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

Editorial Review
Gentle curves, sharp turns, circles, ovals or straight cuts, it’s all a cinch with this DeWalt. It’s got so much power, it can easily take on jobs you’d normally hand to your circular saw, but it’s got the finesse you need for cutting curves.

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
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Customer Reviews

Great Cordless Jigsaw

2007-06-06
I have always used corded jigsaws in the past. I wanted something more mobile and have always been impressed with Dewalt tools. Well, they did not let me down again. This tool is fantastic. When sawing, it is very stable due to the weight. All the additional features make it a very useful tool for cutting jobs that require a jigsaw. I highly recommend this tool. Bill

Great saw

2007-05-31
I love DeWalt tools. I have used them for years and have never been disappointed. This is just another fine tool in their list of tools.

Great tool

2007-05-28
I bought this tool because the old hand me down craftsman wouldn't stay locked. It also had the old set screw holding the blade in. The quick change feature of this jigsaw is worth it alone. When I was redoing my house I needed a little help so I called up my carpenter to come help me with a few things. He saw the saw sitting on the saw horse and tested it out. He started cutting a tight circle in a piece of scrap 2x6 pressure treated wood. When he was done he said "That's a nice jigsaw, too bad it's a DeWalt". He has a professed dislike for DeWalt (doesn't have single tool by them), but even he was impressed.

Much better than the old one!!!

2007-01-18
Wow, I was pleasantly surprised by this jig saw. I owned the previous DeWalt version and was very unhappy with it. I thought long and hard about buying a Bosch. But I like cordless tools when possible and I already have a lot of DeWalt tools. So I opted for the DC330K because of the glowing reviews and the battery commonality.

The only similarities between the two are the colors. The blade change system works flawlessly. It cuts very straight and has lots of power. With my previous DeWalt I had to hold it at a 10 degree angle to get it to go straight. Not with this saw. That's what really impresses me. Also I find that I'm only cutting with about 3/4 power because there is so much in reserve. This things really rocks. Cutting plywood is almost like cutting with a circular saw. Oh, and the blower works very well too. It keeps the line clear even with a heavy build-up of saw dust.

The balance is very good. It runs smooth, like a BMW. The variable speed is very good, with a wide range of power and very high RPM's. My only complaint would be the scale for adjusting angled cuts. It's not easy to tell exactly where you are. I don't do many angeled cuts, so it's not a big deal to me, but they need an arrow to point at the degrees so you know exactly when you are at 30 degrees or zero or whatever your position is.

This is a great jig saw and you won't be dissappointed if you buy it.

This is the UBER JIGSAW!

2007-01-12
BUILT FOR THE LONG RUN. I already have an 18 volt drill so I essentially have 2 Batteries now for each tool.
Only one drawback DeWalt needs to include more saw blades.

DC330K

2008-05-09
I'm very pleased with my DeWalt jig saw kit. The kit comes complete with jig saw, battery, charger, and a couple of blades. It cuts efficiently and smoothly. For me, the best part is that it complements my other 5 XRP cordless tools. I always have a spare battery if I need one. I've also found that DeWalt sells high quality drill bits/saw blades. They work great together! I highly recommend this jig saw, and all the XRP tools. Individually, they may not be best in class, but they are surely runners up at the minimum. Collectively, as a set they are top notch. Whatever you choose, pick a system with a common battery/charger.

As good as its corded brothers

2008-05-03
Pro's - Best I've ever used. The minimal qualities it looses to corded models it makes up for not having to deal with the cord. Great balance and power. Maybe Dewalts single best 18V tool.

Con's - I wish dewalt had a smaller and lighter batteries (worth what you might pay for them). 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. 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 rounded off the tops of more than 100 extremely wet, 1X6 cedar fence boards non-stop except for changing batteries twice and the blade once. Saw worked flawlessly!!

Puts all others to shame except the corded Dewalt!

2008-02-25
I have had the corded DeWalt for about 9 years, and never get over how superior it is to all other jigsaws--now the cordless is every bit as good---except, of course, when the battery starts running down and I didn't have enough time to charge the standbys! A real TOOL, not a toy like Craftsman or B&D.

Great for the money......on ebay

2008-01-11
I bought this drill refurbished on Ebay. It works very well. The battery life is acceptable, actually quite good.

I use this to rough saw rounded edges before flush trimming with the router. It does well with this. It gets used mostly with 4/4 lumber with no problems.

If I had to pay for asking price, it still would be worth a repeat buy. I've gotten used to not worrying about a cord while cutting and that's really nice.

Any dewalt product a must have.....

2007-12-28
Any of the 18volt cordless products are awesome and give you so much freedom to work