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  1. 02-22-2013, 01:35 PM #1
    joseph
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    Default who has the biggest recipcating saw

    i have the makita AVT . Considering upgrading .Is there a bigger better one out there .I see Milwaukee has a big one now but there poor performance in the past means I need info before going that direction .Are there any such reviews out there .Anyone used both .Thanks
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  2. 02-24-2013, 02:37 PM #2
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    Default Re: who has the biggest recipcating saw

    Joseph, that Makita is the biggest badist one on the block. I love mine. Why would you need one heavier than that one?
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  3. 02-24-2013, 03:34 PM #3
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    Default Re: who has the biggest recipcating saw

    Hi Kent .Ahh ,under load the shoe pops out . Yeah it is a bad dude .I like that it gets down to it even with a dull blade .
    I did more reading on others and it is still the one and mine is working just fine .Thanks for replying
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  4. 02-24-2013, 04:25 PM #4
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    Default Re: who has the biggest recipcating saw

    I have one of those Makita AVTs. Juicy 15amp motor, but the shoe is a weak POS - ruins an otherwise a good saw.
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  5. 02-24-2013, 11:08 PM #5
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    Default Re: who has the biggest recipcating saw

    It is like they did not design it for such a beating .The shoe might be fine on a small saw ,one with less get up and go.
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  6. 02-25-2013, 04:16 AM #6
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    Default Re: who has the biggest recipcating saw

    They screwed up and gave it that adjustable design which is the issue. It doesn't need to be adjustable.
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  7. 02-25-2013, 05:33 AM #7
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    Default Re: who has the biggest recipcating saw

    Same here. I love the Makita but the shoe is a big hassle.

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  8. 02-25-2013, 05:55 AM #8
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    Default Re: who has the biggest recipcating saw

    The older Porter-Cable Tiger saw, that's the ticket...
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  9. 02-26-2013, 09:05 PM #9
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    Default Re: who has the biggest recipcating saw

    when i want something bigger then my Makita I reach for my chain saw
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  10. 02-26-2013, 10:22 PM #10
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    Default Re: who has the biggest recipcating saw

    I use to have the Tiger saw. Not as good as my Milwaukee but still I good saw.

    Electric chain saw!....way over looked tool. I have the Makita and think its great.
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  11. 02-27-2013, 07:34 AM #11
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    Default Re: who has the biggest recipcating saw

    I have an old Hilti that is the size of the Mikita.yeah,it is heavy but it powers through most everything the adjustable shoe is irritating because it does come loose.
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  12. 02-27-2013, 04:09 PM #12
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    Default Re: who has the biggest recipcating saw

    The the Porter-Cable Tiger saw is a nice saw but mine is relegated to cutting drywal, when I need a real sawsall I get out the Makita AVT it is a beast. The only time I have trouble with the shoe is when I lose my grip on the saw and it bounces on whatever is being cut.
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