Bare-Tool DEWALT DC550B 18-Volt Cordless Cut-Out Tool (Tool Only, No Battery)

by DEWALT

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Today the Dewalt Power Tools line consists of over 200 electric power tools and over 800 accessories including: drills and hammer drills; screwdrivers; circular, chop, miter, table, reciprocating, and jig saws; planers; impact wrenches; die, angle, and bench grinders; shears; nibblers; sanders; laminate trimmers; routers, and plate joiners. Dewalt is the leading manufacturer of industrial power tools including the Dewalt DC550B 18-volt Cordless Cut-Out Tool. This compact cordless cut-out tool provides its users with first-rate performance and durability along with exceptional ergonomics. This cut-out tool has a no load speed of 26,000 rpm, an adjustable guide, and includes the following: one general purpose bit, a drywall cutting bit, 1/4 and 1/8-inch collets (batteries and charger sold separately). The DC550B has tool-free bit change for fast and easy bit changing without a wrench and the tool's switch is sealed to protect it from dust. Weighing only 2.1 pounds without the battery, the lightweight design minimizes user fatigue. The Dewalt DC550B is covered by a warranty package that includes: 90-day money back guarantee, 1-year free service contract, and a 3-year limited warranty. The Dewalt DC550B 18-volt Cordless Cut-Out Tool (tool only) is sold one item per package.

Product Description

18V cordless cut out tool operates 26,000 RPM to cut quickly and easily through drywall, plywood, ceramic tile, plexiglas, cement board, countertops, acoustical ceiling tile, and more. This cordless tool also features tool free bit changes for less downtime, and more productivity. Other great features include a slim body design, a dust sealed switch, and an adjustable guide. Comes standard with 1/4'' and 1/8'' collets. The tool is compatible with the DeWALT 18V system and works with all 18V DeWALT batteries (XRP, XRP Lithium Ion, and Compact). (Does not include battery or charger).

Product Details

• Item Weight: 10.1 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B002VWK5TG
• Item model number: DC550B
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,345 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #1 in Industrial & Scientific > Cutting Tools > Hole Cutters

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Does the job, Anywhere with the standard 18V DeWalt Battery, August 11, 2006

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John Bare "Quindar" (Oakland, Ca USA) - See all my reviews
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I have had the corded DeWalt Cutout Tool (DW660) for over a year and found it a good tool but the cord was a pain to deal with as I use the other fine DeWalt cordless 18V tools and shun cords like they were snakes.

The new cordless one works great. A must have if you do much cutout work. Sure, you can cutout a hole with a sheetrock saw but why bother if you have the 18V system already the cutout tool is quite reasonable and you have the power source already!

I was disappointed that the side handle from the old DW660 does not fit the DC550 tool also, I never doubted it would so did not check this out first. If one is available, I have not seen it on a quick search. The side handle has an adjustable pivot point that gives you perfect circles every time, I will miss this convince as free-hand my circles look more like the outline of some fruit in a Picasso painting.

Bottom line it is so much easier to work without dragging the cord around and I have found great use for it using rotary rasps to persuade that stubborn lockset to fit by knocking off the high point without getting any tear-outs like I get with a round rasp.

The only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is because my old side handle does not work on it and this meens I have to hang on to the old doofus with the cord for the occation I want a real nice round hole that is not hidden.

Add the DC550 to your DeWalt 18V toolkit.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great tool, March 11, 2007

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Michael Harben - See all my reviews
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Being a carpenter for 25 years and haven hung lots of drywall I was skeptical about this tool. But I wanted to get rid of yet another cord to trip over. For cutting drywall ( which is its primary use) it is awesome. Tons of power and the battery lasts for about 6 hours of drywall installation. If you are a sheetrocker or an avid DIYer I say get this tool.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Dewalt dc550b cut out tool, July 28, 2011

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Rick Laubinger (SULLIVAN, MISSOURI, US) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Bare-Tool DEWALT DC550B 18-Volt Cordless Cut-Out Tool (Tool Only, No Battery) (Tools & Home Improvement)

clearly says in product description, that you are getting the tool and a case, but no battery or charger. I ordered this tool because of the included case. Guess what? no case!!! I need the tool or i would send it back, very deceptive advertising!!