I have the 331. I do a lot of cutting with it. My most used tool. Haven’t had any problems with it at all. If it does go out I’ll definitely pick up the brushless 334 model. Great video!
I just got this jigsaw. It's pretty awesome. Very quiet and with the battery attached it's well balanced. I just wanted to mention one part that I noticed that was incorrect. This tool has a variable speed setting, but it also has variable speed in the trigger itself. 4:20 It kinda makes me wonder if he actually used it or if this was the first time he picked it up because you would notice something like that. Anyway, it's definitely a great tool. However, maybe you threw it away because it's easy to miss but there's a little clear piece of acrylic that came in the bag with the manual. It's a splinter guard. I can't seem to get it attached securely to the baseplate. It just kind of sits there and wiggles. Maybe I'm missing something.
Just got a new dcs334 to replace an old corded, craftsman, scroll version jigsaw. The old craftsman is very heavy. It did the job, but rather tiring to use. This new DeWalt jigsaw saw is a joy because it is so light and easy to maneuver. And of course, no cord to snag anywhere. A big win!
Would you be so kind as to see if the dust blower actually functions, if it keeps the work area clear enough that you can always see a drawn line? thanks so much!
It's these videos I feel that are a full investment in my time. I thank and appreciate your time in making this video. Seriously . Keep up the good work guys !!!! Thanks again!!!
I was saving up to buy the dcs331 and boom the dcs334 came out with 2 bright LED so i got that as a bare tool practically for the same price i was gonna get the dcs331 for😉
I totally agree that the Xr is fancier, I own one. But my xr is falling apart and my company’s old brushed model is still holding strong. The build quality doesn’t seem to be great.
Great video, I am looking to buy a new jigsaw to replace my 18 volt unit and you helped me make the decision to buy the 334B model. It seems far superior.
Dont like selectable speed option, much rather have the response in the trigger, wish they kept that but all around the best jigsaw vs all other competitors.
I'm new to the dewalt line,always been a craftsman kinda guy,but I'm going all in on dewalt after I got robbed and lost my craftsman power tools.main reason I'm trying dewalt is because home depot is closer and they don't carry craftsman in the varity
@@ToolShow I'm not by any means a pro but I figure if your gona buy tools they might as well last I've read good things about dewalt so I figure I'll try them out.
@@ruddogcanin307 Best jigsaw is when you see not dust at all when you cutting watch this 😉 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-3LjstpaJKsI.html
@@ruddogcanin307 you can’t go wrong with DeWalt or Milwaukee, both are top notch, I own both all DeWalt for wood and Milwaukee for impact mechanics tools.
Lads, any of you had the chance to use Ryobi R18JS-0 ONE and Dewalt DCS334 or over 331? Which one I could go for for the DIY at home, decking, shed etc? I already have the batteries for Dewalt; so overall the price range comes close...Thoughts? Thanks.
One thing that was forgotten that I noticed and I’m not happy about is the new 34 does not have a blower built in. 31 had a blower that worked great and help clear away shaving away from your line. Why would ou not include that feature? Even if it added size.
We talked about it quickly but can see the confusion, they did away with the switch to turn blower on/off (not the blower itself). It's always on, most people never turn it off so less parts to break and confusion just to have it always on.
The reason is because they removed the dust extraction feature which meant switching off the blower to use,makes since as I don't know anyone that uses extraction on jigsaw s ,just makes them awkward to use
I have had the 331 since it came out ,actually had 2 . The detent plate gets so lose when making a cut its terrible. Does anyone know how to fix this issue and have thy experienced issues with the 334
Thanks for the side by side. I have the 331, and it has two big downsides. Sadly your review/comparison does not go into "use" of the two tools and thus the DCS331's biggest limitation was never revealed. The DCS331 claims to have a "dust blower" to keep line of sight clear, however with three different copies of this saw I have found that the DCS331's dust blower simply can not actually keep your cutting area clear. It also lacks and built in lighting, a sure indicator of it's 8 year old design. The DCS334 clearly solves the built in lighting problem, and that alone could get me to upgrade, however I need to be assured that it's dust blower actually functions. If not I will look at Bosch or Makita who have solved this problem. Can anyone attest to any improvement in the DCS334 dust blower vs. the CDS331? thanks in advance.
@@paulahamilton7290 I did, I ended up getting booth versions, top handle and barrel grip, and BOTH due clear the dust well! So yes. The light is also a huge advantage. I have donated my older models to the school I work for.
Mine sucks. I haven't even had it a year and it now constantly cuts power ever few seconds. And the bevel indent locks no longer lock. It's never been dropped or abused under load, and it's not the batteries. Funny enough, the same damn thing with power cutting out has happened to my buddies xr brushless circ. Dewalt is trash these days.
Few reasons why the older model is better. Cheaper, More reliable,brushless technology cant be repaired as easy. More solid tool, Metal clip instead of cheap plastic one on new model. Most important reason of all.... when you are installing base board cutting upside down there is no light to blind you haha
Haha we cover it in the video. Spoiler alert: DCS334 is a direct upgrade for the very popular DCS331. It's better in almost every way power, light, runtime, vibration, etc.
worst Jig saw I have ever owned. Horribly engineered. couldn't cut a strait line if your life depended on it. I'll give anybody 2 million dollars if they can cut a straight line with it