It's a heavy-duty reciprocating saw. I don't know why you'd want one if you've got a 12" miter saw, though. Maybe it'd be worth getting a carbide blade, if that isn't what you're using. David At 08:41 AM 6/3/99 -0500, you wrote: >Byron, >Thanks for the tip. However, I'm not sure I know what a "sawzall" is. >I've been using my compound miter (12" blade)> It does well, especially >for 45 degree cuts, but dulls the blade fairly quickly. >Allen > >