Product Description
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Milwaukee Sawzall Pivot Shoe
Model Number: 45-16-0485
The Milwaukee 45-16-0485 is a genuine OEM Pivot Shoe replacement for compatible Milwaukee Sawzall reciprocating saws — the shoe that contacts the work surface during cutting, providing the stable bearing reference point that the operator presses against the material while the blade reciprocates through the cut. The pivot shoe serves two critical functions on the Sawzall: it stabilizes the saw against the workpiece to reduce vibration and improve cut control, and its pivot mechanism allows the shoe to tilt relative to the blade for making angled and flush cuts in applications where a fixed shoe would prevent proper tool positioning. When the shoe cracks, chips, or loses its pivot function from mechanical damage, the saw's stability against the work surface is compromised and bevel cuts become inaccurate, requiring immediate shoe replacement to restore proper cutting performance and control.
Sawzall shoes are subject to the physical abuse of active reciprocating saw use — contact with hard surfaces, impacts from material handling, and the constant vibration of cutting all take a toll on the shoe over time. A worn or damaged shoe rocks against the work surface instead of maintaining stable contact, reducing cut accuracy and increasing operator fatigue from compensating for an unstable tool position. Using a genuine Milwaukee OEM shoe ensures the correct pivot geometry, shoe dimensions, and material specification for the specific Sawzall model it is designed for. Always verify your specific Milwaukee Sawzall model number and serial number at milwaukeetool.com before ordering, as shoe specifications vary between models and production revisions.
Features
- Genuine Milwaukee OEM pivot shoe for compatible Milwaukee Sawzall reciprocating saws
- Pivot mechanism allows angled and flush cuts in tight-clearance cutting applications
- Stable shoe-to-work contact reduces vibration and improves cut control
- Replace when shoe is cracked, chipped, or pivot function is lost from damage
- Verify Sawzall model and serial number at milwaukeetool.com before ordering
Specifications
- Type: Pivot Shoe
- Compatible Tools: Select Milwaukee Sawzall Reciprocating Saws (verify model and serial number)
Includes
- (1) Milwaukee 45-16-0485 Pivot Shoe
