5 Reasons NOT to buy this DeWALT Barrel Grip Jigsaw
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- This NO HOLDS BARRED Review of a DCS355 DeWALT Barrel Grip Jigsaw will not disappoint. All of your questions will be answered (and then some) in this review. I have been using the DeWALT DCS335b for a whole year now and I have uncovered all of the good, the bad, and the ugly. I'll give you everything you need to know to make an informed decision on whether or not to buy this jigsaw...And if you already own it, then you just might learn a thing or two. Thanks for watching!
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0:00 I've Used This for 1 Whole Year
0:31 10 Great Things About This Jigsaw
8:48 5 Things I Don't Like About This Jigsaw
11:26 You Will Only Find This Here
16:36 I Made a French Cleat Tool Holder For This Jigsaw You'll Love
I’m a lefty and i love how easy it is to switch on and off. I love love love this jigsaw.
I have the D handle version and I like it except for how the blade release open when backing up. I also have that edge guide which came in handy a time or two.
New DIYer here just got mines and its quite easy to use This is a great tool for beginners.
Absolutely love it myself 👍👍👍
Love the video, mainly because I also own this saw. Have had it almost a year and think it is superb. Very smooth and easy on the hand. Have not encountered the blade releasing when backing up but will see if I can make it happen. As far as blade deflection goes, I think blade choice has as much to do with this problem as the saw dose. Change of subject, We have the same taste in nail guns. I also have the same two Ryobi nailers you have on your wall. I purchased an adapter so I can use my DeWalt 20v battery’s with these Ryobi nail guns. Please keep making the video’s, learned new things about a saw I have, thanks.
I’m really glad you enjoyed the video. I put a lot of time into doing a deep dive about everything I could learn about this saw. The dewalt adapter sounds like a cool idea. I’ve been making videos for almost a year and a half and have no plans on slowing down. With comments like yours it will help bring this channel to the next level. Thanks for your support 👍👍👍🤓
Thanks for the quick response. The battery adapter was purchased on eBay. Also have one for my old 18v Black and Decker tools (Dewalt battery’s) the guy (wish I could remember his eBay store name, sorry) makes them with a 3-D printer. Has several combinations tool/battery - battery/tool. They work great.
@@thisoldman7142 thanks for the info. Was it Shop Nation?
I prefer T shank blades personally. Never encountered a U blade saw that didn't occasionally drop the blade.
Just purchased this Dewalt Jigsaw and had a couple of questions. Good review. Clarified my questions.
I'm glad I could help! You'll love your new tool. It's a keeper!
My bevel adjustment started slipping immediately...the manual says nothing about set screws, which I couldn't see because of the plastic shoe cover. Thanks for confirming what I thought I was imagining. Not a word mentioned in the manual about set screws either.
Yeah, a more detailed instruction manual would be helpful. Hopefully DeWalt sees my video and takes note for future manuals. I'm glad I could confirm your thoughts...and thanks for watching!
Awesome video! What a premium tool and very nice editing!
Thanks! I'm trying to up my game a little bit each video and I can see it paying off soon...hopefully.
Great review!! I was really bummed at the title because I have been waiting to get one…but after watching I’m more sold on getting one now. We are VERY hard on our D shape dewalt. I have permanently locked the bevel at 90 because it was such a nuisance. But there is still nothing better as of yet…festools are ridiculously heavy and way too$$$. Thanks Logan!!
I’m so glad I was able to help. The thumbnail and title draws people in and then keep them watching with my good looks.
@@DudeSawdust buy Flex Jigsaw much better product
@@rickyperkins232 I don't know much about flex but I'm curious. thanks for the opinion
i’m pretty happy with my dewalt jigsaw not the best jigsaw ever and it was like dropping out on rpm’s for a little while but for a field use jigsaw it’s not bad
Thanks for posting this, did not know a fence was available for this saw. However it is no longer available at the Amazon link you show.
I've found this style to be a big improvement vs conventional type jig saws
I just redid that link so hopefully it comes back in stock soon. I'm glad the video was helpful.
