DeWALT DC390K 18-Volt Ni-Cad 6-1/2-Inch Cordless Circular Saw Kit | 
| Brand: DeWALT
List Price: $376.16
Buy New: $174.95
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Rating:  19 reviews
Sales Rank: 4503
Media: Tools & Hardware
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 16.5
Dimensions (in): 17.4 x 13 x 9.3
MPN: DC390K
Model: DC390K
UPC: 093184029233
EAN: 0093184029233
ASIN: B0002AJKMW
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Condition: Brand New Sealed In Case Box . Will not ship to Alaska, Hawaii, P.O. boxes, and APO/FPO addresses.
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| Features:
| • | 3.700 rpm motor aids in speedier rip and cross cuts | | • | The 6 inch blade is topped in carbide provides 45 degree cuts at 2 inches | | • | Equipped with a lightweight shoe which bevels to 50 degrees for a variety of jobs | | • | Designed to last with a fan-cooled motor and replaceable brushes | | • | Includes rugged storage case, 1-hour charger, 18 volt XRP battery pack, (1) 16-Tooth carbide saw blade, (1) blade wrench, a rip fence, and a 1 year warranty |
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Amazon.com Product Description
A great addition to the DEWALT 18 volt family, the DC390K Cordless Circular Saw has the capacity for both small and large projects on 1 XRP battery charge. Equipped with a lightweight shoe which bevels to 50 degrees and a 6 1/2 inch blade for 45 degree cuts at 2 inches, the DC390K is ideal for cutting 2-by-4s, ripping plywood or framing when you don't want the hassle of a cord. It's designed to last with a fan-cooled motor and replaceable brushes and is easy to handle at the light weight of just 8.7 pounds. Designed with the blade on the left side and a large cutout in the shoe, this saw has increased visibility for right and left handed operators alike. Other features include: a spindle lock for simple replacement, trigger safety that's easy to operate from any cutting position, and a depth-of-cut lever that can be used even with gloved hands. The DEWALT DC390K comes in a rugged storage case complete with a 1-hour charger, an 18 volt XRP battery pack, (1) 16-Tooth carbide saw blade, (1) blade wrench, and a rip fence.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 14 more reviews...
DC390K 18-Volt Circular Saw December 7, 2005
SJK
19 out of 19 found this review helpful
I owned the older Dewalt DW939 saw for several years. It was good little saw and I got plenty of use out of it, but I had always wished that Dewalt would make a cordless saw more like Milwaukee's 18V saw, which I felt was designed more like a cordless saw should be.
When first looking over the new model DC390K circular saw kit earlier this year, I was glad to see that Dewalt finally got it right, and purchased one that same week.
The DC390's magnesium shoe is lightweight but rigid, much nicer than the stamped steel shoe on the old model. The trigger safety, which was often difficult to use on the old Dewalt saw, is now easy to operate in any cutting position. The small depth-of-cut adjustment knob on the older saw has been changed to a larger lever that can be used even with gloved hands. In addition, the 0 to 50-degree bevel scale has finer graduations that are more accurate than on the old model. The kit includes a plastic case, rip fence, 16-tooth carbide blade, charger and one XRP battery. You will probably want to replace the 16-tooth blade that comes with the DC390, as I did, with a 24-tooth blade, because the stock blade leaves a noticeably ragged cut.
Surprisingly, I actually paid less for this saw kit than for the old model I bought almost four years ago.
The DC390 may be just a 6-1/2 Inch cordless, but I don't know of a carpenter, plumber or electrician that wouldn't want to have one of these in his truck. They are just that handy for quick cuts of small PVC pipe, crosscutting OSB and 2X.
If you're a framer, or need to rip sheets of plywood continuously, you're not going to be happy with any cordless saw. Not even Milwaukee's V28 model, which is a very good tool. Maybe the new Dewalt 36-Volt cordless line, due out sometime in mid 2006, will be the answer for you.
Overall, when in competent hands and used within it's limits, the I feel that the DW390 is an excellent go between saw that is a definite time saver for smaller jobs and I have no problem recommending it to anyone.
 18 volt battery powered saw December 8, 2004
Jeffrey Johnson (Sebastopol, Ca)
17 out of 17 found this review helpful
I've been a professional carpenter for 26 years and this saw is terrific. The key word here is "battery". It is not a 15 amp worm drive skillsaw, and it will not completely replace your 110 volt tools. It is extreamly handy to use and capable of real work. In a skilled hand this tool will do a lot of work and not complain about it. Relax, cut straight, let the saw do the work. Highly recommended.
Excellent for light duty December 26, 2005
Daniel J. Parlagreco (Millersville, MD USA)
16 out of 18 found this review helpful
I purchased this saw about one year ago at a big box store. I was debating between this cordless model and one of the lighter duty DeWalt corded models. I selected this one figuring that it could be useful when on the roof or other location where cords would be a hazard or inconvenient.
The saw works well for light duty applications. I have used it easily on 2x4 and 2x6 materials, ripped 4x8 sheets of 3/4 plywood and cut lattice for a porch enclosure project. All done without problems. The battery lasts a lot longer than I expected; I typically can get through medium-sized jobs (say two to four hours for the project) without a recharge.
The blade included with the saw is easy to change and is fine for rough work. If I was framing a house, however, I would want a corded saw, but for a homeowner, there is no need to have anything but this saw.
I just don't see any downside to owning this at all.
 The Worst tool ever by DEWALT August 7, 2004
Mastopiero (Garden City, NY USA)
11 out of 26 found this review helpful
Yes, The Worst tool ever by DEWALT. It will kill your fully charged battey in less than 20 min. If you go straight cuts fine, but the minute you put pressure on the blade because you want to correct the line... it will stop because it has no torque at all. I bought one and send it back to amazon, so i will say don't buy it... it will go back in 2 days... a real waist of time.
I have to say.. the idea is great but only if it works...
I love this saw June 11, 2006
Scott Naylor (California)
11 out of 12 found this review helpful
I recently got a job building a fence out in the country where the closest power outlet is 400ft away from the project and thought that I needed a cordless circular saw to do the job.
I decided on the Dewalt DC390 based on Dewalts' reputation and on the positive reviews here on Amazon. I was a little worried that it came with only one battery but thought I would see how it went before purchasing another expensive battery. Well I took it to the job and started framing the fence using the DC390 and I have to say that I LOVE this saw! It cut through the 2x4's effortlessly, the bevel adjustments were very smooth, and the saw never bogged down once. I would work all morning and plug it into the charger during lunch and the battery would be topped off in 20 minutes and it would run the whole rest of the day without a hiccup.
I was also worried that being left handed would be a problem because this saw is designed for righties (unlike my Porter Cable left handed model circular saw) but it wasn't a problem at all. There is a large cutout in the shoe that makes it extremely easy to see my pencil line while cutting.
I am so happy with this saw and it is so easy to use that it will be my new "go to" saw for all my projects. I can't recommend it enough.
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