DeWalt Reviews

I have my own repair business and use this saw occasionally and it never fails to have dead batteries when I'm ready to use it. No matter when I charged them last, they will not hold a charge for any length of time. Other than that it's a good saw, but I should have stuck with Milwaukee products for heavy usage. Have had no problems with Milwaukees batteries.

I've had this saw for about 6 yrs. Got it as a gift when it first came out.It's the first saw I reach for . I certainly would'nt recomend it for everyday heavy use contruction. I use it for general purpose cutting. Just finished framing a basement with it.Never took my corded saw on the job. Second battery is a must. Never had any problems. Still using original blade. Highly recomend it for those who like getting away from the mess and tangles of cords. It's lightweight to boot compared to the new 18, 24 volt models that are out. Dave

I had to replace my sand and finish hickory floor in the kitchen due to water problems. I used my dewalt 14.4 cordless saw to cut the floor around the cabinets in several areas. I must say I was suprised by this little saw. It's got guts to rip through hickory the way it did.

Compared to my 2 gallon Crafstman corded wet vac, this kinda sucks (no pun intended). It's far louder, bigger, bulkier, has less suction, and I guess I'm a bit disappointed. It's a pity though, because it's an idea that I've been waiting for ever since I bought their excellent 14.4V drill (and saw and light combo).

Although reconditioned, the unit looks and acts like new.
It is a powerful, portable, convenient vacuum.
For quick cleanups of small jobs (drilling holes for hanging pictures, etc.) or vacuuming the interior of your vehicle, this vacuum is excellent.

I just love this vacuum. I was looking for a product to replace my broken hand vac for jobs in the house and was also looking for a smaller shop vac for the garage. This item handles both tasks beautifully! I find excuses to use it. My blinds have been cleaned for the first time in years!

The item is more powerful and quieter than expected. I get about 20-25 minutes on an 18 volt XRP battery, but almost all vacuum jobs are much less than that. I love that it has the corded option if needed. The vacuum hose expands and contracts nicely. It also converts to a blower in seconds which has come in handy a couple of times already.

Be aware that the battery and charger are not included so the cordless option is really only practical if you already own compatible Dewalt cordless tools. Also, it does not come with many hose accesories, but I have several 1 1/4" add-ons from my broken hand vac that work great.

My refurb unit appeared brand new so don't be afraid to buy one and save a few bucks.

I tried this drill for installing metal siding and roofing. The first one lasted 2 weeks and the second lasted 1 week. The switch to change from high to low speed died on both. I then spent another 20 dolars and bought the Makita 14.4 volt. 1 year later it is still going strong. I also bought the Dewalt palm sander with the variable speed and the VS switch lasted 6 months before it died. The good news is that I bought the drils at Home Depot and they replaced them with out question.

I was a little leery of buying the reconditioned model, but it's worked like a champ. I bought it in anticipation of a home purchase. It has been a workhorse throughout everything I've had to do on the house. I only found one cosmetic blemish, and that's barely noticeable. I'd buy another one in an instant.

I bought a 14.4 Dewalt drill driver back in about 1993 while doing super extensive remodeling work on a house. I found the tool to be the most useful thing I had besides my Milwaulkee Sawsall. It had a ton of power (like others said, if you're used to "handyman" style junk, you might strip some screws with this baby) and the batteries lasted a long time.

The mid-handle and ergonomics are the best. The charger is smart and only charges when needed, goes from flat to charged in 1 hour. Clutch has plenty of adjustment. The original screw tips that come with it and snap on the sides are still not chewed up and look perfect, some 6+ years later after tons of use. AFter TONS of use, the batteries are wearing out and I eventually destroyed highgear on it, but I'm buying another since Amazon has them so cheap. I'll keep my other one for parts just in case.

I have seen makita tools and used them, and although they do make some good products, in this catagory I personally cannot see them lasting 1/2 as long as Dewalt. I know a guy who's brother drives a truck for Dewalt and he's been to construction sites where guys come and give him a Makita - they say something like "take this piece of junk!" and buy a Dewalt. And you're SUPPORTING USA.

Recommended accessories:
* Magnetic screw holder w/sleeve for holding drywall screws for one-handed driving

* holster for climbing ladders and such.

I'm sure the compressor will prove to be a great reliable workhorse, fired it up and it's not too loud, held the pressure. My problem has been receiving 3 damaged compressors. The plastic guard around the motor is always cracked and the mounting bolts have been jarred loose leading me to think that if bump that broke the plastic guard was big enough to jar the bolts what else is damaged? Dewalt, whats the problem with using a better packing method? Other companies seem to have it down, especially Bosch. Extra thick cardboard and a few pieces of styrofoam please!

I've hade mine obout a year and no probles so far . It's not to loud . I use mine every day to trim and for light framing .I don't know if I would use it as a professional framer,but I like mine.

