Design
Designs range widely in power, speed, and features, from less powerful portable, handheld models that are usually shaped like a cordless drill, to high-power, high-speed, corded models. Modern reciprocating saws almost all have variable speed, either through trigger sensitivity or through a dial. Another feature that has become important to the way these saws are used is the inclusion of an orbital action. The action consists of oscillating the traversed reciprocation in up and down fashion (perpendicular to the motion of cut) causing the tip of the blade to move in an oval pattern, up and down as well as back and forth. This feature is primarily for wood, allowing quick cuts.
The reciprocating saw is a popular tool used by many window fitters, construction workers and emergency rescue services.
The term reciprocating saw (also oscillating saw) is also applied generically to any saw which cuts with a back and forth motion. These include:
- Jigsaw
- Scroll saw
- Sabre saw
- Rotary reciprocating saw
Powered reciprocating tools are also found in surgery and dental surgery, where they are used in operations that require cutting or grinding of bone.
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