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Ingersoll Rand 429 Heavy Duty Air Reciprocating Saw Review

Ingersoll Rand 429 Heavy Duty Air Reciprocating Saw Review

More Powerful than it Looks
Ingersoll Rand 429 Heavy Duty Air Reciprocating Saw Review

Product Name: Ingersoll Rand 429 Heavy Duty Air Reciprocating Saw

Product Description: Ingersol Rand Reciprocating Saw

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  • 8.9/10
    Rating - 8.9/10
8.9/10

Summary

You can find a million uses of the Ingersoll Rand 429 Heavy Duty Air Reciprocating Saw and if you have a small engine shop, you will love this little guy for the power and convenience it delivers. No hassle of wires or reducing batteries life, all you need is an air outlet and a bottle of oil.

Air reciprocating saws are powerful saws than battery-powered saws and even a heavy-duty corded unit. The Ingersoll Rand 429 Heavy Duty Air Reciprocating Saw is a heavy-duty reciprocating saw powered by the pressure of air. This mighty tool is very light and easy to carry because there is no motor, no battery and no circuit involved.

It is a true combination of convenience and versatility with durability. This unit is comparatively better in quality, design and low on cost than Chicago Pneumatic heavy-duty reciprocating air saws. We will tell you how this small saw comes in handy in your engine shop or any metal fabrication job.

Heavy-Duty in Compact Package

First impressions are great. It is nice, compact, small and not heavy. Always put oil in its air hose before plugging into your air-outlet and a few drops are enough. IR 429 comes with a variable speed trigger. The speed is amazing i.e. 10,000 strokes per minute and the blade literally cuts through iron like its plastic.

This compact air reciprocating saw is used a lot in the auto-body work and is also widely used in various metal cutting applications. Weighing only 1.32 lbs, this unit is ridiculously lightweight compared to the power it delivers. Running on around 90 PSI, it is simply unstoppable on any metal. However, blades don’t usually last long and a change is required more frequently than other corded or cordless models. That is why the package includes 6 blades, some fine and some coarse ones.

Increased Productivity with Reduced Vibration

Blade change requires a wrench and you will have to unscrew the cover open. Allen key is also included in the pack of blades. The bracket is adjustable if you loosen it with a smaller HEX wrench. The trigger is nice and smooth. You can cut even bolts or anything that are hard to get out with traditional reciprocating saws.

On top of this, the Ingersoll Rand 429 Air Reciprocating Saw is very compact to reach tiny spaces where grinders can’t reach. Bolts are too hard and they can wear out the blades fast. Use it only when grinders or hacksaws can’t reach because it is not meant to cut bolts. Air-reciprocating saws usually produce a lot of vibration and this develops user fatigue quickly, but this model features vibration reduction so you can work longer with having any problem.

Specifications and Features

  • 10,000 strokes per minute
  • 0.60 kg weight
  • 6mm hose size
  • ¼-inch air inlet
  • 9 cfm average air consumption

Pros

  • Lightweight
  • Economical
  • Powerful and fast
  • Easy to use
  • Compact and lightweight
  • High cutting speed
  • Durable tool
  • Versatile

Cons

  • You will require two different tools to change the blade and bracket adjustment also requires a tool.

Verdict

You can find a million uses of the Ingersoll Rand 429 Heavy Duty Air Reciprocating Saw and if you have a small engine shop, you will love this little guy for the power and convenience it delivers. No hassle of wires or reducing batteries life, all you need is an air outlet and a bottle of oil. It is so small that it can even fit in your pocket. Over 100 customers have highly rated this saw on Amazon with 4.4 stars out of 5.0 and there are also many great reviews.

This power tool is highly recommended for its features and small asking price. The package includes 6 high-quality blades and 2 HEX wrenches. Ingersoll Rand 429 heavy-duty air reciprocating saw is backed by 1-year manufacturer’s warranty.