Buy Bare-Tool Makita BJR181Z 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Reciprocating Saw (Tool Only, No Battery)Bare-Tool Makita BJR181Z 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Reciprocating Saw (Tool Only, No Battery) Product Description:
- Makita-built variable speed D35 high torque motor that delivers 0-2,900 strokes per minute is combined with a 1-1/8-Inch length stoke for faster cutting and maximum productivity
- Compact design at 19-5/8 inches long and weighs only 8.1 lbs. for reduced operator fatigue
- Includes features such as a large 2-finger trigger, a built-in L.E.D. light to illuminate the work area, and a large retractable tool hook
- Makita LXT Lithium-Ion battery and Energy Star rated 30-Minute Rapid Optimum Charger produces 430% total lifetime work with 2.5X more cycles
- 3-year warranty on tool
Product Description
Maximum Cutting Capacity of Pipe: 5-1/8 Inches and Wood (w/12 Inch Blade): 10 Inches. Length of Stroke: 1-1/8 Inches. Strokes Per Minute: 0-2,900 SPM. Watt Hours: 54.0. Overall Length: 19-5/8 Inches. Net weight: 8.1 Pounds. Shipping Weight: 12.00 lbs. (Bare Tool - No Battery - No Charger)
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32 of 33 people found the following review helpful.
By schunacher
Unless the hook is important to you [62 dollars important] the BJR182 is a better deal. In addition to not having the hook, BJR182 has a slightly different handle and does not have the LED headlights. Same motor and transmission. I got mine for eighty bucks here on Amazon: Makita BJR182Z 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Recipro Saw. I suspect these come from dealers who break down kits to get you the awesome price (I consider that excellent service) since Makita states that the BJR182 is the kits-only version of the tool. By the way the saw is very substantial and powerful because of the new cordless battery technology. I have been conditioned to expect cordless to mean wimpy but that is not the case here.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful.
By Rick
I have several other LXT tools, so the battery and charger are compatable. I was a little worried about buying a cordless saw, but after using it for a few days, I couldn't be happier.The headlight feature is very useful, I am glad a spent the extra money for this model.The 1.5 LXT batteries will fit (with some effort), however this saw was designed for the 3.0 batteries, they slide on perfectly.Good Luck!Update- 12/29/2010Still going strong- and I am still very pleased overall. A fresh blade goes a long way to maximizing the cutting power and battery life.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful.
By Timothy D. Courage
This product has 5 stars because Makita has a good product here. Then there is me. . . picking at the details. I have owned this saw for 4 years now, it has undergone daily use for 2 full years of the 4. I have only one complaint about this saw and a few requests/questions for future models.My only complaint, and I have not seen any one else mention this, is that the blade guard is not a solid mechanism and slips back when pressure is applied. I hope that Makita can remedy this small oversight in future models.Another question is can this tool be made any more compact? I have also noticed that a corded model Makita recipro-saw has some kind of anti vibration technology, can this be applied in some measure to the cordless?This saw is still going strong and dispite the improvements I would like to see it is a staple of the cordless tool kit, powerful, light, love the hook and the light. It is a 5 star out of the competition but it needs tweeked to be the absolute best that it can be.
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