Product Description
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Milwaukee Sawzall Shoe
Model Number: 45-16-0800
The Milwaukee 45-16-0800 is a genuine OEM Shoe replacement for compatible Milwaukee Sawzall reciprocating saws — the base plate that contacts the workpiece during cutting, providing the stable bearing reference point that the operator presses against the material while the blade reciprocates through the cut. The Sawzall shoe serves two critical functions: it stabilizes the saw against the workpiece to reduce vibration and improve cut control, and it provides the reference surface for consistent blade depth engagement during cutting. When the shoe cracks, chips, bends from impact loading, or wears to the point where it no longer maintains stable, flat contact with the workpiece, the saw's cut control and stability are compromised and the shoe must be replaced to restore proper cutting performance.
Sawzall shoes are subject to the physical abuse of active reciprocating saw use — contact with hard work surfaces, impacts from material handling, and the constant vibration of cutting all take a toll 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 plate dimensions and material specification for the specific Sawzall model — a shoe with incorrect dimensions alters the blade-to-work geometry and can affect cut depth and stability. 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 shoe for compatible Milwaukee Sawzall reciprocating saws
- Provides stable workpiece contact to reduce vibration and improve cut control
- Replace when shoe is cracked, bent, chipped, or no longer contacts surface flatly
- Correct OEM dimensions maintain proper blade-to-work geometry
- Verify Sawzall model and serial number at milwaukeetool.com before ordering
Specifications
- Type: Shoe (Base Plate)
- Compatible Tools: Select Milwaukee Sawzall Reciprocating Saws (verify model and serial number)
Includes
- (1) Milwaukee 45-16-0800 Sawzall Shoe