Hey there! Really enjoyed your video and review - the groovy music enhances the tool testing vibe. I own a Dewalt trim router with a straight edge guide, and I'm curious if it might be compatible. Cheers from Down Under, Ethan!
There’s only one way to find out! If you do please report back and let me know👍. Thanks so much for watching
Great review ! Can’t wait to get one !
Its a definite buy! You'll love it. Thanks for watching....and nice youtube channel you got there! Great stuff
I like my barrel grip jigsaw and the guide is also on their circular saws and has been for years The older corded circular saws used to come with a guide in the box
The saw really is great. I wish they still included the guide.
@@DudeSawdust
Trying to keep prices as low as possible is probably the reason … I have a couple of the guides I’m sure they don’t cost much … Woodpecker or someone else besides B&D might make one if you google it
Great review sir. I think I'm going to buy it. Because of your title I almost don't watch the review thinking that the barrel jigsaw was garbage.
I appreciate you watching even though my title was saying not too. I know it's hard to resist sometimes ;) I can't say enough good things about it. I know you'll love it! Good Luck!
LOL i thought this video would make me not buy this jigsaw. But it did the exact opposite. I now have this jigsaw and I'm lovin it!
I just bought it as part of a set and that bevel lever gave me so much trouble. At first it was tighten too much so I could move the lever. I entightened it a little to only realize that every time I would move it, the screw under would come lose. I found the trick though. You need to also screw the other screws around and it stays in place. There is a sweet spot to find. For such brand, they should have worked on a better system...
I agree, I hate it when adjustments don't click and snap into place. Tightening anything allows for quick wear, tear, and loosening.
I have this and it does work well, I just wish it was a little smaller.
I’m sure being smaller might help getting in those hard to reach places 👍
My dewalt jigsaw I bought back in the late 90's had a nice edge guide. I upgraded to the new xr and kept the edge guide
What model number is your jigsaw?
My nee one or old one? My old one I bought in 98 and sold it a couple months ago
The old one. I know an older model 331 fits with it.
I'm not sure of that model number. But I was able to use it on my old cordless dewalt circular saw as an edge guide. Seems like I seen one of their new circular saws come with one when I was researching buying a new one
Hey Brother. Just found your channel today. I was wondering if you knew for sure if Ryobi and Ridgid are coming out with a barrel grip jigsaw soon. By the way, my 20yr old corded Black&Decker has a variable speed trigger.
Hey! Thanks so much for watching my video. To answer your question, I don't have any inside info on Ridgid or Ryobi. But If I had to guess, the answer is eventually yes.
Enjoyed you video! However, I have a tip for you on that guide (I have one). Mine is "slightly" different - it has two holes when flipped for circle cutting. But no matter, you could have put the guide into the saw from the opposite side to achieve the same effect (it's a circle, you can cut clockwise or counter clockwise). The hole used to anchor the guide must be on the leading side rather than the trailing side. On the trailing side, it points the saw blade out of the circle (and out of the desired cut path) - which is why the saw was fighting you. On the leading side it points the saw blade "into" the cut.
Very interesting! Thanks for the tip. I’ll have to try it out👍
dude thats cool i love dewalt products and tools and had no idea. i have the D handle jig, D handle for life 😊😊
Awesome! Yes, I love DeWalt's products as well. They have such quality tools and I love they way they look too. Thanks for watching!
I just bought the other new brushless Dewalt jigsaw and it’s really good. I love it. It’s got the variable speed trigger and the variable speed wheel, so you can use both to control your speed. I wonder why they didn’t put that on your saw?? Also my new saw has positive locks for the bevel cuts. You loosen that black bar and then you push the shoe forward to change the bevel angle and it will lock into the different angles. Then when you want to go back to a 90 degree cut you loosen that black handle and push the shoe backwards and it locks into place to make a regular straight cut. I’m really surprised that your saw doesn’t do this. I gotta go back and look to see if your saw has that black bar.
Oh and great vid btw. You did a great job man.
Good for coping
April 2022. Thank you brother. Liked and Subd!
