Dewalt Cordless D-Handle and Barrel Grip Jigsaws 20v Review

[@TheFlutecart]

Excellent comparison- thank you. Variable speed trigger sold me between the two. I like the idea of letting go and having the tool STOP.

[@KillingStuffWithJosephJackson]

So you prefer the variable speed trigger on the D grip?

[@inventions47]

Best advise I can give any carpenter/ joiner or good trades man is to have both! I'm 36 years at this now and started in 1988 at the age of 14! This job gets more and more satisfying the older I get ! Thank you dewalt and thank you God. All the best. C

[@ToolsThatBuild]

Well put Chris! I always say start with one and when work allows get both.

[@inventions47]

@@ToolsThatBuild what baterys do you use ? I'm 54v 6amp all the way at mo and being put off from the 12amps with people I know saying there unreliable? Ty again

[@ToolsThatBuild]

@@inventions47 hey I only use the 54v big sizes for the larger tools like table saw etc. anything smaller like jigsaws i stick with the 18v 5ah and now the new power stack. The added weight for smaller tools isn’t worth the extra run time for me. I would rather just swap batteries on the fast charger and save my wrist.

[@bolerkai]

Excellent comparison, first review that I have seen that actually discusses the pros and cons of each type of grip, Thank You.

[@ToolsThatBuild]

Thanks for the feedback glad you enjoyed it

[@kitblue3194]

I got the D handle version myself and love it quite a bit, but this video's been highly informative anyway! Thanks!

[@ToolsThatBuild]

Thank you I appreciate that! Glad you’re enjoying your saw.

[@IRAKLICHIKHLADZE]

BLESSED BE THE BARREL GRIP

[@KoMar551]

D handle for me all the time

[@beckirae100]

Thanks, good info. I've never used a barrel grip. I like the idea of more accurate, tighter turns. Too bad dewalt didn't make the barrel grip with a variable speed trigger. That's enough to make me get the D handle.

[@ToolsThatBuild]

No problem, no one that I know of makes variable speed switched barrel grip unfortunately. You won’t be disappointed with the D handle.

[@TheCharleseye]

It already has a speed dial that you can easily turn with your pinky. Why have two different ways to change speed? Most tools with variable speed triggers don't have dials and vice versa.

[@bopang466]

@@TheCharleseye Because variable speed triggers are clearly indefinitely more user friendly than stupid speed dial? It always makes me cringe to see people making excuses for the manufacturers. The fealty is real lol

[@TheCharleseye]

@@bopang466 Thanks for presenting your subjective opinion as an objective fact, and then making unfounded accusations. I definitely don't think you're a 15-year-old troll, now...

[@bopang466]

@@TheCharleseye ‘Why have two different ways to change speed?’ Sounds truly objective

[@user-do2yj5rr2k]

I like the d handle better because of the variable speed trigger

[@Ultegra10SPD]

Thx. Im a lefty. Glad i bought the D. -U10

[@ToolsThatBuild]

Unless your pinky is really strong

[@stephenmoore2561]

Being left handed is something I have not thought of. I’m a lefty as well. Getting tips like this is why I value so much the videos & the constructive comments! Thanks!

[@GoldenRuleConstruction]

Thanks for the informative video! I've never used a barrel grip jigsaw and this video gave me all the info I needed to make my decision and stick with the D handle jigsaw

[@andre1987eph]

Im amazed you haven't accidentally cut in to your Kreg Project Center work table. I bought three of them and attached them lengthwise. PS These Dewalt jigsaws saws are so good, no harm in owning both 👍🤣

[@ToolsThatBuild]

I may have. A few little cuts in the tables.. sometimes they sneak up on you.

[@connorhauss6044]

I bought the barrel grip and I love it. Had a couple d handle ones of other brands and I never really liked the feel. Barrel handle makes me feel a lot more in control of what’s going on when I’m making really precise cuts. Would never go back to a d handle

[@ToolsThatBuild]

Ya absolutely the ergonomics make the barrel grip pretty comfortable. I know lots of guys who say they will never go back to d handle but really both have pros and cons.

