Customer Reviews

Mortensen Industries 19515 Power Doorjamb Saw Kit

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This saw really vibrates. Figured it would as it's a reciprocating saw but even when properly supported it hurts to use it for long. Several other issues are 1. The saw trigger (as you can see from the picture is on the blade side of the handle. This is probably good for working above your head but when doing flooring cut outs you have to use the trigger with your little or ring finger..not good. 2. For some reason the cord (which is very stiff) runs off the top of the handle (again from a floor perspective) this creates very bad dynamics as the cord is always trying to creep around the front of the saw where it could contact the blade which is definetley not good. Seems like a rear handle design for the cord would have made this a much freindlier saw. All said it makes a tough job easier.

Althought there was some vibration, once I got used to how the saw worked the vibration became easy to overcome. It sure is better than doing it by hand. This blade is super. I hooked it to my old handle and works better than any i've used.

This has got to be the worst power tool I've ever purchased. Ergonomics are poor, including the placement of the switch where only the little finger can be used to operate it. My saw came with no documentation or free replacement blade. The warning that this saw vibrates is a gross understatement. Chances are that you will let the blade chatter up and down your trim or jamb before you ever get a clean cut started. I went back to my manuel 10" Stanley reversing backsaw. It takes a little longer, but produces much better/smoother results with much more control. I guess that sums up the Mortensen saw as it is totally OUT of control.

I do not understand why this product is on the market. This is the worst feeling tool I have ever held in my hands. I would not recommend this tool to anyone for any purpose. The vibration was to much to deal with. It is also a very awkward tool to hold and is a little dangerous to use. I would give it a minus rating if the computer would let me. I would rather do it with a dull handsaw as to use this product ever again. The blade in this product is good and works well in the hand held handle.

It will vib your hand like crazy. Does a good job. Make sure you put something between the blade and the hard wood Floor.