20V MAX Reciprocating Saw, 3,000 Strokes Per Minute, Variable Speed Trigger Cordless Saw, Tool Only (DCS380B)

This appears to be a quality product like the other DeWalt cordless tools I have. It works fine and works as expected. The one tricky thing was figuring out how to get the blade into and out of the slot, but the manual (provided) shows a picture about how to do that, and once you figure it out, it's a snap. (The little yellow square on the side with the "lock" icon is really a hinged lever that pulls the slot open to receive the blade; you pull that square up and it pulls the little "peg" away so you can put the blade in; the peg snaps into the little hole on the blade to keep it seated while the blade is in use; when you want to remove the blade, you pull the yellow square lever up and then remove the blade.) One thing to note which should be **OBVIOUS** but just in case: REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK BEFORE INSERTING OR REMOVING THE BLADE. They really should add this warning not just to the general instructions but also to the specific instructions about inserting and removing the blades. The tool does not come with any blades, but I have some for my corded Makita, and of course they're interchangeable. I put on the metal-cutting blade and used the tool to cut the nails and screws in some old lumber that I had around that needed to be "cleaned" before it could be used. Most of the older nails and screws came out okay, but some of them did not give up the nails and screws so easily, so I just cut them off. As a precaution, I always spray the area with a hidden screw or nail with fluorescent orange paint so that I don't later decide to cut the wood and ruin a saw blade! The tool also does not come with a bag or safety glasses or gloves, but I have them from other cordless tools I've purchased. I have a DeWalt mini-chainsaw, a DeWalt pruner, and now this Dewalt reciprocating saw in the same 14" long bag from DeWalt. I keep the batteries and the charger in a separate, smaller bag I have so that I don't have to worry about trying to stuff everything into one huge bag. So far the saw cuts well. It has enough speed to be useful, and while it is not quite as powerful as my corded Makita, it is pretty darn close to the same power and durability of the cutting action so that I don't get tired. It's about 2/3 the size of the Makita, and lighter, which means it's easier to use. The grip is fine. I always wear gloves when using tools, and the tool itself is neither slick nor sticky. (Some of my tools, including the Makita, seem to attract dust and dirt that I have to clean them off with a rag wetted with window cleaner, but this tool wipes off with a paper towel if there's dirt on it.) The length is fine for most DIY use. I wouldn't use it every day if I was doing heavy-duty work because I'd want something with no power, but for cutting sheet metal or nails and the like, it's just fine, and it's easy to use out in the yard when I want to cut roots without using my expensive-and-difficult-and time-consuming-to-sharpen chain saw.

I mean what is there to say. It’s dewalt. Of course it’s good! I love the compact size. Works great for tight areas has all the power you need. Vibration is actually not bad. Cutting speed is up there. Battery life seems to be pretty good!

I ordered this saw in order to dismantle a fairly large hot tub that died and was too large to take out of the room that was built around it over 20 years ago. I thought about hiring a company to do it for me due to my age, but they would have charged over $400 and are historically unreliable. So for a little over a $100 I was able to do the job myself and now how a great tool to boot. I removed the heavy, mostly solid pump and heating unit before beginning, so most of the metal was removed to make the job easier. I was a bit concerned about the 5ah I already owned whether it would last long enough to get the job done and, while it took some time to get the job done, the battery was not an issue. The saw performed great and I used a wood saw blade which cut through the fiberglass, wood, foam, and plastic parts with little or no effort. The tool and the battery lasted better than my body did while taking awkward positions and positioning the saw to cut through the curved molded tub. I was able to cut the tub into 4 pieces in order to be able to handle and move it easier.

It was a good price. I've used it a few times, and it works well and has good power. The blades have been easy to change. Overall, it seems to be a good product.

great tool at a great price added to my 20v dewalt tools

Great tool! Used it for the first time to cut up branches, it worked fast and clean cuts. So nice having a cordless saws now. The blades we bought with the saw are thick, sturdy, and it’s easy to handle.

I bought this for my husband, he loves it! He has already cleared out half the backyard beyond the fence line. He loves that there is no cord to get tangled up. The Battery lasts a long time.

This is a great product and gets the job done. Don't listen to all of the 4-star or less reviews. I noticed people complaining about the vibrations, the side-to-side movement of the blade, battery consumption, and incorrect angle of cut. Wake up people. The name of this tool is Sawzall. The power and RPMs required to cut through anything is A LOT! It will use battery power faster than a driver or circular saw. It's not possible to use this saw, in the manner you would use a regular saw. It requires practice or an experienced user. If it wasn't vibrating and hard to handle, it would be weak. Someone who complained about the incorrect way in which the blade moves against material needs to understand that the saw should be started before contact with its intended surface. Apply pressure to your material slowly as the blade is moving. The shoe guard is meant to give you control and allow you to rock the saw up and down as you cut. It's not meant to "lock down" as one reviewer complained about saying inability to "lock in on any given position". If it locked down, it would rip your arm off as you were cutting. It can get pulled right out of your grip. Dewalt is a fabulous product, and Dewalt would not have released something that was unsafe. The quality is unmatched by rivals. The cuts WILL be rough. Get over it. When you're trying to cut all the pipes and supply lines to a faucet from under the sink and they have not been changed in over 30 years, it works. Don't complain about the vibration. This tool is not for beginners. Use the right blade for the right project and let the saw do the work for you. Go slow.

excelente ayuda al momento de cortar los arboles de la casa, sin batallar tanto hace buen corte de hasta el tronco, aunque hay que comprar unas buenas baterias aparte, excelente herramienta.

Con fuerza de trabajo suficiente para los trabajos que realizó

This is described as 20v for the US market but works fine with standard 18v Dewalt XR batteries. These are not precision cutters, but great for chopping up stuff where millimetre accuracy is not needed. As per the description, the blade fits in two different ways which can be handy where access is difficult. It has a bright LED which also helps a lot. As with all saws of this type, the blade can catch and make the saw jump if you are not careful, so protective gloves and eye protectors are a good idea - the queues at A&E are so long these days, so why take a chance on injuring yourself?

This is a tool only version. Perfect if you are already invested in the Dewalt tool system. Unit itself looks well built, typical Dewalt quality. Has a good weight to it but not too heavy. Adding a battery 4A battery pack to it did not off balance the tool. It felt comfortable in my hands and also during operation. I like the safety switch so you can lock the trigger and not accidentally turn it on if when switching blades. Or if you have curious little ones running around, they won't accidentally turn it on. I usually remove the battery, it's a habit I have when using power tools. After I am done with it, even for a minute, I will unplug the power source. Installation of your choice of blades is straight forward. flip the tab on the side of the unit and slide the blade in. One thing I did not like is that you have to keep holding that tab up. It's spring loaded so if you let go, it locks it again. Personally, I prefer one that you unlock and then lock but that's a minor gripe. You can mount your blades in a variety of ways to fit your work situation. The instructions provided is clear. I needed a reciprocating saw for a quick project and used it to cut through two cedar fence ties stacked on top of one another. I had to cut from the bottom up (backwards) due to space constraints and this is where the compact design of the tool shined. If this was a regular sized recip saw, I would not have enough room to work work. The compact size allowed me to fit into a tight spot and still keep control of the tool while in operation. Grip on the saw was good and I felt in control of it. The saw does kick back a bit but use some common sense, hold it steady and don't force it to cut faster than it can manage and you won't have any issues. I used Diablo blades with the saw as I've had good experiences with the in the past with saw blades. The combo was perfect for my needs and made quick work of cutting through both ties quickly.

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