As battery power continues to get more and more efficient and powerful, contractors are getting closer to becoming fully cordless. In January of 2016, DeWalt will add another cordless tool to their large catalogue: a full sized deep cut band saw.
The DeWalt 20V MAX XR Brushless Deep Cut Band Saw will weigh in at 13.8 pounds (including the 5Ah battery attached), making in 1.2 pounds lighter than its corded version. It’ll have the ability to cut strut, pipe, angle iron, pipe, and plenty of ogther materials using its 5” by 4 ¾” capacity.
Whenever a tool is previously only corded, it’s hard not to worry about run time. DeWalt is promising a performance rate of up to 149 cuts of a 1 5/8” strut with a 14 TPI blade, with the help of DeWalt’s brushless motor. The tool also features a variable speed trigger and dial to help you cut a wide variety of materials, while using a standard 44 7/8” blade.
The full sized DeWalt Cordless Band Saw will be sold as both a bare tool (DCS374B) and a kit (DCS374P2) starting in January, but the price has yet to be released.
If you've got the itch now and just can't wait, DeWalt currently has a smaller, 2 1/2" cut capacity cordless band saw available (the DCS371B), which you can pick up on Amazon for $205.28.
For many construction superintendents and project managers across the world, tablets are becoming one of the most important tools on the job site. They’re great for looking at plans, taking pictures, making notes, and running your favorite construction apps. Carrying a tablet does take up at least one of your hands, however, so it can be a hindrance if you need to help a co-worker lift material or climb a ladder.