I saw this sitting on the Clearance area at HD for $115 and wondered if it's a good deal at all. I looked it up on their website and it's still being sold for $199. No hack needed. Can someone chime in and let me know pls?
Model: 20-Volt MAX XR Cordless Barrel Grip Jigsaw (Tool-Only)
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I mean, comparing to past deals, it looks like it's been $90 (ebay 2 years ago) and was very popular at $145 & $165(?) 3 & 2 years ago. Seems like a good price but YMMV for others.
I have the DCS334 & like that so not familiar with the barrel grip as much, for mine I paid under $100 w/ HD hack
$115 is a good deal, there were half a dozen or so in a clearance end aisle at a Knoxville, TN Home Depot (on Schaad Road). It is certainly the nicest jigsaw I've ever used.
As far as barrel grip versus traditional, it depends on the user and the usage. I like it, seems easier to control. The trigger is not variable speed, but variable speed jigsaws are hard to hold a consistent speed anyway. On the barrel grip, the speed dial is under your little finger.
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03-22-2024 at 12:50 PM.
I got one at the start of 2022 as part of the original Powerstack buy-one get-one deal at Home Depot. It ended up being $113.80 for the jigsaw, so pretty close to this deal. The saw has worked out great and I definitely appreciate the barrel grip--I won't go back to a D-handle after using this one. My biggest complaint, which is rather small, is that it doesn't have a soft start and so when you turn it can be pretty abrupt, especially if you need to start up in a cut line. You can sort of get around it by turning down the speed and adjust it with your pinkie as you cut, but that is the only place where I miss a variable speed trigger. As I said, that is only a minor gripe. I am overwhelmingly happy with the jigsaw. At $115, it's a no brainer IMO.
These deals have been hit and miss for me. I picked up a framing nailer that had a 2021 manufacture date. The battery inside had a 2020 date. It wasn't properly charging and had very little run time. Also, dewalt won't warranty it even with the HD receipt because it's so old. They didn't even believe that my receipt was from this tool. Dewalt's CS accused of buying a new tool to get a new receipt to warranty an old tool. I was basically accused of fraud.
So, if you do go for one of these, check the manufacturer date.
Local store showed 199 for barrel grip while I was checking for the 12" miter & the 8.25 tablesaw both supposedly selling at 225v& 200 respectively on closeouts...not for me. Oddly it's on a buy this get that yard tools banner but no sale prices or deal posted.
These deals have been hit and miss for me. I picked up a framing nailer that had a 2021 manufacture date. The battery inside had a 2020 date. It wasn't properly charging and had very little run time. Also, dewalt won't warranty it even with the HD receipt because it's so old. They didn't even believe that my receipt was from this tool. Dewalt's CS accused of buying a new tool to get a new receipt to warranty an old tool. I was basically accused of fraud.
So, if you do go for one of these, check the manufacturer date.
Just got one in at my local HD, there were 3 available, manufactured in 21, 22, and 23. Glad I checked, thanks for the tip!
a million deal alerts go off for a YMMV "is this a deal" inquiry
Sir, although I posted this deal as "an inquiry", it is actually a deal; one that, according to the comments seen here, is not all that bad of a deal. And yes, it is very much a "ymmv" kind of a deal, as all clearance deals tend to be. I did attempt to edit my post immediately after posting to put in a few words, like "no hack needed" and "tool only" (correct spelling on the word Clearance) but no matter how many times I attempted to edit, this app takes me back to the front page...so, after about 6 times, I gave up as my day isn't as free as some. I also looked for an "inquiry" section to post this inquiry but I can't find one. As always with these deal posts, some may love it if they are in need of that tool posted and then there are those like you, don't care for it because you don't need it. But, I'm willing to bet, had you been interested in a barrel grip jigsaw or even any jigsaw, you'd stop by your nearest HD and search the "clearance" end caps looking for this deal. I know personally I have done the same thing when others posted similar type deals. Cheers.
Local store showed 199 for barrel grip while I was checking for the 12" miter & the 8.25 tablesaw both supposedly selling at 225v& 200 respectively on closeouts...not for me. Oddly it's on a buy this get that yard tools banner but no sale prices or deal posted.
You mentioned saw deals you were looking for… is there a post for this? I've been trying to find some sort of saw deal (minimum 12") for a project.
A couple in the clearance section for $115 in Terrell, TX. Always ask for an additional discount! I've gotten clearanced tools for an additional 50% off the marked down price.
A couple in the clearance section for $115 in Terrell, TX. Always ask for an additional discount! I've gotten clearanced tools for an additional 50% off the marked down price.
How do you ask? Just straight up "Can you please discount this half price item even further?"
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I have the DCS334 & like that so not familiar with the barrel grip as much, for mine I paid under $100 w/ HD hack
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$115 is a good deal, there were half a dozen or so in a clearance end aisle at a Knoxville, TN Home Depot (on Schaad Road). It is certainly the nicest jigsaw I've ever used.
As far as barrel grip versus traditional, it depends on the user and the usage. I like it, seems easier to control. The trigger is not variable speed, but variable speed jigsaws are hard to hold a consistent speed anyway. On the barrel grip, the speed dial is under your little finger.
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So, if you do go for one of these, check the manufacturer date.
So, if you do go for one of these, check the manufacturer date.
Just got one in at my local HD, there were 3 available, manufactured in 21, 22, and 23. Glad I checked, thanks for the tip!
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Sir, although I posted this deal as "an inquiry", it is actually a deal; one that, according to the comments seen here, is not all that bad of a deal. And yes, it is very much a "ymmv" kind of a deal, as all clearance deals tend to be. I did attempt to edit my post immediately after posting to put in a few words, like "no hack needed" and "tool only" (correct spelling on the word Clearance) but no matter how many times I attempted to edit, this app takes me back to the front page...so, after about 6 times, I gave up as my day isn't as free as some. I also looked for an "inquiry" section to post this inquiry but I can't find one. As always with these deal posts, some may love it if they are in need of that tool posted and then there are those like you, don't care for it because you don't need it. But, I'm willing to bet, had you been interested in a barrel grip jigsaw or even any jigsaw, you'd stop by your nearest HD and search the "clearance" end caps looking for this deal. I know personally I have done the same thing when others posted similar type deals. Cheers.
How do you ask? Just straight up "Can you please discount this half price item even further?"