Milwaukee M18 Fuel 7 1/4" Dual Bevel Miter Saw Review

[@martylucas8557]

Hi Rob, I’ve watched this video at least 4 times. I own this saw and love it. You mention the RPMs of the Milwaukee 7 1/4” Miter Saw. In the video you say that the RPMs are “500”. I know you know that’s not the case, that it spins at “5000” RPM. Just thought I’d point this out to you. Thanks for another comprehensive review!

[@satchmodog2]

I have my Dewalt 780 and use it all the time for everything. The extra few inches of the 12 is something we run into on the restoration work we do on these older homes. But on those days when we're just doing base and door frames and small mouldings I absolutely live my little Milwaukee. It's so nice not getting winded just taking the saw out of the van. I also love that blades for trim are 15 bucks.

[@joegrasso8552]

You are spot on about kids getting out of school with 0 trade experience or a desire to learn a trade. I have been in property management since 92 , right.out of high school and have never been without work. Great video. Just ordered this saw to replace a Porter Cable 10'. Looking forward to using this saw.

[@steveb611]

Hi does it work great still

[@Painfulwhale360]

Not to brag... but I have gotten into construction and I do make really good money doing so. I wish my generation (I’m 24) could realize that college isn’t the only option to make a good career with a good living.. and often a lot of times it’s the opposite. Many people don’t realize how many skilled craftsman we need in this country. Our generation has been sort of indoctrinated into the college only mindset and it’s really starting to backlash. I have only recently got into construction so I have much to learn but I am proud of what I’m doing now! By the way, I love my Milwaukee 10” fuel miter saw. I have a feeling though that this 7 1/4 saw wouldn’t work for me as I do a lot of 12” soffit aluminum panels. If it would work I would definitely consider it for the weight savings alone! Thanks for the video!

[@achrisofalltrades5620]

Taylor Albaugh It's good to hear younger people getting into construction. I do wish I got into it earlier in life. I was 28 by the time I decided it's what I loved to do. I'm 44 now n I don't see many young people staying with it. Seems like it's just a summer job n they move on. Good luck to you 👍

[@ConcordCarpenter]

Have you entered out Tradesman of the Month Award / Tool Giveaway yet?

[@fernandoguzman4662]

A Concord Carpenter / ToolBoxBuzz how do you enter ?

[@sickandtiredofcomplaining6574]

Taylor Albaugh MACKEATER

[@randomrazr]

u cut soffit with a circular saw?

[@Intoxacajun]

I use the Dewalt 20v tools but use all the Milwaukee 12v tools for small jobs. Have come to respect and appreciate Milwaukee tools. I burnt a small drill up, sent it in and they sent me a new one. No hassle. Try to use rigids lifetime warranty.... Burnt up a dewalt and it was around $90.

[@averagebloke4474]

What you said is right, I'm 25 we need people in the trades! I can tell the majority of the trades are older guys looking to retire soon or middle aged men. We need young people in the trades badly it is important!

[@haydengregory8275]

Sculpin I’m starting my school up for electrical engineering coming up and maybe some construction classes mixed can’t be a desk hippie, have to be up and moving!!

[@curtismaloney7188]

23 Welder and Framer , we are seldom but we are out here !

[@gershin9253]

Thank you for these videos. I am a new carpenter and have watched many of your videos and bought many tools with the vast knowledge you have given and you have been right ever time so thank you for your help making my days remodeling easier!!!

[@ConcordCarpenter]

Thanks for the comment

[@ConcordCarpenter]

Have you entered out Tradesman of the Month Award / Tool Giveaway yet?

[@thesentimentalfool1]

I already have 4 mitre saws and this one is very tempting, Your reviews are full of enthusiasm. Another good job!

[@Ranbuowsatrawarriar]

Just bought this yesterday. Love it already. Great review, thanks. And thanks Milwaukee for all of your wicked awesome tools!

[@HBSuccess]

Rob - a little saw like this is ideal for flooring contractors needing chop strip flooring and install shoe, etc Back in the day I carried a tiny little corded chop saw (forget brand - it was cheap - no compound) and an 8" Makita plastic tablesaw (the very first portable - literally a Makita circ saw motor mounted upside down) - honestly that combo handled 90% of my interior work where I was out there solo. If I had a stair job - fine the bigger better gear got loaded (by my gopher). Right tool for the job. I still have the Makita 30ish yrs later and it still runs and cuts as good as it ever did. Still hard to find blades for too LOL. Also still hard to find a good gopher

[@ConcordCarpenter]

Well said sir!!

