this saw will tackle any job you throw at it- I have used it on plumbing projects to cut pipe, general household demolition, teaing through plaster and lath, cutting conduit, demolishing and old shed, cutting up an old refridgerator to fit in my trash can, breaking up a steel tub for a bath remodel, and most recently, cutting up the  support rails on a chainlink fence removal. The saw may get hot at times of extreme use but thats why I wear work gloves! The variable speed dial is a great feature, as is the steel case with plenty of room for spare blades, saftey glasses and work gloves.