Michael Rush from Chattanooga (TN) Squad 3 sent in this simple but effective method of storing sawzall blades. They simply took some scrap cardboard and folded in in half to make sleeves to hold the blades, these sleeves are kept in the box with the saw. The cardboard sleeves are covered in duct tape to make them last, and finished with some custom sharpie work to identity the different blades carried. They have found that the cardboard-duct tape combo fits in the sawzall box easily, takes up less space, and is more pliable then using a sleeve made from old fire hose. The nice thing about this method of storage is that the blades can be easily identified when reaching into the box to grab a specific blade. Another benefit is that the entire sleeve of blades and be slipped in the coat pocket of who ever is utilizing the saw, making a mid-cut blade replacement a breeze.
We used to tape a few replacement blades to the top of the saw handle itself for easy changeover.
Good idea. Old hose can be used also in place of the cardboard. Stay safe.
Great idea we also store an additional blade on the saw itself. Just slide it between the black rubber boot and the saws metal case. It lays flat and is always ready for that quick change.
we put ours in a latex glove
Sort of on the subject…. At my old dept, we had a longer debate on buying a corded vs cordless saw, than we did buying a new engine. True story. (Sorry for using the “e” word.) Also, just to be a dick…That’s not a Sawzall, it’s a Milwaukee reciprocating saw. BUAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dewalt makes a corded batterty adapter for their 24V systems. We buy them with cordless batteries and then throw in one of the corded batteries with each saw. Best of both worlds.
DMAN,
Just to be a dick, Milwaukee has the trademark to the “sawzall” name. BUAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!
Seriously, though, not a bad idea. Our Milwaukee saws have a little blade compartment in the case. On our DeWalts, no compartment, just a mess of blades in the case.
DAMNNNITTTTT!!!!!!!!!!!! I knew I shoulda checked in to that!
Yea I just can’t spell that reciprocating word way to many Syllables
You can also take an old 1 1/2 hose and make some slits in it so u can put it on ur side
just made these up for wood and metal blades… really cleaned up the case and is going to make life easier… thanks for the idea!!!!!
be safe
I think this is a great idea, however my department uses PVC pipe that is capped at both ends. It’s easily stored and keeps the blades in good working order. Just a thought, like they say there is 100 different ways to do a job, just find one that works for you.
I found a cool gizmo in a GALLS catalog that attaches to my helemt and has a brain tap port. Basically all I have to do is think in my mind that I want a metal or wood blade and the attachment on my helmet deploys a blade down beside my face for quick replacement. However, when it doubt just use a latex glove. 😉