DEWALT DW311K 13-Amp Reciprocating-Saw

by DEWALT

Product Description

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With orbital action for fast wood cutting applications, the DeWalt DW311K heavy-duty 13 amp reciprocating saw comes with a keyless adjustable shoe that easily adjusts the depth of cut and extends blade life. Key features include a powerful 13 amp motor designed for heavy-duty applications and a keyless stainless steel blade clamp for quick and easy blade changing. Capable of 0-to-2,700 strokes per minute and with a 1-1/8-inch stroke length for fast cutting, this saw comes with a variable speed dial and an anti-slip comfort grip handle for increased comfort and improved control. This saw measures 18 inches long and weighs nine pounds, and comes with a heavy-duty carrying case and an instruction manual.

From the Manufacturer

DEWALT DW311K Heavy-Duty 13-Amp Reciprocating Saw

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 19.8 x 4.6 x 10.9 inches ; 12.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 13.2 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: B000BASSMG
• Item model number: DW311K
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,667 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #16 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tools > Saws > Reciprocating Saws

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars this is the cats meow and worth the price, January 13, 2008

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A. Mandeville "Somanytools" (Connecticut) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: DEWALT DW311K 13-Amp Reciprocating-Saw (Tools & Home Improvement)

This unit features some up fits that explain the price.

1. the variable speed dial..allows you to pick a speed and stay there no matter what the trigger preasure.

2. the ability to turn off the orbital action for more fine cuts that trac straighter and for cutting other sensitive materials like pvc or such

3. the power and build 13 amps is huge and handy in the extreme for demo and framing.

All this, a nice case, and a great reliable unit.

cons- don't really like the blade change system. It has a tight and stable lock but it is a pain with gloves as it is a knurled twist lock and worst yet with a hot blade it can be down right pain (or burn as the case may be.
on the whole its a minor inconvience and I solved th issue for myself by finding thin well fitting framing gloves that I leave in the case for use with this tool when needed (such as when removing old cast waste pipes or such that can really heatup and eat blades)

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Yellow is not always the best, August 16, 2009

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K. Donaldson "kad50yank" (PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: DEWALT DW311K 13-Amp Reciprocating-Saw (Tools & Home Improvement)

I've owned numerous reciprocating saws over the past 30 years with most of them being Milwaukee. After my latest one crapped out on me, I decided to try Dewalt since so many of my other hand power tools are Dewalt. After working with this saw for nearly two months, I'm putting it on the shelf and buying another Milwaukee. This saw definitely has the power and the quick blade change mechanism similiar to Milwaukee's allows easy and fast changes in the field, but the vibration leaves my hands tingling after only a few minutes of use. This makes using this saw for any length of time unacceptable. I suppose if one worked with anti-vibration gloves, this wouldn't be an issue, but they're cumbersome to work with on this tool so it isn't an option.
Milwaukee has always given me satisfactory performance and I guess I should have simply paid more to get what's worked for me in the past.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars DeWalt DW311K Reciprosaw, October 25, 2010

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SJK - See all my reviews

This review is from: DEWALT DW311K 13-Amp Reciprocating-Saw (Tools & Home Improvement)

I bought the DW311K to replace my old reciprosaw. I had looked closely at Milwaukee since that what I used on the job most often years ago, but they are nowhere near the same quality product they were back then and I have heard about way too many problems with the gears and clutch mechanisms failing on their newer saws, so no thanks.
This 13-Amp Dewalt has plenty of power for anything I've come up against.
It's nowhere near as smooth running as the old 4.5-Amp Milwaukee, but the vibration is certainly no worse than the older Porter Cable Tiger Saw or Makita JR3000 that I also used frequently in the past.
It has a 1-1/8" blade stroke as opposed to the newer Milwaukee's 1-1/4" stroke, but I don't really see that 1/8" as much of a factor when chewing through wood, especially in the orbital-cut position. It cuts through PVC, steel pipe and EMT easily in the straight-cut position.
The speed control is a separate dial located on the side of the D-handle, instead of in the switch itself, so you don't have constantly maintain your finger position or keep it mashed down to maintain the cutting speed you want.
The two-position, quick change blade clamp ring mechanism is made of stainless steel and is fairly easy to use. You can put the blade in upside down for easier flush-cutting into a corner. The tool-less adjustable shoe is easy to use and IMO, should be standard equipment on any reciprosaw.

The only thing I don't care for is that the storage case isn't big enough to place the saw in with a blade installed, so you need to remove the blade to fit it back in the case. I guess Dewalt figured this wouldn't be a problem because of the quick change clamp, but I think its lame.
Other than that minor gripe, I like this saw and would have no problem recommending it.