DEWALT DC390B Heavy Duty 6-1/2-Inch (165mm) 18V Cordless Circular Saw (Tool Only)

Reviews of DEWALT DC390B Heavy Duty 6-1/2-Inch (165mm) 18V Cordless Circular Saw (Tool Only)

1.) This is one almighty little saw !!!
Reviewed by: L. Patten california usa
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The saw arrived within a week, in perfect condition and I have been framing in a bathroom with it all day. It is a great tool and it almost keeps up with my mag77 only I don't need to roll out any cord's.
PLEASE NOTE: this saw has recieved some undue bad ratings because it is a BARE TOOL (a perfect replacement or addition to your existing 18v DeWalt tool collection) It does not come with a battery or charger ... well duh! A single battery retails for over $80 alone, what do you expect? It does however come with a blade (nice little suprise to me).
This is a great buy and I'm sure you will be very pleased with it's capabilities if you purchase one.

2.) AWESOME Saw!
Reviewed by: SONYSATISFIED ARIZONA
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What a gem! Light weight, maneuverable, easy to use & a REAL BARGAIN! Can't figure out what all the problems other people are having with the safety button? I find it a breeze to use. I guess one should read the whole description on the item before buying it & you'll see in plain English TOOL ONLY! This unit is plenty tough enough to do jobsite duty. Just keep a spare battery charged up & you won't have any problems.


3.) I love this saw
Reviewed by: Wrenchr Sylmar,, Ca. USA
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I recently upgraded to a Dewalt 18V drill, so I bought this bare saw to go with it. I just spent a good part of the weekend building a deck and stairs for my spa. This saw rocks. Very light, very easy to handle both right and left handed. The trigger safety is an easy reach. I can't say enough good things about this saw.

4.) love it
Reviewed by: Ihab Nasser illinois
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excellent product. had one before it that got stolen so it was perfect for me since i still had the bateris and charger.thank you amazon for the great deal

5.) DeWalt 18v Cordless Circular Saw
Reviewed by: Sylvia Louisville, KY USA
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My husband was thrilled to finally have a DeWalt 18V XRP Cordless Circular Saw. He likes to cut wood outside, and this allows him to do so quickly and without an extension cord. I was very pleased with the price. The saw was shipped to us very quickly. He was quite happy on Christmas!

6.) DeWAlt cordless saw
Reviewed by: Nels Larson
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Be careful with this saw it may look like a toy but it isn't. It has tons of power and can cut or rip 2x4's all day.

7.) Great saw!
Reviewed by: W. Prout Wynantskill, NY
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I purchased this saw as a companion tool to my other 18 volt DeWalt tools. I already own
several battery packs and chargers so the "bare saw" option seemed great - a cordless saw (DeWalt no less) for around $50, how can one beat that? I used it all day on the first day and found it very easy to use with plenty of power and the blade speed was more than adequate for framing material cutting. I had absolutely no problem getting used to the safety device on the trigger (contrary to another reviewer's experience). The saw I purchased was the one from MaxTool and was pleased that it was a little more than a "bare tool". It included the blade wrench, carbide blade, and edge guide with the saw - in other words - you get everything in the picture plus an edge guide! I cannot speak for the other dealers, but this MaxTool really exceeded my expectations.

8.) Powerful saw!
Reviewed by: Dewalt Tool Fan Kansas City, MO
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I am very pleased with this saw. It is much more powerful and useful than the smaller "trim saw." I have heard complaints that it uses up the battery quickly, but I have not noticed any significant problem in that regard.

For approximately $50 (as a bare tool, without batteries), this was a very nice addition to my Dewalt cordless tool collection.

9.) Great tool!
Reviewed by: Jeff Midwest
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I bought this "Bare-Tool", as I already own another DeWalt tool and have spare batteries and a charger. I have a 18 volt "Black & Decker Firestorm" saw of this type, but it is very under powered, and the battery packs do not last well. This DeWalt will out saw the B & D numerous times over and is an excellent buy.

