DeWALT DC330K Heavy-Duty XRP 18-Volt Ni-Cad Cordless Top Handle Jig Saw Kit

• DEWALT DW3791 8-Piece T-Shank Jig Saw Blade Set
• DEWALT DC9096 XRP 18-Volt 2.4 Amp Hour NiCad Pod Style Battery
• DeWalt D5120 Ballistic Nylon Universal Drill Holster
• DEWALT DW4890 15-Piece Reciprocating Saw Blade Tough Case Set
• DEWALT DC9096-2 18-Volt XRP 2.4 Amp Hour NiCad Pod Style Battery, 2 Pack

Our pet peeve with jigsaws has always been the complicated, tooled method of changing a blade, but bravo to DeWalt for engineering this tool-free, practically effortless blade changeout system. The flip of a lever is all it takes, and you’re back on the job. It’s nice, too, to not have to handle that sizzling hot blade – the saw ejects it for you.

Control is phenomenal, and it really feels like the saw does the work for you. It’s on the heavy side at about 7 pounds, but that weight turns out to be an advantage. The motor powers the blade at 0 to 3,000 strokes per minute, so whether you’re cutting 1/8th-inch ply or a 2-by-4, this saw does not disappoint. In fact, it’s so powerful that it’s easy to forget that this is, after all, a cordless saw. You can tailor the speed and aggression to suit your cutting needs with a four-position selector that changes the attitude of the blade for different cutting applications. The non-marring shoe bevels to 45 degrees with positive stops, but we found it a tad difficult to determine the exact angle we’d set. A minor quibble, but one worth mentioning.

We particularly like how this saw feels in hand. Even though it’s weighty, it’s beautifully balanced, and the curved rubber grip feels good to grasp. The shape of the front of the tools lends itself nicely to your free hand for guidance. And while you’re cutting, the built-in dust blower really does a great job of keeping your cutting line clear. Carpenters and contractors will love this saw, and the do-it-yourselfer will find a hundred uses for it. Well worth the investment, we think. --Kris Jensen-Van Heste

Best cordless I've use yet. Good batteryLife and it's FAST. This thing kills the Bosch.

I have never experienced this with the DeWalt. I have about 8 batteries in circulation for my dozen or so DeWalt tools (I love all of them), and so far I have never exhausted a battery on the jigsaw in a single day, much less a single cutting session. It is a real luxury to not have to deal with that anymore.Re: the reviewer who's blade-lock lever broke (bummer), I'd bet he got a one-in-a-million faulty part there. But one thing that has always annoyed me with it, and with every other jigsaw I have owned/used, is the inevitable chatter that happens when the saw is not carefully and intentionally pressed firmly against the work surface. As a long-time professional who has used (and abused) many jigsaws, I can say this one excels.

That lever appears to be stout beyond any normal requirements.Re: battery life, as pointed out by more than one reviewer already, this is rarely a primary tool, as nobody generally uses a jigsaw for hours on end. My standby and favorite to date has been a corded Bosch, which has served me well and is amazingly durable. At first, I thought the DeWalt's weight would be an issue, but if anything, it is an asset and contributes to the natural balance, the smooth cut, the stability and lack of the tendency to chatter. The blade-changing system is excellent, and I have zero complaints about this tool.Another thing that has annoyed me forever with any corded jigsaw is that because of the nature of the cuts one does with a jigsaw, the cord seems to be in the way often.

used it last week in my attic to do some work. this tool get from me a great rating. it makes using a hand jigsaw what it should be. have several of the Dewalt cordless tools and love them all. to not be tethered to a cord allows one to use a jigsaw in places where trailing an extension cord would be difficult, not to say very inconvenient.

For me, the best part is that it complements my other 5 XRP cordless tools. Individually, they may not be best in class, but they are surely runners up at the minimum. I'm very pleased with my DeWalt jig saw kit. Collectively, as a set they are top notch. It cuts efficiently and smoothly. I highly recommend this jig saw, and all the XRP tools. I've also found that DeWalt sells high quality drill bits/saw blades.

The kit comes complete with jig saw, battery, charger, and a couple of blades. I always have a spare battery if I need one. Whatever you choose, pick a system with a common battery/charger. They work great together.

The minimal qualities it looses to corded models it makes up for not having to deal with the cord. I have other 18V tools (3 different brands) but I now have 11 Dewalt tools and no other manufacture offers this on one platform.UPDATE: I have used the Jig on numerous jobs and it has been perfect everytime. I have not felt effects from the extra weight with this tool; it is nicely balanced.Overview: I always mention Dewalts entire 18V platform in reviews. Pro's - Best I've ever used. Great balance and power. The battery life, power, and finess in fine work has been great. Maybe Dewalts single best 18V tool.Con's - I wish dewalt had a smaller and lighter batteries (worth what you might pay for them).