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Customer Reviews for DEWALT 20V XR Cordless 3 in. Cut-Off Tool (Tool Only)

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Model #DCS438B

Store SKU #1006472470

  • 20,000 RPM motor with 7/8 in. max depth of cut
  • Cuts through a variety of materials: metal, tile, stone & more
  • Brushless motor delivers efficient performance

Customer Reviews

  • 4.7
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  • 86% recommend this product
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Powerful cot of tool. Cuts fast but uses blades fast. Wish it was variable speed so you cut cut down the speed that would make blades last longer. Being reversible helps with the direction of the sparks can’t do that with my air cut off. The DeWalt cuts just as fast as the air tool.
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I already have numerous dewalt 20v tools, this isn't something you would use on a regular basis but when you need it you're glad to have it.
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The blade is too short to cut through any materials. Only give it a 3* because I don't want to feel as dewalt scammed me
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Response from DewaltProductExpertNov 2, 2023
Hello Carlitos, thank you for your feedback regarding DCS438B 20V XR Cordless 3 in. Cut-Off Tool (Tool Only).  I am sorry to hear you are unhappy with this product and would be more than happy to assist you with a resolution. If you would like further assistance, please email support at wecare@sbdinc.com and reference ticket 8439549, so all information is easily available for the agent to assist you further. 
Thanks, Dani, DEWALT®
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Great little tool. I have no complaints with it yet....
Great little tool. I have no complaints with it yet. And the dust collection works wonderfully to keep my job sites clean.
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Should have bought it sooner. Dust collection is amazing....
Should have bought it sooner. Dust collection is amazing.
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Cut off saw by dewalt
Great for so many projects. Nice and light easy to handle.
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  • Recommended
This thing is so great I'm only kicking myself for...
This thing is so great I'm only kicking myself for not buying it sooner!
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Powerful and great quality....
Powerful and great quality.
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Just what I needed!
I needed to pull up four inches of tile, to fix an improperly installed door from another big box store, and this tool did the trick. The tile was not perfectly flat, so using the dust guard caused the blade to bind and stop the tool. Once I took off the dust guard it cut like a knife through butter. Holding the shop vac hose just in front of the tool took care of all the dust. 100% recommend.
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Not happy
Wheel housing doesn't lock in place
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Response from DewaltProductExpertMay 4, 2023
Hello.
Thank you for your feedback regarding the Cut-off tool I am sorry to hear you are unhappy with this product and would be more than happy to assist you with a resolution. If you would like further assistance, please email support at wecare@sbdinc.com and reference ticket (#7065559) so all information is easily available for the agent to assist you further.
Thanks, Maria DEWALT
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Could be so much better
A decent tool, but being a dedicated DeWalt tool user, I am greatly disappointed. PROS: *cuts well. *There is a LARGE choice of blades to use *Hex key is stored on machine. CONS: *The dust "extractor port" does not fit on DeWalt shop vacs. It only works on a dedicated dust extractor. Had to use duct tape to attach to shop vac *NO. there is no light. * shoe hides the front of the blade, so you really can't see where you are going.
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Response from DewaltProductExpertNov 2, 2023
Hello Keith and thank you for your feedback regarding DCS438B. I am sorry to hear you are unhappy with this product and would be more than happy to assist you with a resolution. If you would like further assistance, please email support at wecare@sbdinc.com and reference ticket 8436341, so all information is easily available for the agent to assist you further.
Thanks, Roxy DEWALT
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    pretty un impressed over all. I love dewalt and have...
    pretty un impressed over all. I love dewalt and have most of the xr line, but this one is a miss.
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    Response from DewaltProductExpertJun 27, 2023
    Hello Karley.
    I appreciate your feedback. I would like to speak to you about the experience you had with the Cut-off tool. Please contact support at WECARE@sbdinc.com and include a brief description of the issue you are having along with your contact information.
    Thanks, DEWALT
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    Does. More than I anticipated...
    Does. More than I anticipated
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    Best Battery Operated Tools
    I cant get a job done without my many battery powered power tools! Home Depot always has a great selection of DeWalt tools and always knows how to help me get the exact one I need!
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      Good with a couple of flaws
      The tool is more powerful than the Milwaukee version, but the Milwaukee feels better in the hand. Normally, I prefer the ergonomics of Dewalt but not on this tool. The handle needs to be about a1/4 longer. Maybe my hands are just bigger than most, but they feel cramped holding this tool. The dust shield was hard to remove and the instructions were vague on removal. Other than these issues the tool is great.
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      Response from DewaltProductExpertDec 20, 2023
      Hello. Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. I'm sorry you weren't pleased with the DCS438B. Your feedback is valuable as we take into consideration every piece of feedback that we come across. I will pass this along to our team for review. It is feedback like yours that allows us to make improvements. Thanks, Mitzy DEWALT Social Media Team
        A great product . Would purchase this again....
        A great product . Would purchase this again.
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        Love it
        I use this tool for cutting vinyl siding every day. Way faster than using my snips. I cut some steel with it also worked awesome. The handle is a little towards the small side but still easy to hold!
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          I rate it very good easy to handle just what...
          I rate it very good easy to handle just what I was looking for c.a. e
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          The cut off tool was easy to use and it...
          The cut off tool was easy to use and it is very light I had no problem cutting the metal bands I was cutting even used it to cut metal roofing panels it’s a great tool
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