DEWALT Bare-Tool DC330B 18-Volt Cordless Jig Saw with Keyless Blade Change

Friday, March 23, 2012

Product Details

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ASIN: B002VWK5S2
Item model number: DC330B

Price : $222.49

Product Description

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With the DEWALT DC330B 18-volt cordless jigsaw, you don't have to sacrifice power and performance for cordless convenience. The professional-quality DC330B has a variable-speed, high-performance motor that's driven by an 18-volt battery (not included).

DC330B 18-Volt Cordless Jigsaw At a Glance:

All-metal lever-action keyless blade change
keyless shoe bevel with detents at 0, 15, 30, and 45 degrees
4-position orbital action for good cut quality control
Bare tool--doesn't include battery or charger
Three-year limited warranty; one-year free service

Power and Performance
With a speed range of 0-3,000 strokes per minute (SPM), the DC330B will cut straight and curves through virtually any building material, including solid wood, plywood, laminate countertops, plastic, metal, even nail-embedded wood. The all-metal keyless shoe bevel features detents at 0, 15, 30, and 45 degrees, providing versatility for easy bevel cutting. And it's packed full of professional features, including a full 1-inch blade stroke length, keyless lever-action blade clamp for easy blade changes, and a four-position, orbital-action switch that lets you match the cut quality and speed to the material.
Comfort and Convenience
The DC330B has a top-handle design for enhanced comfort and control, and it's complemented by an anti-slip comfort grip. An adjustable blower keeps the cut line clear of chips. This jigsaw weighs 5.1 pounds.
Bare Tool
This DEWALT cordless tool does not come with a battery or charger. It's compatible with the DC9096 18-volt XRP battery pack and DW9117 15-minute charger.
Warranty
This DEWALT tool is backed by three-year limited warranty covering any defects due to faulty materials or workmanship (from the date of purchase). It's also covered by DEWALT's one-year free service contract, where DEWALT will maintain the tool and replace worn parts caused by normal use--for free.
What's in the Box
One DEWALT DC330B 18-volt cordless jigsaw and operating instructions (batteries and charger sold separately).
The DeWalt DC330 is an 18V heavy-duty XRP cordless jig saw. The jig saw consists of keyless blade change system that accepts universal and t-shank blades. The tool free adjustable shoe slides forward, backward and bevels 45 degrees in both directions. It has a 3-position orbital action with unique counter-balance mechanism. The jig saw has a variable speed trigger from 0-2000 SPM for greater control and faster cutting. A dust blower keeps line of cut clear of chips. This is the tool only, with no battery and no additional includes.
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Technical Details

All-metal lever-action keyless blade change allows for quick and easy blade changes
All-metal keyless shoe bevel with detents at 0 degree, 15 degree, 30 degree and 45 degree provides versatility for easy bevel cutting
4-position orbital action provides control of cut quality and speed
Adjustable dust blower, anti-slip comfort grip, variable speed
Tool only, no battery included

DEWALT Bare-Tool DC330B 18-Volt Cordless Jig Saw with Keyless Blade Change

Customer Reviews

Been using this pretty steady for the past 5 weeks on wood flooring in a house I just bought. Its a very well made tool. Being able to change blades without unscrewing the old one is very handy. It had good power and battery life is good. I already had an XRP kit so this fits in well with those other tools. I haven't really cut anything on an angle but I did play around with it just to see what its capable of. I set it to blow dust away from the blade since I create a ton while cutting flooring. Works marginal but I'm really cranking out a lot of dust. Not having to fight with an extension cord is terrific. I've read other comment that this jigsaw weighs too much or that its really heavy. Well it is heavy but to me this is a good thing. Holding something your cutting with 1 hand and controlling the jigsaw with the other works a lot better when your jigsaw doesn't move around on you. I found the weight to be desirable myself. I'd recommend this to anybody in need of a good jigsaw.

I purchased this tool bare because I needed an inexpensive Jig Saw not restricted by a cord. I work on boats, decorative trim, and areas where an extension cord might be a liability or just one more thing to manage. I already own several DEWALT 18 volt tools and flashlights with Ni Cad and Lithium ion batteries. If weight is needed I use the Ni Cad packs, For horizontal and overhead work it makes sense to use the L Ions as they are lighter. The tool has plenty of power either way and does a reasonably accurate job if the right blade is used. I had some difficulty with the blade lock at first, but after some study mastered getting the blade to stay in its mount. Please read the directions on line. So far this tool has been heavily used for three months and hasn't developed any problems. The case has suffered a bit due to glue and other stuff getting on it. It didn't come with the fancy plastic case to protect it from the other tools in the bag so I would recommend removing the blade and wrapping the tool in a towel or something to prevent any damage that might occur during storage and transport. Mine has a lanyard attached to the wrist and handle for working over the water, on ladders, or in bilges. The home made lanyard was an invention borne of the experience which caused the need for a new Jig Saw and an OSHA citation payment.