5 Weird Spyder Reciprocating Saw Attachments That Actually Work
Spyder reciprocating saw attachments looked like gimmicks the first time I saw them. After using the scraper set, Grout-Out, nylon brush, steel wire brush, and masonry blade on real jobs, I changed my mind. These accessories can turn a saw most contractors already own into a scraper, grout remover, cleaning tool, and specialty masonry cutter without buying another dedicated power tool.
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Are Spyder Reciprocating Saw Attachments Worth It?
Yes, when the attachment matches the job. I have used all five reciprocating saw products in this article extensively, and each one performs its intended task. They do not replace every dedicated floor scraper, grinder, grout tool, or masonry saw. Their value is making a reciprocating saw already on your truck handle a job it normally could not.
The scraper set and steel wire brush have the broadest usefulness. The Grout-Out, nylon brush, and masonry blade are more specialized, but they can save serious time on the right project. For more hands-on comparisons, visit the VCG Construction Tool News blog.
What Are Spyder Reciprocating Saw Attachments?
Most people use a reciprocating saw for lumber, pipe, nails, and demolition. Spyder’s specialty accessories use the same blade connection for scraping, grinding grout, powered brushing, and masonry cutting. Spyder’s official reciprocating saw blade and attachment guide explains why blade material, length, tooth design, and teeth per inch must match the material. That rule applies to every accessory below.
Spyder Reciprocating Saw Attachments at a Glance
| Attachment | Best Use | My Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| 3-piece scraper set | Tile, flooring, mastic, adhesive, carpet backing | Broad recommendation |
| Grout-Out | Wider grout joints and tile repair | Useful for the right project |
| Nylon brush | Grout, tile, rubber, detail cleaning | Specialized but effective |
| Steel wire brush | Rust, paint, buildup, corners | Strong overall value |
| 12-inch masonry blade | Compatible block, brick, mortar, timber | Material-specific tool |
Prices below were accurate when the video was recorded. Check the product links for current pricing and local availability.
Spyder 3-Piece Reciprocating Saw Scraper Set
The Spyder scraper set was about $24.98 at the time of filming. It includes 2-inch, 4-inch, and 6-inch high-carbon spring-steel scraper blades. Each width has a different job.
2-Inch Scraper for Tile and Thinset
The 2-inch blade concentrates force for precision work, popping individual tile, and getting beneath stubborn thinset or adhesive. It also fits closer to edges and obstructions.
4-Inch Scraper for Flooring and Mastic
The 4-inch blade is the general-purpose choice. It covers more area than the 2-inch scraper without spreading the force as widely as the 6-inch blade. For linoleum, mastic, and flooring adhesive, this is the size I would reach for first.
6-Inch Scraper for Carpet and Softer Materials
The 6-inch scraper covers the most area and works best on softer materials such as rubber-backed carpet, padding, and broad layers of softer adhesive. Wider is not automatically better; on hard material, it spreads the saw’s force across more surface.
Use a Shallow Angle and Controlled Speed
Technique makes or breaks these blades. Hold the saw at a shallow angle, use controlled speed, and let the reciprocating action move the edge beneath the material. Do not lean your body weight onto the tool or use the scraper like a rotary hammer. Spyder also warns against orbital mode.
My verdict: keep this set on the truck if you do flooring, remodeling, restoration, or demolition. One ugly adhesive-removal job can justify the cost.
Shop the tool: Check the current Lowe’s price for the Spyder 3-piece scraper set.
Spyder Grout-Out Reciprocating Saw Attachment
The Grout-Out was about $12.98 at the time of filming. It uses vacuum-brazed tungsten-carbide grit instead of normal teeth and is designed for grout joints from 3/16 inch to 3/4 inch wide. Spyder claims up to ten times faster removal than working by hand. I would not promise the same multiplier on every project, but it is much faster than dragging a manual grout saw through a large area.
Measure the joint before starting. If the attachment is wider than the grout line, it can contact both tile edges. Keep it parallel and controlled. A full-size reciprocating saw has weight, vibration, and a long stroke, so sideways movement can turn grout removal into tile replacement.
Grout, mortar, plaster, brick, and block can create hazardous dust. Use appropriate controls and PPE. OSHA’s construction silica guidance explains why dust control matters around silica-containing materials. Our wet versus dry tile drilling test also shows how material and technique change tile work.
My Unconventional Use: Cutting Hard Plaster
This is my field technique, not a listed Spyder application. Hard plaster in older homes can dull conventional reciprocating saw and oscillating-tool teeth quickly. Because the Grout-Out has an abrasive edge, I have used it to follow marked plaster cuts with a vacuum positioned behind the blade. Follow the manufacturer’s directions and assess the material and hazards before using any accessory outside its listed application. For conventional remodel cuts, see our oscillating multi-tool blade cheat sheet.
Shop the tool: Check the current Lowe’s price for the Spyder Grout-Out.
Spyder Nylon Brush Reciprocating Saw Attachment
The nylon brush was about $12.98 at the time of filming. It looks strange until you use it on a long grout line, textured tile, rubber mat, edge, or narrow channel. Its shape reaches places where a large round drill brush may not make good contact.
This is for cleaning, not stripping. It can loosen dirt and grime without the aggression of steel wire, but it is not intended for heavy corrosion or hard coatings. Spyder lists grout, carpet, tile, laminates, rubber, concrete, and brick among its uses. I would still test any delicate finish in an inconspicuous spot.
Keep the brush parallel and use straight reciprocating action, not orbital mode. My verdict: specific, inexpensive, and genuinely useful when the alternative is repetitive hand scrubbing.
Shop the tool: Check Lowe’s availability for the Spyder nylon brush attachment.