This is probably the best small compressor I have owned. It is very user friendly, relatively quiet and it comes up to full pressure rapidly. It also has the added durability feature of an oil reservoir to keep the piston well lubed.Previous small compressors I have owned were oiless types and were prone to freeze up under prolonged use.Not so with this model.

There was not enough of a description to say there was a battery charger included. As a result, I purchased a separate battery charger and ended up with 2 of them.
Love the drill however.

I was looking for a cordless with more power than my old one. This one has plenty of power for the around the house jobs that I'll be using it for. It fits comfortably in my hand and is well balanced. I can even set it down on its battery pack area and it doesn't fall down. I would recommend it to any home owner.

I have the earlier version of this drill and when the batteries went kaput, I found I could buy a new drill with two batteries and a charger for about the same price of just replacing the batteries(what a gimmick!) for my old drill. This DC727KA is lighter than the old one, gets into tighter places and the chuck works great! I have a Grizzly drill that's similar, also 12V, but I've had trouble with the chuck staying tight ever since it was new. I guess that's the difference between paying $69 and $119. I've used the drill quite a bit for both screwing and drilling and it can't be beat. I'm extremely satisfied with my purchase. I just can't figure out a good use for the heavy duty plastic case it came in. What ever happened to the great metal ones?

There is no doubt that you get a lot of blade for the money with this combo pack and I'm happy to have the blades for some applications. However, I've been disapointed with the performance of the 80 tooth blade.

I've had trouble with a few things, the first is that when cutting a bevel (saw tilted), I see quite a bit of deflection in the blade on anything but the smallest of stock. Cutting 3/4 pine caused this blade to deflect, thus bind, thus burn, and leaves me with an uneven cut. I'm confident that it's not my saw (Delta TwinLaser - 15 amp motor) because other blades work well.

The other thing I don't love is that it takes forever to wear the yellow paint off the blades with cuts - and so every cut has a hint of yellow for quite a long time. Not a big deal, but kind of unecessary.

To round it out, I'm just not that happy with the cut even when it's straight down. I get chipping or tear-out on almost any kind of lumber that I've tried... red oak, pine, poplar, etc. It doesn't matter how fast or slow I make the cut. While that's a pain, I will say that the center of the cut is very smooth.

The rough cut blade does do a fine job for cutting framing lumber straight up and down - very fast. I have not needed to use that for a bevel cut, but I would guess it has the same problem.

So, if you do rough cut work and don't have a need to make bevel cuts, these are probably a great deal. If your needs are more, then I would say spend your money on some better blades.

Just right for clean cuts. NOT for use on laminate flooring.

I looked at several places for the Dewalt miter blades and your site offered me the best choice and the best price. I am thoroughly happy with your service and your product. I am going to buy this combo if it is offered the next time I need Miter blades. I will refer everyone I know to this site and product.

My original review was positive for this blade, but with a little more experience I have to take it all back.

I have now used this blade on 1/8, 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 inch birch plywood, as well as on 1/2 and 3/4 inch MDF. The verdict: this blade cuts great for a few seconds. Then the glues in the sheets burn. The sheet starts to smoke and the blade teeth get encrusted with burnt glue, causing the burning to get even worse. The thicker the sheet goods, the worse the problem. I was able to cut 3/8" plywood for a little while, but I only got through about 12 inches of 3/4" MDF before the smoke started. Believe it or not, I had better luck in MDF with a cheap framing blade! My stock was well supported and the depth of cut was fine.

The blade cleaned up ok with oven cleaner, but even with a freshly cleaned blade I was unable to get a good cut. Thin kerf blades like this are risky in thicker stock, I think.

This blade is really inexpensive and there's a reason. I've ordered a much pricier Freud blade and expect to have better luck.

ADDITIONAL NOTES: I received my Freud TKR303 and it is outstanding. I strongly recommend you spend the extra money to get that blade if you're cutting sheet goods.

I COULD NEVER FIND A GOOD BLADE FOR RIPPING PLYWOOD. EVERY ONE I TRIED ALWAYS "SPLINTERED" THE EDGES WHICH IS PRRETY MADDENING WHEN YOUR CUTTING [costly]PLYWOOD. I READ THE REVIEWS HERE AND BOUGHT ONE. IT'S BEEN PERFECT EVERY TIME. NO SPLINTERS AND THE CUT IS EXTREMELY SMOOTH!IT ALSO WORKED WELL IN CUTTING HDMF PLASTIC.

This is a great saw blade for thin OSB and plywood. If you put in in your saw with the teeth backwards, you can get a perfect cut on vinyl siding. This blade is best suited for rough work and dirty lumber that would wear out a carbide blade. Just don't use it where you need a really smooth cut.

this saw proves powerful enough and is designed well, making any adjustment simple.I did have to make a slight adjustment to the bevel pointer, but that was a cinch. I do however wish it had a better line guide for 45 90 degree cuts and was a little lighter.All tools have good and bad points. This one is a well made quality tool.Shop around and compare features and you'll see. dewalt is in the big league's.I recommend this tool, quality and affordability is a great combination. Now get out and saw something.

