This document compares reviews of the Makita BJR182Z and DEWALT DC385B reciprocating saws. Most reviews for both tools are positive, praising their power, durability and ease of use. However, one review criticizes the Makita saw's short battery life. Another notes that while the Makita saw has nice features, its battery is not interchangeable with Makita drills. Most reviewers recommend the tools for light home renovations.

1. Gravitygarden.com/Dewalt-reviews
Makita Bare-Tool BJR182Z
VS.
DEWALT DC385B
5.0 out of 5 stars Makita BJR182Z 18- 5.0 out of 5 stars Great Saw!,
Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless January 3, 2012
Reciprocating Saw, January 5, 2012
Strong, well built saw. Saw blades are
I 'm continuously impressed with my easy to insert and remove. I like the
Makita impact driver - so much so, that I convenience of it being cordless. It
bought this Makita recip saw that uses works as well as my old corded
the same 18v lithium battery and Milwaukee Sawzall.
charger. Well, after several weeks on the
job, I can report nothing but praise for
the unit.

2. Gravitygarden.com/Dewalt-reviews
Makita Bare-Tool BJR182Z
VS.
DEWALT DC385B
1.0 out of 5 stars John, December 29, 5.0 out of 5 stars Dewalt, January 1,
2011 2012
This is the first Makita tool that I have My husband really loves this brand its
bought that I do not like. The battery life great. It is exactly what it wanted and
has been awful. I would not buy this tool is exactly how they said. And fast
again. shipping. Love it thanks

3. Gravitygarden.com/Dewalt-reviews
Makita Bare-Tool BJR182Z
VS.
DEWALT DC385B
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Sawzall, 5.0 out of 5 stars Schweeeeeet!!!,
December 28, 2011 December 26, 2011
This is exactly what I wanted for a Dewalt's hit a grand slam with this
Christmas gift. Already have batteries for sawsall - this is one great saw. I have
drill and impact driver. Works great. been using it for about 2 years now
and I absolutely love it. It has an
amazing amount of power for a
cordless tool.

4. Gravitygarden.com/Dewalt-reviews
Makita Bare-Tool BJR182Z
VS.
DEWALT DC385B
4.0 out of 5 stars Good saw, nice 5.0 out of 5 stars Great for what it is,
features, miss the LEDs, November 30, December 4, 2011
2011
I've used this saw for light demolition
I purchased this saw for a remodel, and and door removal. Very effective with
so far I have found it very practical. I a fully charged XRP battery and a
used a 10-year old corder Makita saw sharp blade. If you do a lot of doors
which performs great under difficult and renovations that require one or
conditions, but the blad change is a pain. two walls be removed, it's perfect.
With this saw, changing the blade is However, you can't use a saw like this
extremely easy -- and safe IMO because for heavy demo work.
you can lock the trigger easily, as well as
engage the blade locking mechanism
very easily.

5. Gravitygarden.com/Dewalt-reviews
Makita Bare-Tool BJR182Z
VS.
DEWALT DC385B
4.0 out of 5 stars Great Saw but not 5.0 out of 5 stars recip saw great,
interchangeable battery, October 24, November 28, 2011
2011
This was a good deal for a bare tool
Bought this as a gift for my husband. recip saw. I needed one for home use
Figured I would buy the one without the and this fits the bill. I had batteries
battery because he also owns the Makita from a drill purchase, so everything
drill which was supposed to be the same went my way. It works well for what I
rechargeable battery. However its not. need it for, but I can't say how sturdy
We ended up having to buy a battery for it is under more strenuous use! I'm
the saw since the drill battery is not the happy enough.
same. Otherwise, saw works great so
far. He has had it for about 5 months
now.

6. Gravitygarden.com/Dewalt-reviews
Makita Bare-Tool BJR182Z
VS.
DEWALT DC385B
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