Is this saw good for cutting PVC and conduit?

Yes. Its compact body and one-handed grip make it well suited to pipe and conduit work in tight spaces. It is slower than a full-size saw in thick material.

Does it come with a battery and charger?

It is sold as a bare tool, so battery and charger are separate. It runs on RIDGID's 18V batteries, which you may already own from other RIDGID tools.

How does it compare with a full-size reciprocating saw?

It is smaller, lighter and easier to control with one hand, but it has a shorter stroke and less power. Choose it for trim, pipe and overhead work, not heavy demolition.

Can it cut through thick lumber?

It can, but slowly. The short stroke and subcompact motor suit light cuts; for repeated cuts in thick lumber a full-size saw is the better tool.

Does it use standard reciprocating saw blades?

Yes. It takes standard reciprocating saw blades with a tool-free change, so wood, metal and demolition blades all fit.

RIDGID 18V SubCompact Brushless Cordless One-Handed Reciprocating Saw

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RIDGID 18V SubCompact Brushless Cordless One-Handed Reciprocating Saw

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Our take on the RIDGID 18V SubCompact Brushless Cordless One-Handed Reciprocating Saw

The RIDGID 18V SubCompact Brushless Reciprocating Saw is a compact one-handed cordless saw built for cutting in tight spots. Its brushless motor and short body let you work overhead or inside cabinets with one hand, and it runs on RIDGID's 18V battery platform. It trades stroke length and raw speed for control and reach, so it suits trim, PVC, conduit and light demolition rather than heavy framing or tree work. Against full-size recip saws it is easier to handle but slower through thick lumber and metal.

Best forPlumbers and electricians cutting pipe and conduit in tight spacesTrim and remodel work overhead or inside cabinetsOne-handed cutting where a full-size saw won't fitOwners already on the RIDGID 18V battery platform

Pros

Compact, lightweight body for one-handed use
Brushless motor for longer runtime and less maintenance
Fits tight spots a full-size recip saw cannot reach
Shares RIDGID 18V batteries with other tools
Tool-free blade changes

Cons

Shorter stroke cuts slower through thick material
Less powerful than full-size corded and cordless recip saws
Bare tool only, so a battery and charger are extra if you are new to the platform
Vibration is noticeable in long cuts

RIDGID 18V SubCompact Brushless Cordless One-Handed Reciprocating Saw prices at every store

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About the RIDGID 18V SubCompact Brushless Cordless One-Handed Reciprocating Saw

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Questions and answers

Is this saw good for cutting PVC and conduit?: Yes. Its compact body and one-handed grip make it well suited to pipe and conduit work in tight spaces. It is slower than a full-size saw in thick material.
Does it come with a battery and charger?: It is sold as a bare tool, so battery and charger are separate. It runs on RIDGID's 18V batteries, which you may already own from other RIDGID tools.
How does it compare with a full-size reciprocating saw?: It is smaller, lighter and easier to control with one hand, but it has a shorter stroke and less power. Choose it for trim, pipe and overhead work, not heavy demolition.
Can it cut through thick lumber?: It can, but slowly. The short stroke and subcompact motor suit light cuts; for repeated cuts in thick lumber a full-size saw is the better tool.
Does it use standard reciprocating saw blades?: Yes. It takes standard reciprocating saw blades with a tool-free change, so wood, metal and demolition blades all fit.
Where is the RIDGID 18V SubCompact Brushless Cordless One-Handed Reciprocating Saw cheapest?: At Walmart, for $127.45, as of our latest check.