[@robertbernard3828]

Hi Connor, do you miss the variable speed trigger at all with the barrel grip? I've always had a D-handle type and just wonder if I will ever need it. I never need a variable trigger for my router lol - maybe this would be similar.

[@connorhauss6044]

​@@robertbernard3828 Ive always used a d Handle with a variable trigger before i got this and it was a life changer. I get cuts done faster and cleaner with this jigsaw. I dont think you will miss the variable speed trigger one bit

[@robertbernard3828]

@@connorhauss6044 thanks so much Connor! I will take your advice.

[@gg48gg]

@@robertbernard3828 wondering the same thing

[@rcud1]

I have the Dewalt Barrel grip and I like how it cuts, but I really hate the on/off switch as its difficult to switch it.

[@ToolsThatBuild]

Agreed it’s a great saw super comfortable but I wish the switch was a little more accessible

[@user-yz8dv6rp1q]

На 335 колесо регулятора оборотов находится прямо под пальцем,его можно переключить даже не заметив этого,а ещё нет кнопки как на334(хотя это спорно,ибо можно так на дальние расстояния пилить)

[@mathieubarrault450]

Fantastic video, straight to the point, informative and not begging for sub. You're a blessing.

[@ToolsThatBuild]

Thanks really appreciate it

[@fengzhang7156]

I just used it to cut a few pieces of plywood boards kzbin.infoUgkxqqoaX03nrziKwF7Bjjcc71YzLEleMvOS works great. The blade that came with it isn't very good and I bought a much better bosch one which made much cleaner cuts. Blades were cheap, a few bucks.

[@ToolsThatBuild]

Glad it’s working out. Ya the included blades are usually general purpose and not a premium blade.

[@kbtools9641]

the lever on the side is not blade angle. it’s 3 oscillating modes. 1 being the lowest movement and 3rd hash at the top being the highest. makes for much faster cuts. but they are rougher cuts

[@ToolsThatBuild]

Tomato potato, the oscillation is changed by blade angle the motor and rpm do not change on the different settings. The way the blade meets the material is what causes the ruffer cut. Hence the simpler explanation instead of going into length of oscillation is to explain it as blade angle.

[@beardedtoolreviews7185]

I have both they both have there place!

[@ToolsThatBuild]

Absolutely

[@swedenturtle1]

Witch do you use most? Is the d-handle the best all round option? Great video 👍

[@ToolsThatBuild]

Depends on the task but I’d say I reach for the d handle the most. If it’s an intricate cut or I’m scribing I use the barrel grip.

[@stephenmoore2561]

Awesome video. I’ve been considering a jig saw as my next tool purchase. Owning other Dewalt 20v tools has drawn me to one of these saws. Regarding the variable speed trigger on the barrel grip-please give me some situations when this can come in handy. Thx!

[@ToolsThatBuild]

Hey thank you, the variable speed trigger is helpful when you need to slow the blade down mid cut. If your making an intricate cut or your cutting a harder material like metal both times you’ll need to slow down the blade. Both jigsaws can be slowed but the barrel grip needs to be pulled back and slowed down on the detent settings where the D handle trigger can just be squeezed a little lighter.

[@Joe_Blo]

Nice. Having a cord hang up while scroll cutting can destroy a piece of wood, besides being a huge hassle.

[@ToolsThatBuild]

Absolutely if ever there was a tool that benefited from being cordless this is it.

[@yevgeniyshawyer2767]

Definitely D handle the one to go for

[@ToolsThatBuild]

They both have their place but I find I grab the d handle more for sure

[@yevgeniyshawyer2767]

Correct, and more safe too. Just imagine if you need to cut something in awkward location and you dropped new style jigsaw. It won’t stop by itself and will generate a lot of damage around. Im in the kitchen business and my colleague bought one and now he regrets it so much! It is defo AVOID one!!!

