Recipros are great, the tool I found that is invaluable when I was doing home renovations was the Multi Tool.
I thought I would try it in the workshop for bodywork, with the right blades it works fantastic, specially in confined areas, or where other tools can't be accessed easily.
There also great for removing spot welds, just buy the good quality metal blades.
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