DEWALT Bare-Tool DC385B 18-Volt Cordless Reciprocating Saw

July 15, 2014 - Comment

The DeWalt DC385 is a 18V heavy-duty cordless reciprocating saw. The 18v cordless reciprocating saw provides 1 stroke length and 2900 SPM for fast cutting. Its keyless blade clamp allows for changing the blade quickly. The electric brake prevents blades from breaking. It is a compact and lightweight tool. The cordless saw has an anti-slip

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The DeWalt DC385 is a 18V heavy-duty cordless reciprocating saw. The 18v cordless reciprocating saw provides 1 stroke length and 2900 SPM for fast cutting. Its keyless blade clamp allows for changing the blade quickly. The electric brake prevents blades from breaking. It is a compact and lightweight tool. The cordless saw has an anti-slip comfort grip, which provides increased comfort and control while operating.

With the DEWALT DC385B 18-volt cordless reciprocating saw, you’ll be able to cut just about anything that gets in your way. You can use it with confidence for a wide range of building, remodeling, and demolition work, such as cutting rough openings through walls and roofs, slicing plastic pipe, and metal ductwork, chopping up old kitchen cabinets and countertops, and slashing through hardwood flooring. It’s powered by DEWALT’s 18-volt cordless batteries (not included).

DEWALT DC385B1-1/8-inch stroke length for faster cutting speed (view larger). At a Glance DC385B 18-Volt Cordless Reciprocating Saw
At a Glance: Up to 3,000 strokes per minute

Four-position blade clamp allows for flush cutting

Pivoting adjustable shoe with open top for maximum visibility

Bare tool–doesn’t include battery or charger

Three-year limited warranty; one-year free service At a Glance

Power and Performance

The powerful DC385B features a high-performance, variable-speed motor that drives the blade at 0-3,000 strokes per minute. And it has an aggressive-cutting stroke length of 1-1/8 -inch for powering through virtually any building material. The four-position blade clamp allows for flush cutting and increased versatility

Comfort and Convenience

The DC385B has a pivoting adjustable shoe with open top for maximum visibility and lever-action keyless blade clamp for quick and easy blade changes. It’s complemented by sure-grip, anti-slip rubber handles for optimized handling.

Bare Tool

This DEWALT cordless tool does not come with a battery or charger. It’s compatible with the DC9096 18-volt XRP battery pack and DW9117 15-minute 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

One DEWALT DC385B 18-volt cordless reciprocating saw and operating instructions (batteries and charger sold separately).


DEWALT DC385BLever-action keyless blade clamp for quick and easy blade changes (view larger).

Product Features

  • 1-1/8-inch stroke length and 0-3,000 rpm for faster cutting speed
  • 4-position blade clamp allows for flush cutting and increased versatility
  • Lever-action keyless blade clamp for quick and easy blade changes
  • Anti-slip comfort grip provides increased comfort and control; pivoting adjustable shoe with open top for maximum visibility
  • Tool only (battery not included)

Comments

Jeffrey Jenkins says:

Well engineered but needs new battery chemistry! This is my favorite out of the 4 “sawzalls” (apologies, Milwaukee) I own/have owned. Just so you know its competition here, I have the corded version of this saw, a cordless 18V Ryobi (not bad, all things considered, but definitely not rugged enough for daily use), Makita’s LXT Li-Ion version (a real disappointment that one) and this baby. So far this one is my favorite, and, overall, I am extremely pleased with its performance.What I like about it:1. Well-balanced2. Rugged3. Good power despite being cordless5. Not too heavy6. The “chuck” (collet?)What needs to be improved:1. The batteries!The best feature by far is the 4-position quick-release chuck/collet. It allows you to select the usual “up” and “down” blade orientations, of course, but also “left” and “right” ones. The latter two positions really come into their own when flush cutting up against another surface because…

Steve Stamos says:

Dewalt is #1 Perfect !!!! works like a charm 0

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