[@Flores828]

I agree we finished a basement and I used my ridgid 7 1/4 and my dewalt flexvolt table saw only time in use my 12 inch flexvolt miter saw is when i do big crown molding or bigger lumber material

[@RoundTwoPR]

Tioga Fretworks that’s awesome! My dad and I are flooring contractors and he has that exact same Makita table saw. He’s been using it for 20 years plus now and it’s still going.

[@Jason-uz8hj]

Tioga Fretworks I still have my 8 1/4 table saw. Works GREAT still, except, somehow I bent the top. I now have a limited rip capacity because I can't trust it for wider material.

[@ConcordCarpenter]

jason armsbury what brand.?

[@tylersineath]

Yeah it is sad how many kids in my generation don't even find this line of work interesting, I just kind of feel into it but now I can't see myself not framing. Good vid man

[@unitedgray]

There are definitely a lot of younger people who are not interested in the trades, but there are also a lot of people like me, who love this type of work. It's just really hard to justify doing it everyday when we can make more money in an office working a normal 40 hour week with much less wear and tear on our bodies. I've been doing this type of work with my father since I was a toddler, and I love working on projects around the house and helping my friends and family, but I don't think I would want to do it everyday. I know plenty of people in the trades who are relatively young and have terrible back and joint problems. It's a shame, but it's not really a tough decision to make.

[@CASTROTICO13]

unitedgray and pay check at the end of the week is ridiculous,sometimes a house keeper makes mor money.

[@TheRsixpilot]

I have the ten and it is a bit heavy so I’m probably going to get the 7.25 as well

[@bernarrcoletta7419]

I've got the 10 inch version, largely based on your review. It's very similar to this saw. I love it.

[@Intoxacajun]

Love the dual bevel, I use the dewalt 20v and love it but wish it had a dual bevel. Great Review!

[@DesignsElement]

I'm on my second one and I need HELP. Excessive flex when rails fully pulled out is how much? I returned the first saw because one of the rails was bent and the glide was rough, to the point where precise trim cuts wouldn't of been possible. The second one which I got today has play in the rail bearings on the left hand side, at full extension I would say almost an 1/8th of play and at no extension 1/16th. From what I can see there is no adjustment on these rails like bigger saws. So does anyone else have play in the rails? 1/8th 1/16th". I'm tempted to go look at the floor models again and see if I notice it. I didn't see the rails moving in the first one but the glide was bad.

[@Golgafrinchamdent]

Mine doesn't have the excessive play you mention but, _there is a FLAW_ in the design. If you take off the back cover plate (just a torx screw) you will see there are only 3 linear bearings. On the Left side, there is only one single front bearing. So when you lock the slide, be careful not to over-torque it... because you're actually _prying the rail out of alignment._ Bad design! IF they were so committed to using only one rail on the Left side... they should have put the Lock on the right side _BETWEEN_ the bearings, so the rail would be supported _on BOTH sides of the lock._ I've been very careful when tightening the slide... and it has moved on me when I don't want it to.

[@DesignsElement]

@@Golgafrinchamdent When I took the first one apart I noticed that as well. They also don't have adjusters which most larger saws have and overtime even the best miter saws would need adjustment. I still love the saw as its way lighter than the 10''. They should redesign the rails and set screw for the 12'' but something tells me they didn't.

[@Golgafrinchamdent]

@@DesignsElement Even if they decided to cheap out and use only 3 bearings, they still should have put the slide lock screw between the two bearings on the right so the rail doesn't twist. Really DUMB design mistake. Hope they didn't do the same on the larger saws... that would be a deal breaker.

[@MrSupertramp76]

Great review rob, been looking at this mitre saw over the compact dewalt simply because of the duel bevelling.

[@duanehurley2105]

So true sir, I have the same philosophy. Getting around on a commercial job site is no joke. Tools on wheels and lighter tools safe energy and time.

[@ConcordCarpenter]

Have you entered out Tradesman of the Month Award / Tool Giveaway yet?

