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DEWALT 20V Max Reciprocating Saw, Compact, Tool Only (DCS387B) DEWALT 20V Max Reciprocating Saw, Compact, Tool Only (DCS387B)

DEWALT 20V Max Reciprocating Saw, Compact, Tool Only (DCS387B)

DEWALT 20V Max Reciprocating Saw, Compact, Tool Only (DCS387B) DEWALT 20V Max Reciprocating Saw, Compact, Tool Only (DCS387B)
$ 97.99

Score By Feature

Based on 7,451 ratings
Portability
9.69
Maneuverability
9.51
Ergonomic
9.32
Versatility
9.08
Light weight
8.78
Battery life
8.93

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Product Description

Compact and lightweight in design, DEWALT's 20V reciprocating saw fits between studs and is able to make cuts in confined areas due to its length of 14 inches.
Precision cutting with adjustable blade speed of up to 2,900 spm is made possible by a variable-speed trigger
While cutting, you can use a pivoting shoe for versatility

Questions & Answers

What would be the performance impact of 100 spm less? I would appreciate any advice you can give! ?

My eyes don't even notice the differences when it comes to the places this saw goes and works. In order to obtain a saw like this, I would give up even more SPMs. They've all jammed up on me when I've used others like this.

Please forgive my dumb question as I see dw4856, dw4890, dw4892 and dw4898, etc. ?

There is no difference in performance between those blades

Battery cost how much does it cost?

It is possible to use No power) For a 2-cell battery, the cost ranges from $99 to $119 As of now, there are eight packs. You may wish to consider a kit that includes a battery/charger with your purchase if you do not already own the saw.

How can I make this brick work? What battery and charger should I use?

It is possible to use any of the 20 volt batteries. For it, I purchased 2 batteries of 5 amps each. You can still use it with It's great to have such a It will work with any of the 20v chargers from DeWalt.

Selected User Reviews For DEWALT 20V Max Reciprocating Saw, Compact, Tool Only (DCS387B)

Batteries are destroyed by this tool, which is great
4/5

The only reason for the 4 stars is to highlight the battery life. Here are the battery stats for your information
- You will not be able to use your battery if it only has one bar. The following
A power supply of 3 amps It may be less, but that is an estimate. The following
In the event you have 1, please tell us. This would not be a good purchase for a 5 amp hour battery. It's possible that you are only going to get five minutes cut time. Fortunately, I have four batteries two 3 amp hour batteries, one 4 amp hour battery, and one 5 amp hour battery.

Camryn Willis
Camryn Willis
| Jan 21, 2021
From the 18V to this, it's an amazing upgrade
5/5

There are few functional differences between this saw and the 18V I have at my workplace (aside from the fact that it is 20V). The most noticeable difference is the four position blade holder, which allows for even closer flush cuts and a little more adjustment Unlike the 5Ah 20V batteries, which could last for a few dozen cuts at most, the 4Ah batteries would last for hundreds of cuts. This saw works really well with the 0Ah batteries I recently bought and can be used for up to a week between charges (at least for my use). The 4 Ah batteries I currently own are great. It is also nice to have batteries with a capacity of 0AH to balance the weight of the saw. I just want to remind everyone that this is a bare-bones The saw is ready to use with your existing 20V batteries, so no batteries, charger, or blades are needed. My results may be different from those of others. I have used Bosch, Milwaukee, and DeWalt blades with great success.

Kamila McKinney
Kamila McKinney
| Apr 08, 2021
There was a lot of vibration and noise when I was using a Milwaukee 6515-based machine The 20th Sawzall was 18-inch The drills are 8 years old and are Milwaukee 18v and Volt
3/5

For the most part, I use it to prune When I arrived at the job site with the Dewalt DC387, the first thing I noticed was the noise and It feels like I am running a tool that is out of alignment. I removed the 9-inch wood-cutting blade and ran the tool again. It was a pleasant surprise to pick up my 8-year-old saw. It made less noise and felt much quieter. In one instance, I used the saw without gloves, and after an hour I developed a blister on my hand. I gave it a second star only because it fits between studs for one project. I cannot recommend this saw, and I would not buy.

Hector Burgess
Hector Burgess
| Jan 13, 2021
The plug in tool is at the end
5/5

It has been a long time since I've plugged in The Milwaukee plug has the following features It's been about fifteen or so years since I bought a DeWalt 36-inch polisher This kit includes a reciprocating saw and was powered by a volt battery. The snot has been scraped off of it ever since, especially when pruning and keeping trails in my woods on track. Though it was not quite as heavy-duty as the old Milwaukee, it was pretty good for its size. There is no question that this new one is a heavy-duty product, I've already done quite a bit of work with it, and I am confident you will not There is some aggressive vibration, but it is not a problem (or a bad.

Amari Allison
Amari Allison
| Jan 21, 2021
I think this is one of my favorite and most useful tool purchases
5/5

When I first thought about buying a battery operated saw I was worried because I didn't think it would be powerful enough to do the job or stay charged long enough for it It was the wrong thing to do, and now I love it! These saws last long enough for small batteries to not be a problem with the 0Amp batteries. With this saw, you'll be able to cut 4x4 fence posts, fallen tree branches, and old furniture with ease. extremely impressed with the performance of this driver, more so than my 20v brushless drivers I'd also purchased - I think I made a good investment when I bought this. Having the ability to adjust the cutting speed according to how hard you pull the trigger is a real plus for me. In conclusion, I would recommend this power tool to everyone looking for a cordless saw, and I would absolutely purchase it again if the need arose.

Zechariah BARLOW
Zechariah BARLOW
| Oct 17, 2020
Also, place an order for larger batteries! It was a no-brainer for me since the batteries that are used are the same as in my DEWALT drill
3/5

Batteries appear to be drained a lot faster with this than with the drill or drivers. As soon as I receive the larger size batteries, I will order them. You can get great results if you use the right blade. The blades in the variety pack may be a better option.

Jamir Cameron
Jamir Cameron
| Aug 23, 2020
Dewalt quality is not up to par
3/5

There are quite a few different DeWalt 20V cordless saws I have collected over the years, but this one overheats after about 10 minutes. My experience might reflect a faulty/lemon unit, but I am incredibly disappointed in the quality of this reciprocating saw. I can't believe DeWalt put their name on something this inferior. It feels like a $200 throw away reciprocating saw from harbor freight.

Banks McClure
Banks McClure
| Dec 22, 2020
Having this thing would have made my life so much easier
5/5

This saves me a great deal of time, as I don't have to drag out the chop saw for something like a landscape timber or a 4x4 post. It can be removed easily and is easily adjustable in and out. In order to do this I had to cut in half a water heater as my first task. As soon as I turned on the saw, I installed a 12" demolition blade with fine teeth. We're talking about less than five minutes if we're being honest. Even cutting through the thick steel of the inner tank as well as the outer steel at the same time, the saw did not get stuck. This tool is powerful.

Angie Herman
Angie Herman
| Dec 28, 2020

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