A tool of great value and frequent use in granite fabrication is the Sawzall reciprocating saw. A reciprocating saw is a type of saw in which the cutting action is achieved through a push and pull reciprocating motion of the blade. This type of saw, also known as a recipro saw, Sabre Saw, or a Sawzall has a large blade resembling the blade of a jigsaw, and a handle designed to allow comfortable and controllable use of the saw on vertical surfaces.
Sawzall designs range widely in power, speed, and features, from less powerful portable, cordless, handheld models that are usually shaped like a cordless drill... to high-power, high-speed, models with power chords. Current or state-of-the-art Sawzalls almost always have variable speed control... either through trigger sensitivity or through a dial. Another feature that has become important is the inclusion of an orbital action feature. This action consists of oscillating the traversed reciprocation in an up and down fashion (perpendicular to the motion of cut) causing the tip of the blade to move in an oval pattern... so it moves up and down as well as back and forth giving it a more aggressive cutting action.
A Sawzall is a valuable addition to your granite fabricating toolbox. For more on the value and uses of this tool, and for a great selection of Sawzall blades click here.
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