Milwaukee 6538-21 reviews
Power when you need it
helpful for 7 of 17 people
I am so glad I bought this reciprocating saw, especially after reading favorable reviews of the 15 amp version in a recent "Popular Mechanics." It slices materials (drywall, plaster, wood, meat, watermelon) like a hot knife through butter. I'm just looking for an excuse to saw apart something else. I need a bigger brownstone than my 3,000-square-foot pad in the brekkingist city in da worl.
7/25/2008
Super Sawsall
helpful for 10 of 10 people
I have been using my sawsall for heavy pruning work recently and the super sawsall did not disappoint me. I don't own a chainsaw and only the length of the sawsall blade limited the size of the limb I could cut up. The balance on the saw is comfortable and 15 amps cuts through just about anything (no loss of power or effective recipricating action). I also use this sawsall for more standard construction demo and rough framing work. It has more than enough power for construction needs. It is very rare that I wish I could turn the head of my saw for easier cutting access (and there is always another way), but it is common that I require enough power for heavy cutting needs. I'm glad I purchased the 15 amp saw! I'm hoping it lasts as long as my last super sawsall (on and off for 19 years)......Only (1) complaint...and a big one (that is easy to fix by the manuf)...The case doesn't have enough room for a lot of blade storage. I carry multiple sizes and types on the job and the case doesn't leave enough room after the saw is stored for more than a small number of blades. If milwaukee just made the case a bit roomier, I would be really happy! I would even by a new case if Milwaukee redesigned it and the price was reasonable.
3/30/2009
So far so good...
I bought this saw to use for heavy demolition and light to medium pruning work. So far the saw has performed well and has not snagged or showed any sign of being overworked. It appears to have plenty of power for any job I have applied it to so far. It is reassuring knowing that it has a 5 year warranty. I can easily take it in to a local authorized repair center if necessary but based on the performance so far I highly doubt that will be necessary anywhere in the near future. This is Milwaukee's top model if I am not mistaken and the price is pretty good considering the power of this saw. I'd be willing to recommend this saw to others.
8/20/2009
Great, heavy-duty saw
This is the saw to use for heavy-duty, demanding work.
We bought this 120VAC powered saw for a particularly demanding demolition situation. We had to sawzall dozens and dozens of metal pipes (up to 6" diameter SCH 80) and associated supports for 3 days straight. Other removal options were not open to us on this particular job. Saw has excellent performance, it's as smooth as these saws can be, and very powerful. [Our 28V battery powered saw gives great performance, but it's not really intended for hours and hours of use, even with multiple batteries]
I've found Milwaukee stuff is usually well-thought out, ruggedly built, and gives good service life. Like with many high-end tools, this high level of performance comes at a price, but for us, it's well worth it.
If you need a heavy-duty, industrial/commercial/professional grade sawzall this is it. Highly recommended.
8/27/2009
Buy it
It's the best sawzall I ever used. Smooth and powerful and competitively priced. Not a lightweight imitation... Milwaukee invented these things. It's the real deal.
9/19/2009
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