Top 10 saber saws

1.4 kilowatts of power with a 32 mm saw blade is almost a record of our current rating of the best saber saws. When developing this saber saw in Metabo, not one performance was thought about: there is also the possibility of conveniently setting the operation mode for current needs, the gearbox provides not only the inclusion of a pendulum stroke, but also three options for its movement.

However, at the same time, the weight is solid - 4.6 kg The engine, the gearbox, and the built-in vibration reduction system based on the balancer contribute to this. When it comes to cutting comfort, the Metabo is somewhat inferior to the “Bosch”, but the difference is not fundamental. Well, the presence of the function of maintaining the operating speed in this class can already be considered mandatory.

The maximum speed regulator is not very conveniently located - to turn it, you will have to remove your left hand from the saw forearm or the right hand from the handle, quickly increasing the frequency of working strokes during operation will not work. Since the saw is weighty and with one-handed grip immediately unscrews the brush, this can be considered the main complaint about the design. In general, undoubtedly, the saw will be a good choice if you are interested in high performance.

But, in fact, the record breaker: a half-kilowatt saber saw doesn’t help exactly when working, and an adjustable pendulum swing is definitely not superfluous. Of course, in terms of sluggishness, it is close to the Metabo, but this is an inevitable price for power and a complex gearbox.

Large letters AVT on the gearbox indicate the presence of an anti-vibration system based on the use of the balancer. It works really well, in this regard, we have no questions for developers.

But we did not like the sole.It is, of course, metal and reliably fixed ... But now the tilt does not change with it, and sometimes it hinders much when working - the sole cannot “trace” the contours of the part being cut. But there is an excellent saw blade retainer: it is inserted in one motion and securely gripped, and after turning the outer retainer it pops up in your hands.

Compared to the GSA 1300 PCE, this reciprocating saw is simpler, but also cheaper. Engine power is reduced to 1100 W, which is not a serious difference, but the design itself of electronics and mechanics is already different.

First of all, the pendulum stroke was removed here - if you work mostly with metal, then this is not important, but for the tree the “older” model is more convenient. Electronics is also simplified, removed the balancer and damper insert between the body and the handle. As a result, the level of vibrations here is noticeably higher (including due to the decreased mass).

So the purchase of this saw will be interesting first of all to those who often cut metal - the same car bodies. Pendulum stroke for working with steel is not fundamental, there is enough power, well, and a bright LED backlight will not be superfluous.

Electromachine is not the highest power - 710 W, however, it is enough to accelerate the file to 2700 strokes per minute. This is enough for a quick cut of wood with a thickness of up to 20 cm. At high speeds, sawing is not too smooth, but if the speed is reduced, it turns out better. In this case, the unit does not squeal and whistle. The high quality, reliability and reasonable price of Bosch PSA 700 E make it, perhaps, the best saber saw for country work.

At power, the creators of the saber saw DeWALT decided not to save - 1.2 kilowatts promise good performance when working. And, indeed, it cuts what is needed: when cutting in 28 mm and a maximum stroke frequency of 2600 movements per minute, it is not necessary to talk about wood or plastic as something serious. With metal, the saw also copes perfectly, the noise rate inevitably high limits the speed of work most of all.

Replacing the files is very simple and does not require any tools. Provides a smooth adjustment of the frequency of rotation and the "pendulum" to accelerate the cutting, and the setting of the departure of the sole is performed in one motion. It is enough to squeeze the front lever-lock and push it to the desired distance.

In general, the only miscalculation in ergonomics is the location of the speed regulator, which is simply unavailable during operation. The second problem is hidden in the design of the sole fixer - it is better to press the saw with the sole to the sawing piece, as the sole fails if it has been pushed more than half. Of course, there is a possibility that in this way the manufacturer decided to protect the plastic sole from breakage under excessive load, but somehow it is still non-kosher.

Continuing our rating of the best battery saber saws is another “heavyweight” in this market segment. A feature of this model immediately catches the eye - it uses two standard “Makitov” lithium-ionics of 18 V, connected in series at once. Taking into account the use of a brushless motor, the saw came out, though sluggish, but autonomous: it has enough batteries for a long time. True, to be able to quickly change, they will have to buy not two, but four.

Also, on close acquaintance, you can find that the inclusion lock works here at the same time and switches the maximum frequency of working strokes - by shifting it in one direction, we get a maximum of 2300 strokes per minute, in the opposite direction - up to 3000. But there is no pendulum mechanism, alas. It is not in vain that metal pipes are cut on branded promotional materials with this saw, and with a large diameter, this is the best fit for this job.

Here, the "extreme" in the design is already smaller - and the shape of the body is familiar, and the battery is used only one. Moreover, if the DJR360Z comes with and without batteries, and without a charger, here they are included.

Thanks to a decent stroke length (32 mm) and a sufficiently powerful motor, the saw confidently does the job, but a regular 3 amp-hour battery drains quickly. The engine, by the way, is already ordinary, not brushless.

There is no pendulum mechanism here either, but an automatic brake has appeared - for safety, not the last thing. In general, the reciprocating saw came out good, but here the complete batteries obviously ask for at least 5 ampere-hours.

An unpretentious saber saw, having two 5.2 ampere-hour batteries in the delivery package, looks more interesting than the Makita in terms of autonomy, but the engine is weaker here and the working stroke is a little smaller. Therefore, Metabo looks preferable for light work at a distance from the outlet, where you can not quickly transfer batteries to the saw and charger.

In this case, the plus will be a relatively small weight of the saw - 3.6 kg. Of course, these are not compact cordless saws, in which it can even reach one and a half kilograms, but those have a wider range of applications.

But, in fact, the “compact class”: similar saber saws of low power, but lightweight (1.2 kg!) And comfortable ones are usually used by gardeners for pruning, there is no need to talk about heavier work.

Well, among the strengths of Metabo is an inexpensive price considering the configuration (case, charger, two lithium-ion batteries). The saw sits perfectly in the hand and is convenient in work, even if you have to climb into a hard-to-reach place. And the built-in lights, no, no, yes it will come in handy.

Of the minuses, we note the "vacuum" ventilation, after working with wood (and what else to buy it) is to blow the saw with compressed air. When the warranty ends, it will be possible to disassemble it for thorough cleaning. At the same time, just in case, the wires at the button disappear - just like other amateur-class Metabo tools, the wires here during long-term operation tend to break off under the action of vibration.