Tool Test: Mini Reciprocating Saws

Price: $100; ridgid.com

Highlight: Plug lights up to quickly show the tool is receiving power.

My two cents: "I preferred the corded version to the cordless because the balance was better. This saw cut just as well as a full-size recip saw, but I often had to use two hands to control it during cuts."

Specs: 4 amps, 4 pounds, variable speed up to 3,500 strokes per minute, ½-inch stroke length, built-in LED, lifetime tool warranty.