Description
Top-handle jig saws lack barrel grip balance, causing blade wander and hand fatigue during delicate scroll cuts from under the workpiece. The DEWALT 20V MAX XR Body grip jig saw delivers low-center-of-gravity handling through a slim barrel-grip housing. The low barrel profile places operator fingers close to the reciprocating blade, demanding full attention to prevent hand contact during tight curved cuts.
A high-performance brushless motor pairs with an all-metal gear housing, transforming rotational torque into a 1-inch cutting stroke via balanced counterbalance linkages. The keyless all-metal blade clamp ejects hot T-shank blades cleanly without tool contact. A four-position orbital action lever adjusts stroke aggression, while a variable speed dial matches reciprocating velocity to composite laminates, hardwoods, or thin sheet metals.
Barrel Grip Jig Saw Drive Metrics
Cabinetmakers dividing complex curved counter templates require close-to-work handling and absolute cut line tracking. Cast aluminum shoe plates resist jobsite drop distortion while protecting pre-finished wood surfaces.
- 20-volt brushless motor delivers variable speeds up to 3200 strokes per minute for clean scroll cuts
- Barrel grip body configuration lowers the center of gravity to improve cut control from underneath stock
- 4-position orbital action switch adjusts cutting aggressiveness across hardwoods and brittle plastics
- All-metal lever-action keyless blade clamp permits rapid T-shank blade changes without touching hot steel
- Integrated dust blower directs an adjustable air stream onto the cut line to maintain mark visibility
- Cast aluminum shoe bevels up to forty-five degrees with detents at common angles for bevel cuts
- 5.0 Ah battery pack supplies extended run time and balances the tool body during continuous scrolling
Bench Load Telemetry Amperage Draw
The brushless motor pulls 2.4 amps DC from the 20-volt platform during free-air reciprocation at maximum speed. Slicing through one-inch thick kiln-dried sugar maple brings discharge current to 14.8 amps as stroke velocity holds at 2950 strokes per minute. Grip vibration measures under 2.1 meters per second squared due to internal counterweights. Operating noise peaks at 82 dBA under full cutting friction.
Field Service Trade-Offs Application Filter
Do not use this scroll jig saw for heavy timber demolition or thick structural steel bar stock. Inexperienced operators who apply excessive side pressure to tight scroll blades bend the blade guide roller axle. Blow wood dust out of the keyless blade clamp mechanism using compressed air each shift. Inspect the non-marring plastic shoe cover for embedded metal grit before cutting finished panels. Store battery packs in dry shop cabinets.
Warranty Protection Standard Package Items
A 3-Year limited warranty covers the cordless tool chassis while a 3-Year warranty covers the battery pack. The kit includes the barrel grip jig saw, two 5.0 Ah battery packs, charger, wood cutting T-shank blade, non-marring shoe cover, and heavy-duty contractor tool bag.
