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DeWalt - DW304PK Reciprocating Saw

This reciprocating saw from DeWalt offers the choice of mounting the blade at 90 degrees for flush-cut applications

$100.00 (As of 10/1/2005)

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Editor's Review: Reciprocating-Saw Showdown

by Rick Arnold, Mike Guertin review date: October 1, 2005

Although they are similar in most ways, the 304PK stands out from DeWalt's other saws we tested--the 307MK and the 309K--because it offers the choice of mounting the blade at 90 degrees for flush-cut applications. It is among the quietest saws we tested, and it is not too heavy or bulky. An external cam lever makes changing blades a snap. The area for gripping the front nosepiece gets too hot to handle after only a minute's worth of heavy use, so gloves are essential if the saw will be used for an extended period of time.

Editor Test Results:

Overall Rating	N/A
Cutting Speed	2 out of 5
Handling	3 out of 5
Speed Control/Trigger Action	3.5 out of 5
Blade Change/Shoe Adjustment	3 out of 5
Nose Profile	1.5 out of 5
Quality of Extra Features	1 out of 5

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Reciprocating-Saw Showdown Online Membership Required The newest corded saws cut more aggressively than their predecessors, and they're easier to adjust and handle by Rick Arnold, Mike Guertin

Manufacturer Specifications

Manufacturer	DeWalt
Manufacturer's Web Site	www.dewalt.com
Manufacturer's Phone Number	800-433-9258
Weight	7 lb.
Dimensions	17.5 in.
Amps	10
Strokes Per Minute	0 to 2,800
Stroke Length	1-1/8 in.
Special Features	4-position blade clamp, lever-action keyless blade clamp

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