[@ToolsThatBuild]

@@yevgeniyshawyer2767 good point on the safety!

[@tooolboxx]

I want to buy the barrel grip but your suggestion to check these out in the store is a non-starter since I have found no store that carries the barrel grip.

[@ToolsThatBuild]

Ya it definitely seems to vary by location. You could buy both try them and return whichever one you don’t prefer.

[@N.California]

Thank you for the review.

[@garancompany2720]

Greetings. Does this jigsaw have a sawdust blowing option?

[@ToolsThatBuild]

Yes the saw dust uses air from the motor to clear or blow the sawdust off the cut line

[@bendayhoe]

Thank you for this great video!

[@ToolsThatBuild]

Hope it helps

[@thudang3039]

Thanks for sharing!

[@ToolsThatBuild]

Hope it helps!

[@KMT15]

I have both and use them both

[@sonidonova]

Very good review, however, could you tell me which of the two saws is more powerful? Thanks in advance

[@ToolsThatBuild]

Hey thank you, same motor same specs. Neither is more powerful than the other.

[@sonidonova]

@@ToolsThatBuild I really appreciate your fast response which helps me a lot yo decide which one to buy. Best regards

[@rytyky03]

i have the barrel grip i think it easy to control

[@ToolsThatBuild]

Yeah I like mine, I have no issues controlling it but comparatively the on switch can be a pain. It’s a tighter cut than the barrel grip. They both have their upsides really.

[@ChristopherClaudioSkierka]

Hi, the black handle you push(2.50) I am finding it very stiff it will not go go forward at all, did you have the same issue at the start?

[@ToolsThatBuild]

Hey, no neither saw had that issue. I would check to make sure either your plate isn’t locked so the handle has been jammed back or there is debris blocking it from moving forward. Take a close look at it if everything seems to be clean and locked you may have a lemon and I would warranty it through Dewalt or exchange it for another one if it’s fairly new. I’m guessing the plate is jammed so the handle is stiff though. Wiggle the plate and blow it out with some air to see if that frees it up.

[@ChristopherClaudioSkierka]

you forgot to mention scribing , probably easier so you can cut upside down . Have you tried with a 2 oh battery? how long do you think it would last before it cuts out of power?

[@ToolsThatBuild]

Yeah scribing or coping or anything with quick short direction changes and going upside down the barrel grip is the one to get. Runtime depends on what your cutting and how much force your putting behind the saw. I haven’t measured it just constantly running but those tests usually don’t reflect real world use anyway. I can say both saws run about the same amount of time and are a large improvement over the previous model.

[@woodwildtech803]

Nice

[@sncat]

Dewalt 335 best

[@RobertLeBlancPhoto]

I can't hear you. :/

[@ToolsThatBuild]

I think maybe it’s something on your end. Audio seems to be fine and no one else has said that.

[@tmilholin7552]

worst Jig saw I have ever owned. Horribly engineered. couldn't cut a strait line if your life depended on it. I'll give anybody 2 million dollars if they can cut a straight line with it. I bought one from harbor freight for 29 that cuts better

[@ToolsThatBuild]

Which saw are you talking about?

[@tmilholin7552]

@@ToolsThatBuild DCS334B blade never stays on its track. very poor design. I looks like a nice tool but it isn't. I threw mine in the trash 2 weeks after buying it

[@ToolsThatBuild]

@@tmilholin7552 interesting I would comment an option to try to remedy it but I have never had an issue with my blade going off track.

[@tmilholin7552]

@@ToolsThatBuild I think its a flaw in the design. Its like the spring that presses the blade against the wheel is not strong enough. I returned the first one the second one does the same thing. To me its completely worthless

[@ToolsThatBuild]

@@tmilholin7552 I wonder if you got a lemon batch, what blade did you use?