DEWALT DW938K 18 Volt Reciprocating Saw Kit

Amazon Sales Rank: #345173 in Home ImprovementBrand: DEWALTModel: DW938KDimensions: 4.88" h x 10.75" w x 24.50" l, 12.00 pounds

Delivering solid performance and serious convenience, DeWalt's heavy-duty, 18-volt reciprocating saw offers a keyless blade clamp for quick blade changes, a pivoting shoe with an open top for maximum visibility, a variable-speed trigger for blade control, and an electric brake. This is an accurate tool, and the grips--especially the front one--provide excellent user control. This reciprocating saw will reach up to 2,800 spm, and has a 7/8-inch stroke length. It weighs only 6.5 pounds, and because it's cordless, there simply isn't a better option for working in tight spaces or above your head. --Jonathon Tudor DEWALT DW938K 18 Volt Reciprocating Saw KitTear it up. Packing 18 volts of brute cordless power with 0 to 2,800 strokes per minute and a 7/8-inch stroke length, the DW938 cuts faster than a 4 amp corded saw, and at only 6.5 pounds, it's lighter than any corded saw, too. The reciprocating saw comes with an electric brake, which prevents blades from breaking when exiting a plunge cut. It features a steel wobble plate and magnesium gear case for maximum durability and a rubber boot, handle, and trigger for maximum comfort while a pivoting shoe with open top provides optimal visibility. Blade reverses for upside-down cutting. You'll be able to cut 50 2-by-4s, 144 1-1/2-inch PVC pipes, or 30 6-inch roof vents in a single charge. The 18-volt battery interchanges with other tools in the 18-volt system. Includes 18-volt reciprocating saw, blade, one-hour charger, XR+ PACK extended run-time battery, keyless blade clamp for quick release and changing blades, and carrying case. Features Powered by the DeWalt 18-volt system of battery packs Keyless blade clamp allows quick blade change without touching blade or reciprocating shaft 7/8-inch stroke length and 2,800 spm for fast cutting Electric brake prevents blades from breaking when exiting plunge cuts Compact and lightweight at 6.5 lbs. Pivoting shoe with open top for maximum visibility Blade can be reversed for flush and plunge cutting Variable speed with trigger lock for increased blade control Specifications Voltage: 18 volts Keyless blade clamp: yes Strokes per minute: 0 to 2,800 spm Stroke length: 7/8 inch Electric brake: yes Tool weight: 6.5 lbs. Shipping weight: 12 lbs. Includes 1-hour charger 1 18-volt XR+ PACK battery Reciprocating saw blade Heavy-duty kit box Warranty This DeWalt high-performance industrial tool comes with a warranty package that includes: 30-day, no-risk satisfaction guarantee One-year free service contract One-year warranty

Most helpful customer reviews10 of 11 people found the following review helpful.Waste of MoneyBy Russell SpataroBought this saw in a combo kit with a drill. Drill was ok, but this saw is a waste of money. If your going to do any kind of job other than a few quick cuts, you better have at least a half dozen spare battery packs. And that might not be enough. Any sustained cutting for say thre or four minutes and the battery goes dead. I know its not a deffective battery because they work a long time in my drill. For the price of this saw, you can just about buy a small electric generator and use a corded saw. I'm sorry I bought this saw because it sits in my garage collecting dust while I take my corded Milwaukee SawZall to the jobs intead.7 of 7 people found the following review helpful.Excellent power for a cordless.By Mad DogAnother reviewer mentioned that he only got 90 to 120 seconds of cutting time with his saw. I got much better performance. Right after pulling it out of the box, the included battery needed charging, so I borrowed a 5 year old, partially discharged 18 volt battery from our Dewalt cordless drill and proceeded to cut away 14: 2x6 roof rafters, 3: 2x8 rafters, the soffit and fascia, then a few 4" diameter saplings and various branches from nearby maple trees. The battery was still going strong. With a sharp blade, this tool will melt through 2" lumber. It's seems to cut more quiclky than my old Milwaukee Sawsall, but it is not as smooth and vibration free as the new Makita reciprocating saw (which is AC). This is a great tool that will get far more use than just for demolition around our house.7 of 7 people found the following review helpful.DeWalt DW938K 18-Volt Reciprocating Saw KitBy A CustomerThis saw has saved so much time over the couple of years that I've owned it that I would say that it easily paid for itself the first few times I dragged it out of the truck. It is used on the job, not just around the house.For larger projects, you should always have a larger corded reciprosaw on hand. This is a given. With smaller repair and renovation jobs, the ability to get in and get out quickly makes all the difference. Especially when dragging yourself through a customer's crawl space or attic to make a few necessary cuts. The DW938 is perfect for these types of jobs. It is also great for remote outdoor areas where no power is available, such as, when working in a trench. The lack of the 120V extension cord in a damp or wet crawl space, basement or outdoor area also adds big points to the DW938 for safety as well as unimpeded mobility. With the proper blades, this saw really does cut almost anything my corded reciprosaw will, including double and triple 2X material, engineered lumber, steel strut and raceway as well as threaded rod. It works great on nonmetallic conduit too. It just doesn't go for as long a time without interruption as a corded tool does. If I am going to be using it for extended periods, which I frequently do, of course, I know I will need extra batteries. I normally have other DeWalt 18V tools going on any given job and have an inverter in my truck, so several batteries are usually on charge anyway. The added expense of the extra batteries is also like money in the bank. They are there, ready when you need them, with no down time between charging. The DW938's electric brake is another excellent feature. You don't have to wait for the blade to stop to reposition the saw and take another bite or to start a new cut.On service calls, the amount of time and aggravation saved on a month-to-month basis by not having to drag along an extension cord and locate a hidden or non-existent power receptacle is staggering. Searching for a missing hex wrench and fumbling with a stripped out blade clamp screw in a dimly lit area has also eliminated because of the DW938's tool less quick-change blade clamp. The only real improvement I would like to see would be an adjustable foot to increase the useful life of the blades. DeWalt added this feature to their newer 24V slob. They should follow through and add it to the 18V model as well. Personally, I wouldn't even consider moving up to the bloated 24V series and loosing all the other 18V series functionality just to get that one feature.Overall, I would easily recommend the DW938 to any professional tradesman who wants to work more efficiently, spend less time running extension cords and help keep the number of stress related nosebleeds they have in a given day to a minimum.See all 11 customer reviews...