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9750 Reciprocating Saw Review

This reciprocating saw from Porter-Cable can articulate, making possible cuts in confined, hard-to-reach places that are roadblocks for other saws.

By Rick Arnold, Mike Guertin

Nearly identical to the Craftsman 28640, this saw stands out from the rest of the saws tested because it can articulate, making possible cuts in confined, hard-to-reach places that are roadblocks for other saws. This saw receives no high marks for cutting speed or handling, but the barrel-shaped end can spin 360 degrees–positioning the blade at any angle to the body of the saw–and the elbow in the middle of the body hinges 90 degrees in either direction. As a bonus, the small nose makes it easy to get a firm grasp on the business end of the saw.

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Editor Test Results:

Overall RatingN/A
Cutting Speed2 out of 5
Handling3 out of 5
Speed Control/Trigger Action3.5 out of 5
Blade Change/Shoe Adjustment3 out of 5
Nose Profile4 out of 5
Quality of Extra Features5 out of 5

Manufacturer Specifications:

ManufacturerPorter-Cable
Manufacturer's Web Sitewww.deltaportercable.com
Manufacturer's Phone Number888-848-5175
Weight9 lb.
Dimensions19 in.
Amps11.5 amps
Strokes Per Minute0 to 2,900 spm
Stroke Length1-1/4 in.
Special FeaturesCombines two adjustable gear housings, Rear gear housing adjusts as much as 180º with 13 positive stop locations, Quik-Change™ front shoe and blade clamp for keyless blade changes

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