Features
- Brushless motor delivering up to 1,400 MWO of power
- Designed for metal cutting — rated to cut up to 214 20‑gauge steel studs and up to 105 ft of corrugated decking
- 43% greater depth of cut at 90° compared with the DCS373 metal cutting saw (manufacturer comparison)
- Integrated chip collection system
- Electronic brake: blade stops in less than 1 second after trigger release
- TOOL CONNECT+ connectivity for utilization, asset management and location data
- Part of the 20V MAX battery and tool ecosystem
Specifications
| Sku | DW-DCS383H1 |
| Mpn | DCS383H1 |
| Upc/Gtin | 885911967631 |
| Product Type | Circular saw (handheld) |
| Diameter | 7-1/4 in. |
| Motor Type | Brushless |
| Peak Power | Up to 1,400 MWO (manufacturer-stated) |
| Depth Of Cut | 43% greater at 90° vs. DCS373 (manufacturer comparison) |
| Electronic Brake Stop Time | <1 second (after trigger release) |
| Integrated Chip Collector | Yes |
| Tool Connectivity | TOOL CONNECT+ (site manager app compatibility) |
| Shipping Weight | 17.02 lb (shipping weight listed) |
| Included Items | 48T 7-1/4 in. metal cutting blade (DWAM71448); blade change wrench; DCBP520 20V MAX XR POWERSTACK 5Ah battery; DCB1106 charger |
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Cordless 20V MAX XR 7-1/4 in. metal-cutting circular saw kit with a brushless motor. The saw includes an integrated chip collector, electronic brake, and TOOL CONNECT+ connectivity. The kit contains a metal-cutting blade, blade-change wrench, a 5 Ah POWERSTACK battery, and a charger.
Project Ideas
Business
On‑Site Steel Stud Framing Service
Offer fast basement/tenant‑fitout framing using 20‑gauge steel studs. The saw’s stud-cutting efficiency and chip collection reduce cleanup time, while TOOL CONNECT+ helps track tool utilization and location across multiple crews.
Corrugated Decking Trim & Install
Specialize in trimming roof/floor decking to fit penetrations and edges. The saw’s capacity for long linear cuts in corrugated panels boosts productivity, and the electronic brake improves safety when working at height.
Mobile HVAC/Sheet‑Metal Modification
Provide on‑site duct resizing, curb adapter trimming, and equipment pad covers. Cordless operation lets you cut galvanized sheet and angle frames on rooftops or mechanical rooms without power access.
Custom Metal Garden Goods Microbrand
Produce planters, edging, trellises, and privacy panels from sheet, angle, and studs. Market standardized SKU sizes for e‑commerce and local markets; the saw enables quick batch cutting with clean edges to minimize finishing time.
Jobsite Tool Rental with Tracking
Rent the saw to remodelers and small GCs as a metal‑cutting package (blade, 5Ah battery, charger). Use TOOL CONNECT+ for asset management, utilization reporting, and geofencing to reduce loss and price rentals by usage.
Creative
Corrugated Steel Planter Boxes
Cut corrugated decking and angle trims into panels and frames to build durable, modern planter boxes in custom sizes. The saw’s capacity to cut up to 105 ft of corrugated decking and its chip collector keeps flakes contained for cleaner assembly areas.
Industrial Bookshelf from Box Tube
Build a welded or bolted shelving unit using square tube uprights and angle iron shelf frames. The 7-1/4 in. metal blade makes quick, straight cuts for consistent lengths, and the electronic brake helps with safer repetitive cuts during batch fabrication.
Geometric Privacy Screen
Create a modular privacy screen using steel studs or angle iron as the frame with sheet metal infill cut into crisp, repeating rectangles. The cordless power and depth of cut make on-site layout and trimming simple without dragging cords across the yard.
Raised Garden Bed/Greenhouse from Metal Studs
Cut and assemble 20‑gauge steel studs into raised beds or a lightweight greenhouse frame. The tool is rated to cut up to 214 steel studs on a charge, ideal for knocking out full kits with consistent, square ends.
Modular Bike or Firewood Rack (Unistrut/Strut Channel)
Cut strut channel and flat bar to create a configurable storage rack with off‑the‑shelf fasteners. Straight, burr-minimized cuts speed assembly, and the chip collector keeps shavings out of bearings and brake rotors.