DEWALT DC330K Heavy-Duty 18-Volt Ni-Cad Cordless Top Handle Jig Saw Kit

by DEWALT

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

With the DEWALT DC330K 18-volt cordless jigsaw, you don't have to sacrifice power and performance for cordless convenience. The professional-quality DC330K has a variable-speed, high-performance motor that's driven by DEWALT's 18-volt battery system (one battery and a 1-hour charger included).

4-position orbital action provides control of cut quality and speed (view larger).

DC330K 18-Volt Cordless Jigsaw At a Glance: All-metal lever-action keyless blade change keyless shoe bevel with detents at 0, 15, 30, and 45 degrees 4-position orbital action for good cut quality control Includes one battery and 1-hour charger Three-year limited warranty; one-year free service

Power and Performance

With a speed range of 0-3,000 strokes per minute (SPM), the DC330K will cut straight and curves through virtually any building material, including solid wood, plywood, laminate countertops, plastic, metal, even nail-embedded wood. The all-metal keyless shoe bevel features detents at 0, 15, 30, and 45 degrees, providing versatility for easy bevel cutting. And it's packed full of professional features, including a full 1-inch blade stroke length, keyless lever-action blade clamp for easy blade changes, and a four-position, orbital-action switch that lets you match the cut quality and speed to the material.

Comfort and Convenience

The DC330K has a top-handle design for enhanced comfort and control, and it's complemented by an anti-slip comfort grip. An adjustable blower keeps the cut line clear of chips. This jigsaw weighs 5.1 pounds.

DEWALT's XRP Extended-Life Battery System

A tool's only useful if it runs long enough to get the job done, and the DEWALT XRP extended run time batteries keep the DC330K running at full tilt. They provide up to 40 percent more run time than standard Ni-Cad batteries, and any XRP battery can be used with any 18-volt DEWALT tool, which allows you to expand your system by adding other DEWALT cordless tools (sold separately) as the demands of your job grow.

The DC330K comes with one 18-volt XRP battery and a 1-hour charger.

Warranty

This DEWALT tool is backed by three-year limited warranty covering any defects due to faulty materials or workmanship (from the date of purchase). It's also covered by DEWALT's one-year free service contract, where DEWALT will maintain the tool and replace worn parts caused by normal use--for free.

What's in the Box

DEWALT DC330K 18-volt cordless jigsaw; jig saw blades; kit box; operating instructions (batteries and charger sold separately)

All-metal keyless shoe bevel with detents at 0, 15, 30, and 45 degrees provides versatility for easy bevel cutting (view larger).

From the Manufacturer

The DEWALT DC330K 18-volt jigsaw is proof-positive that you don’t have to sacrifice power and performance for cordless convenience. This professional-duty saw has a variable-speed, high-performance motor that’s driven by an 18-volt XRP extended-run NiCad battery. With a speed range of 0-3,000 strokes per minute (SPM), the DC330K will cut straight and curves through virtually any building material, including solid wood, plywood, laminate countertops, plastic, metal, even nail-embedded wood. And it’s packed with features professional contractors demand, including: full 1 -inch blade stroke length; keyless, lever-action blade clamp for easy blade changes; all-metal keyless beveling shoe with detents at 0-degree, 15-degree, 30-degree and 45-degree; top-handle design for enhanced comfort and control; adjustable blower that keeps the cut line clear of chips; and a four-position, orbital-action switch that lets you match the cut quality and speed to the material. The 7.5-lb. DC330K comes with an 18-volt XRP NiCad battery, one-hour charger, jigsaw blades, and rugged storage case. It’s backed by DEWALT’s three-year limited warranty, 90-day money-back guarantee, and one-year free service contract.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 16 x 14.2 x 5.2 inches ; 12 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 12.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0007XXHFK
• Item model number: DC330K
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #38,819 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #31 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tools > Saws > Jig Saws

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

65 of 66 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars best 18v jig, May 22, 2005

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Ronald B. Ruiz (orange county CA.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: DEWALT DC330K Heavy-Duty 18-Volt Ni-Cad Cordless Top Handle Jig Saw Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

I have owned the bosch 18v jig saw and was very unhappy with it.
Jigsaws need to do one thing better than any other saw: cut curves and corners. The new dewalt jig is phenominal in all respects, its blade guidance system allows for the tightest curves I have ever cut with a jig saw and that includes the corded models.

this thing will cut 2" circles inside a 2x4!! and the plug will go in and out from both sides meaning the cut was perfectly perpendicular. I am a loyal milwaukee user but they don't provide a cordless jig so I bought this one.

The power is excellent the balance is near perfect and the keyless shoe is great, best jig saw I have ever used and I am a pro.

only down I can say is the blade does not really fall out when you pull the release lever, you need to pull it out, no biggie.

32 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars No second battery? ... So, January 4, 2006

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HG fan (wyoming) - See all my reviews

This review is from: DEWALT DC330K Heavy-Duty 18-Volt Ni-Cad Cordless Top Handle Jig Saw Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

The DC330K is a great cordless tool. Several other reviewers have sung the praises of this saw so I won't.

I sometimes wonder if reviewers who bemoan the lack of a second battery with some of DeWalt's cordless tools think about what it is that they are complaining about. DeWalt (or any other cordless mfg) is not going to 'give' you a second battery at no cost (unless its a promotional offer, which sometimes happens). The product specs say you can cut 50' of 3/4" material on a charge! Apparently, since I have not had occassion to 'kill' a battery yet, I have never exceeded this total. The average user would rarely need a second battery. This tool falls into 'special use' catagory and should never be considered as someone's 'primary' saw on a project. Fifty feet of curved, circular, or straight cuts is a lot of running feet! If, on occassion, you think you are going to be cutting more than 50', schedule other project work to do while the battery recharges and save yourself some $. These batteries are not cheap! If you are doing more than 50' worth of continuous cuts on a regular basis, you are doing production-type work and you should buy a second (possibly a third) battery. For the average homeowner even with a workshop, one battery should do it. The addition of a second battery would raise the cost of this high quality, already expensive tool significantly higher and possibly out of the reach of many homeowners with tighter budgets.

Besides, if you have already or are in the process of adding cordless tools to your inventory you probably have 'extra' DeWalt 18v batteries anyway. If so, DeWalt adding a second battery to this package would be a moot point.

A note and a word of caution: If you have extra batteries, Amazon's third party store Max Tool offers a good selection of DeWalt 'bare tools' without batteries or chargers at substantial savings. However, reading the available specs for the jig saw offered (MaxTool provides no model #) it appears to be the old model, less powerful DW933K which has 4-star average and some owner related problems... so be sure you know what you are buying.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Saw, December 14, 2005

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Jim (Virginia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: DEWALT DC330K Heavy-Duty 18-Volt Ni-Cad Cordless Top Handle Jig Saw Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

I have several Dewalt 18V tools and just got this one. Nice to always have a couple of charged batteries ready. It's a great saw and cuts really strong. Nice and compact, especially compared to my Bosch corded saw. Dust blower is better than average. When I use a jigsaw the cord always seems to be in the way or getting snagged on a corner. Blade holder seems very strong and stable. One note...it accepts T-shank blades ONLY, but I've never had a blade fall out.