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BLACK DECKER BDCR20B 20V Max Lithium Bare Reciprocating Saw
Last Updated: August 5, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.4
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/10
Total Reviews
704
Old Reviews
363
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Review Analysis - 323 recent, verified reviews
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Battery Life
84b, battery and charger, saw, 20v, charger
+76%
-24%
" ... This device worked great, the battery did start to die when I was close to being done but I had another one in waiting to swap in. ... "
" ... Battery last a good amount of time, I also have the hedge trimmer and drill and I really like them as well. ... "
" ... Battery life seems more than adequate for how I would intend to use a light duty tool. ... "
" ... I have a forced version that is good for big jobs, but this battery powered version is very convenient and useful for most odd jobs around the house. ... "
" ... The battery bought separately charges quickly. ... "
" ... I've got 5 different B&D battery tools so this just joins the fleet. ... "
" ... could not believe how long the batteries will last . ... "
" ... It's light and can cut full strength for roughly 15-20 minutes before the battery noticeably draws down. ... "
Hair
63branches, blade, trimming, trees, limbs
+89%
-11%
" ... I use this for light duty cutting, nothing too significant. ... Typically used for yard work trimming a small tree. ... "
" ... I bought this saw to cut some small trees and branches in my yard. ... "
" ... Light enough to not get tired, I am 66,cut very well and vibration is minimal, with the appropriate saw you can not fail to do your job, the 20 volt 4 amp battery last longer than expected., ... "
" ... IT WORKS BEAUTIFULLY FOR CUTTING UP SMALL ... "
" ... Cuts pretty much anything you can imagine working on. ... "
" ... And the rechargable batteries interchange with our weed trimmer. ... "
" ... I use this for all kinds of cutting, from pruning trees to cutting pipes, to remodeling demolition work. ... "
" ... Note to Black and Decker: If you could put this on a pole for cutting limbs with a longer blade I would love it even more. ... "
Size
34saw, portable, powerful, lightweight, light
+97%
-3%
" ... Having it cordless makes it easy to maneuver in small spaces. ... "
" ... Powerful little guy. ... "
" ... Very handy, just right for my usage. ... "
" ... It’s super handy. ... "
" ... Not as powerful as a corded model, just the fact that you can carry this thing anywhere is a major asset. ... "
" ... A better quality corded or portable one weighs more, so a certain amount of vibration is absorbed within the saw. ... "
" ... Not too big and heavy which is good for me. ... "
" ... Great product Little weigh. ... "
Charging
29battery and charger, charger, included, batteries, saw
+55%
-45%
" ... The battery bought separately charges quickly. ... "
" ... It went from $40 to $120 because I now need to buy a battery and a charger. ... "
" ... The unit with the battery and charger is the BLACK+DECKER BDCR20C 20V MAX Reciprocating Saw with Battery and Charger and Amazon currently sells it for an additional $18. ... "
" ... did the job, easy to re charge . ... "
" ... I do a lot of projects, and was amazed at how well this saw works and how long a charge lasts. ... "
" ... Still had charge left. ... "
" ... Charger and battery sold separately ... "
" ... The saw is robust and the battery keeps a good charge. ... "
Price
26money, saw, worth, tool, spend
+96%
-4%
" ... For the average person, the price and portability of this saw, combined with it's performance is perfect. ... "
" ... The saw itself is a good saw and was very reasonably priced. ... "
" ... very good value. ... "
" ... IMO, paid for itself the first day I used it. ... "
" ... Price was right. ... "
" ... Awesome tool and worth every penny! ... "
" ... husband loves it, uses it almost daily, was definitely worth the money, , ... "
" ... good quality for this price. ... "
Capacity
13yard, small trees, around the house, inches, house
+100%
" ... It also works great on cutting out small stumps in the yard. ... "
" ... saw wood very well excellent quality good for around the house ... "
" ... An excellent saw for general yard and house work! ... "
" ... I needed a saw to remove a couple dozen small trees (trunk size 3 or less inches) in a secluded corner of the backyard of a house my wife and I just bought. ... "
" ... This is a handy tool for quick jobs in my 2/3 acre property. ... "
" ... I use this all the time for yard work. ... "
" ... Great for taking out small trees and limbs up to 5 inches, maybe more. ... "
" ... I have since used this saw to trim branches and small trees in my yard. ... "
Ease of Use
10easy, lightweight, saw, makes, job
+100%
" ... Easy to use for smaller projects ... "
" ... This saw was easy to handle. ... "
" ... Easy to use, did the job. ... "
" ... This thing is lightweight and easy to use. ... "
" ... It's lightweight, and the trigger is easy to depress for an older person such as I. ... "
