite comfortable.
The steel bathtub had to be removed. Actually took quicker than I thought it would. I was able to reverse the blade and cut in a push instead of a pull direction quite safely. Spent another $30 for a few different blades. Cutting in middle of the tub took a bit of acrobatics and was a bit tricky.
There is plenty of power for everything I've needed it for, the blade locking system is fine and provided you choose the proper blade for the task it will do what is needed. Wood blade for wood, metal blade for metal, etc. I bought this one based on price alone. One thing to keep in mind is that blade selection is 75% of the equation with these things. DO NOT go with cheap blades and you won't be disappointed. There have been many times when having a reciprocating saw around the house would have been just the ticket. After looking around and not wanting to spend the money on a cordless I decided to give this one a shot and am glad I did.
Once I got familair with the proper way to attach the saw blades, it was easy to attach. The saw weighs a bit more than expected.
Note that you'll have to remove the blade when stowing the saw; it won't fit otherwise. But even the "manual" (just a single large sheet, with many folds) recommends using bimetal blades because of their superior durability. I picked up a couple for about 5 bucks total and got to work.The included case is nice. This is a rugged saw with enough power for most jobs. But you can transport the saw without worrying about snagging the cord or damaging something.Nice for the price. I bent the wood blade on my second cut. There are a couple of plain steel starter blades included although you'll need better for serious work. Now, I *was* cutting pressure-treated wood, which is metal insinuated into the cellulose fibers.
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