DEWALT DC390K 18-Volt Ni-Cad 6-1/2-Inch Cordless Circular Saw Kit

by DEWALT

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Whether building wood decks or dormers, bookcases or kitchen cabinets, the professional-duty DEWALT DC390K 18-volt, 6-1/2-inch cordless circular saw delivers cordless convenience without sacrificing power or performance. An 18-volt battery (included) drives the saw's 6-1/2-inch, thin-kerf blade at 3,700 RPM, an optimum speed for crosscutting and ripping construction lumber, softwood, hardwood, plywood, particleboard, oriented-strand board, and virtually any other sheet.

3,700 RPM for fast rip cuts and cross cuts
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DC390K 18-Volt 6-1/2-Inch Cordless Circular Saw At a Glance: 3,700 RPM for fast rip cuts and cross cuts Includes carbide-tipped blade Includes one battery and 1-hour charger Three-year limited warranty; one-year free service

Power and Performance

With depth-of-cut capacities of 2-1/4-inch at 90-degrees and 1-5/8-inch at 45-degree (bevel), the DC390K can slice through all 2-by dimensional lumber. The 6-1/2-inch carbide tipped blade gives you 2x cutting capacity at 90 and 45 degrees, and the 0-50-dgree bevel capacity provides additional capacity for a multitude of applications.

A high strength magnesium shoe and upper guard provides increased durability, while a fan-cooled motor with replaceable brushes provides maximum power and durability. It's complemented by a vibration-dampening rubber-grip handle for comfortable handling on big jobs. This circular saw weighs 6.3 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 DC390K 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 DC390K 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 DC390K 18-volt 6-1/2-inch cordless circular saw; carbide tipped blade; blade wrench; operating instructions (batteries and charger sold separately)

0-50 degree bevel capacity provides additional capacity for a multitude of applications (view larger).

From the Manufacturer

Regardless of whether you’re building decks, bookcases, or kitchen cabinets, the DEWALT DC390K 18-volt circular saw kit won’t let you down. This professional-duty saw delivers cordless convenience without sacrificing power or performance. It’s cordless, not gutless. The saw is driven by an 18-volt XRP NiCad battery that provides longer life and extended-run time, so you’ll spend less time recharging batteries and more time cutting. The battery powers a 6-1/2 inch, thin-kerf blade at 3,700 RPM, an optimum speed for crosscutting and ripping construction lumber, softwood, hardwood, plywood, particleboard, oriented-strand board and virtually any other sheet good. With depth-of-cut capacities of 2-1/4 inch at 90-degree, and 1-5/8 inch at 45-degree (bevel), the DC390K can slice through all 2X dimensional lumber. The compact saw weighs a comfortable 8.7 pounds, and comes with an 18-volt XRP NiCad battery, one-hour charger, 16-tooth carbide-tipped saw blade, blade wrench and storage case. It’s backed by a DEWALT 90-day money-back guarantee, full one-year service contract, and three-year limited warranty.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 17.4 x 13 x 9.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 16 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0002AJKMW
• Item model number: DC390K
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #13,346 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #38 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tools > Saws > Circular Saws

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

32 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars DC390K 18-Volt Circular Saw, December 6, 2005

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SJK - See all my reviews

This review is from: DEWALT DC390K 18-Volt Ni-Cad 6-1/2-Inch Cordless Circular Saw Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

I owned the older Dewalt DW939 saw for several years. It was good little saw and I got plenty of use out of it, but I had always wished that Dewalt would make a cordless saw more like Milwaukee's 18V saw, which I felt was designed more like a cordless saw should be.
When first looking over the new model DC390K circular saw kit earlier this year, I was glad to see that Dewalt finally got it right, and purchased one that same week.
The DC390's magnesium shoe is lightweight but rigid, much nicer than the stamped steel shoe on the old model. The trigger safety, which was often difficult to use on the old Dewalt saw, is now easy to operate in any cutting position. The small depth-of-cut adjustment knob on the older saw has been changed to a larger lever that can be used even with gloved hands. In addition, the 0 to 50-degree bevel scale has finer graduations that are more accurate than on the old model. The kit includes a plastic case, rip fence, 16-tooth carbide blade, charger and one XRP battery. You will probably want to replace the 16-tooth blade that comes with the DC390, as I did, with a 24-tooth blade, because the stock blade leaves a noticeably ragged cut.
Surprisingly, I actually paid less for this saw kit than for the old model I bought almost four years ago.
The DC390 may be just a 6-1/2 Inch cordless, but I don't know of a carpenter, plumber or electrician that wouldn't want to have one of these in his truck. They are just that handy for quick cuts of small PVC pipe, crosscutting OSB and 2X.
If you're a framer, or need to rip sheets of plywood continuously, you're not going to be happy with any cordless saw. Not even Milwaukee's V28 model, which is a very good tool. Maybe the new Dewalt 36-Volt cordless line, due out sometime in mid 2006, will be the answer for you.
Overall, when in competent hands and used within it's limits, the I feel that the DW390 is an excellent go between saw that is a definite time saver for smaller jobs and I have no problem recommending it to anyone.

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 18 volt battery powered saw, December 7, 2004

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Jeffrey Johnson (Sebastopol, Ca) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: DEWALT DC390K 18-Volt Ni-Cad 6-1/2-Inch Cordless Circular Saw Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

I've been a professional carpenter for 26 years and this saw is terrific. The key word here is "battery". It is not a 15 amp worm drive skillsaw, and it will not completely replace your 110 volt tools. It is extreamly handy to use and capable of real work. In a skilled hand this tool will do a lot of work and not complain about it. Relax, cut straight, let the saw do the work. Highly recommended.

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for light duty, December 26, 2005

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Daniel J. Parlagreco "Pit Boss" (Millersville, MD USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: DEWALT DC390K 18-Volt Ni-Cad 6-1/2-Inch Cordless Circular Saw Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

I purchased this saw about one year ago at a big box store. I was debating between this cordless model and one of the lighter duty DeWalt corded models. I selected this one figuring that it could be useful when on the roof or other location where cords would be a hazard or inconvenient.

The saw works well for light duty applications. I have used it easily on 2x4 and 2x6 materials, ripped 4x8 sheets of 3/4 plywood and cut lattice for a porch enclosure project. All done without problems. The battery lasts a lot longer than I expected; I typically can get through medium-sized jobs (say two to four hours for the project) without a recharge.

The blade included with the saw is easy to change and is fine for rough work. If I was framing a house, however, I would want a corded saw, but for a homeowner, there is no need to have anything but this saw.

I just don't see any downside to owning this at all.