DEWALT Bare-Tool DC385B 18-Volt Cordless Reciprocating Saw



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DEWALT Bare-Tool DC385B  18-Volt Cordless Reciprocating Saw

Product Description

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.

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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 DC385B
1-1/8-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 DC385B
Lever-action keyless blade clamp for quick and easy blade changes (view larger).


  • 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)


DEWALT Bare-Tool DC385B 18-Volt Cordless Reciprocating Saw Reviews


DEWALT Bare-Tool DC385B 18-Volt Cordless Reciprocating Saw Reviews


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71 of 74 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Well engineered but needs new battery chemistry!, December 27, 2006
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Jeffrey Jenkins "tool fool" (Tampa, FL United States) - See all my reviews
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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-balanced

2. Rugged

3. Good power despite being cordless

5. Not too heavy

6. 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... Read more
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Dewalt is #1 Perfect !!!! works like a charm, September 24, 2011
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First of all - there are NO Negatives to this saw....

Where do i start first? This saw has the quick change head AND you can position your blade to cut Down or UP or Left or Right !!!!

Not many saws can do this... plus its Quick Change... Flip the lever, pull your blade.... very simple - no screws to mess with or anything.

I cut on/off for about two-three hours on a single lithium charge cutting anything from 2x4's to 2x6's and plywood when i demo... Don't use the dewalt blades.... Milwaukee Torch blades are the BEST you can buy... trust me... dewalt makes an awesome saw... but their blades have much to be desired.

This saw is so powerful... i've cut steel pipes, sheet metal steel boxes / ovens and its pulled through like nothing. Thrown on a mason blade and cut blocks and bricks and stucco all day long.....
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34 of 41 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars One glaring fundamental design flaw for industrial user., September 22, 2010
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R. Dick (Tulsa, OK USA) - See all my reviews
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This is the second DeWalt 18v reciprocating saw I have owned. I am an industrial fencing contractor by trade and use these saws to cut though lots of 1 5/8" O.D. Sch. 40 top rail and when needed 2 3/8" O.D. Sch. 40 post as well. From a power stand point both saws performed very well. My first saw was an older version then this one and it lasted me several years of hard cutting and hard use. By the nature of the work it isn't uncommon for me to partially drop the saw on the ground after use as long as I'm not on concrete and the first saw survived this well and often was dirty and muddy. Eventually one of the contacts for the battery completely broke off and when I looked for a replacement part I seen that it was $55.00 because DeWalt has the battery contacts integrated with the control switch, which also happened to be a more complicated reversing switch used in a drill. This design may save them a tiny bit of initial production money, but it's ridiculous to service since you... Read more
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