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DEWALT Hack Saw, 5-in-1 (DWHT20547L)

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Blade storage: One of the handier features is onboard blade storage. When blade storage is available, spare blades typically are held within the saw frame—and are accessible by sliding them in from one end. We set up three tests in which every saw was used to cut the same materials in the same way as all of the others. The first test involved cutting 4-inch PVC pipe that was laid across sawhorses and held in place by hand. The second test was cutting ½-inch rebar clamped in a bench vise. The third test was flush-cutting 16d framing nails that had been partially hammered into a 2×4 stud. We replicated each cut three times for each saw.

The saw comes with a 10-inch 24-TPI blade. It features a cast-aluminum frame and an ergonomic rubber nonslip grip to reduce hand fatigue. At just more than 8 ounces, it is lightweight but surprisingly durable. This Milwaukee saw excels at cutting metal, plastic pipe, or plastic rod in snug spaces where other saws will not fit. The saw’s base configuration securely holds the blade at 330 pounds of tension and offers a maximum 4¾-inch throat clearance for cutting larger materials. For more convenience, the saw can be reconfigured easily for low-profile, long-reach, or 45-degree-angle sawing. Moreover, the front handle can be removed from the frame and loaded with the reciprocating saw blade for use as a jab saw. The included carbon steel blade did a fantastic job cutting PVC pipe and a good job on rebar. Flush cutting was effective at the 90-degree setting but less comfortable compared to the saws that were capable of 45-degree cutting. Although we had to work a little slower to avoid wobble and vibration due to low blade tension, this lightweight saw makes a great budget-friendly option for occasional use where precision is not required.

In our tests, the DeWalt had adequate throat clearance to make square cuts through 4-inch PVC pipe, although the included 24-TPI bimetal blade is best suited to cutting metal. In the 45-degree configuration, it was fairly easy to flush-cut nails protruding from a vertical 2×4 wall stud. The blade also held steady enough to cut through ½-inch rebar. We did experience some wobble and vibration, but the cuts were mostly smooth and clean throughout. All-hard blade: Available in various lengths and TPI counts, all-hard blades are made from hardened, tempered steel. They are well suited to cutting cast iron.

The body is a lightweight combination of steel and aluminum. It doesn’t have the heft of higher quality saws, so it feels a bit cheap in your hand. We weren’t fond of the handle design and tension, which makes you apply a lot of muscle. Like the Airaj 12, changing out the blades only takes one button. It even beats the Airaj in one respect — the surprisingly high quality of the included blades. Superfine-grade blade: Useful for cutting fragile metal rods and leaving smooth cut ends, superfine blades average 30 to 32 TPI. It will take longer to cut with these fine-tooth blades.The saw weighs about 1.85 pounds, hefty enough to hold up to metal cutting but not so heavy as to be cumbersome. It comes with one blade with 24 TPI and room to store five blades in the saw’s handle. The Lenox saw will also convert to a jab saw when fitted with a 6-inch Lenox reciprocating blade (not included).

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