Keyless blade clamp for fast, easy blade installation and removal
5.5A motor deliver powerful cuts in the hardest materials
Variable speed delivers 0 - 3,100 strokes per minute for optimal cutting speed
4-position orbital action allows for faster, more aggressive cuts in a variety of materials
Editorial Review:
Heavy Duty Jig Saw Kit, Variable Speed, 5.5A, 0-3100 SPM, 100% Ball & Roller Bearing Construction, Keyless Blade Change, 4 Position Orbital Action, 1" Stroke Length, Allen Wrench/Holder, Assorted Blades & Heavy Duty Case, Maximum Cutting Capacity: Oak 2-3/8", Steel 3/4", Aluminum 1/4".
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 2.0 / 5.0
Would have expected better for the money and from a well known name!:
I purchased my DW317 a year and a half ago. Used it for light use around the house and as a contractor, on some small projects (nothing strenuous). After a few months the variable speed stopped working. Took it to a Dewalt repair facility who said it would take a few months to have it repaired. Now 1 year after being repaired, it just completely stopped working. The orbital action lever keeps on going to level 4 (full orbital) once you let go of it. I really would have expected better for $100.00. I'm... more info
Wandering blade:
This is a very disapointing tool (and was my last dewalt miss fortune).
It is very hard to do a straight cut wihtout having the blade wandering. Even using a guide and a slow feed rate the cut is far from perfect.
The sole doesn't retain the 90 degree setting which mean that you constantly have to check for squareness.
Disappointing DeWalt tool:
I had the misfortune of having several of my power tools stolen. One of them was my Porter Cable Model 543 jig saw. I replaced it with this DeWalt version. After light use the sole plate was constantly sliding from the 90 degree locked position and anyone who tried to change blades were constantly frustrated and handing me back to tool to change the blade. I recently purchased another Porter Cable Model #543 and I am am as happy with it as I was the first one I owned. The DeWalt is sitting in a closet and I... more info
great saw for the price:
I just got mine today so I have not alot of time invested in using it .
My nice bosch was destroyed being run over in the parking lot which was a great loss to me .
Not having the funds to spring for another new bosch at the present and since I can't live without a jigsaw this one looked like it may fit the bill .
I read many reviews here tryong to decide which would be the best buy for the money I had . The reviews did not look too good for the dewalt 321 or the 318 but no one had... more info
