DEWALT DW368K Heavy-Duty 7-1/4-Inch Lightweight Circular Saw Kit

by DEWALT

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The DEWALT 7-1/4-Inch Lightweight Circular Saw Kit features a versatile, powerful, and easy-to-maneuver saw that makes quick work of tough applications. An ideal addition to your tool arsenal, this kit also includes a carbide-tipped blade, a blade wrench, and a kit box for easy transport. At the heart of this DEWALT kit is a dependable circular saw with a tough 15 amp motor, great cut-line visibility, a smart-guard design ideal for bevel cuts, and a 56-degree bevel capacity for all your workpiece needs.

7-1/4-Inch Lightweight Circular Saw Kit At a Glance: Powerful 15 amp, 2,200 MWO motor Lightweight at just 9.5 pounds for comfortable, easy handling Improved blade visibility Low guard design ideal for bevel cuts and cutting shims Three-year limited warranty, one-year free service, and 90-day money-back guarantee

The circular saw has a big beveling capacity with convenient stops. View larger.

Powerful Motor Paired with a Lightweight Design
A DEWALT circular saw kit is a versatile tool, designed for easy transport from home to the shop, or to the jobsite. Weighing just 9.5 pounds, this lightweight, easy-to-handle tool is designed to reduce user fatigue and increase productivity.

This lightweight DEWALT design doesn't compromise its power or accuracy. The 15 amp, 2,200 MWO motor is powerful enough to handle the toughest applications. With a no-load speed of 5,800 rpm, this saw rips everything from pine to pressure treated lumber to composite decking.

Big Beveling Capacity and Convenient Stops
For maximum versatility, this lightweight circular saw's 56-degree bevel capacity allows for aggressive bevel cuts. Featuring ball detents at 45 degrees and 22.5 degrees, the saw makes the most commonly used angles easy to find, saving you time.

The saw delivers cut depths up to 2-3/8 inches at 90 degrees and 1-3/4 inches at 45 degrees for use in a wide variety of applications.

Low Guard and Clear Line of Sight for Precision
A precise, lightweight, and easy-to-handle saw goes a long way toward producing accurate results. Blade visibility is another key component to achieving accurate cuts. That's why DEWALT has added a unique, clear line of sight design that offers excellent blade visibility from any angle. In addition, its low guard design offers improved performance when making aggressive bevel cuts and cutting shims.

Durable Construction with Magnesium Shoe
The dependable motor and durable gear case stand up to long, hard use and are only part of what make this DEWALT saw so tough. It also features a magnesium shoe that's designed for increased durability.

This 7-1/4-inch lightweight circular saw kit also comes with a DEWALT warranty package that includes a three-year limited warranty, a one-year free service contract, and a 90-day money-back guarantee.

What's in the Box
DW368K DEWALT 7-1/4-Inch Lightweight Circular Saw, carbide-tipped blade, blade wrench, and kit box.

The DW368K also includes a rugged hard plastic storage and carrying case (click each to enlarge).

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 15.9 x 14.4 x 9.4 inches ; 17.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 16.2 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: B000068870
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• Item model number: DW368K
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #24,196 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #51 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tools > Saws > Circular Saws

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Power For Rough Work, September 24, 2004

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Western Woodworker (Puyallup, WA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: DEWALT DW368K Heavy-Duty 7-1/4-Inch Lightweight Circular Saw Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

This saw was purchased to replace an underpowered Black & Decker, which bogged down when ripping hardwood trim for bookcases and cabinets. The power of this saw is excellent, although DeWalt's own rip fence flopped around in the slot so badly that the trim cuts were practically useless. I tried putting tape around the rip fence to steady it in the slot, but it didn't help much. Since the saw has good power, I use it to rip plywood panels to size before precision trimming. For basic construction and framing, this saw would probably be more than adequate, but not for precision trim cuts. As others have reported, the shoe flexes too much (probably because DeWalt tried to keep it as lightweight as possible), and when combined with the shaky rip fence slot, it will probably give rough edges to your trim.

39 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Too much flexibility, February 14, 2003

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"oakman608" (Ames, Iowa United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: DEWALT DW368K Heavy-Duty 7-1/4-Inch Lightweight Circular Saw Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

This saw is a step up from my old black and decker, and the saw has plenty of power. But...the sole plate connection is way too flexible. It is only connected to the body of the saw by a piece of plastic housing that is about an inch wide. As I made a few test cuts the saw would not keep a 90 degree angle. The connection would flex and I would end up with a cut that was beveled 2 or 3 degrees. To me that is unacceptable for a tool costing this much. I'm taking this saw back and see if I can trade it in for the DW364.

17 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars No brake despite what Amazon says, June 4, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: DEWALT DW368K Heavy-Duty 7-1/4-Inch Lightweight Circular Saw Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

I bought this saw instead of the comparable Hitachi because it was a bit lighter and more powerfull. The product details said it has an electric brake, an essential safety feature in my opinion, but it DOES NOT! I will be returning mine and purchasing another, but not from Amazon.