I bought this saw specifically for some hardened bolts I needed to cut. These were bolts holding up steel targets. After a few hits from a high powered rifle, they weren't coming off any other way. The saw did a great job on the bolts, using a standard hacksaw blade. Those reviewers who said you can't use standard blades were mistaken.
Then Mother nature decided I wasn't getting enough exercise and dropped a tree in the yard. The saw came to the rescue. On one battery charge, I was able to cut off the limbs that were in the yard, and then cut them up into small enough pieces to haul off. One battery charge with power to spare.
This saw is the best purchase I've made this year. Last year I purchased a Black & Decker hedge trimmer. It uses the same batteries, and it was my best purchase last year. I have four tools that use the same batteries and they are all excellent products. Black & Decker can't be beat.
I beat the heck out of this saw in the past month, trimming 5 trees and cutting up a large Leyland Cypress that was downed by heavy snow last month. I already had two batteries for it, and it works well with both the small and large one. For trimming a large Bradford Pear that is overwhelming everything nearby, I duck taped the saw to a 14' pole and used a rope to pull the trigger to trim higher branches - a bit heavy, but it worked very well. For the Leyland Cypress stump, I used the short blade that comes with it to cut the roots (through much dirt), and a longer blade I bought ($3 or so) to cut the stump into pieces I could carry. I haven't timed how long the batteries last, but my expectations have been exceeded. Love it!
Lots of power with minimal video action, compared to the others on the market. I bought one for my 70 yr old active mom, because the vibration is minimal, after using countless times, I went and bought me one. This thing won't quit. I have tore down 2 bathrooms, a kitchen, and a 2,400 sqft wood shop with this, and still feels and acts like the day I bought it. I shopped for weeks going to store and looking on line, this was by far the best price I could find.
Now the down side: I wish it would've came with a battery.
This little 20 volt saw handled a monster job I took on with ease and outstanding performance. Had to cut through walls consisting of 5/8 inch sheet rock with outer layer coated with razor sharp wire mesh and 1/2 inch plaster. The corners reinforced with metal beading and nails. The BDCR20B cut through everything including 2x4 studs, large nails and etc. with relative ease. I used heavy duty demolition blades and the wire mesh dulled them pretty fast. But the saw itself worked more like a more expensive and powerful corded model. The size and weight of this tool made the project less of a hassle. The batteries lasted a very long time in spite of the lengthier times required to cut through the mesh. Charging the batteries immediately after 1/2 to 1 hour use showed very little drain with exception of draining one completely during a four hour and near constant course of use. I have six batteries ready to go at all times!
I needed something lighter than other battery powered recip saws for work in the garden. My hands and strength are failing me. This is ideal for removing branches too large for loppers. Obviously the blade is too small for anything much larger than 2 inches, but just right for about 90% of my needs. Battery lasts longer than I do, maybe an hour of off and on use. Also have the 20V Max Lithium grass trimmer. Keeps me in the garden.
Feature Product
- Tool-Free Blade Change; Battery and charger sold separately
- Pivoting Shoe
- Maximum initial battery voltage (measured without a workload) is 20 volts; Nominal voltage is 18.
- Variable-Speed Trigger
- Stroke Length: 7/8-Inch
- Includes: BDCR20 20V MAX Lithium Reciprocating Sawand 1 Reciprocating Saw Blade
- Tool-Free Blade Change
- Maximum initial battery voltage is 20 volts
Description
The BLACK+DECKER BDCR20B 20v MAX Lithium Bare Reciprocating Saw features tool-free blade changing. It also has a variable speed trigger and a pivoting shoe for ease of use. The maximum initial battery voltage (measured without a workload) is 20 volts. Nominal voltage is 18 volts. This recap saw offers 0-3,000 strokes/minute and a stroke length of 7/8". This is a bare-tool item - battery sold separately (not included). Standard equipment included: (1) BDCR20 20v Max Lithium Reciprocating Saw and (1) Reciprocating Blade.The tool is equipped with a switch lock-off feature to prevent unintentional operation.To switch the tool on, press the lock off button. then squeeze the on/off switch. Releasing the trigger turns the motor OFF. This tool has no provision to lock the switch in the ON position, never be locked in the ON position by any and should other means. Troubleshoot-unit shuts off abruptly. Battery pack has reached its maximum thermal limit. Allow battery pack to cool down. Battery pack will not charge Surrounding air temperature too hot or too cold. Move charger and battery pack to a surrounding air temperature of above 40 degree fahrenheit or below 105 degree fahrenheit Included Components: BDCR20 20V MAX* Lithium Reciprocating Saw, (1) Reciprocating Saw Blade; Stroke Length: 7/8 in
This is my first reciprocating saw, so I have nothing to compare it to. The saw comes with a wood blade, an instruction booklet and a product registration form.
