How to Use a Reciprocating Saw : Pocket Cutting Using a Reciprocating Saw

Learn how to do pocket cutting with a reciprocating saw in this free power tools video.

Expert: teacherjon
Bio: Jon holds a Bachelors of Science in Education and Human Sciences degree, with an endorsement in Industrial Technology Education from the University of Nebraska in Lincoln.
Filmmaker: Jon Olson

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• reciprocating
• recip
• recipro
• sabre
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[The0IdMan]

Drill a hole in 2 opposite corners of the shape to be cut, then use a jigsaw to cut straight to the other corners from the starter holes. Square off the starter holes and call it a day.

[TaylorKingMusic]

i use this as a sex toy

[tubestick00]

@chrispo624 no worries

[chrispo624]

@tubestick00 Thanks I am Just getting into the contruction/HVAC business and i think i just learned something

[tubestick00]

@chrispo624 a knife. you cant see whats behind the wall board, so its risky with a sabre saw. also the sabresaw cuts on the pull back, not the push foward, so it rips th paper of the wallboard out, and makes a really rough cut, and the cut is never that straight either, a hand held wallboard saw, or stanley knife is the best way.

[chrispo624]

@tubestick00  How do you think your AC/HEATING vents were retro-fitted into your house

[tubestick00]

i would never use a reciprocating saw for this task. these saws are generally used for demolition. they are rough, make rough cuts, and are un predictable. these video suck majorly. how many different videos can you possibly make out of using a sabre saw

[juanpabloduarte107]

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[Century2324]

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[halfbonkers]

Like someone else said, it is much easier to use a jig saw, plus

you can better see where you are cutting.