I’m glad you enjoyed it. Hope to see you back again. Plenty more videos coming!
Variable speed dial separates the minimum and maximum speed into ranges and the trigger control to speed between ranges.
Think of highway, city and sub-division speeds.
@Dude Sawdust Damn you, I got this today and was frowning over the video's title. Was wondering if this was a bad buy - I am a DeWalt guy, so checked why would anyone say not to buy. You got me 😂😂 great video BTW.
I sucked you in! Yes, the thumbnail could be perceived as deceptive but I feel like it delivers on the positive and the negative. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I hope you enjoy that awesome jigsaw!
Also the links do not seem to work when utilizing CZcams‘s mobile app to watch this video and try to get to the source of some of the accessories you mentioned.
Thanks for the heads up on the link problem. I checked all the links on desktop and mobile. It appears the only link not working is the dust chute. It is currently not available on Amazon, but hopefully it will be back soon. I'll have to keep checking. As far as the source for the accessories: I left a link to a follow up video I did about how I found the edge guide. As far as the other accessories, I spent a lot of time watching every youtube video I could find as well as searching through message boards, amazon, and other tool websites to find as much as I could. But if you ever have any DeWALT tool related questions, that video link should be a great resource.
czcams.com/video/xIBMLkM2LDI/video.html
Great video
Thanks! So glad you enjoyed it 👍🤓
Excellent review. No BS, just straight to the point. Job well done!
Thanks! I’m glad it was helpful 👍👍👍
Wow! Your editing was fantastic!! Production value is definitely going up! Also, your reviews are some of the most detailed and thorough I’ve watched! I feel significantly better about considering the products you review! And I can tell you’re being completely honest in your assessments! Awesome video! Keep them coming! Thanks 👍
Thanks! It the good, the bad, and the ugly! Thanks for watching
Very thorough and super helpful as always! Thanks Logan!
I aim to please!
Well done. It was thoroughly researched and I also didn't know about the guide attachment. Great work as usual!
Thanks! So glad you chose to watch it. I have another video coming out monday so stay tuned!
Thanks for the review. I'm looking at grabbing this one to replace my corded.
Something not mentioned, and the reason we DIDN'T buy this particular jigsaw (we got the more traditional D shaped) - is it's size. For my wife, with smaller hands, it's just too big to have a solid grip on.
Very good point. I had not even thought about that.
Nice review. I just got mine the other day and used it in earnest for the first time yesterday doing baseboards. The LEDs thing I noticed right away, they do blind on cuts from below, it would be so much better if they were switchable. Otherwise I'm very happy with it. I couldn't believe how smooth it was, I considered the idea that the blade holder might be counterbalanced.
Yeah, they really put attention into how smooth it is. I love this saw! Thanks for watching. I’m glad you enjoyed the review 👍👍👍😎
Great review! I’ve been looking for a reason to get rid of my old cord jigsaw, and this might be the reason too😂
You won't regret it! It's a great saw. Thanks for watching.
Link for the fence guide isn’t working. Do you have a part #
Thanks so much for letting me know. Black & Decker Jigsaw Rip Fence: Part Number 1004501-00 (for the DeWALT Jigsaw): amzn.to/3uFp08b
I fixed the link. It appears supply is limited and the price has gone up. I paid $34.
Cons 3 and 5 are the only ones that get me going. LoL... This is my favorite jigsaw of all time.
Yes! The lights and latch feature can be a pain but I agree with you, its a great jigsaw!
If intended to be a circle cutter I’m pretty sure the hole in attachment should be dead center at end of extension arm
Doesn't matter but it does looked better if at dead center. What matters is the radius from the hole to the blade.
I just bought this jigsaw base on this review, so thanks , plus it doesn’t take too much for me, when I know that is Dewalt brand. Big fan of this brand.
I’m glad I inspired your purchase 👍👍👍. I know you’ll never regret buying it. May you build many great projects with it. 😎
What's the better way to cut circles? Freehand it?
My preferred way is using a circular cutting jig with my router. I made a video about it.