As so often happens, I made this purchase under emergency conditions. My other saw (different brand) was damaged in the midst of a job and I needed a replacement NOW!! The local lumberyard had several brands, sizes, price ranges, etc. to choose from and I chose the DeWalt 359 simply because it appeared to be the best overall value. The saw has POWER to spare, is easy to handle and adjust. I, and my employees, have had a bit of trouble adjusting to the 45 and 90 guide lines, but with some time we have done OK. The sole plate is smooth and allows the saw to glide smoothly over the workpiece.

I am always pleased when a manufacturer provides a quality case for a good tool, and DeWalt has even included a top shelf blade withthis saw. No need to buy a blade to replace the often mediocre ones provided with new saws.

Great job by DeWalt.

I have owned this saw for about 5 months now and I am quite impressed with it's performance. I have purchased several DeWalt products (mostly their saws) and have found very few flaws in their products. This saw is plenty powerful and the adjustments are a snap to make. The case is strong and the base plate is better than any other circular saw I have ever seen or used. I would highly recommend it.

I had several saws before , but this time I decided to spend the bucks and buy a good one that would be worth fixing if the bearing went out.
Well this is everything I thought it would be and more, The only draw back is that this baby has some weight to it, My wife helps out alot and she complained the firest time she picked it up so if your not a strong arm person , this is not the saw for you.
keep in mind the 8 1/4 blades are not cheap when they can be found , but you can use the 7 1/4 if the size is not in demand.

Simply put, this saw has a lot of power and is great for framing and ripping 2x4's. I used this saw to rip 3x10's and it handled the job with ease. I would have to recommend this saw over the 7-1/4 types. If you only can afford one saw, this is the one to buy. 7-1/4 inch type saws are lighter and easier to handle all day long, but they won't cut like this one. I own both types of saws and I usually go for the 8-1/4. They really should make a case for this thing. Mine didn't come with a case. I have to pull the blade guard back in order to store it in the 7-1/4 saw case. The 7-1/4 saw now sleeps on the floor.

I am actively involved in timber framing for myself, and have been looking for the right mid-sized circular saw for a while. I came dangerously close to ordering the Milwaukee 10-1/4" until I read a very helpful review on this site about the paper thin foot that easily bent. I already own a 16-5/16" Makita, and it is a beast, with a maximum 6-1/2" depth of cut at 90 degrees. I needed a saw that could cut 3" deep---this saw is advertized at 2-15/16", and it does every drop of that! The foot is extruded aluminum, about 1/8" thick, very stout. This saw feels no different than a normal 7-1/4" to me. The depth adjustment knob is fantastic, and the angle adjustment is a breeze. Be sure and check it when you first get your saw though. Mine was off almost two degrees. This saw will rip 3" thick SYP with the blade that comes with the saw! It is as strong as you would ever need it to be!...

I debated between this router and the comparable Bosch model for a while before finally choosing the DeWalt. Three things sold me on this router: the depth adjustment ring, the easy motor removal, and the power.

After using it in my router table I can say that all three of those features are absolutely top notch. I really like the depth adjustment ring - this makes changing bit height in my router table VERY easy and precise (no more spinning the motor housing). The easy motor removal is a plus too - all you do is release the motor lock (one handed I might add) and then squeeze the quick release tabs on each side of the motor housing to cause the motor to slide right out of the base. Thats it - it could not be simpler.

As for power, I have not tried to spin any huge bits in this thing, but I have used some serious ogee bits in white oak, poplar, and pine. In every case, the motor handled the cuts in one pass without bogging down at all and the cuts were super smooth and burn free (I use Freud bits). In my experience, the electronic variable speed works very well.

The only drawback of this tool (and the reason I am not rating it 5 stars) is that I find the bit changing to be cumbersome. I have an older Ryobi router with a fantastic spindle lock that allows you to "lock" the spindle and then use both hands for the bit change. On this DeWalt, there is a spindle lock, but it consists of a spring loaded button that must be held in WHILE you are turning the wrench with the other hand. I feel this could have been designed better.

Overall, this is a great tool at a fair price. If I could do it all over again I would buy this same router.

Love the soft start and the quick release features. Sure beats the PC hand screw which always needed a plier to tighten enough. Also find the shaft lock really nice. No need to manage two wrenches at a time to tighten the bit. The power advantage over another of my routers for a small price difference well worth the added cost.

I've been working as a carpenter for more than 18 years, and this is by far the best small router I've used. Not only is it powerful, but it's light, well-balanced, and operates smoothly. It's like having a giant shop router in the palm of your hand. If you're looking for a router, I highly recommend the compact and versatile Dewalt DW618K - it kicks ass at the job site.