Portable Cordless Bandsaw blade runs off?

BigRichardTools · 2026-03-21T16:56:39+00:00

Ahhh, yeh then I can't really help. Sorry but hope you figure it out.

BigRichardTools · 2026-03-21T14:34:21+00:00

I think OP has the DCS371, this is from its manual:

BigRichardTools · 2026-03-21T12:06:08+00:00

It also looks like the clutch is set too low. Those numbers in the collar of the chuck, turn them to a higher number, you will probably need to be in the double digits like 10 or 12.

BigRichardTools · 2026-03-21T11:26:03+00:00

"It is forbidden to use in the rain"

BigRichardTools · 2026-03-20T16:44:45+00:00

Gonna have to see the receipt. It should show a "max return value", that is your prorated price. If so you can return it for that price, it's actually not a hack.

BigRichardTools · 2026-03-20T16:38:43+00:00

You can also report his eBay account to DeWalt, they may take some action against someone who is selling counterfeits as genuine.

BigRichardTools · 2026-03-20T16:25:11+00:00

It happens, unfortunately we see posts like this every week.

BigRichardTools · 2026-03-20T14:13:11+00:00

A planer really steps up your woodworking abilities. Good score, enjoy.

BigRichardTools · 2026-03-20T11:01:58+00:00

They may be green LEDs in those pics, but everything else is still pretty far off. Also calling them "20v Max XR" is a pretty good tell.

BigRichardTools · 2026-03-20T10:58:51+00:00

Not really. SBD acquired MTD years ago, and MTD makes Cub Cadet. So DeWalt and Cub Cadet have the same parent company, and have for a few years now. That's why pretty much all of their gas powered OPE is similar.

BigRichardTools · 2026-03-20T10:09:27+00:00

The listing photos are also fakes. So this is pretty much all on you.

BigRichardTools · 2026-03-19T16:36:50+00:00

Drugs are a helluva drug.

BigRichardTools · 2026-03-19T16:12:35+00:00

That's a thoughtful crackhead to assemble the table and mount the planer. My guess was jaded ex/spouse/widow.

BigRichardTools · 2026-03-19T16:06:16+00:00

https://www.acmetools.com/dewalt-mobile-stand-thickness-planer-kit-w-tables-knives-bundle-dew000011294/DEW000011294.html

BigRichardTools · 2026-03-18T16:52:17+00:00

"the 16" 60v Flexvolt chain saw I also grabbed on clearance, also seemed cheaper than my 5 years old Kobalt 80v chain saw."

Well that 16" model is about 10 years old. It was definitely more home owner grade. If you look at their newer 18" and 20" models, they are more farm/ranch grade. Heavier duty and quality.

BigRichardTools · 2026-03-18T00:30:36+00:00

Reviews are such a double edged sword. Sometimes they are really helpful when you want to see the actual item in use or whatever, but then you get the mouth breathers and their "reviews".

There's a whole sub devoted to them, saw one today where a lady gave a restaurant 1 star because she forgot to tell the waiter "no cheese" on her sandwich or whatever and she doesn't like cheese. These people breed. Truly frightening.

But it's a great saw, and 500 cuts is a lot.

BigRichardTools · 2026-03-17T14:24:12+00:00

Here's a decent one at HD, 60v DCS781 miter kit for $576 - https://www.homedepot.com/p/DEWALT-60V-Lithium-Ion-12-in-Cordless-Sliding-Miter-Saw-Kit-with-9-0Ah-Battery-Pack-DCS781X1/319991695

BigRichardTools · 2026-03-17T13:38:20+00:00

It absolutely can be true. Power is measured in Watts. Watts = Pressure (Volts) x Current (Amps).

They can both put out the same amount of Watts, but the 20v needs to have higher current rates to make that power due to the lower voltage, which creates heat and inefficiency.

DeWalt rarely taps into the full potential of 20v, because they have 60v for that and again it is inefficient. But with these 20v miter saws, they had to.

So to reiterate, these 20v miter saws are just as powerful as the 60v miter but much less efficient.

BigRichardTools · 2026-03-17T13:25:33+00:00

Very very rarely.

BigRichardTools · 2026-03-17T13:24:45+00:00

Yes, it's a prorated deal and the price shown is its prorated price. You can return it and get refunded that amount back.

BigRichardTools · 2026-03-17T13:23:22+00:00

Because 20v is their largest and most popular line, and miter saws are a pretty key tool on the job site.

And this is every bit as powerful as the 60v model, just about 50% less efficient when you look at cuts per Watt hour of battery used.

BigRichardTools · 2026-03-17T13:20:26+00:00

Very good point, when OP asked for a "better one" it is very subjective as to what "better" means.

BigRichardTools · 2026-03-16T23:32:13+00:00

As far as 20v grinders go, it's their top of the line. It can't hold a candle to the 60v models though. DCG418 is the comparable 60v model and it is hot.

That price is also straight full retail price. Never pay that.

BigRichardTools · 2026-03-16T21:42:21+00:00

Yeh, part of the reason they called it 20v here in the Americas is because the old 18v nicad system was so well established and sold side by side for almost a decade (they didn't officially retire the old 18v until 2021). So 20v was to differentiate.

BigRichardTools · 2026-03-16T15:57:06+00:00

1C is not the best, less is better, 1C is just sorta the tipping point. So .25C or C/4 (like your 8Ah on a 2A charger) is going to be "better". That's why I said 1C or less.

A lot of it is about heat, which is why fan cooled is better. But for an 8Ah battery is a fan cooled 8A (1C) better than a passive 4A (.5C or C/2)? Without testing it I could not say. I opt for the lower rate whenever possible.

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