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News Release from: Dewalt Power Tools | Subject: Compact top handle and body grip jigsaws
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 17 July 2006
Compact top handle and body grip jigsaws
Dewalt has added to its jigsaw range with two new compact units, the DW341K top handle jigsaw and the DW343K very compact body grip jigsaw.
Following the launch of the highly successful DW331K 2 years ago Dewalt noticed a demand in the market for a more compact and lightweight jigsaw Although, the end user still required enough power and accuracy to complete the job well
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 25 May 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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The result was the development of the new DW341K top handle jigsaw and the DW343K very compact body grip jigsaw.
The body grip jigsaw is not commonly sold in the UK but in mainland Europe it outsells the top handle jigsaw 10-1.
The launch of the new compact body grip unit is set to further highlight the benefits of using such a machine.
Through research Dewalt found that the primary end user requirements for jigsaws are accuracy, comfort, durability, functionality.
The new units will come with the same square plunger as the DW331K making it highly accurate in the squareness of cut.
Also crabbing is minimised with the new V-shaped mechanism which prevents the blade from wandering.
For comfort the new jigsaws are very compact especially the DW343K body grip jigsaw.
Both units have a slim body allowing more comfortable handling.
The DW343K body grip is ideal for cutting worktops in-situ from underneath.
For durability the jigsaws are equipped with a 550 watt motor that effortlessly and accurately cuts its way through hard woods.
The new airflow design in the motor also ensures the unit/gearbox stays cool in use.
For functionality the DW341K and DW343K have other excellent features.
The first is variable speed control for cutting various types of materials.
The second is the tool free quick release blade change.
The third is the ability to take the Dewalt flush cutting blade system.
And finally it also has a dust blower to increase cut line visibility.
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