The saw tends to let go of blades as soon as they begin to bind, which was almost continuously when I cut up a fallen tree recently. Welcome to another review from TopDIYReviews, the home of over 10,000 reviews of your favourite DIY products.

Made by Milwaukee, their top corded saws(14amp or 15amp) are the most rugged and powerful and long lasting of all the options. It’s also worth noting that the Mac Allister reciprocating saw comes with 2 blades, 1 metal cutting blade and 1 wood cutting blade.

Model DJR186 is a cordless reciprocating saw powered by 18V Li-ion battery and has been developed for higher cutting efficiency and more durability.

Well I used the Mac Allister reciprocating saw for around 3 hours with no breaks so it’s fair to say that I put it through its paces, although with a 2 year trade rated guarantee from Screwfix I wouldn’t have expected any less. Being a Sunday I had to think of the quietest way of taking the shed down as to not disturb my new neighbours and unscrewing the shed already being out of the question due to rounded off screw heads, being unsafe etc. The AS170 offers extreme levels of precision, accuracy and control allowing the tool to be used for a wide range of applications from heritage masonry work to electrical installations.It was well put together with nothing put where it shouldn’t be, no rattles or strange noises and really looks the part if you needed to use it for your business. I’m a big believer in that it’s not necessarily the cutting tool you are using but more the blades you are using.

Remember, it’s not always the electric saw itself but the blades you choose to cut with, although in the case the Mac Mac Allister did not disappoint! Since the garden already came with another shed by its side my wife insisted that this one needs to come down to make way for the children’s trampoline. When fitted with the correct blades, they are capable of cutting metals, wood and thicker materials such as tree branches, leaving a more accurate cut than a chainsaw. The MAC Allister Reciprocating Saw 900W MERS900 is a powerful and versatile saw that is perfect for a variety of tasks, including cutting wood, metal, and plastic. If you can’t find the help needed on our DIY blog then why not head over to our forum where you can can help from both tradesmen and other DIY experts.

Since I was going to be using my new Mac Allister reciprocating saw to be cutting up an entire shed which meant going through felt, hidden nails and anything else that stood in my way, I opted for the Bosch S1531L reciprocating saw blades meant for cutting wood and came in lengths of 240mm. But since I work most days at this time of year it had to be done on a Sunday and not just any Sunday, this Sunday! The up side is that it is not too heavy, I like its long body length and it relative low vibration in my arms. It has a couple of nifty features but the one I like the most is the telescopic shoe which allows you to use more of the blade.