Thoughts on RSC 18?

[onocoffee]

Today, I was breaking down oak pallets (gotta save money somewhere to buy more Festool!) and using my old school 18v DeWalt reciprocating saw, which has served me well for the past 25 years (I don't use it a lot). There were moments when it was getting bogged down a bit which made me wonder about the RSC18. When the DeWalt is ready for pasture, would the RSC be a good replacement? I've picked it up at my local dealer and it is a beast. Heavy and solid. I know Festool does elegance and finesse, but how is it with brute force and demolition?

 

[luvmytoolz]

The RSC is my next "must have" when Festool next has them on a promotion! Along with the SYS 50 the planned RSC purchase was part of why I was happy to finally buy into the Festool battery platform!

Mates I know that have the RSC love it.

 

[bwehman]

I’ve used it a bunch and it’s fantastic. Super smooth, well thought out design. The dust collection works surprisingly well. I loved my old dewalt, but this is a much nicer saw.