10.) 3 years and counting....
Reviewed by: jg OLNEY, MD United States
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I thought i was just picking up a trim saw when i bought this 3 years ago.
Apparently i was wrong. I am a handyman/carpenter by trade and have used this thing to rip 1x and plywood, crosscut 2x anything...and it takes it. I keep 3 different blades and always try to use the appropriate one for the material i am cutting and of course, a fully charged battery.
The last framing job i did, i used this thing to cut over 250 2x4's for the walls. The corded Makita sat unused for two days.
For all the criticism of this saw, it does the job for me...for 3 years now of daily and sometimes abusive use.
But, as always, the Dewalt batteries suck so i keep 3-4 charged all day.

11.) Portable circular saw
Reviewed by: K. Lund Irvine, CA
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This was cheaper than local hardware stores. Light and easy to use. My husband loves it for smaller jobs.

12.) DeWalt 18V cordless 6 1/2" circular saw
Reviewed by: carpenter York, PA
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great transaction, quick ship, awesome tool and the tool only orders are very cost efficient when you already have numerous batteries and chargers, thanks, Greg

13.) great saw, unbelievable bargain
Reviewed by: drj South Bend, IN, USA
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I'm just a homeowner, not a builder, so I wondered whether I needed such a well made, professional-level saw. But the price is not much above the flimsy stuff so I went ahead. I was especially attracted to the solid base - magnesium, I think - and the blade on the left of the motor.

The first few cuts literally made me smile. Quiet, precise, not unwieldy, easy to align, and the blade stops very quickly. It took one squeeze of the safety to adjust to a somewhat deeper start switch, then it felt very secure and comfortable. It arrived in a shipping box just wrapped with the manual and blade - no inner box and packing junk that I just would've thrown out anyway. Very impressive. This is a great saw at a very reasonable price. By the way, for you homeowners, the DeWalt battery charger is programmed to keep batteries well conditioned when not in constant use. Unbelievable bargain.

Update: I've now used the saw over a weekend for many long cuts (ripping 2"x8' cedar). I was disappointed at first how quickly the battery died (2 rips!?), but after recharging twice it now works for a very satisfactory time (4 rips, still fine). Maybe the battery needed 'conditioning' the charger doesn't provide? It's nice to see that DeWalt sells Lithium ion batteries, which do not have the memory problems associated with NiCad.

14.) Great trim saw
Reviewed by: Hardnoser Redondo Beach, CA
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If you already have the batteries you can save a lot of money with the bare tool. The saw's not perfect - none are - but it's done everything I've needed it to do and it saves room and weight in the truck. I use it everyday and haven't had any problems.

15.) 18 v Dewalt Saw
Reviewed by: S. Kirby Iowa
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Replaced a 14.4v Dewalt saw with this one. It's run time is much longer. We reach for it now when we used to grab a corded saw.

16.) Shipped promptly, item was as advertised
Reviewed by: RLM Texas
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Item was shipped promptly, we received within estimated arrival. Item received was as advertised. Appreciate it!

17.) Awesome, portable, powerful
Reviewed by: Jonathan Dallas, TX
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I'm a DIY'er and ordered this unit because it was compatible with the 18V drill/batteries/charger I already had. I love the "tool only" option. It works nice under normal use, is balanced and light. Since I have two batteries, I always have a full and ready charge. I can cut through 2"x4"'s like butter and I was impressed with it ripping through a sheet of MDF. Much easier than pulling out the table saw for one or two long cuts without any help.

18.) How many chargers do you need? Bare tools are the way to go!
Reviewed by: Jewish carpenter Albuquerque,NM ,USA
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I was very pleased with the speed and the quality of the shipment and tracking.The tool ,I new would be great, and it is.I am a finish carpenter contractor and have recently made the choice to go all Dewalt 18volt, so purchasing this saw was a logical and economical conclusion.Good solid feel, enough power, and the ability to cut through an exterior door. Thanks. Jewish carpenter, Albuquerque, NM

19.) Completely satisfied
Reviewed by: Proud Grandma GA
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This saw is an exceptional value. I found other places for well over a $100.00. The saw was shipped when they said it would and it arrived on time. I buy from these folks again.

