Porter-Cable 9837 Tiger Saw 19.2-Volt Ni-Cad Cordless Reciprocating Saw

by Porter-Cable

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

The Porter-Cable 19.2-volt Tiger Saw offers a convenient, easy-to-maneuver alternative to corded reciprocating saws. Since reciprocating saws are most likely to be used overhead and at odd angles, not having to work around a cord is a notable advantage. The Tiger Saw offers a Quik-Change blade clamp that requires no key or special tool, a 1-inch stroke, and variable speed up to 2,900 strokes per minute. The grips are well designed and easy to hold. Note that the cordless Tiger Saw is configured differently than its corded cousin and is several inches shorter end to end. This allows for greater flexibility and maneuverability in tight spaces. This kit comes with a diagnostic charger with an LED warning system and a custom-molded plastic carrying case. --Jonathon Tudor

From the Manufacturer

Porter-Cable 9837 Tiger Saw 19.2-Volt Ni-Cad Cordless Reciprocating Saw

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 18 pounds
• 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: B00004WGQJ
• Item model number: 9837
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #395,094 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 19.2v Cordless Tiger Saw Chews 'em up!, October 7, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Porter-Cable 9837 Tiger Saw 19.2-Volt Ni-Cad Cordless Reciprocating Saw (Tools & Home Improvement)

I recently had the opportunity to demo a new 19.2v cordless reciprocating saw by Porter Cable. This is an item that will be on every wood-workers wish list this year! Its' short body allows it to get into areas that other saws can't. The only negative statement I can make about this tool is that the manufacturers should sell a model that doesn't contain the battery and charger (for those of us that already have the other Network tools).

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Universal Cutting Machine, January 24, 2001

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bryghtbuild "contractorwannabe" (Charleston, WV United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Porter-Cable 9837 Tiger Saw 19.2-Volt Ni-Cad Cordless Reciprocating Saw (Tools & Home Improvement)

This is the first cordless recip saw I ever owned, and it turned out to be a great pick. I got it with the hammer/drill/driver in a combo kit. After considering what the competition offers, I bought the PorterCable 19.2V line partly because of brand loyalty, but also because of the saw's compact design and 2,900 spm speed. This saw is heavier than the Milwaukee, Dewalt, and Makita models, but it is shorter in length and easier to manage with one hand despite its weight, and has more power. It gets into tighter spaces than the others, and its speed is faster, too. Now, I cannot do without this tool. Using the right blade, it literally cuts anything, from plywood and studs, to drywall, to sheet metal and pipe, or old tires, or bricks. I have used it doing renovation work in the attic and under the house where cordless convienience and power is needed. I like to reverse the blade and turn it upside down to use like a sabre saw, pivoting on its foot to do plunge cuts. Believe me, life got easier real fast after buying this. One thing though, the saw can sap a battery quickly when doing long extended cuts in tough material, like for door and window openings. But its performance and conveinience makes up for that. I can't wait to try this saw with an aggressive wood blade for trimming trees and cutting limbs on my property. Look for more of my reviews on the PorterCable 19.2V line and recip saw blades.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great tool, but have an extra battery, October 1, 2001

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Bill McCarthy (Cranford, NJ United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Porter-Cable 9837 Tiger Saw 19.2-Volt Ni-Cad Cordless Reciprocating Saw (Tools & Home Improvement)

As a professional plumber, the sawzall is my primary tool. Almost every time I do a job, its one of the first tools to come off the truck. The only trouble was when I do renovation work. It was always such a pain to drag out the old PC Tigersaw to make a couple of cuts. Draging it in, finding a plug, pulling an extension cord, all made me think of using a hacksaw. Not really liking any of the red or yellow corded saws, I was thrilled when PC came out with the cordless saw last year. I ordered myself one for christmas and took it to work. Needless to say, I was very happy with it. It works almost as well as its corded brother with the exception of the short charge. But if you are cutting more than two batteries worth(I have the drill and saw set too), then you should have pulled out the corded version.