Porter-Cable 9750 Tiger Saw 11.5 Amp Reciprocating Saw with Variable Angle

by Porter-Cable

Product Description

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Great for professional construction jobs, plumbing and electric professionals, and those dabbling in home renovation projects, the Porter-Cable 9750 Tiger Saw 11.5 amp reciprocating saw with variable angle gets the job done--from demolishing walls, to cutting fence posts, to whatever other use you can dream up. Change blades in mere seconds thanks to the Quik-Change keyless blade clamp; the front shoe's (also keyless) user-friendly design lets you make any necessary adjustments without struggle. For added efficiency, a powerful 11.5 amp motor packs a powerful punch at 0-2,900 strokes per minute, a variable speed that ensures consistency and control, while a cushion grip makes for more comfortable handling. With its 1-1/4-inch stroke, 180-degree joint adjustment, adjustable front and rear gear housing, and 360-degree blade rotation, the 9750 offers the solid performance that keeps your projects running smoothly. The tool also includes an operator's manual.

Product Details

• Item Weight: 10 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 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: B0000ASDMK
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• Item model number: 9750
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #11,310 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #26 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tools > Saws > Reciprocating Saws

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

37 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Well Designed Tool, June 2, 2004

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Chris Neil (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Porter-Cable 9750 Tiger Saw 11.5 Amp Reciprocating Saw with Variable Angle (Tools & Home Improvement)

I bought this saw a year about a year ago. I needed to cut a 2" cast iron pipe that came up vertically through a 12 inch square concrete hole. The cut had to be in the bottom of the hole and be at a perfect 90 degree angle. Theoretically the same cut could have been made with a modified hacksaw, but it would have taken 50 blades and two days. With this saw it took two blades and 10 minutes. This was the only power tool that could perform this cut, which it did with some effort on my part The important part was that this cut eliminated the need to delay the project for three days to remove a hot water tank and a three foot square area of concrete in order to use a standard reciprocating saw or grinder. Since then I have found this saw to work great as both a standard reciprocating saw and as a special purpose saw.

Most of the time this saw is used like any other reciprocating saw - fully extended and straight. However, the one time that you need to cut something that is not in front of you and perfectly square to you, you will see where this tool shines. The head on this saw can be positioned in many angles and the blade literally spins 360 degrees. This adjustability does two things. First, it effectively makes the saw shorter, which was why it worked where no other could in my plumbing example. Second, the saw can be adjusted to literally fit the angle of the material that you are cutting, no matter where you are in relation to that material. Often, when you use a reciprocating saw in a remodel situation, you don't have the luxury of standing dead square in front of a level cutting surface.

This saw gives you more control by allowing the blade to be adjusted so it is square to the cutting surface when the operator cannot get into that same position. Since, the head on this saw that holds the blades can be positioned at almost any angle relative to the trigger handle, this means that you can get the saw's shoe, into a position that allows the shoe to rest on some part of the project; thus improving control AND safety. For example, with this saw, you can cut fit the saw head (not the whole saw) between 2x4 studs on 16" centers. This allows you to make more precise, square cuts in existing walls (say that have sheet rock on one side that you do not want to disturb) for modifications to the framing. Reciprocating saws have always been good for remodel work, but this saw is amazing. This saw has a system for loading blades that is quick and secure. The saw is smooth running and the variable speed control is .... well.... smooth. You can make cuts with this saw that, until now, were done with handsaws, drills, chisels, brute force and circular saws held in dangerous positons.

I have thought about writing this review since I bought this saw over a year ago and used it on my plumbing project. I have used it many times since and each time I think "I am going to write a review on this saw because people need to know that the extra money spent on this saw is well worth it for the added functionality." I used the saw AGAIN this weekend and I was AGAIN reminded how well designed and built this saw is. If you plan to use this saw for remodeling you will not be dissapointed.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Choosing this saw again, June 18, 2005

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Jason Ledyard "jdl75" (Cincinnati, OH United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Porter-Cable 9750 Tiger Saw 11.5 Amp Reciprocating Saw with Variable Angle (Tools & Home Improvement)

I recently had my 1yr old PC 9750 Tiger Claw (this saw) stolen out of the cab of my truck. Grr. I now have the opportunity to purchase any new saw I desire, and I'm not even considering anything else. I own a 6.5 amp Makita, and I have used the DeWalt, Milwaukee and Bosch saws. All are fine saws, but I have found the tilt and rotate features of this saw indispensable.

I do quite a bit of remodel work, and some new home construction. I have been able to get this saw into tight places and do work that no other saw around would fit into let alone be in a position to cut anything. This has saved me hours and hours of time, and that's money. The articulation of the saw allows you to always have the perfect work angle, and that gives me the leverage to work easier, and the improved ergonomics are easier on my body.

The only gripe that I have, and it is so slight, is the vibration of the saw. It's better than other large recip saws, but in the wrong position, this thing can rattle the fillings out of your teeth. If this is a concern to you, you probably want to stay away from any large (10+ amp) recip saw.

38 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BEST SAW EVER MADE , MOVE OVER MILWAKEE, April 10, 2004

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"woodshaver90" (NEW YORK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Porter-Cable 9750 Tiger Saw 11.5 Amp Reciprocating Saw with Variable Angle (Tools & Home Improvement)

I HAVE BEEN A CONTRACTOR AND HOME BUILDER FOR 30 YRS AND I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN A MILWAKEE SAWZALL FAN,BUT HAVE ALWAYS ADMIRED THE TIGER SAW FOR ITS SHEAR POWER.THEN CAME THE VARIABLE ANGLE TIGER SAW AND I HAD TO HAVE ONE. WELL THE GUY WHO DESIGNED THIS SAW IS ONE OF THE GREATEST MINDS IN TOOL DESIGN. THIS SAW CAN BE ARTICULATED INTO ANY POSITION YOU NEED. IT GOES WHERE NO OTHER SAW WILL GO AND ALLOWS YOU TO HOLD IT IN POSITIONS THAT MAKE IT EASIER AND MUCH LESS DANGEROUS TO THE OPERATOR AND THE POWER IS FANTASTIC, IT CAN'T BE STOPPED. THIS IS NO GIMIC, THIS IS A SAW IN A CLASS ALL BY ITSELF, THERE IS NO BETTER SAW OUT THERE.THIS SAW IS WORTH TWICE THE MONEY,DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND SPEND THE EXTRA MONEY ,ITS WORTH EVERY PENNY AND YOU WILL NEVER BE SORRY.