20.) Great Homeowner Saw
Reviewed by: vettephreekZ06 Hollis, Maine
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The guy at Home Depot tried to sell me the 7 1/4 inch corded saw, citing that it was far more saw for the money over the 6 1/2 inch cordless kit. He also told me that cordless saws eat battery power so a corded saw is better. I have a bunch of 18v batteries from other tools, so buying the bare tool was far cheaper than the corded saw. Additionally, I am not a contractor who needs cutting power all day. I need to cut stuff on a far smaller scale so the batteries are not an issue. So far, this saw has cut everything I've thrown at it with ease. This product is an excellent addition to my Dewalt 18v tool box.

21.) 6 1/2 dewalt cordless circular saw
Reviewed by: Frank E. Monheiser
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I love my saw and it is handy with no cords running around the garage and more powerful than you think, I had to fix a dog house board, yes one board, the dog was hungry, and of course the dog house is in back of the yard and I grabbed my trusty saw and measered the board I removed and cut it right there and I was done, great value also Thank you, Frank

22.) Cordless Saw
Reviewed by: Chuck
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I am very pleased with the saw. It is not for framing work, but works fine for small finish work. With a plywood blade it gives very smooth cuts in cabinet grade birch. I recommend it for a home owner who does occasional small projects.

23.) Great Saw but...
Reviewed by: Mike Stewart
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I love the saw but it didn't include a blade. The Amazon description says "6-1/2" Carbide Tipped Blade for 2x Cutting Capacity at 90 and 45 Degrees". Also - It looks new, as advertised, but wasn't in a factory box; just a plastic bag in a off-the-shelf box. I'd still recommend it, just be sure to buy a blade.

24.) Chuck, Tennessee
Reviewed by: Chuck Tennessee
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This is an amazing bare-tool saw. Purchased it from Tool King In march, 2009 and glad i did.
If you are looking for a great bargin on cordless tools i suggest purchasing them from Tool King, plus they give you excellent service.

25.) Good saw- if you need the battery & charger - buy the kit
Reviewed by: A. Jones
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This saw got poor reviews due it being the saw only- which is great for those of us who have other dewalt tools and all ready have batteries. Otherwise it is a fine saw for use when pulling out a corded saw is too much work or your not near electricity. It's not a replacement for a corded tool- but it has worked very well for me when cutting conduit, some 2X4's and working on the fenceline without electricity.



26.) Good, but could have larger saw blade
Reviewed by: JD GUY
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It's a great little saw, but the blade is so small in diameter that you can hardly cut through anything with it.

27.) Handy Tool
Reviewed by: glagen Massachusetts
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I usually use a corded saw but sometimes there is no juice available so I need a cordless saw. I have many DeWalt tools so I already have many batteries and only needed the "bare tool" model. I really like the left side blade because I am right handed. However, you get a face full of saw dust and I think DeWalt needs to address this with better exhaust.

28.) cordless saw
Reviewed by: Ronald J. Benson
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The saw works well for the projects I have in mind. I am not a professional just a do it your-self-er. I already have a Dewalt product with batteries that fit this saw and this being the motivation for purchasing it along with
the low price.

29.) Great Saw...not so good trigger and safety switch placement
Reviewed by: J. DREIER North Pole, AK
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Pros: I like this saw more than I thought; it has very good power, very smooth operation and goes a long way on one battery. The deck is quality aluminum and very easy to adjust. It is nicely balanced even though the battery is probably half of the weight.

Cons: The trigger and safety switch are too close together for large hands. Also with the trigger pulled there is a gap in the handle that digs into my finger; especially during long cuts or prolonged use...this is probably exaggerated because of the angle my finger is at on the trigger when flexing to release the safety switch with my thumb. It was annoying enough that I started wearing a glove when operating this saw for more than short cuts.

