WORX WX500 Review

The WORX WX500 Reciprocating Saw is a high performance, adjustable and easy to use tool which offers much in the way of versatility and control. It has a stroke length of 20mm and a fast no load speed of 3000RPM. It has a high cutting capacity, cutting to a maximum depth of 130mm in wood, 10mm in metal and 190mm in plastic. The saw has a variable speed controller which lets you cut in a manner suitable for the material at hand.

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The WORX WX500 Reciprocating Saw is a cordless tool, giving it a huge level of freedom, flexibility and manoeuvrability. It can be bought either with or without a battery. It takes a WORX POWERSHARE battery which is compatible with a whole host of their tools. The saw is well designed overall. It features an adjustable pivot foot plate, a rubber front boot, and a lightweight (2.09kg) design.

About WORX

WORX are a brand of power tools, hand tools, garden equipment, and more. Their product range includes drills, drivers, impact drivers, reciprocating saws, jigsaws, circular saws, angle grinders, sanders, nail guns, lawnmowers, robotic lawnmowers, grass trimmers, hedge trimmers, pressure cleaners, chainsaws, leaf blowers, and more. WORX have a long history and a reputation for quality.

Specification

We now take a more detailed look at the features:

• Performance - The WORX WX500 Reciprocating Saw has a stroke length of 20mm and a maximum no load speed of 3000RPM. It cuts up to 130mm deep in wood, 10mm in metal and 190mm in plastic.
• Cordless - The saw has a cordless design, allowing you to take it anywhere without any power cable restrictions. It's a battery powered tool and is compatible with WORX POWERSHARE batteries. Note that you can buy the tool either with or without the battery, depending on whether you already have a battery from another WORX tool.
• Speed Control - The saw has a variable speed controller which lets you run the blade at a speed suitable for the job at hand.
• Design - The WORX WX500 Reciprocating Saw is well designed. It has an adjustable pivot foot plate which creates a large contact surface, thereby enhancing its stability and your control. It also has a rubber front boot for reduced vibration. The saw weighs only 2.09kg.
• Blade Changing - The saw's blade can be changed without the use of tools. It's achieved by pulling back the lever and swapping out the blades.
• Accessories - Included with the WORX WX500 Reciprocating Saw is a carry case, a 2000mAh battery, a fast 1 hour charger, a 150mm metal cutting blade, and a 230mm wood cutting blade.

Summary

All things considered, the WORX WX500 Cordless Reciprocating Saw is a powerful, well designed and easy to use tool which has much to offer. We particularly like its high cutting capacity and variable speed controller. We also like its cordless design, the number of included accessories, and the fact that its blades can easily be changed. We rate the WORX WX500 Reciprocating Saw 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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