There is a certain type of saw that is a popular tool used by many construction workers and window fitters. The reciprocating saw is a type of saw where the cutting action is made via push and pull reciprocating motions of the blade.

Typically, the reciprocating saw has a foot at the base of the blade which the saw user must rest against the surface being cut. This ensures that the tendency of the blade to push away or pull towards the cut, as the blade travels through its cycle, can be countered. The designs of reciprocating saws differ in power, speed and other features. Some are portable while others are corded.