My dealt drill driver is an xrp but NOT brushless.
Great information
Where can I get the guide?
Click on the link in the video description. It will take you right to it. Thanks so much for watching. I’m glad I could help 👍👍👍🤓
Hey great review! The link doesn't work sadly.
I have this same jig saw, but don’t like the feel and balance as well as my corded, D-handle version. But this is a VERY thoughtful review and I learned a lot - for the next time I use it. Thanks for the hard work and sharing your thoughts. You earned a new subscriber.
Right on! Welcome aboard. I'm glad I could provide some value. Thanks so much for watching
Do you know how to turn off the LED lights? When using the Collins coping foot, the saw is upside down and the lights are blinding. This makes it very difficult to see the profile being coped.
This is a common complaint. They don’t turn off. You can just find a way to block them
Yes it will automatically shut off after 100,000 hours, 50,000 if you're lucky.
Lol. I love mine. I've been using my milwaukee M18 for more than six years and I hate mine. It's a lot harder switch a blade. 2nd, it's never cut accurate. This is why I went to Dewalt. Now, I have no issues with my Dewalt at all. How did you concluded that Dewalt jigsaw is bad???
Actually, my final review is that I love the jigsaw. Despite what the thumbnail may imply, this is a positive review. But my analysis shows that there are five things that I didn’t like about it, but there were 10 things that I really liked about it. I was trying to be as objective as possible. It’s a great saw and I’m glad you feel the same.
@@DudeSawdust Awe...I see. Your title is a little deceiving. Lol. Then I agree. Thanks again.
This model can work with 2ah battery? I've the same model with 2ah battery and not working 😢, just turn on for a few seconds and turn of againg!
I haven’t done any research with batteries. But I hope you find one that works.
Will say that blade ejection on others is handy when the blade shapes and you need to dig out the piece left behind
I haven’t encountered that but great point and thanks for sharing 👍
@@DudeSawdust only really happens when using cheapo blades or pushing too hard ,so user error really. Great vid . Subscribing
Right on!
I’m getting on with a free power stack kit
Nice!
I wish diablo had longer scrolling blades for coping
Such a cool bideo
Thanks!
The anti splinter is shitty and doesn’t hold in place. The dust collector might work but only if you have a strong vacuum. As for the cutting guide, check it carefully. A lot of them are not 90 degrees.
Also, I first bought this barrel model because I thought it would be easier with my rhumatoid arthritis hands but I am a woman and to reach the on/off button I had to use my other hand. I finally sold it and got the D shape handle. I will see over time if I made
Thak you for this review -after watching it I won't buy this saw -Im on dewalt tools -but I want solid cordless skill saw -and d don't mind investing in different platform just for good skillsaw ...
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I’m glad I could help. Thanks so much for watching and good luck with your future purchase 👍👍👍
Let’s talk about the dewalt stool wheels. Had them warranty once. Then I bought aftermarket of my own. Same thing though just wore out so quickly, but not as fast as the 3rd party casters Dewalt uses. How I know that cause getting them warranty at first was like pulling teeth compare how awesome they usually are about defects. They should have done 5 legs or something better than a frame that can handle 300lbs with no ankle strength! Lol I learn not to scoot or lean too hard on it which is dumb I can’t do in a rolly work stool
Nothing much better than a great shop stool! I love mine. The wife bought it for me cause she got tired of me steeling our inside bar stools for the shop.
@@DudeSawdust oh don’t get me wrong I love the stool I just can’t stand the wheels. Im literally about to get a fourth set for it. The third set I order myself held up good until my ladies mother twisted her ankle and needed a stool for work. She used it for a month and was almost in tear to tell me about the wheels I said don’t worry its a continuous battle lol
Battery position on this kind of defeats the purpose of it being a barrel handled jigsaw. I can't keep my arm down like I can on my Bosch corded and that jigsaw is comfortable to use and accurate.
Its always good to have a tool that fits well ergonomically.
You deserve more likes
You're too kind. It all starts with a seed before you can grow to be a tree. Right now I'm barely starting to sprout. Thanks for watching and I hope you come back for more videos.
