Makita JR3050T 9 Amp, Great Solid Reciprocating..

Overall Rating44444

Great Solid Reciprocating Saw

I bought this saw because of the “Best Value” rating that it received in the November 2005 issue of Fine Homebuilding. I am very satisfied with it! I especially love the quick blade change system. I have nothing but good to say about Makita tools. I own an arsenal of them. They are, without exception, solid, dependable, comfortable, easy to use and very durable. I am hoping that the qaulity of Makita tools remains high. As long as it is, I will continue to purchase them.

Update (2/8/2012): This item is currently on sale here for the lowest price I’ve seen. I also found some auctions for this item here.

The featured review for this product, Makita JR3050T 9 Amp Reciprocating Saw Tools & Hardware, was written by Randy Godfrey.

The average rating for this item is 4 out of 5 stars, according to 3 reviews.

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Reviews (3)

Tim E.

March 18th, 2010 at 11:31 pm    


Overall Rating22222

Blade lock defective. What happened Makita?!
Before any tool purchase, i always do my homework and research any potential purchase. So, when i was in the market for a recipro saw, Makita was right up there on my list. Makita’s have good reviews on Amazon, among other places. So, their Reciprocating Saw seemed like a no-brainer for me. I already own a Makita double bevel sliding compound saw and am extremely impressed with the tool.

Amazon had one at my front door within record time (Kudo’s Amazon!). Opened the box, plugged it in, and was happy for 5 minutes until i twisted the blade lock to “unlock” so i could insert the blade supplied by Makita. However, once in the “unlock” position, the locking component decided not to retract into the “locked” position. That’s it. It wasn’t moving. Surprised, after looking into it further, i decided it was smarter to get a replacement from Amazon then to tinker with the defective unit. When the replacement arrived, again, i opened the box and, to my surprise, (2 surprises now if your counting), the 2nd replacement had the same exact issue! The blade locking mechanism was already seized in the “unlock” position!!

I am both surprised and confused. Makita’s a good, reliable name. I’ve read the reviews for the saw. My father has used Makita tools and recommended them to me. I own a of a beast miter saw made by Makita (which i love). What happened with Makita’s Quality Contol process?! I would like to think it was a defect in the manufacturing process when Makita’s made the batch and it won’t happen again. However, it happen twice to me. Not a third time.

I am returning both initial and replacement saws and have already purchased a Milwaukee 12amp from the local HD. I had to put out a couple more dollars for the Milwaukee, but the Milwaukee has a 5 yr warranty, it’s IS90000 certified, made in USA, and the blade lock component on the Milwaukee does what it’s supposed to.

I’d like to forget this experience with Makita.


Randy Godfrey

March 22nd, 2010 at 4:24 pm    


Overall Rating55555

Great Solid Reciprocating Saw
Rated 5 stars.


Timothy J. Mccarthy

April 4th, 2010 at 11:04 pm    


Overall Rating55555

Solidly Built, Works Great
Like another reviewer, I bought this based on Fine Homebuilding’s test of reciprocating saws. It’s my first recip, thought I’ve borrowed others to use before. This has a nice heft to it, is very comfortable to hold and operate, and works like a champ. The day after it arrived I used it to tear through some walls so I could gain access to the attic space behind them, and then reframe the opening. It went through the studs a little slower than some other saws, and the blade is only just long enough to reach through ½” drywall and the wide edge of a 2×4, so I had to make a couple of recuts. If I did rough framing or renovation for a living, I think I’d go with Makita’s top of the line saw, which got Fine Homebuilding’s best rating. But for DIY home renos, this is exactly what you need, and a great value.


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