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DEWALT DW933K 18 Volt Variable Speed Jig Saw Kit | List Price: $491.40
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Brand: DeWalt
Binding: Tools & Hardware
Features: - Keyless, tool-free blade change system accepts both universal and T-shank blades
- Tool-free shoe bevels 45 degrees right and left of center
- Three-position orbital blade action (0-2,000 spm) with one-inch stroke length
- High-capacity XR+ battery pack
- Dust blower clears debris ahead of cut
Tranny job [Posted on 2004-08-17]
Saw arrived 4 PM Friday. Tried Sat. AM. Shipped back Monday PM. Dewalt said it had a misaligned transmission. It's corded counterpart has been my pleasure. This made all of 1" of cut before I detected a problem. The saw would not run beside a cutting guide. The blade was not parallel to the shoe. This is carelessness by Dewalt. It should not have been shipped in such a state. When I got home from UPS I found an e-mail from Amazon telling me that they had already shipped a replacement. I look forward to what I hope will be a sound, well aligned saw. It's corded brother is.
About 3 weeks later:
The replacement saw arrived quickly. Like the first saw, it is nice to use. But, like the first saw, the blade was set at an angle to the axis of the saw. Clearly this is not Amazons fault. They shipped a new saw upon reciept of my return request. Perhaps they got a bad lot. As they had replaced this item once, I was not about to dump it back on them. I called DeWalt. They seem to hire the cheapest kid they can find. He was not totally unknowledgeable, and was polite and sympathetic. All he could offer was to suggest that I contact the warranty center. When I looked them up on the net I found an old friend that was nearby and factory certified. He got the job & will do it under warranty at no cost to me. But I'll be waiting a couple weeks to get it back. He agreed that there was no excuse for the misalignment. The saw has weaknesses, as described in other reviews. But, it is stable in the cut, has good power, is easy to guide and a wonderful convienence. I used it for a few days before taking it to the shop. If you never nail down a cutting guide to deal with a problem spot or clamp one to sheet goods, then, you will not notice the misalignment. I've not lost a blade to pull out on this {only a few days of use} nor on my corded version of the same saw. The locking system is a little clumsy. The convience of tool free blade change is worth the trouble caused by the lack of clearance when you pull up the "crank". The big problem is that it is hard to get a good grip on the "crank" to be able to pull up hard enough to get the blade well locked in. The angle adjustment on the shoe could be improved with a bit of thought. This saw is basically a winner. DeWalt just got sloppy at the finish. This is intended as a wake up call to them. If you have such problems I hope you will write a letter of complaint to help refocus their attention on quality, which does include attention to detail.
Versatile and powerful performer - but not terribly straight [Posted on 2005-03-17]
I'm reviewing the DeWalt European 18v version (ELU) of this jig saw and I must say that it is truly a versatile and very powerful cordless jig saw but the trade-off, in my opinion, is that you can't ask this particular saw to do what -- say a Bosch 1584AVS -- corded jig saw can do. If you can live with certain limitations (a pronounced tendency to veer or wander especially if you try to follow a guide or push it along, an almost annoying plastic cutting guide that vibrates off repeatedly in operation, limited cutting power especially in thick materials like MDF, and some above-average vibration in thinner materials) then this jig saw warrants a much closer look. I'm a firm believer in buying items that fulfill their intended purpose, i.e. don't try to train a cat to bark like a dog, and so the portability, convenience and overall power more than offset this saw's shortcomings. If you a serious jig saw user, then you really should opt for a corded model with more power and better overall performance.
Handyman v1.5 [Posted on 2005-12-03]
I bought this to replace and old craftsman jig saw. I have quite a few cordless Dewalt tools and like them all. This tool was no exception. I found the cuts smooth and quick. I got it mid way through my woodworking season. I used it to cut out a hole in plywood for a utility sink, make some angle cuts and some scroll work for shelf brackets. I am impressed by how easy it is to use. It is a bit heavy with the battery but nicely balanced. I thought the tool-free blade change was slick and never had problems with the blade popping out. It is a bit expensive and I knocked a star off for that reason.
DW33 VS Jig Saw [Posted on 2006-07-14]
I purchased one of this Model and it didn't have the quality that most of my Dewalt tools have. It wouldn't cut well as the blade shaft was misaligned and I kept the batteries and sold the saw in a yard sale. I really felt let down on this saw. I called customer service and got absolutely no help on the problem! The Customer Service was Dewalt and not Amazon. Amazon has always been great on any problems!
Live and learn!
BJ
Does not cut straight [Posted on 2007-04-20]
I bought this saw because I really like my DeWalt cordless drill. Unfortunately, I have been very unhappy with this product. But only for one reason, albeit important for a jigsaw.
The blade chuck does not stay straight. Once the blade is secured in the chuck, it can still rotate. To cut a straight line, I have to hold the saw at an angle. When you twist it back to turn a corner, the blade chuck moves so you can't cut accurately.
I am past the point of return/ exchange, and newer models supposedly don't have this problem, but I thought this would be helpful for anyone looking at this saw on the used market.
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