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expiredNavyAlpaca5095 posted May 25, 2025 3:51 PM

DeWalt 20V MAX XR Brushless and Compact Cut Off Tool (Bare Tool)

$89

$120

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MaxTool via Amazon has DeWalt 20V MAX XR Brushless and Compact Cut Off Tool (Bare Tool, DCS438B) on sale for $89. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member NavyAlpaca5095 for finding this deal.

Product Details:
  • Power through difficult applications with brushless motor and 550 MWO
  • Cut a wide range of materials: Includes bonded abrasive wheel, diamond multi-material wheel, and diamond tile wheel (this blade uses manufactured diamonds engineered for cutting)
  • Illuminate dark work areas with bright LED
  • Conveniently set desired depth: Dust shroud features tool-free depth adjustment with mm and inch markings
  • Connect to extractors: Includes a removable dust shroud with an AirLock connection, enabling the unit to be connected to a DEWALT extractor (sold separately)

Editor's Notes

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  • Our research indicates that this is $90 lower (50% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting at $179 at the time of this posting.
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Written by NavyAlpaca5095
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MaxTool via Amazon has DeWalt 20V MAX XR Brushless and Compact Cut Off Tool (Bare Tool, DCS438B) on sale for $89. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member NavyAlpaca5095 for finding this deal.

Product Details:
  • Power through difficult applications with brushless motor and 550 MWO
  • Cut a wide range of materials: Includes bonded abrasive wheel, diamond multi-material wheel, and diamond tile wheel (this blade uses manufactured diamonds engineered for cutting)
  • Illuminate dark work areas with bright LED
  • Conveniently set desired depth: Dust shroud features tool-free depth adjustment with mm and inch markings
  • Connect to extractors: Includes a removable dust shroud with an AirLock connection, enabling the unit to be connected to a DEWALT extractor (sold separately)

Editor's Notes

Written by oceanlake
  • Our research indicates that this is $90 lower (50% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting at $179 at the time of this posting.
  • Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more.
  • If you're not a student, there's also a free 1-Month Amazon Prime trial available.

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May 25, 2025 3:58 PM
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joebellsMay 25, 2025 3:58 PM
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I've wanted this tool for a while, went to purchase it just now, and it shows I already bought it a few months ago…..😆
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May 25, 2025 4:07 PM
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m3lagsMay 25, 2025 4:07 PM
305 Comments
would you need this if you already have a grinder?
May 25, 2025 4:43 PM
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Joined Apr 2019
MattB9May 25, 2025 4:43 PM
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It's a fantastic tool. You find all sorts of uses for it like making quick work of cardboard boxes, easily trimming chicken wire, cutting nails and bolts. Much easier and quicker and lighter when you don't need a full grinder.
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May 25, 2025 5:09 PM
162 Comments
Joined Aug 2015
porsche606May 25, 2025 5:09 PM
162 Comments
Love this thing, just buy it! Use it much more than I thought I would.
May 25, 2025 5:18 PM
163 Comments
Joined Apr 2013
sadt3arzMay 25, 2025 5:18 PM
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Quote from m3lags :
would you need this if you already have a grinder?
Half the size, better cutting angle. Completely different tools imo. So yes if you're using it for it's intended purpose
May 25, 2025 5:23 PM
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StumpyMcDugalMay 25, 2025 5:23 PM
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This is NOT an Amazon seller. Not available from Amz when search filtered.
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May 25, 2025 5:49 PM
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TigerBun504May 25, 2025 5:49 PM
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Quote from joebells :
I've wanted this tool for a while, went to purchase it just now, and it shows I already bought it a few months ago…..😆
Welcome to the club of being a Slickdealer and a Dewalt fanboy.
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May 25, 2025 5:50 PM
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AquaMeat9126May 25, 2025 5:50 PM
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Quote from m3lags :
would you need this if you already have a grinder?
Definitely easier to work with for smaller cuts, safer too. I only get the angle grinder out for big stuff, the cut off gets used a lot more often for me.

Anyone wondering, I have this Dewalt cut off and also the Milwaukee version. The Dewalt is better, only have the Milwaukee as I use M12 in our motorhome. If I had to pick one, it would be the Dewalt, an easy pick over the Milwaukee
May 25, 2025 6:13 PM
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Joined Dec 2005
DrGwatMay 25, 2025 6:13 PM
309 Comments
Excellent tool, but mine stopped working a year ago, and I've not gotten around to taking it apart yet to confirm an easily repairable faulty switch connection, which may be a common problem with these.
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May 25, 2025 6:28 PM
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Joined Jul 2014
Nick04263May 25, 2025 6:28 PM
632 Comments
Bought this several months ago thinking I'd have to look for reasons to use it. Already wore out 2 cutting discs from so much use.
May 25, 2025 8:03 PM
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Joined Mar 2012
jimv1974May 25, 2025 8:03 PM
237 Comments
Would this be good for cutting wire mesh in a plaster ceiling?
May 25, 2025 9:00 PM
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Joined Nov 2017
drzkMay 25, 2025 9:00 PM
555 Comments
Contrary to others, bought this and found it not useful for much. A utility knife, snippers, scissors, cutting pliers, etc, were faster, quieter, safer, cleaner. Returned.
Last edited by drzk May 25, 2025 at 06:05 PM.
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May 25, 2025 9:14 PM
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ChrisFuMay 25, 2025 9:14 PM
552 Comments
Quote from jimv1974 :
Would this be good for cutting wire mesh in a plaster ceiling?
Yes, so long as you have enough clearance.
This uses a 3-inch disc with a max cutting depth of just under 1-inch into the material you're cutting, but if there were any obstructions- for instance if the wire mesh was an inch deep into the plaster and you were trying to cut the wire flush with the hole's edges, you'd run into the problem of the tool being obstructed by the plaster before the blade hits the mesh.
That being said, I've used it for such things. You can also replace the metal cutting disc and put a masonry disc to cut into cement.
A regular grinder is more powerful and cuts deeper, but this cut-off grinder style is perfect for quick, convenient, and safer work.
May 25, 2025 9:19 PM
552 Comments
Joined Jul 2016
ChrisFuMay 25, 2025 9:19 PM
552 Comments
Quote from drzk :
Contrary to others, bought this and found it not useful for much. A box cutter, snippers, scissors, cutting pliers, etc, were faster, quieter, safer, cleaner. Returned.
This tool isn't for opening Amazon boxes...

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May 25, 2025 9:20 PM
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Joined Jul 2019
JulianT24May 25, 2025 9:20 PM
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Great price! Most recently used mine a couple days ago to make cuts to the old Dreamcast heatsink and RF shield plates (DCDigital / DCHDMI installation).

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