How to use a Sawzall | Tricks and Hidden Dangers 

Just use a corded saw. One of the few tools I prefer without a battery bc you never have to worry about it dying no matter the size of the job. Saves a lot of time from having to charge batteries not to mention the cost of buying and replacing batteries. Saves on that too

Hahaha. We have the same name. 😃

@@Californians_go_home You have a GREAT name!

@@staytru5563 I'd heard Tim Carter (Ask a Builder) say to run and buy all corded now, as the battery stuff doesn't last as well/long. The older stuff is much heavier, not appropriate for many things, and women/smaller people won't like that.

​@@staytru5563I bought a one handed reciprocating saw with a pruning blade. Works great for dealing with tree limbs before getting the chainsaw to cut up the trunk.

Every chick needs her own tools. I just got a nice Ryobi set of drill/Sawzall and light for 100 bucks, plus the battery, charger n a bag. Dewalt wanted 100 JUST for the tool and battery. I didn't see any mention of case or bag, either. You also need to buy bits/blades. I got one saw blade but I suspect it was a return/open box, thus the price. If I were using it daily, I might have bought Dewalt. They're under lock n key, and Ryobi wasn't, tho. Maybe nobody wants to steal them. Which is ok by me. :) NEVER, EVER buy cheap junk from Aldi. I watched a guy do a nasty number on his hand w their drill bits when it broke. They have nice many bit screw/ratchet sets, tho. You'd need: screwdriver set (mine is Dewalt, only downside is the bits might pop out of handle when changing them out) and several screwdrivers. You can't/should NOT really crank on the bit sets. They're for lighter stuff. Same w wrenches. Only get Craftsman and then spray paint every centimeter bright pink so nobody steals them. I'd etch that shite, too. That's where Dremel might come in. Good lights. Again Maglite. The one just bigger than pen size. Very bright. Maybe 15 bucks. Takes AA. The cheap headlamps for 10 bucks w 2 flashlights at Menard's isn't a bad deal, either. Good hammer. Axe for things like camping or intruders. I'd think again if some broad came at me with an AXE. lol . Army Navy store also has good stuff: big mosquito netting for the yard. Tiny solid gas stove and wax like gas thing for 5.00. Good if something happens to the power, your modern stove won't work (electronic ignition). Heavy, heavy camping stuff for loss of heat/boiler. At least a bag. And a water purifying system that's portable and doesn't need electricity. Costco has good size clear bins to store food/water and such from mildew/mold and pests. You don't want too big, b/c it'll be heavy. You need a gallon a day per person, plus pets. Need at least 3 days. You never know. Snow states, you could get stuck in snow or stranded in the house for at least 3 days. I'd get a list of recommendations from your neighbors on handyman and licensed tradespeople (plumbers/carpenters, electricians). Don't trust that anyone in the book are licensed. The person who knows their stuff and talks a lot and shows you things is your person. Can't let them wander around the property on their own. You don't want to know the shite I've seen them do. Used a ladder to get on the roof from the 3rd floor landing. Yeah. 👏 👏 👏 brilliant. Extremely stupid and dangerous. I saw nobody roped off, either. You might see them tied to the brick chimney, which isn't set up for lateral forces (sideways) AT ALL. It gets worse from there. Just saying. Especially if you're female/older. You're expected to be stupid.

You ain't a wimp. You got it done.

How is that going? My friend is a plumber. :) he's happy. I got the friend n family rate in our nightmare house, so I'm happy...

I’ve used mine one handed, but I was cutting below my level, not overhead. I was cutting a tree root and was kneeling half way in a hole in the ground. I had to stabilize myself with one hand while cutting with the other. Not ideal, but I was able to perform the cut without being at risk of falling or getting cut.

totallyfrozen ...Yeah! Saws-all makes stump removal much easier and faster. With a long blade it’ll cut around small rocks and who cares if it breaks a tooth or two?!

@@unclefuddelmer9224 Oh, man, I wouldn't play with anything involving trees. I've seen the accidents. They're so nasty, they use cartoons to show you.

I'd be there w the camera, just me...?

HD has a deal: drill, Sawzall, light, battery/charger and case for 100.00. Dewalt wanted 100 just for the drill. KIM, drill bits aren't included. Blades might not be, either. I think my Ryobi set was open box, but at 100 bucks, I won't complain. Dewalt wanted 100 just for the best rated drill.

Lol me2 also from tx

Milwaukee tools are great!

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In my house, my licensed electrician cousin put plumbing right next to his new electric. Get that one. Brilliant 👏 👏 When it leaks (eventually it will...) now you have water all over the conduit.

Kevin Hughes sometimes they screw it.

good tips thx

Rule #1 should have been *always* wear your safety glasses on your face, not on your cap.

At least you lived to tell the tale!

I have a licensed electrician cousin. Guess where he lands the conduit? Right NEXT TO the plumbing...

I love that technique where you opened a slot with the Tip of the blade to penetrate the Wood piece more easily without getting bounced off 👍

Agreed