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Ease of application, lack of film build-up, a beautiful satin sheen, and no-fuss repair make these finishes ideal for projects that won’t be subject to a lot of heavy daily use.

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The reciprocating (a.k.a. recip) saw is the preferred choice for making aggressive cuts in wood, metal (steel, aluminum, copper and cast iron) and plastic.

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