Spyder Steel Wire Brush Reciprocating Saw Attachment
If the nylon brush is the polite version, the steel wire brush is the angry version. It was also about $12.98 and is intended for tougher contamination on metal, concrete, stone, and wood, including rust, flaking paint, dirt, and small surface imperfections.
Its advantage is access. A grinder-mounted wire wheel may be faster on a large flat plate, but this narrow brush can work inside corners, along edges, between boards, and in channels. Our guide to choosing the right grinder wheel explains when the grinder is still the better platform.
Wire brushes are consumables. Excessive speed and pressure wear the bristles faster, and loose wires can become sharp projectiles. Wear eye protection, inspect the brush, and check the work area afterward. For equipment maintenance, rust removal, landscaping machinery, and metal restoration, this may be the best value in the group.
Shop the tool: Shop the Spyder steel wire brush attachment at Lowe’s.
Spyder 12-Inch 2-TPI Masonry Reciprocating Saw Blade
The 12-inch, 2-TPI masonry blade was about $28.35 at the time of filming. It uses tungsten-carbide-tipped teeth for compatible concrete or cinder block, brick, mortar, masonry, stone, and timber. Its length can help with square or flush cuts where a rotary masonry saw is hard to position.
“Masonry blade” does not mean every masonry material. Spyder tells users to check Mohs hardness and does not recommend the blade for materials at 6 or higher. Poured concrete, some harder brick and block, floor tile, ceramic tile, and porcelain may be outside its intended use.
Soft cinder block and hard fired brick are not the same test. Use the blade in suitable material and it can solve an access problem. Put it into extremely hard masonry, reinforced concrete, or material containing metal, and the result may be completely different.
As we found in our Milwaukee versus Diablo versus Spyder demolition blade test, performance only means something when the blade and material are properly matched. My verdict: useful specialty blade, not a universal concrete-demolition blade.
Shop the tool: Shop the Spyder 12-inch masonry reciprocating saw blade at Lowe’s.
How to Use Spyder Reciprocating Saw Attachments Safely
A specialty attachment can change how a familiar tool behaves. Read the saw manual and accessory instructions. OSHA’s handheld saw safety guidance stresses using the proper blade for the material and wearing eye and face protection.
- Remove the battery or disconnect power before installation or inspection.
- Confirm the shank is fully seated and inspect for bending, cracks, wear, or missing bristles.
- Use straight reciprocating action where Spyder prohibits orbital mode.
- Secure the workpiece and check for hidden wires, gas lines, and water pipes.
- Use eye, face, hearing, and respiratory protection appropriate to the task.
- Stop if vibration changes or the accessory becomes difficult to control.
Bonus Preview: Spyder Electrician’s Knockout Punch Kit
Spyder’s 10-piece electrician’s knockout punch and die set covers six conduit trade sizes from 1/2 inch through 2 inches. An impact-driver-compatible draw system pulls the punch through sheet metal.
Spyder rates the kit for up to 16-gauge mild steel and 18-gauge stainless steel and claims up to 25 percent faster knockouts than bi-metal hole saws. Those are manufacturer claims. I had not tested the kit when the video was recorded, so I am not giving it a buy-or-skip verdict.
A fair test must include the complete process: making the starting opening, assembling and aligning the punch and die, completing the knockout, removing the slug, inspecting the hole, and repeating the process enough times to evaluate durability. For another VCG test involving openings in sheet metal, read our Spyder MACH-BLUE step bit comparison.
Electrical safety: De-energize, lock out or tag out as required, and verify the absence of voltage before working on or near exposed electrical parts. Energized electrical work belongs only within the applicable rules, procedures, and qualifications.
Shop the tool: Check the current Lowe’s price and availability for the Spyder electrician’s knockout kit.
Which Spyder Reciprocating Saw Attachment Should You Buy?
- Flooring and remodeling: 3-piece scraper set.
- Tile repair and wider grout joints: Grout-Out.
- Grout, rubber, and detail cleaning: Nylon brush.
- Rust, paint, and equipment maintenance: Steel wire brush.
- Compatible brick, block, mortar, or timber: 12-inch masonry blade.
The scraper set and steel brush are the easiest broad recommendations. The other three can save real labor when their specific job appears.
Spyder Reciprocating Saw Attachments FAQ
Are these Spyder attachments universal?
Spyder lists the five featured products as fitting all reciprocating saws. Check your saw manual and confirm the shank is locked into the clamp.
Can a reciprocating saw scrape flooring?
Yes, with a purpose-built scraper. Use a shallow angle and controlled speed. Do not use it as a pry bar or concrete chisel.
Which scraper size should I use?
Use 2 inches for precision, 4 inches for general flooring and mastic, and 6 inches for broad removal of softer material.
Can a reciprocating saw remove grout?
Yes. The Grout-Out is designed for joints from 3/16 inch to 3/4 inch. Measure first and keep it parallel to the joint.
Can a reciprocating saw cut brick or concrete block?
A matched carbide-tipped blade can cut compatible brick, mortar, and concrete block. Check the material hardness and follow the manufacturer’s limits.
Can you put a wire brush on a reciprocating saw?
Yes, with a purpose-built attachment. The steel brush can remove rust, paint, and buildup, especially in narrow areas.
Should I use orbital mode?
No. Spyder warns against orbital mode with the scraper blades, Grout-Out, nylon brush, and steel wire brush.
Final Verdict: Weird, Useful, and Not Gimmicks
These Spyder reciprocating saw attachments do not replace every dedicated tool. Their value comes from making a saw you already own handle jobs it normally could not. I have used all five extensively, and they perform their intended jobs when you choose the right attachment, use proper technique, and respect the material limits.
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