Ridgid R8642
Reciprocating Saw Review

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Ridgid R8642 Gen5X 18V Lithium Ion Cordless Reciprocating Saw with Tool-Free Blade Changing, Sight Line Blowing, and Variable Orbital Settings (Battery Not Included, Tool Only)

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Ridgid R8642
First Impressions

"Just better."

The power of this Reciprocating Saw far surpasses my Milwaukee. Vibration is non-existent unless you bind the blade. I was impressed with the robust construction of it. This is a must have in your garage tool cabinet. For a reasonably-priced Reciprocating Saw, it works well.

Ridgid R8642 Features & Specs

  • AN ORBITAL SELECTOR SWITCH on the top of the tool lets you activate or deactivate the unique orbital cutting action, which allows you to cut through wood much faster with minimal accuracy sacrifice
  • LINE OF SIGHT BLOWER: Keep debris from blocking vision over your job with the onboard blower
  • RUBBER OVERMOLD: The grip and side buffers are made of a rubber molding. This prevents scuffing up a client’s floor, and gives you a firmer grip when you’re working in slippery conditions
  • TOOL-FREE FOOT ADJUSTMENT: You can pull the tool’s foot out, forcing the normally unused teeth near the tips of the blades to come into the cutting action. This feature conserves your reciprocating saw blades, letting you work longer and replace your blades less frequently
  • LED LIGHTING: When you pull the trigger to activate the tool, it also activates an LED lighting panel near the front. If you want to use the light without the saw, there is a separate trigger that activates just the light
  • Build Material: Plastic, Steel
  • Power Source: Battery Powered
  • Tool Voltage: 18 Volts
  • Batteries Included?: No
  • Batteries Required?: No

Editor's Impressions Of The Ridgid R8642

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Ridgid R8642 Final Thoughts

"Easy to use!"

It is very versatile and lightweight. It also works in a tight crawl spaces quite well. Its various features are helpful. It's small, lightweight and just more fun to use. It’s not as heavy as my old one but more powerful.

User Ratings: 72 4

Overall Score 4.4

(47 Points)

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