[@autodidacticartisan]

Trying to decide between this and the makita XGT 8 1/2 inch Miter saw

[@1bottlefed]

Been a great saw for about 2.5 yrs now...then the last job it was a little noisy and today doing a handful of window trim-outs it was noisy as hell and intermittent. Not having a bunch of torx drivers I waited till I got home and found out 95% of the screws holding the handle together and all 4 motor to housing screws were loose. The amazing part is the gearset is as quiet as day one even after running with a loose motor for an entire window casing and trim job.....thank God for quality parts now if they could only get well calibrated assembly line tools and techs they would really have something LOL

[@ottawapop]

I’d love to get one of these...only problem is I can’t trigger my shop vac via Ivac plug to suck is the crap. Turning on and off the vac auto mode is a must.

[@grizdeluxe]

I've had the small DeWalt cordless, and the Ridgid cordless. Ridgid gives me the capacity but cut quality is not the best. Same for the DeWalt and it only provides single bevel. The Makita 10" cordless I have now is such a good saw but I miss the portability of the 7-1/4" saws. Thanks for the review Rob. I might buy the Milwaukee now. Hoping that Makita makes a new cordless 7-1/4 dual bevel saw so I can stick to the platform.

[@ConcordCarpenter]

I REALLY like that new Makita saw

[@nichosoulsea1]

Just bought it. Love it. Dust collection with just the bag is the best I’ve ever seen. Rails definitely not sloppy at all. Love the weight. Only complaint,,, I wish they’d put a detente on the bevel for cutting crown on the flat like the Bosch slider has. Was the number one reason I bought the Bosch. Thanks for detailed review

[@michaelmancini5773]

I've been doing trim carpentry and custom cabinetry for 32 years, and the omissions in some of these new power tools never ceases to amaze me, ( no detent locks at 33 and 31 degree) to cut crown moulding on the flat in a 7 1/4" slide saw, REALLY ? I dont think you mentioned that Rob, and you're usually pretty complete and concise in you're reviews, im surprised.

[@evictioncarpentry2628]

It has a detent at 31.6 and 22.5. 35.3 is also marked but not detented. Use the override to set it there.

[@coreyallan-audiovideo]

the classic way to cut crown is to memorize your bevel charts. way more accurate than nesting. detents all work for auto stops.

[@michaelmancini5773]

@@coreyallan-audiovideo There is no classic way to cut crown moulding anymore because there are so many saws available that allow for different methods, I cut my crown on the flat ( unless its very small) with my Bosch Axial glide, the cuts are dead accurate and sharp everytime, does not mean nesting is wrong

[@coreyallan-audiovideo]

@@michaelmancini5773 never said nesting was wrong, in fact its really nice when it works. I have installed crown moulding for a million dollar home where the clients were paying for a hotel room, waiting for me to finish before moving in, so I tend to go with the classic way (classic meaning the method my great-grandfather used for crown and mouldings in the 1940's). I find the statement "no classic way anymore" to be slightly paradoxical. glad to hear you have success with the glide, its a wonderful saw.

[@michaelmancini5773]

@@coreyallan-audiovideo to each his own brother, I’m sure you do great work, I too , do million dollar homes in Saddle River , NJ, and at my prices, I need the best saw, and I will not buy a Festool at $1575.00 can’t reconcile it , my partner has it, and he agrees my saw is the better saw, so there you go

[@jimdexter3671]

I do a lot of trim and would like a a compact daw with the 7 1/4 blade, but needs to be able to cut a 1x12 on the 45 degree, that I would consider the Ultimate cordless chop

[@philipdove1705]

How is this saw holding up 5 years later?

[@ILruffian]

Thanks for taking the time to review. Always good stuff on this channel. You are right about not needing too big. My Festool Kapex just arrived--got it because the 12" Hitach was too big and heavy. I might not open the Festool and grab this instead.

[@agent7agent759]

You are the reason I am going to buy this saw awesome review , in terms of my wife's complain I will provide her with your channel and hope you can still keep your smile lol , awesome review thanks a lot

[@carlosdzv1]

How do you cut more than 45 degrees on level?

