I bought one of these Sabre Saws the last time they were on offer and have used it for so many more tasks than I thought I would originally. It's cut up the defunct cold water storage tanks in my loft (both the metal and plastic ones), taken down 20cm diameter trees that I would have previously used a chainsaw for, and done more detailed cutting than I would have given it credit (and usually used a jigsaw for).
In the interests of a fully unbiased review, I've had to send my own saw back to Lidl recently, as the locking mechanism didn't always fully engage (resulting in the blade sometimes coming free from the saw and getting stuck in the material). To their credit, Lidl have replaced the saw with this new model that is due to be in stores in the coming weeks. This has a much (on first glance) improved locking mechanism, a worklight added, and the saw looks and feels a little more robust. For the price, I'd certainly recommend!
Powerful and multi-functional, suitable for wood, plastic, metal and lightweight building materials
Extendable footplate for variable cutting depths and rotating 3 position handle
With keyless chuck for easy tool-free saw blade exchange
Wood and metal cutting blade included
Specifications: Max. no-load speed (spm): 2800. Stroke length (mm): 20. Max. cutting depth (mm): in wood: 160, aluminium: 18, metal: 8. Cable length (m): 3
3 Year Warranty
710w
All comments (42)
paulandpam1
11 Apr 161#1
HOT for the description , the deals not bad either :smiley:
Predikuesi
11 Apr 16#2
Tempted to get one of these, but I'm worried that my wife might use it if I bring yet another saw into the house.
HerWorseHalf to Predikuesi
11 Apr 16#8
Your wife a bad cook then? :wink:
macgyvers child to Predikuesi
11 Apr 16#9
keep it in the garage.
barginfan
11 Apr 16#3
Are the blades for this interchangeable with other brands?
Or can I only use Lidl blades?
Not had experience of this type of saw, but feel it would be very useful for cutting up the branch trimmings from my trees.
FatalSaviour to barginfan
11 Apr 16#7
As far as I'm aware, all reciprocating saws use the same blade fitment (i.e. it's certainly possible to use DeWalt/Bosch blades in these). For what it's worth, I bought a few packs of the various Lidl blades as they were *significantly* cheaper than other branded equivalents. The first metal blade I tried lost a few teeth in the process of cutting up the cast iron water tank (reasonable thick metal, and I was probably going too fast if I'm honest!), but the coarse wood ones have done me proud in cutting up both trees and the resultant branch trimmings (and the saw is much safer than a chainsaw - in my hands at least!)
macgyvers child
11 Apr 16#4
I've got a cheap vonhaus one off Amazon. it cuts OK (with Saxon blades) but it is incredibly loud and vibrates so much that my wrists hurt after 10 minutes use. is this one any better than that? worth £30 for a tool I use about once a month?
CrazyBob to macgyvers child
11 Apr 161#5
Have you tried anti vibration gloves, they don't completely cure the issue but do help.
I use them with sanders and multi tools etc.
I wouldn't say that this is quiet by any stretch of the imagination, but it hasn't been outrageously loud either, and don't feel that this vibrates excessively for what it is. Of course, this will depend on what you're cutting into (i.e. when in my loft cutting through the cast iron water tank, I was sure to use some serious noise defenders!). I may be able to find the vibration characteristics on the box if they would be helpful?
I'd say it's certainly worth its £30 price tag, and probably more. I was going to buy the Erbauer saw from Screwfix (@ £50), until I realised it didn't have the rotatable handle, which I've actually used. The three year warranty has also certainly done me proud on the issue I had.
busterdan
11 Apr 161#10
I've got one of these and it's suffered plenty of abuse, the only slight problem I found is that it can be difficult to drop the blades in to place whilst also lifting the collet.
Other than that it's a £30 bargain.
FatalSaviour to busterdan
11 Apr 16#14
I think I know what you mean - if it's what I think you're referring to, the collar on the revised model has a more positive grip that helps in keeping the collar open whilst dropping the blade in - it's not a significant difference in itself, but is a small but welcome revision!
barginfan
11 Apr 16#11
Thanks for that.
Had debated a chainsaw, but this will be more useful in general.
sradmad
11 Apr 161#12
good find op, heat added
jelfsy
11 Apr 16#13
Also ensure your hands are dry and warm before use. white finger and HAVS is a real issue with these types of tool.
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In the interests of a fully unbiased review, I've had to send my own saw back to Lidl recently, as the locking mechanism didn't always fully engage (resulting in the blade sometimes coming free from the saw and getting stuck in the material). To their credit, Lidl have replaced the saw with this new model that is due to be in stores in the coming weeks. This has a much (on first glance) improved locking mechanism, a worklight added, and the saw looks and feels a little more robust. For the price, I'd certainly recommend!
Powerful and multi-functional, suitable for wood, plastic, metal and lightweight building materials
Extendable footplate for variable cutting depths and rotating 3 position handle
With keyless chuck for easy tool-free saw blade exchange
Wood and metal cutting blade included
Specifications: Max. no-load speed (spm): 2800. Stroke length (mm): 20. Max. cutting depth (mm): in wood: 160, aluminium: 18, metal: 8. Cable length (m): 3
3 Year Warranty
710w
All comments (42)
Or can I only use Lidl blades?
Not had experience of this type of saw, but feel it would be very useful for cutting up the branch trimmings from my trees.
I use them with sanders and multi tools etc.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/PORTWEST-ANTI-VIBRATION-GLOVES-MEDIUM/dp/B0085AZ1ZG
I'd say it's certainly worth its £30 price tag, and probably more. I was going to buy the Erbauer saw from Screwfix (@ £50), until I realised it didn't have the rotatable handle, which I've actually used. The three year warranty has also certainly done me proud on the issue I had.
Other than that it's a £30 bargain.
Had debated a chainsaw, but this will be more useful in general.