DEWALT DW936K 18 Volt, Handy little saw
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Handy little saw
This is a handy little saw that packs more punch than I expected.I bought this saw as part of a combo pack with an 18V drill, charger, and two batteries. It was a steal at $200. I had been using a 7-1/4″ Skil with an incredibly short cord. I have a small shop and cutting 4×4 and 4×8 plywood panels on my table saw is simply not an option. I’ve been breaking down 3/4″ plywood sheets in the garage without a problem. I built a firewood holder and the saw had no problem cutting through 2×4s. It’s nice not to worry about cords.It’s light, well balanced, and quiet. It does cause a bit of tearout, but I assume that is the case with most circular saws. So far the battery life and power have been more than adequate. Last weekend my I built a workbench for my dad using 2×4s and some 3/4″ plywood. The saw made around 12 - 15 4ft /8ft cuts on the same battery. The charger fully charges the battery in less than an hour.
Update (2/5/2012): This item is currently on sale here for the lowest price I’ve seen.
The featured review for this product, DEWALT DW936K 18 Volt 5-3/8-Inch Trim Saw Kit Tools & Hardware, was written by Denise K. Jackson.
The average rating for this item is out of 5 stars, according to 3 reviews.
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Posted on: April 13, 2010
Filed under: Reviews
Reviews (3)
Donald Padou
March 20th, 2010 at 3:55 pm
Handy, but keep a sharp blade
I am now on my second saw. I used (abused) the first one so much that I needed to buy a new one. That probaly tells you all you need to know about my opinion. A few suggestions: keep a sharp blade available. The case has a handy bolt for keeping spare blades. I always keep a couple freshly sharpened blades ready. The saw is a bit underpowered — a trade off with weight and battery life. It really helps the saw make it through a tough cut if the blade is sharp. The battery drains pretty quick, but it does charge up quick as well. I keep a battery in the charger. I am a trim carpenter and this saw really helps me get a job done faster. Before I bought this tool I was constantly trekking back and forth to the miter box or killing my old wrist with a heavy 7 1/4″ saw. I have used the saw when building a couple of decks and the tool can get the job done — but it is definitly above grade. I hope that helps.
Denise K. Jackson
March 23rd, 2010 at 12:12 pm
Handy little saw
Rated 4 stars.
J H Murphy
April 10th, 2010 at 12:18 pm
It Has Drawbacks, But Useful Overall
I initially bought this for repairs in my mother’s rental house while the electricity was turned off. I’ve since used it around the house. I’m glad I have it, but one should be aware of the drawbacks before buying.
Advantages:
- Like any cordless saw, gives you much more flexibility
- Compact
- Extremely handy to just grab a saw for small jobs without locating an outlet, extension cord, et cetera
- Extremely handy for cuts on the roof or other awkward locations
- A really good addition to your current Dewalt 18V tool stable
Disadvantages:
- This is not a Skil 77! It can’t handle all jobs.
- Blade tends to bind on long cuts. I found that being patient and moving the saw slow and steady made a lot of difference. It takes practice, but can be done. You also need to arrange the piece being cut (i.e. plywood) so that it doesn’t warp as the cut progresses.
- The selection of 5-3/8″ blades at your local hardware store may not be very good. Having clean, sharp blades makes this saw a lot more pleasant to use.
- This saw seems to have more tear-out/splintering on the back side than I get from corded tools.
- Switch is awkward some times, but safe.
- The case seems pretty bulky for what’s inside
Summary:
Using this saw for the right jobs will be rewarding. It requires practice and a different attitude than a heavy-duty corded saw, but once that’s mastered, it’s pretty convenient. Recently I used it to lop off 2-1/2″ branches from a fallen tree (2 cuts) - so much easier than stringing 150 feet of cord, and safer than using a chain saw for everything. So - if you recognize the limitations, it’s pretty useful, especially with a vehicle charger for remote jobs. Three-and-a-half stars would be my rating if possible.
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