Overview: The quality of this saw makes up for the trigger issue I have with it. And as with all my Dewalt reviews, my 11 Dewalt tools (and growing) on one battery platform makes Dewalt 5 stars over all. I marked this saw down but that shouldn't discourage anyone from purchasing it.


30.) This is a good little saw.
Reviewed by: jhunt177 NY, United States
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Bought this saw in 2006, has been reliable. Used for home renovation. Don't have a problem with the safety switch. Easy cuts thru 2x4, even pressure treated. Often I'll grab this saw instead of a corded saw even when near outlets. It is a good value.

31.) No Blades Either!
Reviewed by: Richard N. King Vancleave, MS USA
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Love the saw and the concept of bare tool. Big deal was made of the fact that batteries do not come with the saw. Read the reviews and looked at the pictures prior to ordering and was convinced that blades came with the saw. WRONG. Just be forewarned; order blades with the bare tool.

32.) Dewalt cordless circular
Reviewed by: Christiaan Long
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I'm a general contractor and use this saw often. Good weight, handles well, and has a thin kerf. Only complaint is battery life, but I have not upgraded to lithium-ion yet. I would recommend this saw. Great value as well.

33.) DeWalt is out-sourcing a little too much to China
Reviewed by: nopcbs Midland, MI United States
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I bought one of these, new with DeWalt blade, on eBay for $60 delivered. I already have four 18v batteries, so I needed none of those. I was a bit shocked to see that it comes with a plastic blade guard. Since that's what the saw rests on when you put it down, it is not likely to last long. The safety switch is awkward to use. The general heft and feel of the thing is not up to the quality of my three DeWalt drills. It works well enough for a light duty saw and it is worth about what I paid for it, so I'm satisfied with the purchase, but just a little disppointed with the fall-off in DeWalt quality.

34.) Great saw! =) Poor ergonomics =(
Reviewed by: thecastlebookroom Bakersfield, CA United States
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This is a well-made quality tool. I don't consider it heavy-duty enough for rigorous jobsite use on a daily basis, but for the occasional time when you don't want to drag out the heavier corded saw, it's great.

But the ergonomics - yech! The placement and balance of the handle is just wrong. Surprisingly, Ryobi got it better than DeWalt. And the safety switch that you have to depress to work the trigger is very awkward - I often have to depress it, then pull the trigger, then shift my hand to a more comfortable position while keeping the trigger depressed.

I bought it because I have a lot of Dewalt cordless tools, so I didn't need to purchase the batteries or charger, just the saw alone. I'm glad I bought it, I really like having it for occasional use. But they gotta re-engineer the ergonomics of the handle!

35.) Tolerable, but only if you already have a bunch of XRP tools
Reviewed by: A. Barnett 206
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I work as a contractor, and have many different DeWalt XRP cordless tools. All of the others are excellent, but I ahve found this saw to be terribly balanced, with an awkward safety switch. Also, While it is OK for light framing use, the blade speed isn't hihg enough for any application that demands a clean cut. Overall, the tool is fairly handy, and I'm glad I glad i have it, since its a lot lighter than my Skilsaw, but this saw needs a serious redesign.

36.) Junk Saw
Reviewed by: William L. Broderick Trinidad,Colorado
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I was very much looking forward to using this saw on a part of my property that has no power. I had two fully charged batteries and I was using the blade that came with the saw. I tried to cut a two by four and the saw stalled the first time I used it about one quarter inch into the cut. I changed to a two by four that was extremely dry and had the same result. I double checked the batteries which are also new and had the same result. I was using the "Fast Woodcutting", 16 tooth blade that came with the saw, double and triple checked everything and had the same result. I thought of buying a plywood type blade with more teeth per inch but why blow another 20 some dollars. I'm very disappointed in DeWalt and Amazon. I thought I was buying a quality product, boy, was I wrong.

