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I just purchased a second one to have in reserve since Milwaukee stopped making this saw. I've used reciprocal saws from other producers but have yet to find one as comfortable to use as the Hatchet. It cuts slightly slower than some other brands due to a lower motor speed, but it vibrates your hands a lot less as well and is much quieter. As an electrician, I use my Hatchet almost daily on wood, metal and masonry. What a pity. Its reciprocating mechanism is smooth, the variable speed is precise and its weight and folding design make it a very comfortable tool to use. After three years, I can say that I've NEVER been in a situation that it couldn't handle (I don't do heavy demolition work). I've compared it to the corded version, and it looks like they are basically the same tool.
It doesn't matter if I already have 10 of them in other brands and configurations. I ordered a Milwaukee metal cutting circular saw from an Amazon vendor to use to help clean up the mess. O.K. I use it with my 18 Volt Lithium Ion Batteries and I am constantly amazed at the work it does. I don't even know how many cordless reciprocating saws I have, probably 10 or 15.
I love it. It is easy to control and has the power to use the thick "demolition" blades when needed, but can do precision cuts with thinner blades in delicate situations. It just doesn't get any better than this, or at least I have not found a saw better than this yet. It is precise and easy to handle, the orbital/straight action switch is a plus, it is light weight and the folding adjustable handle makes every cut perfect.
My 34 x 52 pole barn recently burned down and I needed to cut up a large amount of sheet metal from the roof and side walls. I like tools and I suffer from excessive compulsive behavior. It does an amazing amount of work on a battery charge. It cuts at full power until the battery is empty and then it just stops. It also cut the remains of the 4 x 6 pressure treated posts to eliminate the "Stonehenge" architecture that was left. This is a great tool.
I weigh 220# and lean on this thing to hog out a lot of material and I don't slow it down. Of course in that condition it was useless to me, so I got out "The Hatchet" installed a 10" "Bosch metal cutting blade" and attacked the debris pile.
I don't know and don't even care where it is made, it just plain works.This is a great tool.
It truly earns its "Milwaukee" brand name. When I find a deal on one and it fills a gap in a "set" like Milwaukee, Dewalt or Makita, I have to have it.
I pop in another battery and away we go again. This saw is amazing, with the 10" Bosch metal cutting blade it cut through the sheet metal like a hot knife through butter.
so I am a sick puppy but hey, it's harmless enough and until recently I could afford it.The Milwaukee cordless hatchet is the first tool I reach for when I need a Sawsall. (you can look at my other reviews to get that story.not good) They shipped it to me without the blade.
They're famous for a reason. Get a Sawzall, or if 11 amps isn't good enough the 13-amp Super Sawzall. Cheaper too. Nobody every asks for a "reciprocating construction saw" -- they ask for a Sawzall. Neglecting the fact that it's a much more convenient term, you have to realize that the Milwaukee name has been synonymous with these tools for longer than I want to admit knowing about them, and I've *never* used one in a situation where the convenience of cordless operation would outweigh the need for a REAL power tool.
igive this saw a 10 out of a ten It does everything I wanted it to do when I purchased it, Power, ease of use, and the ease of changig blades, a little heavy, but ,hey if thats what it takes to do the job I love ti
The battery voltage can drop so low the charger will no longer charge it - battery spent. I generally agree with first review. Pluswise, this thing is handy around the house and at the local pick a part.BTW: milwaukee sux Do a search under the replacement batteries on Amazon and read the reviews. I just want to say that you WILL NEED 2 batteries. If you are buying the tool for home use and will not be using it daily, be sure to cycle the batteries anyway.
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