Comments on: How many amps should my reciprocating saw be?

By: Chris V

Chris V — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 15:58:59 +0000

Most of them range in the 5-15 amp area so you should not have to worry about your circuit breakers. If you are looking for something with substantial power, I would look at the ones that are over 10amps. If you are going cordless you probably should look at something with a little more voltage maybe around the 24v area. You might also consider how it feels in your hands. I know some people like the lighter models if they are doing a significant amount of work above their head- it reduces fatigue. Look for one with a rotating blade, I love mine- it is so much easier to use in certain situations when I can just turn the blade 90 degrees.
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By: Have Tool Will Travel

Have Tool Will Travel — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 15:16:59 +0000

If your not making a living with it, really doesn’t matter I would look at the stroke more. the longer the stroke the faster and easier the cut.
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By: I FIX IT

I FIX IT — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:47:59 +0000

It will have a tag on the saw somewhere and will give you the (V) volts, (A) amps, RPMs, etc...
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By: RetiredEngineer

RetiredEngineer — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:03:59 +0000

Mine is 5 amps but they vary depending on size of motor. The saw should have a tag on it giving you this information. Mine isn’t an expensive one but has given me years of service and still going.
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By: Joseph P

Joseph P — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 13:53:59 +0000

I don’t think it should be any more than 10 amps.
It should not be any bigger than the breaker in your breaker box.
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Personal experiance