
Chainsaw vs. reciprocating saw: At first glance, this seems like a comparison of two totally different types of tools—one for cutting trees and the other for home improvement.
However, some gardeners now use a reciprocating saw instead of a chainsaw to prune thick tree branches and perform other tasks around the yard. I’ve written this article to clarify which yard jobs can be accomplished using a reciprocating saw – and which jobs are best left to a chainsaw.