dewalt dcs382 XR reciprocating saw review

Fresh out of the box with great cutting power! Dewalt says “From light construction to demolition, the 20-Volt MAX. XR Brushless Cordless Reciprocating Saw delivers the cutting power and maneuverability needed by pros like you for challenging projects. This versatile Reciprocating Saw's brushless motor packs the muscle for a wide range of applications. Make quick cuts with its 1-1/8 in. stroke length and its lightweight build. Change blades easily and maintain high productivity with a variable speed trigger that offers optimized control as you work.” This saw is a beast, lets jump right into the review!

Quick Specs

• Optimized cutting power and efficiency: get more work done with the stout brushless motor

• Speed control and comfort: 2-finger variable trigger design offers ease of use

• Fast cuts: rapidly saw through various materials with 1-1/8 in. stroke length

• Seamless mobility: compact size designed for a high range of motion

• Quick blade changes with twist-style keyless blade clamp

• Brighten dark workspaces with on-board LED

• Flexible operation: pivoting shoe helps to stabilize the saw against the workpiece throughout the cut

Great for lumber, pvc, and thinner metal. One critic I have is in the handle design. For this saw you need to have two fingers on the tool's trigger. Giving you one less finger then the standard three to give you more stability and for easier one handed cuts.

This saw is one of the more compact and shorter reciprocating saws I've used. Features convenient clasps on the blade chuck's sides for easy blade insertion. Fixed guard for a nice sturdy cut. I also appreciate it being more light weight.

Over all this is a great light weight saw. I will definitely be using it on my demo jobs in the future. I highly recommend it!