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Worth the Price
This tool is quite powerful and last a long time on a single battery. This was part of the DC6KITA. I have tested each tool and have reviewed some. This one is not exception. On a fresh battery and with the supplied blade I continually cut 2x4's until my hand was sore from holding on. The power is nice. It did not seem too bog when pushed hard through the wood. Battery life suprised me by never giving up. On a full demo job where cutting throught various materials is necessary it might s...
[DeWalt 18 volt Cordless Reciprocating Saw Kit (DC385K) review by T. Mault can be read at Amazon.com]
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T. Mault
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01/03/2006
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Boulder, CO
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Great reciprocating saw for the smaller jobs....
DeWalt has another cordless winner here. Plenty of power. I have a corded Mikita saw that I have used for years and its great for the big, intensive use jobs. I wanted something for the smaller jobs that was cordless and not have to drag around an extension cord... quick out; quick to put away. I have a mix of corded power tool brands but settled on DeWalt for my cordless needs. I have half-dozen 18v XRP's and a couple of chargers through past purchases.
If you are in a similar situa...
[DeWalt 18 volt Cordless Reciprocating Saw Kit (DC385K) review can be read at Amazon.com]
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12/07/2005
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Excellent reciprocating cordless saw
I had bought a Sears 19.2V cordless reciprocating saw which came with 2 batteries. However, the batteries would not hold a charge (both of them) and the brief time it work the saw seem to bog down. Believe I paid about $110 for the Sears. After the returned the Sears unit I purchase the Dewalt and couldn't be happier. Used it to cut wood and metal with excellent results. It's heavier than the Sears model but the Dewalt really works well and the battery has staying power. I paid $179 for th...
[DeWalt 18 volt Cordless Reciprocating Saw Kit (DC385K) review can be read at Amazon.com]
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03/12/2006
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(11 of 12) Users Found This Review Helpful
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Dewalt 18v Cordless Reciprocating saw
I am a woman who builds alot of stuff and works in the woods alot. I hate handling a big ol' chainsaw and this bad boy helps to cut down branches and trees up to 5in diameter for me when working on an outdoor project with no electricity available!! WOW!
[DeWalt 18 volt Cordless Reciprocating Saw Kit (DC385K) review by J. Kempiak can be read at Amazon.com]
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J. Kempiak
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01/04/2007
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IL, USA
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(9 of 9) Users Found This Review Helpful
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Product:: excellent . Shipping & delivery: traumatic
The person I gave this gift to is very happy with it, and says it is an excellent product; he loves it.
The product was a Christmas gift to be given on 12/10/06. I was notified of shipment by Amazon on 11/20. It did not arrive in a timely fashion. Tracking provided "shipped by DHL". I did not know what those initials stood for and it took me 2 days to track them down. There is no way to ask Amazon that I could figure.
Info showed product had been attempted to be delive...
[DeWalt 18 volt Cordless Reciprocating Saw Kit (DC385K) review by Shari A. Mann can be read at Amazon.com]
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Shari A. Mann
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01/09/2007
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San Francisco, CA USA
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(4 of 7) Users Found This Review Helpful
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Good saw, bad clamp
I got this saw as part of the DC4KITA set. It's done ok so far I like it, but my only problem with it is the way the clamp is attached to the shaft (a simple, small drive and spring pin). Over time it has worked loose letting the blade flop around allot more than I'd like under use. I have replaced the clamp/shaft assembly (not sold individually BTW) and had a guy weld it to the shaft so that wont happen again. It's got plenty of power and the battery life is fine considering it's power. It's pr...
[DeWalt 18 volt Cordless Reciprocating Saw Kit (DC385K) review can be read at Amazon.com]
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04/26/2007
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Batteries only last about 5 minutes. Poor blade release!
My cordless reciprocating saw lasted 9 months. I do mostly bath renovation work. This unit used to come with me everywhere to do the demo work but I found that the batter life is only 5-7 minutes. I used to have 4 batteries with me so I wouldn't have to stop and wait for a charge. Then I found that if the blade release mechanism gets dusty (what kind of tool doesn't get dust????) the ball bearings inside the chuck don't move easily and you have to use a glove and your hand to pull out the bl...
[DeWalt 18 volt Cordless Reciprocating Saw Kit (DC385K) review by Chris Guerrieo "chrisg" can be read at Amazon.com]
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Chris Guerrieo "chrisg"
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01/26/2008
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Boston, MA
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(2 of 2) Users Found This Review Helpful
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Dan the Man
Wow!!! I wish I'd had a reciprocating saw years ago, but to be battery powered on top of the many features is an extra plus. The battery holds up. I wish I could afford two batteries, but the one that come with it holds it power for quite a while. DeWalt has done it again.
P.S. I'm not the best speller so plese excuse any misspelled words.
[DeWalt 18 volt Cordless Reciprocating Saw Kit (DC385K) review can be read at Amazon.com]
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03/28/2007
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(1 of 3) Users Found This Review Helpful
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great tool
i have used one of these tools for about five years. i have had the same tool, but many batteries. i use it and lend it all the time. we often use it to cut pipelines that still have a lot of water in them, so this thing gets wet and muddy all of the time. so far i couldn't be happier with my dewalt cordless saw. i must have for a pipeliner.
[DeWalt 18 volt Cordless Reciprocating Saw Kit (DC385K) review can be read at Amazon.com]
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01/28/2008
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Great Saw
A saw like this always comes in handy during framing, and this saw performs really well. The quick change blade feature is really nice too.
[DeWalt 18 volt Cordless Reciprocating Saw Kit (DC385K) review by J. Lee can be read at Amazon.com]
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J. Lee
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12/18/2007
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Raleigh, NC
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