37.) 2 and a half weeks still not repaired yet.
Reviewed by: ttamnoswad
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I got this saw as part of a six tool combo. It was defective within a couple weeks of very light use. I had to slap the side of the motor with the trigger pressed for it to start up. When it did start, it sounded like a blender with rocks for bearings. I called Dewalt to get it repaired, took it to the factory owned service center in Columbus Ohio. The guy said he would call me in 2 days. I have called three times and its been 2 and half weeks so far. They were still waiting on the parts. They could have sent a new tool from Mexico to Columbus in that time already. I asked if they could just swap out my tool for a reconditioned one (also from Mexico), He said they don't have any in stock. Well they don't have the parts to fix mine in stock either.

I am very disappointed with this saw. Yes the trigger safety is very poorly designed, and the seam where the plastic housing meets under your finger will dig into your hand too. AND it sounds horrible, not smooth at all.

I have the 15ga. nailer, which is great and rest of the combo is okay, except the Impact driver's bit holder sucks, but now that the blue and red companies are expanding the lithium line ups, I will seriously consider making the switch to a new system.

Milwaukee's new M18 system looks good, but if Bosch redoes the cordless miter saw and hand planer with a lion battery, well we'll see.

38.) Underpowered
Reviewed by: MCFallows Detroit
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I have experience with cordless circular saws. The ryobi 18 volt. I knew when I pressed the trigger that is was not going to make it through that 8' 3/4 plywood. I bought it two years ago and never had the opportunity to use it. The other tools that came in the combo worked great, but not the circular saw. Do not buy a combo pack with a circular saw, unless you already have a corded saw.

39.) Wrong Shipping Weight
Reviewed by: Bobster Toms River, New Jersey United States
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Shipping Weight: 12 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

This shipping weight is not correct, it should be 6 lbs. The problem is at checkout their charging you an exact $5.00+ for shipping ($7.99 + $1.00/lb}.

Amazon was contacted to correct the problem????



40.) Not mentioned
Reviewed by: Calman Mi, USA
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I bought this saw with the assumption that it came with a battery, little did I know it was a skeleton saw.




41.) Cordless
Reviewed by: Jayson Garrison Columbus, GA USA
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The product works good, but... It says nothing about not having any type of power source. You have to buy a battery pack and a charger seperate. So as my Father took his Fathers Day gift out to use it, he wasn't able to until he bought a battery pack.

Features of DEWALT DC390B Heavy Duty 6-1/2-Inch (165mm) 18V Cordless Circular Saw (Tool Only)

The DeWalt DC390 is a 18-Volt Cordless Circular Saw - Bare Tool. The saw uses 6-1/2-inch carbide tipped blade for 2 times cutting capacity at 90 and 45 degrees. It has high strength magnesium shoe and upper guard provides increased durability. 0- to 50-degree bevel capacity provides additional capacity for a multitude of applications. The DeWalt DC390 features fan-cooled motor with replaceable brushes for maximum power and durability. Features: 3,700 RPM for fast rip cuts and cross cuts 6-1/2-inch carbide tipped blade for 2x cutting capacity at 90 and 45 degrees High strength magnesium shoe and upper guard provides increased durability 0- to 50-degree bevel capacity provides additional capacity for a multitude of applications Fan-cooled motor with replaceable brushes for maximum power and durability What's In The Box: DeWalt DC390B Cordless Circular Saw Circular Saw Blade Battery and Charger NOT Included

1.) 3,700 RPM for fast rip cuts and cross cuts;
2.) 6-1/2-Inch carbide tipped blade for 2x cutting capacity at 90 degrees and 45 degrees;
3.) High strength magnesium shoe and upper guard provides increased durability;
4.) 0-50 degrees bevel capacity provides additional capacity for a multitude of applications;
5.) Fan-cooled motor with replaceable brushes for maximum power and durability;

Package Height x Length x Width: 15.5 in. x 15.5 in. x 10.54 in.
Package Weight: 8 lbs.

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