Dewalt DW331K Jigsaw

Details And Information On The DW331K Electric Jigsaw

This portable power saw manufactured by Dewalt is aimed at the professional and home user that needs a no frills powerful jigsaw that is capable of cutting through a wide range of materials.

With a powerful 701 watt electric motor (110v or 240v) this particular jigsaw is capable of cutting timber up to 135mm in depth. In addition it will saw up to 12mm in steel, and up to 30mm in non ferrous metals. With the correct jigsaw blade fitted it will also cut through all types of plastics both hard and soft.

The Dewalt DW331K Jigsaw has a variable speed control that works in conjunction with its motor delivering a fast cutting speed up to 3100 strokes per minute. This gives this jigsaw the ability to cut fast through most materials, and in particular hard and soft wood.

Dewalt are renowned worldwide of manufacturing professional, tough, reliable power tools. The DW331 jigsaw is no exception.

A main feature of this saw is the pendulum action fitted to the blade roller assembly. This device controls the aggressiveness of its cutting action, taking pressure off the cutting blade when on the downward stroke, allowing the jigsaw to perform a smooth cut. The pendulum action also increases the life of the cutting blades.

The DW331K uses a "full wave electronic speed control" to ensure the units cutting blade maintains a constant speed when under load. This allow the jigsaw to deliver consistent results across a wide range of materials. Another feature on the Dewalt DW331 Jigsaw is the soft start switch. At the start of a cut the jigsaws motor steadily builds speed up, helping the user to achieve greater accuracy than other jigsaws without this feature.

Blades used on the DW331 are standard "T" shaped blades as used in most professional saws of this type. Dewalt also manufacture a range of their own jigsaw blades which are manufactured to the same high standards as their power tools.

For bevel cutting and chamfering this model has an adjustable sole plate (occasionally referred to as the jigsaws shoe) that can adjust to a 45 degree angle in both directions. This is easy to adjust needing no tools to do so, only release of a lever underneath the jigsaw itself.

When cutting large capacity timber some jigsaws have a tendancy for the blade to wander off the cutting line, resulting in a poor finish to the material being sawn. The Dewalt DW331 Jigsaw avoids this by the use of a tapered saw blade roller that keeps the jigsaw blade supported and in line.

As with all Dewalt Powertools, performance, reliability, strength, and useability, are factors and features incorporated at the design stage of every power tool they produce. All these features are incorporated into the DW331 Jigsaw in one form or another.

The electric motor, gearbox, blade assembly, and overall construction is of the modular design which allows easy servicing to all major components and parts. The high standard of materials gives it reliability and strength.

Ergonomic grips, weight, and balance contribute to this saws useability. The high cutting performance comes from the all round gathering of parts and components incorporated to make this a high performance tough jigsaw.

Features And Specifications

• 701 watt Motor (input power)
• Pendulum Cutting Action
• Variable Speed Control
• Full Wave Power Controller
• Soft Start Action
• Adjustable Shoe
• Keyless Blade Change
• Modular Components
• Stroke Rate 0 - 3100 Strokes / Minute
• Uses "T" Profile Cutting Blades
• Capacity Wood - 135mm
• Capacity Steel - 12mm
• Capacity Non Ferrous Metal - 30mm
• Weight 2.8 kg
• Supplied In Dewalt Carry Case
• Available In 110v & 240v

Dewalt DW625EK Router

Features And Specifications Of The Dewalt DW625 EK 1/2" Electric Router

If you are an experienced woodworker or joiner you will not need any introduction to this particular electric router.

The Dewalt DW625EK Router is the most popular portable electric routing machine sold worldwide, and its easy to see why!

Almost identical to its predecessor, the famous Elu MOF 177E router, this power tool is built to the highest of standards, is powerful, reliable, and offers great all round wood routing performance.

One of this tools best qualities is the massive range of accessories and attachments that can be bought to allow it to do almost anything the home woodworker or professional tradesman needs. This includes both original equipment that carries the highly respected Dewalt name as well as independant manufacturers such as the well known Trend Woodworking companys vast range.

The Dewalt DW625 EK is a 13mm (1/2" capacity) electric router. Available in 110v and 240v options this powerful machine accepts all popular sizes of router cutters through its multi collet fitments. Different collets are available for the DW625 to accept different cutter shaft diameters. These include 1/4", 8mm, 9.5mm (3/8"), and the most used; 1/2". If you were only able to choose one portable router to buy it would have to be this model!

This great all rounder features a very powerful high wattage motor coupled with a variable speed control and electronic speed feedback module. The high powered motor gives the router enough power to cut and shape soft and hard woods as well as difficult laminates such as kitchen worktops and melamines.

The adjustable speed control lets the user set the right speed for the hardness of the wood, the size and profile of router bit fitted, and the speed of movement of the router itself. The speed feedback module controls the speed of the DW625's motor by constantly measuring the torque of the cutter. When under load it increases power throughput enabling this router to maintain a near constant cutting performance.

Man made kitchen worktops in particular take a lot out of a routers motor due to the high content of glue and resin included during their construction. It is recommended that where possible only TCT cutters are used when profiling any type of man made worktop that comprises glue or resin in its construction.

Large sections of timber can be shaped with the large 80mm plunge stroke of this 1/2" router. A magnified scale allows the user to easily set the required plunge control. It is small features like this that set the Dewalt DW625 miles ahead of some other brands.

Routing accuracy is controlled with the alloy parallel side fence that has a fine adjustment control as standard.

High Powered Electric Motor

The electric motor in this power tool is an individual component motor rated with an input power of 2000w. It is built up in separate components including the armature, field coil windings, and carbon brush assemblies. Sealed ball bearing races are used for both the top and bottom armature mounting points giving low friction and greater build quality. Coupled to the speed control module (with full wave electronic control) this router has a no load operating speed range of 8000 rpm to 20000 rpm. The electronics fitted to the DW625 permit a soft start up of its motor. Whether you buy a 110 volt or 240v unit this is a standard fitment that helps the woodworker eliminate initial movements that could miss- align the cutter, resulting in a poor finish to the job in question.

Bronze Bushed Aluminium Housings

The Dewalt DW625 Router features aluminium housings that accept the guide fence and any guide bush you wish to fit. These housings being spring loaded, employ bronze bushes to permit a smooth router plunging action as well as plunging accuracy. In the lower housing a mounting is present to permit the fitment of a dust extraction spout. A plastic dust spout is included with the purchase of a Dewalt DW625EK and allows easy fitment to an extraction hose / pipe and a dust vacuum cleaner.

Easy Changing Of Router Bits

Once you have fitted the retaining collet of choice to this machine, cutters can be swapped with ease due to the
built in spindle lock. With a simple press of the lock button only one wrench (supplied) is needed to slacken off the spindle nut, allowing the cutter to be removed from the routers shaft.

Features And Specifications:

• 1/2" Plunge Electric Router
• 2000w Input Power Motor
• Separate Component Motor
• Variable Speed Control
• Soft Start Electronic Switch
• Full Wave Feedback Module
• Rack And Pinion Gearing
• Aluminium Lower Housings
• Inc Parallel Side Fence
• Spindle Lock Function
• Max Cutter Size 50mm
• Plunge Stroke 80mm
• Weight 5.1 kg
• Inc 1/4" & 1/2" Collets
• Inc 30mm Template Guide Bush
• Inc Wrench
• Available In 110v & 240v
• Inc Carry Case
• Model Dewalt DW625EK