Even over your music track that is clearly louder than the mic you had! I CAN STILL HEAR BLADE DEFLECTION lol
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you could spritz the led's with black spray paint from a foot away and ghetto tint them
That might not be a bad idea
@@DudeSawdust we used to do that to the inside of blinker lenses in my motorcycle shop lol
I currently have the D handle version I knew what those slots and that threaded hole were for but I too have until now spent endless hours looking everywhere trying to find the edge/circle guide that I thought it should’ve automatically came with. Also if one has an edge guide that will fit it already and just needs the threaded knob and spring it is the same one that works with the DCS 575 flex volt 7 1/4 inch circular saw, however the circular saws edge guide is way too wide to fit into the DCS334 or DC S33 fives edgeguide slots.
Thanks for watching and that great info. Finding the edge guide for this saw was quite the journey. DeWalt doesn't make it easy. czcams.com/video/xIBMLkM2LDI/video.html
@@DudeSawdust no they do not make it easy to figure and find parts for a lot of things Dewalt does not. Personally I miss the days of seers craftsman where all the parts were in one store and all the accessories and the people knew what you were asking for. Thanks again.
What if you put black electrical tape over the LED lights?
I’ve heard of that option. Not a bad idea
@@DudeSawdust I didn’t think of the light being a problem when coping until I watched the vid. But yes I can definitely see it as being a problem. I’ve still got my old 18V Dewalt jigsaw so I think I’ll hang on to it and just keep the shoe off of it for coping. There’s definitely no light on that old 18V. And because I bought a battery adapter for it when I first started converting to 20V I can use my 20v batteries on it. It all fits fine. The battery sticks out a little further than it’s originally designed to do, and looks a little funny but it’s not that bad.
if you want a straight cut , use a plunge or circular saw.. jigsaws are made for curved cuts.... the dewalt is a excellent jigsaw, the festool is the best but twice the price..
I’m a Milwaukee fan though.
Either way, we're glad to have you! Milwaukee is solid, I have some of their stuff too
Can you get a case for it?
The saw doesn't come with a case, but that would be cool
You did the best review and reveal I’ve ever seen. Thank you
That's quite a compliment I not forget. Thank you so much!
Versatality is my new favorite word
It’s right next to strategery and covfefe in the dictionary
@@DudeSawdust 😍😂
Skilsaw 77 edge guide much better if it fits. I have my Milwaukee jigsaw on order after looking at both. Not going to throw my old corded jigsaws with the blade screw setup, it will outlive all the batteries. Don't think much difference between brush and brushless tools. All mine old brush tools still kicking while some of the contractor quality brushless tools died. The key word is OLD, they don't make it like they used to like a good woman.
You know, I've recently been thinking about the whole brushless stuff. You know it seems like the new brushless tools break sooner because of all the cheap parts that aren't in the motor.
@@DudeSawdust
Milwaukee cordless angle grinder use cheap Chinese bearings, so far mine is holding up. Not only that, you could not buy the individual parts like a switch, you need to buy the whole assemble including what's attached to it - like the controller and part of the motor by which time cost as much as a new unit. DeWalt is going the same rout.
I hate u tube keeps erasing my comment 😤 . We hate millwakee batteries. The worst of the big three.
I'm starting to learn this as well@@thedude8976
My wife bought this jigsaw for me and it does not work. It cuts for about 5 seconds and then it stops.I take my finger off the trigger and then pull the trigger again - it starts but on for about 2 seconds
The same thing happens to me when the battery is low. Just a thought
$162 tool only 5/7/24 amazon -32%off
nice!
For cutting circles the hole in the guide is in the wrong location. The hole has to be center radius-ed off the blade ! Move the hole in about 3/4".
I know right?!?!
Baloney on less vibration milwaukee is the smoothest...
dude you reviewed the shit outta that saw yo
Thanks! I felt the same way as you. And that was the intention 😉👍. Thanks for watching!
I just bought a different saw because I seen title and from the title assumed it was a junk saw. I used a friend's saw and liked Dewalt more than the saw I bought. If not for your junk tile I would have bought this saw.
