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

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Publisher: DEWALT

Brand: DeWALT
List Price: $376.16
Our Price: $174.95
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Average Customer Ratings:

A great addition to the DEWALT 18 volt family, the DC390K Cordless Circular Saw has the capacity for both small and large projects on 1 XRP battery charge. Equipped with a lightweight shoe which bevels to 50 degrees and a 6 1/2 inch blade for 45 degree cuts at 2 inches, the DC390K is ideal for cutting 2-by-4s, ripping plywood or framing when you don't want the hassle of a cord. It's designed to last with a fan-cooled motor and replaceable brushes and is easy to handle at the light weight of just 8.7 pounds. Designed with the blade on the left side and a large cutout in the shoe, this saw has increased visibility for right and left handed operators alike. Other features include: a spindle lock for simple replacement, trigger safety that's easy to operate from any cutting position, and a depth-of-cut lever that can be used even with gloved hands. The DEWALT DC390K comes in a rugged storage case complete with a 1-hour charger, an 18 volt XRP battery pack, (1) 16-Tooth carbide saw blade, (1) blade wrench, and a rip fence.


DESCRIPTION:

Batteries Included: 1
Binding: Tools & Hardware
Brand: DeWALT
EAN: 0093184029233
Feature: 3.700 rpm motor aids in speedier rip and cross cuts
Is Autographed: 0
Is Memorabilia: 0
Label: DEWALT
Manufacturer: DEWALT
Model: DC390K
Publisher: DEWALT
Studio: DEWALT


FEATURES:

• 3.700 rpm motor aids in speedier rip and cross cuts
• The 6 ½ inch blade is topped in carbide provides 45 degree cuts at 2 inches
• Equipped with a lightweight shoe which bevels to 50 degrees for a variety of jobs
• Designed to last with a fan-cooled motor and replaceable brushes
• Includes rugged storage case, 1-hour charger, 18 volt XRP battery pack, (1) 16-Tooth carbide saw blade, (1) blade wrench, a rip fence, and a 1 year warranty



ACCESSORIES:

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CUSTOMER REVIEWS:

Customer Rating:
Summary: Disappointed
Comment: Knowing what I know now I would not buy this saw again.

My sawdust manufacturing facility is in the cellar and I never build anything that requires a full sheet of plywood. To save on the hassle of power cords I bought this saw to rip plywood as needed into a manageable transporting size. I find this saw to be way underpowered, the blade speed seems extremely slow. I find it very difficult to cut a strait line even when using a guide.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Will pinch your triger finger
Comment: I got this saw as part of the 6pak combo. First thing I noticed is that your finger immediately gets trapped and pinched between the trigger and the handle. Yes it has plenty of power and torque, I was impressed by that when I made my first cut. But all cordless saws, even Ryobi are good enough for what most people need. But everytime I pick this thing up, I am reminded to pull on the triger in an un-natural way so that I dont scrape my index finger against the sharp seem of the plastic handle. This needs to be redesigned for the nano version. I am so annoyed by this seemingly slight problem, I'm now open to owning other brands, I was a dewalt loyalist for years.

This tool also lacks any rubber over-molding on the grip or front handle. It just looks dated compared to the other tools in the combo. I know tools are about power and performance, but with dewalt, thats a given, so these other kind of details are becoming important to a guy who has cordless tools in his hands all day. Just look at the odd angle of the guy holding the saw in the pictures above, he looks awkward and scared. The handle dynamics of this tool need to be re-addressed to be in a more natural wrist position.

The rip fence is something that I never used before. I just now discovered how convenient this little thing can be. However, the set screw is buried between the motor and the front of the base plate hinge. Your cant get your big knuckles down in there to get a good turn on it. The knob needs to be a little further back towards the motor and be taller, that would make it easier to grasp.

The markings on the rip fence start at the fence and are at inch intervals along the the rest of the bar as it slides into the base plate......these markings should be arranged in such a way to indicate the distance from the blade its-self, to the fence. So ideally you can just set it at 4 inches and know that the piece your about to cut is going to be 4 inches wide. As it is now, the inch markings on the fence just serve as a ruler that has no relation to the width of your cut. Oh and the rip fence generally dosen't really work that well, even if they fixed the flaws that I've mentioned.

Overall, I'm going to start trying other people tools to see if I should go in a non yellow direction in the future.

Customer Rating:
Summary: A MUST HAVE!!!
Comment: everything you could expect from a cordless circular. comes with guide. latch on guard is pressure locking, so tends to come loose with constant sawing, but overall a great saw.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Good Saw, But A Little Backwards
Comment: This saw cuts smooth, has a nice little depth gauge feature, and is balanced pretty well. My complaint about it is that it is for a left handed person really. I've never liked these these kinds of saws because if you are a right handed person, then when you need to trim off a 1/2" from a board, you are gonna do it with the board being held in your left hand. With this saw, that sort of cut is difficult because you have no saw base to rest on the board. Some people think it's great because you can easily see the blade, but if you know how to use a saw you don't need to always see the blade. It has good quality construction, so I still gave it a 4.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Good portable saw
Comment: I've only done light work with it, but so far it shows all the signs of working as well as most DeWalt gear. Only one battery, but I already have two other 18v DeWalt tools, so that doesn't really make a difference to me. Yes, it would be nice to have a more substantial blade guard and it wouldn't have added much to the price.

In other reviews people have complained about the safety being awkward, but I gfind it natural to push it off with my thumb, no problem.

It's about time DeWalt shifted to a more modern battery technology though, NiMH batteries hold much more power and have a much longer and less troublesome service life.

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