" ... It's lightweight and easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... Having it cordless makes it easy to maneuver in small spaces. ... "
Overall performance
10gets the job, done, speed, saw, tool
+90%
-10%
" ... Lightweight and gets the job done! ... "
" ... Easy to use, did the job. ... "
" ... Not as strong as professional tool, but gets the job done ... "
" ... does the job. ... "
" ... Did the job well. ... "
" ... I had never used this type of saw before and I thought it did a great job. ... "
" ... But overall, it gets the job done, and that's what matters. ... "
Fit
10branches, blade, use, fallen, decker
+50%
-50%
" ... I wanted to use to cut small branches to fit on the recycle bin, but it takes forever to ado that, I had to use instead the big clip scissors. ... "
" ... A few negatives I noticed were that the blade shoe pivots for angled or close cuts, but has no way to lock. ... "
" ... The blade will move a wobbly limb unless you hold the limb still. ... "
" ... I destroyed a fallen limb with this. ... "
" ... Now there are loose parts rattling inside and it doesn't work. ... "
Weight
9light, saw, easy to use, well, portable
+100%
" ... Relatively light weight for a reciprocating saw. ... "
" ... Light weight makes it well worth the price . ... "
" ... It's light weight and easy to use. ... "
" ... Fast shipping light weight works great as a corded. ... "
" ... Good quality, light weight, easy to use ... "
" ... small lite weight easy to use. ... "
" ... Good power, light weight, good feel and balance . ... "
" ... Very handy & light saw. ... "
Comfort
9vibration, gloves, saw, hand, trim
+78%
-22%
" ... Seems like it will hold up to my usage level, which is fairly light, admittedly, but it feels pretty solid for a cordless in this price range. ... "
" ... Used it to trim palm fronds from a huge Cabbage Palm in my back yard. ... "
" ... Looks good and feels good in your hands. ... "
" ... It is very light and can easily be operated with one hand. ... "
" ... I can work longer with this tool, over hand sawing or using a mattock to cut out the small stumps. ... "
" ... I'm a biochemist and I have very steady hands. ... "
Cables
7extension cord, electrical cord, porter cable, need, lot
+86%
-14%
" ... Very impressed with it's operation and no electrical cord to get in the way. ... "
" ... 'the cord' is really a huge deal if you are working on ladders of at some distance from a plug. ... "
" ... The cord free is great for outdoor cuts far from an outlet, however, you need to remember it can run out of power stopping the job unless you have a backup battery. ... "
" ... Since I got this, I haven't found any use for my cable "sawsall". ... "
" ... Handy for when you don't want to, or can't, run an extension cord. ... "
" ... A lot easier to use rather than unwinding my 100 foot electrical cord and getting tangled in the bushes. ... "
Product Reliability
6years ago, wish, years, working, saw
+50%
-50%
" ... it also burnt out and failed the second time i used it. ... "
" ... To me, it is junk. ... "
" ... Now I have to wits a few more days to get the parts for this to work. ... "
Build Quality
6something, limb, fallen, cutting, branches
+50%
-50%
" ... I us only 3 time already burn modern broke ... "
" ... I destroyed a fallen limb with this. ... "
" ... Now there are loose parts rattling inside and it doesn't work. ... "
Returns
5refund, period, instead, gift, days
+20%
-80%
" ... Unfortunately I missed the return date by a couple of days ... "
" ... I would have been OK if a replacement part had been obtainable. ... "
" ... Avoid, avoid, avoid. ... "
Cleaning
5tools, saw, cut, would, used
+100%
" ... Love the Black and Decker cordless tools. ... "
" ... I have now completed well over.100 nasty wet jobs with it . ... I bought it to.keep my.nice tools clean and if it fell into a sewage tank I would just replace no biggy. ... "
" ... Easy and clean and put it in storage until next time I need it. ... "
" ... At one point, I saw a friend use a reciprocating saw to cut out small stumps on a local park trail clean up. ... "
" ... Having the use of only one arm, the size of this saw is perfect, only slight down pressure is needed to make quick, clean cuts. ... "
Marketplace
4product, received, amazon
+75%
-25%
" ... Thank you B & D. Excellent product. ... "
" ... I knew there had to be something better, so I did a little research on Amazon. ... "
" ... Received product and it works just as it should, thanks. ... "
Setup
3+100%
" ... I did demo on a bathroom and the saw made it much quicker, easier and safer. ... "
" ... It is good for a non-professional person like me. ... "
" ... Took it outside for a quick demo and was very impressed. ... "
Cable Length
3need, lot, saw, electrical cord, cord
+100%
" ... 'the cord' is really a huge deal if you are working on ladders of at some distance from a plug. ... "
" ... Handy for when you don't want to, or can't, run an extension cord. ... "
" ... A lot easier to use rather than unwinding my 100 foot electrical cord and getting tangled in the bushes. ... "
Features
3handy, saw
+100%
" ... Light and Handy. ... "
" ... light and versatile, . ... "
" ... Very handy & light saw. ... "
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Size: 8 meters