I’m sure you can return your saw. Pro tip: always watch the video🤷♂️
Mate i feel you, im now watching this before i buy one but the title should be 5 reasons why to buy! Silly titles make me not sub but good content non the less
Hahahahahah
My dad has this saw it's awesome and he is really happy with it too.
bought the black and decker rip fence and guess what? doesn't fit!!!!!!
What?!?! I haven't heard of anyone making this complaint until now. I wonder if you have a different model or if you were sent the wrong rip fence?
I will tell you brushless motors do get hot. I have dewalts and milwaukees they do get hot drilling and I'm going easy on them and I don't force my tools. They say it's normal. So that is false. They do run longer but not that much..
This straight-edge guide cost anything from $40 to $50 on amazon ...
The jigsaw is also made for professionals and the operator should have manual skills.
Come on it obviously a guide slot
That it is!
Great video, but I do not like the title of the video.
1 out of 2 aint bad. I'll take that as a win. Thanks for watching!
that is a t slot holder, for adding a straight edge
335 best from dewalt
The 334 is better in some situations especially when you let go of the tool
would i buy or not buy the tool after this video ? nope i wouldnt. i didnt see anything that other jigsaws cant do. and this "showroom" atmosphere with some "tools" around gives the impression that someone tries to show up. no i dont like it
I guess as long as it cuts and cuts well that’s a win👍
@@DudeSawdust woth all respect, which jigsaw in this price range doesnt cut well ...
If he shaved his beard and put on a wig you could mistake him for Nic Cage
Wow! I haven't heard that comparison since I had hair and no beard. I used to hear that a lot...then I went bald. Google Nick Cage's senior high school yearbook photo....it's pretty much exactly what I looked like. Good eye!
@@DudeSawdust Haha you also sound like him. I used to do impersonations of them all so I have an ear for it. Good vid by the way even though I just upgraded my jig to a 334!
Obvious a guid bar went there.same as the circular saw.good grief
The constant stating that brushless motors will outlast brushed is absolute horse shit. That's a lie spread by these manufacturers based on the brushes wearing down and even that takes decades the way most people use tools. Brushed motors will last for centuries because other than brush maintenance they are really invincible. Brushless motors most certainly have a finite life and that's purely based on the amount of fragile electronics that control everything. I love my cordless tools, but we've been hoodwinked into buying tools that won't last that are run by super expensive consumable power packs. They got everyone fighting over red vs blue vs yellow etc which of course clouds the real lies they tell. It's the biggest swindle since New Coke. That said, the barrel body jigsaws are awesome for coping, especially when there's no cord in your way.
I’ve never heard these points before. Very interesting and thanks for sharing 👍👍
What a waste of money, never buy this saw!! Dust extraction as on option, it should be included. Nobody wants to clean up after cutting specially with the blowing feature. Dust every ware, it wil take you more time.
This guy is not in line with the tool. I have this saw and it's a killer and works everyday. Not cooler they do over heat. He doesn't like dewalt. I'm not,wasting my time on people who don't make sense..terrible view..
Idk why I hate this video so much
Hate it or love it, I appreciate your viewership 😉👍
@@DudeSawdust probably didn’t help you much with your watch duration analytics
I’ll take what I can get😀
$55 for the little black&decker guide..that isnt even black & decker....no thanks ffs.
When I first made this video black and decker made the guide. It’s currently not available. The price used to be a lot cheaper.
@@DudeSawdust I see, the price was a bit of a shock lol
Pro, people are still buying dewilt
Con, they cost about the same as Milwaukee but don't perform as well.
Bias? Nope, but if it's yellow, 🤮 it will never be in my collection. Never been a fan of DeWalt, personal preference, but yeah.
Cordless jigsaw are so similar like everything else on the market it really comes down to price and color preference (even though Milwaukee is still at the top of the heap) , the features are all pretty standard these days. I say, whatever batteries you're specced into, that's what you should stay with. A few exceptions but honestly not much difference anymore.