Milwaukee 6509-21 Variable Speed Sawzall with Quik-Lok Blade Clamp

by Milwaukee

Product Description

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For years, Milwaukee's Sawzalls have been valued for their outstanding ability to cut through almost any material: wood, nail-embedded wood, steel, cast iron, aluminum, brass, drywall, composition materials, hard rubber, cement, brick, plaster, and fiberglass. This model is particularly popular among drywall contractors who prefer its shallow 3/4-inch stroke, but it's a good all-purpose choice for either the professional contractor or do-it-yourselfer who is busy with standard demolition work. It features variable-speed control (from 0 to 2,400 spm) for efficient cutting over a wide range of materials and applications. The blade's reversible, too, which allows you to cut upside down in confined spaces. (More expensive models feature orbital actions for faster cutting.) For those of you who've grown up with Sawzalls, you'll appreciate the addition of the handy Quik-Lok blade clamp, which lets you change blades quickly without having to use a hex wrench; this feature is especially convenient when you're cutting hard materials such as steel, a situation in which blades break frequently. You'll still have to adjust the pivot shoe manually, however, with screws.

Before you buy a reciprocating saw, you should consider the user fatigue resulting from the saw's inherent vibration. If the saw will be put to continued use, think about stepping up to a model designed to minimize vibration. But if you're looking for the standard, look no further. Milwaukee's Sawzall is an excellent choice for job site or home improvement projects; a staple in most contractors' toolboxes, it boasts a solid reputation for long-lasting dependability. --Tim Block

Product Description

This CRL Milwaukee 10 AMP Sawzall® Reciprocating Saw with Case is built for the professional in mind. It is powered by a big 10 AMP, 110V AC Milwaukee-built motor that is double-insulated and features double bearing Wobble Plate Mechanism for less vibration.

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Product Details

• Item Weight: 12 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 16 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00002247D
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 6509-21
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #236,222 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

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107 of 113 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 30 years with this machine., November 22, 1999

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"bajaphil" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Milwaukee 6509-21 Variable Speed Sawzall with Quik-Lok Blade Clamp (Tools & Home Improvement)

Okay, so I am on my second. But only because I sold the first along with the business it started. I first bought it with about 5 minutes deliberation as I faced cutting some difficult roots to make room for a foundation. Hadn't ever seen one before that day. Cut those roots out post haste and I've never been without it. There are times when only this saw will work. Once, I cut a house in half in half a day with one so I could save $1000 on the house mover's bill. I know that other manufacturers make good reciprocating saws, and frankly I don't know if they are better. I figure that once you get to trust a tool why change. Now the one I got now is the 'same ol' Sawzall' like the proverbial 'same ol' hatchet' -- had three new handles and two new heads, but it's the same ol' one. That's because Milwaukee designed it to be fixed. I can tear it down, replace the parts and have it running in 10 minutes. Sort of like that carbine from way past. Sentimental? Nope. There's a few things I like better -- my money and my time. I'll just stick with this one.

34 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The standard that all others are compared to, November 30, 1999

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This review is from: Milwaukee 6509-21 Variable Speed Sawzall with Quik-Lok Blade Clamp (Tools & Home Improvement)

This saw works for me. Twelve years, so far, in the electrical contracting business. It did need some bearing work after 11 years. Its not the most powerful or the one with the longest stroke. Its not the beast that the Tiger Saw is but for the price, you can not beat it.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Old faithful with a few improvements, July 9, 2000

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Toolpig "toolpig" (Troy , KS) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Milwaukee 6509-21 Variable Speed Sawzall with Quik-Lok Blade Clamp (Tools & Home Improvement)

One of my guys has an old and I mean old version of this saw. It has no variable speed. No rubber grip. In fact the whole thing is metal, even the handle. The motor is only four amps but it still cuts like it did 40 years ago. Now you get the same exact mechanism with a more powerful motor, Variable speed, a rubber grip and quick loc blade clamp. I like the 10 amp super sawzall better ( It has a lot less vibration, a longer stroke and a lot more power and I like the orbital one even more.) But if you don't mind a cut taking a few extra minutes here and there, you can't go wrong with this saw. I beleive that it will outlast any other saw from any company including Milwaukee. It's nothing to see one that has been in daily service for 20 or 30 years. No other saw I know of has even been on the market that long. It must be a good tool or how could they give it a LIFETIME warranty. Where else are you going to get that?