DEWALT Reciprocating Saw, 12 Amp, 2,900 RPM, 4-Position Blade Clamp, Variable Speed Trigger, Corded (DWE305)
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Best for demolition
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$135.00
Updated Jun 27, 2026 · 1 min read
Sources behind this verdict
10 reviewers weighted by source trust
The consensus
What reviewers found
Synthesized across the trust-weighted source mix below.
Across the reviewers we read, the corded DeWalt DWE305 is the value choice for sustained, power-hungry work where you don't want to manage batteries. protoolreviews, a high-trust tester, concluded they were 'not disappointed in DeWalt's cutting speeds compared to other models in the same power class,' and verified-purchase reviewers at Lowe's and Home Depot praise the 12-amp motor's ample power and the four-position blade clamp for flush cutting. One manufacturer-hosted review described making around 90 cuts in 6x8 pressure-treated wood with Diablo blades without complaint.
What reviewers liked
- protoolreviews confirmed competitive cutting speed in its power class
- Four-position blade clamp enables flush cuts and added versatility
- Constant corded power, no battery management for long demolition jobs
- Strong verified-purchase rating (4.8 across 3,904 reviews)
Where it falls short
- No carrying case or bag included, per Lowe's reviewers
- Ships without a blade set, per Home Depot reviewers
- Corded design limits portability versus cordless rivals
- protoolreviews noted there is 'room for improvement' in performance
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Across the reviewers we read, the corded DeWalt DWE305 is the value choice for sustained, power-hungry work where you don't want to manage batteries. protoolreviews, a high-trust tester, concluded they were 'not disappointed in DeWalt's cutting speeds compared to other models in the same power class,' and verified-purchase reviewers at Lowe's and Home Depot praise the 12-amp motor's ample power and the four-position blade clamp for flush cutting. One manufacturer-hosted review described making around 90 cuts in 6x8 pressure-treated wood with Diablo blades without complaint.
The most common gripe, flagged by Lowe's customer reviews, is that the saw ships without a carrying case or bag, and Home Depot reviewers note it doesn't include a blade set, so plan to buy blades separately. There's also no battery convenience here, the corded design is the point for demolition users who want constant power.
For anyone tearing out framing, cutting pipe, or doing repetitive heavy cuts, the consensus across expert and retailer sources is that the DWE305 delivers dependable corded power at a reasonable price, with the four-way clamp adding genuine versatility.
- Powerful 12 amp motor of the reciprocating saw is designed for heavy-duty applications
- 4-position blade clamp allows for flush cutting and increased versatility
- Keyless, lever-action blade clamp for quick and easy blade changes
- 0-2,900 SPM and 1-1/8-inch stroke length for fast and efficient cutting
- Variable speed trigger allows user to instantly control speed
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