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DeWalt DCS335N: body grip with 4 position pendulum
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The DeWalt DCS335N is a brushless 18 V XR jigsaw with a body grip, also called a barrel grip. Your hand wraps around the motor housing rather than a top handle, which puts it lower and closer to the blade. Kitchen fitters, joiners and shopfitters often prefer this layout for curves and cutting upside down, and the DCS335N backs it with a solid metal shoe and a four position pendulum.
- Handle
- Body grip
- Orbital action
- 4 position pendulum
- Dust
- Dust blower
- Weight
- 2.1 kg
- In the box
- Tool only
In its favour
- Four pendulum positions let you choose between fast and clean cuts.
- An all metal keyless shoe bevel has detents at 0, 15, 30 and 45 degrees.
- A dust blower and removable shoe cover protect the line and the work surface.
Good to know
- Sold as a bare unit with no battery, charger or blades listed.
- The listed weight of 2.1 kg is among the heaviest here.
Our take
Cutting controls
DeWalt lists a four position pendulum action, so you can choose a straight stroke for clean edges in laminate or a more aggressive orbit for fast cuts in softwood. An intelligent variable speed trigger and lock off switch give control at the start of a cut, which helps when entering a plunge or following a tight curve.
The all metal keyless shoe bevels with detents at 0, 15, 30 and 45 degrees, making common angles quick to set without a spanner.
Seeing the line
A dust blower keeps sawdust off the cutting line, which is important with a body grip saw because your view is from behind and above the blade. A removable shoe cover protects delicate surfaces such as worktops and painted doors from scratches as the saw slides along. The blade change is an all metal lever action keyless design for fast swaps between wood and metal blades.
Weight and battery
The listing gives a weight of 2.1 kg, which is the heaviest of the jigsaws in our guide. That extra mass helps the saw sit steady on the workpiece but will be felt in long overhead cuts. The DCS335N is sold as a bare unit, so you need DeWalt XR batteries and a charger.
DeWalt mentions a 3 year guarantee when the tool is registered.
Body grip or top handle
If you have only used top handle jigsaws, the body grip takes some getting used to. Many find it gives better control on curves once they adjust. If you prefer a familiar D handle, the Bosch GST 18V-155 BC offers similar precision with a bow handle.
Rivals in the guide
The Milwaukee M18FBJS is the most direct rival, another brushless body grip with a dust blower, but its listing gives far fewer details. The HiKOKI CJ18DB is a lighter barrel grip with 135 mm cutting capacity. The DeWalt has the clearest feature set of the three.
Verdict
The DCS335N is a strong choice for DeWalt XR owners who like a body grip and want a well equipped jigsaw with a metal shoe and four pendulum settings. If you prefer a top handle, the Bosch GST 18V-155 BC is the best alternative here, and Milwaukee M18 users can consider the M18FBJS.
Compared with alternatives in: Best cordless jigsaws
Amazon listing title: DEWALT 18V XR Brushless Body Grip Jigsaw Bare Unit, DCS335N-XJ