The Jig Saw is a fairly useful and versatile too in that it allows the user much freedom when it comes to cuts. Not only can you do straight lines, but you can do curves and (depending on the model) bevels as well. The DeWalt Jig Saw model DW331KR is a good example of this. You may recognize this model number if you have used other another DeWalt Jig Saw.
The ending R in the model name designates that it is a reconditioned DeWalt unit, the DW331K
What we mean by this is that with many, if not all, other Jig Saws on the market with “dust blowers” designed in, they just do not stack up or perform as expected. They do little to no blowing of dust or debris, making the addition laughable. On the DW331KR, this dust blower does its job, and does it well. The dust blower on the DW331KR moves a lot of material away from the front of the blade quite quickly. In testing a large amount of debris was placed in front of the DW331KR, including heavier material than the user would actually see in real use, and it worked just fine.
In the arena of power, we went a slightly different route. We chose to cut up some 1/8 inch sheets of white oak. Clearly at 6.5 amps of power the DW331KR could cut this, but would the variable speed trigger allow us to do it well? The answer is yes. The variable trigger was easily controlled, and allowed us to keep a nice constant speed for cutting with. On a similar note, 3/4 inch plywood was just as easy to cut through. Even when we tried a bevel cut, the DW331KR ripped right through it. Even after cutting over 100 feet of wood, our hands and wrists felt just fine, which means the unit is very good at not transferring vibration to the user.
All in all, this Jig Saw is quite nice. It has lots of power and lots of control, it has most of the features one will need in a Jig Saw, and it has great balance. If you have no problem with buying reconditioned units, or are just looking to save a bit of money, this Jig Saw is worth the purchase.
Photo Credits: Many Cats 4 Me
Originally posted 2009-08-24 03:21:42. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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