Milwaukee Tool has introduced two purpose-built SAWZALL blades: the Ductwork SAWZALL blade and the Drywall SAWZALL blade. Both blades were designed and tested to solve common frustrations professionals face when cutting specific materials, delivering cleaner, safer, and faster results for duct and drywall work.
The Drywall Access SAWZALL blade was engineered for plumbers and electricians who need to access plumbing or wiring behind finished drywall. Traditional longer blades can easily puncture hidden pipes or cables during small, localized cuts. The new Drywall Access blade is intentionally short—just 2-1/2″—so it cleanly cuts through up to 5/8″ drywall while reducing the risk of damaging underlying systems. Its multi-directional tooth geometry enables precise cutting in any direction, making it ideal for neat access cuts and tight-radius work where control and finesse are essential.
The Ductwork SAWZALL blade targets common challenges when creating take-offs and openings in sheet metal ductwork. Typical installations often require an array of hand tools—hammers, screwdrivers for piercing, and multiple snips for different cuts. The Ductwork blade streamlines that process by combining several functions into a single reciprocating blade. Featuring a Pierce Point tip, it easily plunges into sheet metal to start cuts without pre-punching. Its tapered profile allows the blade to produce both radius and square cuts, so it can handle a wide range of take-off shapes and sizes. Using this blade reduces the number of tools needed on the job, speeds up installation, and minimizes fatigue.
Both blades reflect a focus on job-specific performance: a shorter, safer blade for drywall access and a versatile, piercing blade for ductwork. By addressing the specific pain points of tradespeople, Milwaukee has provided targeted solutions that improve accuracy, safety, and productivity in common service and installation tasks.
These blades are particularly useful for contractors and service technicians who routinely perform retrofits, repairs, or sheet metal installations. The Drywall Access blade is a smart choice whenever you need a controlled, shallow cut to access utilities behind walls. The Ductwork blade is well suited to HVAC installers and sheet metal workers who want to eliminate extra hand tools while speeding up the process of creating take-offs and openings.
In summary, the new SAWZALL blades are designed to make two frequent trade tasks easier: safe, precise access in drywall without risking hidden piping or wiring, and fast, clean cutting in ductwork without carrying multiple hand tools. Each blade’s specific geometry and cutting features are intended to reduce job time, lower the risk of damage, and increase overall efficiency on site.