Customer Reviews

DEWALT DC300K 36-Volt 7-1/4 inch Lithium Ion Cordless Circular Saw Kit with NANO Technology

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It doesn't really matter what you need to do, this saw can do it.

My team and I were recently building in Africa, where 120v power is not available (local power is 220v). The only power tools I brought were 18v and 36v DeWalt equipment. The 36v circular saw was a jobsite favorite. We did buy a 220v corded saw in-country, and no one would use it. They all preferred the 36v for balance and power.

As for battery life, it was extremely impressive. We set up a cut station, and had 5 carpenters calling out cuts. Our cut man kept up with all 5 carpenters and our helpers, and was able to get through the day on 2 batteries. We built 1400 sqft of stick-frame school in 5 days, and this was the only saw we needed. I can't say enough good about this saw.

The only thing I've found it couldn't do (even with a new blade)was rip a ridge vent through 1/2" OSB, roofing felt and asphalt shingles. It just ate batteries too fast. Then again, a side-winder saw didn't do well at that either, so I can't ding this saw. It won't replace my worm-drive for roof framing, but it's about the only saw I use now when I need a side-winder. The only thing it needs is a framing hook!

First off I have been using this for about 1 month to make decks and other work around my investment properties. The only problems I have encountered are...

The blade guard sticks closed when trying to cut. Part of it is do to the blade guard and a little plastic nub at the top. The other part is the blade guard is plastic and bends when forced against wood. When that happens the guard simply binds in place and you can't move the saw forward.

If the saw bevel is set to 45 degrees or more the blade guard nub gets in the way and you can't cut.

One battery comes with the saw. It might last for the average homeowner doing a little work, but for someone who is building decks or fences or something a little more intensive, one battery is not enough. I also have a 36 volt drill from DeWalt which came with two batteries which helps.

The safety button that you have to push down to operate the saw seems flimsy.

My only problem as you see is the blade guard. The guard should have been made out of metal like every other circular saw that I know of. The pluses are that it is lightweight, durable, no cords to cut, powerful, and easy to change blade.

This saw would get five starts if it had a rafter hook. To me, the biggest advantage of this saw is you can take it up on the roof and not worry about dragging a cord through trusses, but the problem is where to put it when you are framing a roof. If it had a rafter hook, it would be much more convienient. Other than that, it has good power, not near as much as a worm drive though, it will get bogged down trying to rip lumber or cuttig a bevel, but has much more torque than the 18v saws. One battery will last about a half day, so 2 batteries will usually get you through the day. I would recomend this saw to a framing crew, it is suprising how much you will use it once you get it out. Everyone usually goes for this saw first, because of the convienience of it. I think it is defintely worth the investment. Just get 2 batteries.

This saw can withstand the rigors of a jobsite, as well as the do it yourselfers garage. its not as heavy as some corded saws and has a great deal of power. its not nearly as noisy as it corded counterpart. having used this saw all day every day for a week, i give it five stars based on a great performance. (plus i havent cut a cord all week)

I bought the whole 4pc kit 4 years ago... the most useful tools in the kit were the skill saw and the recip. saw. after 4 years of everyday use, the skill saw is still my number 1 favorite tool in my collection. the only time I use a corded saw anymore is for grinding into morter or cutting through lots of shingles. I love my saw too much to put it through such abuse. I use it to sheet in roofs or to frame/build stuff with. it is truely the power of a corded tool without the cord. I remember the first day I bought the saw I was installing a steal metal shingle roof. I put a carbide sheet metal blade in it and cut through 7 panels at once, it buzzed through it like a charm. from that moment on, I was sold... the best saw ever.

P.S. My only complaint would be the plastic gaurd... sometimes when cutting through stuff you have to hold it open or it will prevent the saw from continuing forward.

This Dewalt 36-volt 7-1/4 cordless circular saw works great. At first I was somewhat skeptical of how much power this saw would really have, and it has not let me down. This saw has plenty of power and is very easy to use. I used it over the weekend to cut through oak for some cabinet work, and it cuts like butter and seems lighter in weight than I had imagined. Mine came in a combo kit with the light, hammer drill, and reciprocating saw. I would definitely recommend this saw to others. Another great tool from Dewalt.

I have always wanted a good cordless tools but I did not believe cordless had it. I started with the 7 1/4 in Dewalt saw and wow! do I believe now.I am going cordless all around.
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Eric Edwards

This is a great saw. After using other cordless saws (Makita,Rigid,Bosch) this saw is way better. The 36v battery lasts pretty long (As with any cordless saw, the thicker the material, the shorter the battery will last). With the 36v battery as well, you have power to the end. It doesn't fade and get slower. For cutting sheathing, it rocks. I resheathed many roofs with it and on more than one occasion using just one battery. When it comes to cutting 2x material, it works pretty good. If you're making an angle cut with a beveled cut though (for example when building a hip roof), it will do the job, but you need a bit of patience. With a new blade it works a bit better. But unless you're using a worm drive saw, its pretty normal for a circular saw. A great thing about this saw to is that it has a 7 1/4 inch blade. Most cordless saws have 6 1/2 and if you need to buy a new blade, you don't have a lot of choice and not every store carries it. But this saw had a "normal" size blade which means that you have much more selection and pretty much every hardware store carries them. I have a Bosch framing blade on mine at works great. Also when changing the blade you don't need a wrench or an Allen key to get it off. You push out a little thing and unscrew it. Very easy to change the blades. This winter I helped my brother in-law build his house in Northern Quebec in December. This saw did everything. And that week it was -25 C almost everyday. The saw just kept on working. Combined with the Dewalt 36v reciprocating saw, you could accomplish most tasks with ease. My suggestion though is that if you know you are going to use it a lot, get another battery. The Dewalt 36v batteries are a little expensive, but well worth it.

SO MUCH BETTER THAN THOSE WIMPY SAWS OF YESTERYEAR. IF I DIDN'T KNOW THAT IT WAS BATTERY OPERATED, I WOULD HAVE THOUGHT THAT IT WAS "PLUGGED IN".
I ALSO HAVE A 36 VOLT DRILL THAT USES THE SAME BATTERY. BETWEEN TWO BATTERIES AND A ONE HOUR CHARGE TIME ---- WHO COULD ASK FOR MORE?

I've had this gem of a tool for three years now. It's been a real work horse for me, but it's still cutting away like new. The saw is well-designed and has a rock-solid build quality. The battery, after 100s of charges, is still going strong. The thing to know about this saw is that the 36-volt battery allows you to make it an effective replacement for a corded saw. This makes it ideal for cutting rafters up on a roof, or when framing a multi-story house. I can go the better part of a day without recharging, the battery is that powerful. The only downside is that to make such a powerful battery it's heavy, so you should have a strong enough arm to deal with the weight. Ergonomically it's well-balanced, though, so you get used to it. Highly recommended.