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Hilti WSR 1000 Reciprocating Saw (ebuild)

Delivering high productivity with less weight, the Hilti WSR 1000 Reciprocating Saw offers quality and productivity in a slim, lightweight package. Able to fit in hard to reach areas, the Hilti WSR 1000 is ideal for applications such as creating openings in walls or floors; cutting pipe, strut, threaded rod and bracing; making openings for electrical boxes; and cutting framework or formwork.

Milwaukee Introduces New 15 amp Super Sawzall Reciprocating Saw (ebuild)

Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation has been setting the standard for reciprocating saws since the launch of the first Sawzall® in 1951. Milwaukee continues to revolutionize the reciprocating saw category with the new 15 amp Super Sawzall® Reciprocating Saw (6538-21), the fastest, most durable reciprocating saw on the market.

Hilti WSR 1000 Offers Quality and Productivity In a Slim, Lightweight Package (ebuild)

Orbital Super Sawzall Kit (REPLACEMENT CONTRACTOR Magazine)

Featuring a multiposition 360-degree rotating handle, the 6523-21 Orbital Super Sawzall Kit gives the user more control with the ability to lock the handle into one of eight working positions or rotate it while cutting. The saw's anti-vibration system reduces vibration by two-thirds compared with other reciprocating saws, the maker says, and an ergonomically designed cushion-grip handle offers operator comfort. 800.729.3878.

Litheon 36V Combination Kits (REPLACEMENT CONTRACTOR Magazine)

Three new four-piece Litheon 36V Combination Kits feature the Brute-Tough hammer drill/driver, 6½ -inch circular saw, two-speed reciprocating saw, and a flash-light, along with the Bosch-exclusive Flexible Power System. With twice the runtime and five times the battery cycle-life of 18-volt lithium-ion and nickel-cadmium tools on the market, the maker says the tools offer professionals the ability to tackle heavy-duty projects previously impossible with cordless technology. All kits include a one-hour battery charger and a soft tool-bag. 877.267.2499.

Combination Miter/Table Saws (BUILDER Online)

It's my understanding that combination miter/table saws like the Felisatti NTF 250 RI and NTF 250 RP have been available in Europe for many years, but they haven't found their way to American job sites because their makers figured the cost was too high for the U.S. market. Fortunately, this thinking has changed, and the two saws — which seem perfect for many trim carpentry and hardwood flooring projects — are now available in the U.S. Both can miter and bevel a 2x6, and the attached table saw can rip 2-by stock. The NTF 250 RI costs $845 and the NTF 250 RP (shown) costs $795. 800/626-9012.

Cordless Circular Saws (REPLACEMENT CONTRACTOR Magazine)

New WSC 7.25-A 36-volt 7½-inch and WSC 6.5-A 24-volt 6½-inch cordless circular saws are designed to handle a variety of applications, including ripping sheets of wood and composite materials, cutting forming boards, trimming and cut-outs, as well as bevel and miter cuts. The WSC 7.25-A runs on a 36-volt lithium-ion battery, making it the highest-capacity cordless circular saw on the market, the maker says. An addition to the Hilti 24-volt platform, the WSC 6.5-A offers a 2¼-inch cutting depth at 90 degrees and is equipped with a sturdy twin-arm rip fence. 800.879.8000.

Carbide Hole Saws (BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine)

These carbide hole saws cut through wood, ceramic tile, brick, cinder block, cement board, fiber-cement board, and plastic. They feature diamond-ground carbide teeth and clearance slots for chip and dust removal. The saw kits come with 19 cups ranging from 1 to 4 1/8 inches. Two sets are available for multiple cutting applications, and each comes with two carbide-tipped pilot bits and a quick-change mandrel. 877-267-2499.

Hilti WSC 7.25-A 36V and WSC 6.5-A 24V Cordless Circular Saws (ebuild)

The new Hilti WSC 7.25-A 36-volt 7 1/2-inch and WSC 6.5-A 24-volt 6 1/2-inch cordless circular saws provide the maximum working power needed to get the job done. As an alternative where power is not available, the cordless circular saws are designed to handle a variety of applications, including ripping sheets of wood and composite materials, cutting forming boards, trimming and cut-outs, as well as bevel and miter cuts.

Tile Saw (Journal of Light Construction)

Most tile saws use a sliding table or a rail-mounted motor, both of which limit the size of tile that can be cut. Raimondi's 55-pound GS86 avoids such limitations because it's set up like a table saw. It has a built-in grinding wheel and a channel on the side for putting 45-degree bevels on tile edges. The whole rig comes in a sturdy plastic case not much bigger than a breadbox and costs about $1,500. 800/625-6686.