DeWalt Heavy Duty Cordless Jig Saw Kit (DC330K)

Fred just wrote a great post about the Bosch Multipurpose Jig saw. It has everything you want in a jig saw, unless you want cordless.

If your looking for the freedom of a cordless jig saw, you’ve come to the right place. DeWALT manufactures a awesome Heavy-Duty 18-Volt Cordless Jig Saw Kit. Amazon sells this kit for $233.25 with free shipping and no sales tax in many locations.

Finding a Good Cordless Jig Saw

A jig saw has lots of applications like cutting detailed stencil designs, countertops, and molding. These projects require power, precision and control despite a wide variety of materials. A high quality saw will save you time and frustration by making an accurate, clean cut the first time. These are the features of a good, cordless jig saw:

Powerful Li-Ion or NiCad battery: Your saw needs to power through lots of different materials. It should have a 14.4 volt battery or higher. Both Li-Ion and Ni-Cad batteries have a long working life and can be recharged quickly.
Variable Strokes per Minute (SPM): Different materials and applications should be cut a different speeds. Adjusting the SPM lets you set the speed to match your project.
Precision Cuts: Jig saws are not meant for cutting wood to length. These saws are used for detailed work like crown molding. It has to be smooth and precise.

DeWALT 18-Volt Ni-Cad Cordless Top Handle Jig Saw DC330K

DeWalt 18 Volt Cordless Jig Saw Kit

I really like the the DeWalt 18 volt cordless jig saw. It has an 18 volt Ni-Cad battery with charger. You can adjust the blade speed from 0 – 3,000 SPM depending on your material and project. This saw features an all-metal lever-action keyless blade change for quick and easy blade changes. It has a keyless shoe bevel with detents at 0-, 15-, 30- and 45 for precise bevel cuts. This saw sports a top handle with an anti-slip comfort grip.