Good sabre saw made by IR

[tamrock]

Found this great Ingersoll Rand reciprocating saw last night for $9.99 and it was senior discount day of 25%. Man this is a heavy duty saw and runs like a bear. It seems the thrift stores are pricing the cordless stuff at higher prices these days as they are more popular I think, but I could still use this one instead of the old cheap one I've got. I can't find any info to value on it online to see if it's worth selling. It looks to have only little use on it.

 

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[Tallone]

Motor size (as measured by amps) is key in tools like this. Higher amps = more power. Yours has a 4.5 amp motor. I did a quick check of retail prices for new ones. 4.5 amp sabre saws (or jigsaws as they are often called) sell new for around $40 so you would be doing well to re-sell it for $20. Judging by the photo that looks like a very solidly built tool and you did well to get it for less than $10. If you need a saw like this, I would keep it. And... you're right, cordless tools (especially 18 volt and higher) sell for considerably more money these days.

 

[diggummup]

you're right, cordless tools (especially 18 volt and higher) sell for considerably more money these days.

Yeah, even though the batteries are usually no good (in my experience).

 

[clovis97]

That saw must have been expensive when new.

That thing is a brute.

With only a quick look, I can't find that model on the internet.

If it were mine, I'd be tempted to try it as an auction with a $99 start. But then again, if I found it for $10, the saw might find a new home in my tool box.