Milwaukee 6514-21 The Hatchet 18-Volt Ni-Cad Cordless Reciprocating Saw with Pivoting Handle | 
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| Brand: Milwaukee
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $528.00
Buy New: $94.95
You Save: $433.05 (82%)
New (25) from $94.95
Avg. Customer Rating:  20 reviews
Sales Rank: 661
Media: Tools & Hardware
Shipping Weight (lbs): 6
Dimensions (in): 19 x 5.5 x 3.3
MPN: 6514-21
Model: 6514-21
UPC: 045242054008
EAN: 0045242054008
ASIN: B00005QEW8
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | The Hatchet reciprocating saw with an 18 Volt, 2.4 amp Power-Plus battery for long run time | | • | Powerful 18 volt rare earth motor easily handles all Sawzall applications | | • | Orbital action selector for aggressive wood cutting or straight reciprocating action for metal and plastics | | • | Includes battery pack, carrying case, universal charger and 2 blades | | • | Weighs 8.3 pounds; 5-year warranty |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com Review
Anyone who has tried working with a Sawzall in cramped quarters and making cuts in confined spaces will appreciate the Hatchet's multiposition folding handle, which reduces the tool's length to a mere 13 inches. While this is a truly innovative design for a reciprocating saw, the fact that this is also the first cordless Sawzall with a vibration-reducing counterbalance mechanism should not be overlooked. This is a feature many of us have been waiting to see in the cordless Sawzall, and it is especially appreciated in uncomfortably close quarters, where any extra vibration and shock just makes your job more difficult. The Hatchet also has a different trigger configuration than other reciprocating saws. When the handle is folded, it feels like a cordless-drill grip and trigger, and when the saw is extended to its full length, it feels like the barrel grips found on grinders. This trigger setup is great when the handle is folded, but not as ideal when the tool is at its full length and being used like a traditional Sawzall. As with Milwaukee's other Sawzalls, this one features the excellent tool-free blade-changing system that reverses the blade when needed, and it has a fully adjustable pivoting shoe. The Hatchet's tough motor provides 2,700 strokes per minute, comparable to other top-of-the-line cordless reciprocating saws, and the tool uses the same reversible 18-volt Power Plus battery as other Milwaukee cordless tools. This kit comes with the Hatchet, a 2.4 amp-hour battery pack, a carrying case, a universal charger, and two blades. For remodelers, plumbers, and electricians, we think there's no better cordless reciprocating saw available. --Brian Trinen
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| Customer Reviews: Read 15 more reviews...
 Great reciprocating saw. September 24, 2008
I have used other brands of reciprocating saws in the past and never been impressed. I purchased the Hatchet because of a job that required a lot of cutting in confined areas and this thing worked great. The ability to pivot the handle and install the blade either up of down proved to be very versatile. I now see why Milwaukee has such a good reputation with their Sawzalls.
Milwaukee 18 volt---Exceptional! May 19, 2008
Excellent item! The battery only lasts through about 16 boards though, so I suggest getting an additional battery.
 Nice as long as it lasts October 11, 2007
I bought my hatchet brand new about a year and a half ago, largely because of Milwaukee's 5 year warranty, and reputation. It worked great for light duty odds and ends, and tight spaces up until a few weeks ago when the gearbox or something in the drive system failed entirely. The motor still runs, but the blade no longer moves. I've yet to see if Milwaukee will stand behind it, the last time I send something in for electrical work under warranty they claimed it wasn't their problem.
 good tool bad battery June 14, 2007
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
The tool itself is quite powerless although I am not sure it is due to the weak battery. When I used it to cut acopper pipe or one (I really mean one) 2x4 is ok. The worst is the Ni-Cad battery. On a full charge, its runs about 5 minutes and then the battery runs down and heats up to the point that it needs to cool down for 10-20 minutes before it can be recharged. As such, the tool is useless. More then once, I gave up and finish the job with a hand saw. They offer a Lithium ion battery/charger upgrade for $200! So, the message from Milwaukee I get is thus, spend over $200 for the hatchet kit and if you really want it to work, double the money. This is a upsetting.
Excellent run time!!!!! October 6, 2006
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Bought my hatchet a few years ago on cleanance at Sears. I use it to prune and clear branches and small bushes away from my grass dumping area. Orbital setting really helps speed things up cutting wood. This feature(orbital) is nice considering the short (3/4")stroke the hatchet has. Run time is most impressive!!!!!Had a battery go bad after about 2 years which Milwaukee replaced for free even though it was out of warranty. Two thums up Milwaukee!!!!!
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