I have a few tools in the Black and Decker 20V max family, so I have 4 20V batteries. I like the bare saw option.
The saw seems to be well constructed, feels solid in hands.
I bought it for two projects, building a raised vegetable garden, and trimming some low branches from trees in my backyard.
Now the first project is done. I used this saw to cut landscape timbers (3x4x8 in size), and had about 12 cuts. It had no issues; when used properly, the cut turned out clean and straight. The saw felt comfortable in my hands.
After the project, I also trimmed a branch (2 inches in diameter). No issues at all. I will trim several more next weekend.
Love it. I have a corded sawsall as well as this. It's not as powerful or heavy duty as the corded one, but it's also not tethered to a wall outlet. I have 8+ acres. Yeah, a cord just isn't going to reach that far. I have used this to trim branches, cut stumps and even some diy home improvement stuff. I have the matrix tool system, and a trimmer, blower, chain saw, so I already had batteries which is why I chose the B&D version. I have had good service from these B&D tools. I wouldn't suggest any of them for heavy daily use, but for a homeowner diy person they are great. I love that I can take one carryall or backpack bag and have my sawsall, drill, impact driver, jig saw, skill saw, router and 4 batteries in one easily carried bag. I've cut 3-4 tree limbs (you need the right blade for each job so don't complain if you have problems because you are using the wrong blade), nails, rebar, concrete block and much else. It does vibrate but if hey that's how it works. If you've used a sawsall you know this. It's lightweight so it will vibrate and jigger more than a heavy unit. That's physics and you should have paid more attention in school or you wold know this (people have complained that it vibrates too much). If you cut tree limbs it will jigger like mad if you don't hold the limb securely, especially if you try cutting a small limb away from the trunk of the tree. The blade will move a wobbly limb unless you hold the limb still. Last a decent amount of time. Not sure of the minutes but walking the perimeter of my 8 acres I went through 3 batteries and cut limbs every few steps. That's a lot of cutting.
Great tool; do yourself a favor and be sure to get yourself some high capacity batteries (the main reason why this tool did not receive 5 stars).
This tool if used with the standard 20v Black and Decker batteries will only last you a few minutes with continuous usage. As with vibration, this is mainly due to not positioning the tool properly on your work piece, be sure to watch the how-to videos above the comments;; and as always see YouTube for additional demo's (steps are also outlined in the owners manual).
I have found that when the tool is seated properly on the work piece the vibration is normal; what you'd expect from any power tool but the reverse is also true when the tool is not seated properly especially when cutting more dense material the vibration can become extreme.
Hope this helped.
This makes now my sixth Black and Decker 20v tool. Tried it out as soon as I got it, and it works fine, and easy to change blades. I wasn't crazy with the single blade that came with the unit, and so today, I purchased two more blades, and I made sure they were "Bi-metal", a stronger blade than the cheaper ones. Haven't tried the new blades, but I'm sure with the power this unit has and the better blades, this will be a keeper.
Someone posted in the reviews that this saw shakes too much, well, duh, most of them shake to some extent, and this unit works fine and worth the $39 that I paid, it will do what I need it to do. I'm not a professional construction person, just a do it yourselfer, and for my needs, this will do fine, but if you are looking for something to do some serious sawing, get something with 40v or corded type that are much stronger.
Great for taking out small trees and limbs up to 5 inches, maybe more. Light enough for one-handed operation. No electrical cord or fuel and oil to mess with. Wish I'd gotten this before springing for the 10" cordless chainsaw. takes care of 90% of my pruning needs. Mostly useless on saplings less than 1.5 inch unless you get down to ground level. I use it mostly for limbing at the trunk and taking out water oaks and sweet gums from my Azalea beds with much less noise and vibration than with the chainsaw. And much easier to work with in tight quarters. When cutting at eye level or overhead be sure to wear eye protection or you will surely get sawdust in your eyes.
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