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Makita 4390DW 9.6-Volt Ni-Cad Cordless Reciprocating Saw
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Our Price: $121.61
List Price: $201.60
Your Save: $ 79.99 ( 40% )
Sales Rank: #8766 (lower is better)
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Manufacturer: Makita
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Brand: Makita
EAN: 0088381002349
Manufacturer: Makita
Model: 4390DW
Shipping Weight (lbs): 7
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Makita 4390DW 9.6-Volt Ni-Cad Cordless Reciprocating Saw Features
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- 9.6-volt Ni-Cad cordless reciprocating saw kit ideal for cutting wood and mild steel
- Delivers 2,700 RPM for fast and smooth cutting
- Convenient lock-off switch prevents accidental starts
- Includes battery, charger, and hex wrench
- 1-year limited warranty; 9/16-inch stroke length
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Makita 4390DW 9.6-Volt Ni-Cad Cordless Reciprocating Saw Description
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Ideal for cutting wood mild steel and more, Makita's 9.6-Volt Cordless Recipro Saw features a 9/16-inch stroke length and 2,700 SPM for fast and smooth cutting. A front grip design enhances control and comfort. Lightweight and compact, this 3.1 lbs. tool is easy to handle and works well in tight quarters. A convenient lock-off switch prevents accidental starts for added safety and less marring of the workpiece. A specially designed blade offers maximum efficiency. Your purchase includes a battery, charger, and hex wrench.
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Makita 4390DW 9.6-Volt Ni-Cad Cordless Reciprocating Saw customer reviews:
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da "DAWG"
How did I survive without this one! Sure to be a classic in my Hall of Tool Museum. I love Makita's, especially if made in Japan. This is made in Canada, so I have faith they did it right. Now, I have the whole line. So much better than a sabre or sawzall.....
It's a Finish Reciprocating Saw 
I use this tool for cutting conduit, steel/aluminum tubing, bolts. The great thing about this tool is that you can use it with one hand and still have great precision and control of the tool because the trigger is only 5" from the blade instead of way in the back. Your hand grips the center of mass of the tool and it's amazing how light and balanced it feels in your hand. This saw is a scalpel and more suited towards finish cutting than the larger recipro saws. I've cut up to 4" conduit with this tool, so it is no slouch. The short stroke of the blade allows you to get into some pretty tight places while minimizing collateral damage. It is one of my favorite tools. The only thing I'd change about the tool is convert over to 12V and some of the newer batteries, but keep the overall shape and size.
One of my best tools
I've had this saw since 1995, and admittedly only use it a few times a year for home projects. However it uses the same battery as my Makita angle drill, which makes it super convenient. Its portability is one of its most positive aspects, just as with the drill. After 14 years, I finally broke one of its saw blades today, cutting through aluminum channel metal, which is tricky to keep from twisting and stressing the blade.
That's one of the negatives here... the blades are not standard reciprocating saw blades, but rather oversized jig saw blades, for all intents. Limited power = limited blade size and capability. Not that this rig doesn't have plenty of power, because it does. But that's why it can snap a blade; so a modicum of caution is advised - don't overreach the shorter blade throw, nor cut too cockeyed a line. And wear safety glasses cuz my blade broke off the tip as well as broke at the base, and that tip went aflying across the garage.
That leads to the only other negative. Finding replacement blades is no piece of cake if you want them from a stick built store. Plenty available online though. All that negative aside, I'd recommend this rig to any friend or acquaintance. And I'd buy another myself if I needed one, because it is so easy to take anywhere (upstairs, downstairs, to the yard or shed) and use without worrying about a darned cord, and it makes a lot quicker work of steel cutting projects than a hack saw; as long as you control its power and don't force the cut of the blade. On its own in not too thick a steel, it will buzz through like it was butter. Like any recipro, the width of the guide foot can complicate closesness of cut, but that inconvenience doesn't overshadow the great overall usefullness of this very handy tool.
Makita 4390DW Recipro saw Kit
I own this Kit. Comes with saw, bat, charger (NIMH and NiCad, 7.2 to 14 volt), and two blades, #78 for wood, and #71 for metal. Inserting the blade is a bit tedious, compared to the Milwaukee 12v Hacksall, that I also use. I bought this saw Kit because I have two drills and a mini circle saw that use the same platform. Saw is very handy for a quick cut, no "Jitter" if held firmly.
Very Versatile Saw
I do electrical work and have owned 2 or 3 of these saws over a number of years. They are great for detailed work. You can have your jig saw, I will take this Makita cordless saw anytime. I highly recommend this saw.
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