DEWALT DW321K Heavy Duty Variable Speed Top Handle Jig Saw Kit

by DeWALT

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Whether at home, in the basement, or at a remodeling site, DeWalt's 5.8 amp jig saw makes cutouts the way they should be: quick and hassle-free. Vibration-dampening rubber grips soak up the shocks, making it easier to hold the line, and the counterbalance design places the weight squarely over the shoe. Need a fast cut? Flip the orbital adjustment switch to position four (maximum swing) and cruise through material at up to 3,100-inch-long strokes per minute. For more precise cuts in high-visibility areas, use the zero setting (orbitless motion) for a cleaner edge. Thanks to an adjustable blower on the right side, sawdust is whisked out of the line of sight, a feature we always appreciate in a jig saw. The shoe locks on this saw seem sturdier than the one on DeWalt's cordless model and the shoe easily adjusts--with a tool-free lever--to slide forward or backward for flush cutting, and also bevels 45 degrees to both sides. No wrenches are required to change blades, either: simply pull and turn the top, remove the old blade, and replace it with the desired universal or T-shank--a handy, timesaving design that is unique to DeWalt. --Justin Paul

From the Manufacturer

DEWALT DW321K Heavy Duty Variable Speed Top Handle Jig Saw Kit

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 16.4 x 13.1 x 5 inches ; 10.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000022329
• Item model number: DW321K
• Average Customer Review: 2.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (51 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #211,402 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

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32 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars DW-321, October 26, 2001

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sawdust "oldpoop55" (dayton, oh United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: DEWALT DW321K Heavy Duty Variable Speed Top Handle Jig Saw Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

I am very diappointed in this saw.

I have had 2 of them during the past 10 months.
The Dewalt service center worked one the first one and
then had it replaced. They tried at least.

The problem with the saw it that it pulls to the left while cutting.
In the application I was using I wanted to use a straight edge to get a very straight cut, ie. better then I might get free hand.
This was in some 1/4" walnut plywood.

With a straight edge (ie guide fence)if the fence was on the left it would pull the wood out from under the fence creating a bow or the blade would jump out of the guide roller.
If the fence was to the right of the saw it pulled away from the fence and trying to guide it back to the fence caused the blade to jump out of the roller guide.

The service center contacted someone at Dewalt, who said that I could not use a jigsaw with a fence and that I needed to buy a cutout tool.

I didn't argue with them but to complete my project I had borrowed my friends Bosch and it cut with a fence just fine. For a lot of years I managed to do this type of cutouts with an old Craftman until I wore it out.

I had also contacted the main Dewalt customer support via email who told me to go to the nearest service center and that the saw should work this way. When I wrote them a second time about the last visit to the repair store I got no response.

The sole plate also hangs up and is difficult to set to an angle.

The saw has a dust blower which is adjusted by a slide on the right hand side. My first manual did not have a description of this switch.

I do like the ability to chuck both universial and T shank blades which was why I choose the tool initially over its Bosch counterpart.

Today I used the saw for the last time and being very displeased with the results I just gave it away.

66 of 75 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars don't make a 160$ mistake, December 20, 1999

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mike priest (colorado) - See all my reviews

This review is from: DEWALT DW321K Heavy Duty Variable Speed Top Handle Jig Saw Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

buy the bosch. After using no more than 25 blades the blade lock mechanism broke. It was out of warranty so the cost to fix it is 75$. I either pay 75 bucks to get the saw back or add an additonal 75 and get a good saw.

24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Bad quality control perhaps?, April 7, 2001

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Greg Hughes (Rochester, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: DEWALT DW321K Heavy Duty Variable Speed Top Handle Jig Saw Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

After looking at 5 different saws for a couple of hours, I settled on this one. It's use of standard and t-blades was the deciding factor. When I started sawing wood,I noticed that it cut to the right, so I had to face the saw about 25 degrees left to track straight.When I examined it, it looked like the the blade holder, or the entire shaft was crooked. The blade ran against the side of the guide bearing instead of being straight. The power-on locking mechanism did not work all the time, and it seemed chintzy. Also, the blade locking mechanism did not inspire confidence. Besides for these things, it was okay. I thought it felt good in my hand, and the power was good.I returned it and bought a Milwaukee 6266-21. I think I will stay away from Dewalt after this. Seems their QC is sleeping.