DEWALT DCS356D1 20V MAX XR Oscillating Multi-Tool Kit
- Power Source: Battery
- Voltage: 20 volts
- Item Weight: 2.3 pounds
- Battery Type: Lithium Ion
Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A compact cordless option for DEWALT 20V households doing trim and edge routing, with review volume that points to steady, wide use.
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ASIN: B00SOU6LR4Model: DCS356D1Category: Woodworking Routers
Overview
The DEWALT DCS356D1 is a cordless router built on DEWALT's 20V platform, weighing 2.3 pounds for one-handed control. It fits woodworkers who want a battery-powered router for trim, edge and detail cuts without a cord in the way.
Running off DEWALT's 20V battery line ties this router to the same packs as the brand's drills and saws, which can simplify a cordless shop kit. At 2.3 pounds it sits toward the light end for routers, better suited to trim and edge work than heavy stock removal, and the D1 kit designation typically means a battery and charger are included.
- 20V cordless power source
- 2.3 pound weight
- Kit includes battery (D1 designation)
- Part of DEWALT's cordless tool line
Who it's for
Owners already invested in DEWALT's 20V battery system who want a portable router for edge profiles, roundovers and light trim work. Less suited to shops running large panel routing or deep mortising, where a corded fixed-base router with sustained power is the better tool.
Pros and cons
- Runs on DEWALT's shared 20V battery platform
- Light at 2.3 pounds for one-handed edge work
- Kit version bundles battery and charger
- Battery power limits sustained heavy-duty routing
- No corded backup if batteries run flat mid-job
Performance notes
Cordless routers trade outright power and runtime for the freedom to work away from an outlet, and at 2.3 pounds this one is light enough to guide with one hand through edge profiles and roundovers. Because it is battery powered, output depends on the pack's charge state, so heavier cuts drain a battery faster than light trim passes.
Specifications
| Brand | DeWalt |
|---|---|
| Model | DCS356D1 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 2.3 poundslower than 70% of 125 woodworking routers |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power Source | Battery |
| Voltage | 20 voltslower than 52% of 101 woodworking routers |
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | (1) 2 Ah Battery, (1) DCB107 Charger, (1) DCS356 3 Speed Oscillating Multi-Tool, (1) Depth Guide, (1) Sanding Pad, (1) Universal Accessory Adapter, (3) DWA4258 Blades, (5) Sheets Of Sand Paper |
| Other details | |
| Number Of Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
| Item Type Name | 20V XR Variable Speed Oscillating Multi-Tool Kit |
| Set Name | 20V MAX XR Oscillating Multi-Tool Kit |
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Frequently asked questions
What battery does the DEWALT DCS356D1 router use?
It runs on DEWALT's 20V Max battery platform, the same packs used across many of the brand's cordless tools.
How much does the DCS356D1 weigh?
It weighs 2.3 pounds, light enough for one-handed trim and edge routing.
Is the DEWALT DCS356D1 corded or cordless?
It is cordless, battery powered on DEWALT's 20V system.