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Killertoiletspider · 01-10-2010, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by pauliplumber

The hackzall is more of a service tool than a new construction tool. When used as intended it's a great addition. It'll fit in your tool box/bucket and cut holes where your sawzall can't get to.

They seriously need to improve their batteries though. I think I'm gonna send mine in soon if it's not too much of a PITA. About a year old and 50% of what they used to be. Won't charge fully anymore even at room temp. They barely work cold, nevermind charge cold.

Milwaukee has never made a good battery, I have serious doubts they ever will.

drtyhands · 01-10-2010, 09:34 PM

4 months ago you could go into any ferguson's and see a pile of batteries on the salesman's desk in the back.I was asking about them and was told they would be improving them.Haven't heard anything since.Oh,there are still batteries showing up back at the supply houses.

Although,
If I ever find myself under a house repiping I will have a battery tubing cutter.Memories of trying to cut lying on my belly in 14" of space.

JK949 · 01-12-2010, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by pauliplumber

The hackzall is more of a service tool than a new construction tool. When used as intended it's a great addition. It'll fit in your tool box/bucket and cut where your sawzall can't get to.

Except you're screwed if you get it wet, and putting it under any moderate load eats batteries fast.

I bought a corded Ridgid Fuego recip saw and it's taken the place of my dead Hackzall.

Nevada Plumber · 01-13-2010, 12:33 AM

I've gone through two hackzalls in a little over a year due to getting them wet. Same thing with copper cutter, a little water on it and it stops working for two days. That said, I did just buy more M12 tools this morning.

**SlickRick** · 01-13-2010, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Nevada Plumber

I've gone through two hackzalls in a little over a year due to getting them wet. Same thing with copper cutter, a little water on it and it stops working for two days. That said, I did just buy more M12 tools this morning.

If something happens to mine, I will replace them. What they do for me, they are worth it.

TheMaster · 01-13-2010, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by slickrick

If something happens to mine, I will replace them. What they do for me, they are worth it.

I love the little hacksaw. I just picked up a dewalt 18v flourescent light...I LOVE IT ....lights the entire room up.

**SlickRick** · 01-13-2010, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by TheMaster

I love the little hacksaw. I just picked up a dewalt 18v flourescent light...I LOVE IT ....lights the entire room up.

I need one of those lights, next trip to box.

PLUMB TIME · 01-14-2010, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by slickrick

If something happens to mine, I will replace them. What they do for me, they are worth it.

I just keep taking them back. With a 5 year warranty I use the hell outta them. Plus with all the incentives they have had I have plenty of batteries and more than one of each tool, always a spare.

**Airgap** · 01-22-2010, 02:49 PM

Well, I got the driver hackzall combo today. I'll let ya'll know what I think...

TheMaster · 01-22-2010, 03:05 PM

I like the little power port. good to charge your phone or anything that takes 12v thats resonable. I thought somthing was wrong woth mine at first but its not. i like it! M12 power port is what its called. runs about 35 on ebay.

01-22-2010, 02:49 PM	#29
Airgap Moderator Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 3,318 My Photos	Well, I got the driver hackzall combo today. I'll let ya'll know what I think... __________________ AG..Keepin' the good water from the bad water....

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drtyhands Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: So.Calif. Posts: 349 My Photos	4 months ago you could go into any ferguson's and see a pile of batteries on the salesman's desk in the back.I was asking about them and was told they would be improving them.Haven't heard anything since.Oh,there are still batteries showing up back at the supply houses. Although, If I ever find myself under a house repiping I will have a battery tubing cutter.Memories of trying to cut lying on my belly in 14" of space.

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TheMaster Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 6,437 My Photos	I like the little power port. good to charge your phone or anything that takes 12v thats resonable. I thought somthing was wrong woth mine at first but its not. i like it! M12 power port is what its called. runs about 35 on ebay.