DEWALT Bare-Tool DC390B 6-1/2-Inch 18-Volt Cordless Circular Saw Review
DEWALT Bare-Tool DC390B 6-1/2-Inch 18-Volt Cordless Circular Saw Feature
- 3,700 RPM for fast rip cuts and cross cuts
- 6-1/2-inch carbide tipped blade for 2x cutting capacity at 90 degrees and 45 degrees
- High strength magnesium shoe and upper guard provides increased durability
- 0-50 degrees bevel capacity provides additional capacity for a multitude of applications
- Fan-cooled motor with replaceable brushes for maximum power and durability; tool only, no battery
Whether building wood decks or dormers, bookcases or kitchen cabinets, the professional-duty DEWALT DC390B 18-volt, 6-1/2-inch cordless circular saw delivers cordless convenience without sacrificing power or performance. An 18-volt battery (not included) drives the saw's 6-1/2-inch, thin-kerf blade at 3,700 RPM, an optimum speed for crosscutting and ripping construction lumber, softwood, hardwood, plywood, particleboard, oriented-strand board, and virtually any other sheet.
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Power and Performance
With depth-of-cut capacities of 2-1/4-inch at 90-degrees and 1-5/8-inch at 45-degree (bevel), the DC390B can slice through all 2-by dimensional lumber. The 6-1/2-inch carbide tipped blade gives you 2x cutting capacity at 90 and 45 degrees, and the 0-50-dgree bevel capacity provides additional capacity for a multitude of applications.
A high strength magnesium shoe and upper guard provides increased durability, while a fan-cooled motor with replaceable brushes provides maximum power and durability. It's complemented by a vibration-dampening rubber-grip handle for comfortable handling on big jobs. This circular saw weighs 6.3 pounds.
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 DC390B 18-volt 6-1/2-inch cordless circular saw, one carbide tipped blade, one blade wrench, and operating instructions (batteries and charger sold separately).
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The DeWalt DC390 is a 18V cordless circular caw (and is the tool only). The saw uses 6-1/2 inch carbide tipped blade for 2x cutting capacity at 90 and 45 degrees. It has high strength magnesium shoe and upper guard provides increased durability. 0-50 degree bevel capacity provides additional capacity for a multitude of applications. It features fan-cooled motor with replaceable brushes for maximum power and durability.
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About Makita
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