[@rowankeltizar5961]

I'm 29 and looking into a trades career specializing in floor replacement or possibly finish carpentry in general. Laminate, bamboo, hard wood, and cork for flooring. My goal next year is to get a business license, contractors license, and insurance. I think this saw is exactly what I need in that line of work. A compound miter saw is the only major essential tool not in my collection. I was considering the 10in just for flexibility, but I think the 7 1/4 will be able to cut 90% of what I need it to. I was looking at another review comparing the two saws, and the smaller saw won out on several features, including improved dust collection, accuracy, and portability. All important factors in what I intend to be doing with it. I also have a spare M18 12 Ah battery I intend to use with it.

[@noconz0727]

I'm glad to see they brought this saw to the Milwaukee platform. I have the RIDGID one and it's a surprisingly capable saw. This saw looks like it's basically the same as the RIDGID one. I don't see any added features over the RIDGID. Although the RIDGID has one trick up it's sleave that I didn't see present on the Milwaukee. Adjustable positive bevel stops for 33.9, 45 and 48 degrees. And oh BTW, the RIDGID is $100 cheaper and comes with their lifetime service agreement and free batteries for life.

[@TheGothicHangman]

With you the Ridgid is amazing and compact, Milwaukee made a great saw that's near identical in functionality. Anyone would be proud to own either, I do love the Ridgid for portability.

[@ConcordCarpenter]

RIDGID is a great saw

[@TheGothicHangman]

It definitely is! Now if Milwaukee had come out with this first I'd have bought this, it's attractive.

[@tileprep1271]

Awesome review! I just ordered this Saw! Stoked to get it and put it to work

[@suzesiviter6083]

I got one 2nd hand, I feel vibration as I move the slider, is this normal?

[@mavdriver8]

I just bought this saw looks like is going to make my life easy thanks for the review

[@mannyportelada6042]

Just watched Your video. Great review. My question is to this day is this your go to saw or the 10”. I’m a flooring contractor. Would this struggle on 3/4 oak. thanks

[@ConcordCarpenter]

This one

[@Toolboss0826]

@toolboxbuzz I would definitely step up and take your spot because I love working with my hands and aren’t afraid to take on any job. While I’m still learning everyday and learning from my mistakes, I agree that the trades is an excellent way for young kids to get involved and always be active while taking home skills that are so valuable everyday. I am 21 years of age and was forced to go to a 4 year college as my parents deterred me from going into the trades calling it a stupid job and a disrespectful career. I see a 360 from them as everyday I long to pursue a career in either carpentry/remolding or plumbing. Maybe one day I’ll get that chance.

[@sebastiencomeau3048]

Can this saw cut a 10" wide board?

[@jackattack4851]

I would definitely buy that saw!! Awesome features! Great review! I always tend to lean towards Milwaukee for most cases!

[@novosib9017]

its not a bad saw. Simple, practical. Not very accurate nor built well. From use the screws around the motor casing have worked their way out and are lost somewhere. Now the whole plastic body has slop/play. Great saw for quick cuts or maintenance work. I think its designed for this specific reason. Light, quick, portable, does the job.

[@dennisheflin2680]

Love your video thank you. I have one question when I was attaching the blade I noticed the blade does not have a locking portion to it is that way this is designed it seemed odd to me?

[@northjerseykevin3915]

Thanks for the video. Great review. I’m in my late 40’s and I agree / can relate to The appreciation for light high quality tools. It makes a big difference at the end of the day

[@marcusloricchiella8579]

Nice review Robert. I've been waiting for your review and you did not disappoint. Keep up the great work man.

[@jamespayne8781]

For any given motor output a smaller blade will give more power in the cut.

[@krvp76]

Would you suggest this or the 10” model for crown molding for kitchen cabinets ? Thanks in advance.

[@MrRupert61]

Thanks for the review Rob! from the UK! I’m going to order mine right now!

[@michaelmancini5773]

FYI, check out the Rigid 7 1/4" cordless slide saw, bevels both ways, very accurate cuts, good run time, less money than the Milwaukee, better saw, ( in my opinion) ;)

[@Steve-hj6xv]

Anyone have trouble with this saw "stuttering" every other cut? Mines been doing it since 2018, even off a fresh 6.0 battery. Thanks

[@mansoorbajwa4850]

Wow, Milwaukee is my new favorite due to your reviews. They should really start paying you Sir.

[@Jason-uz8hj]

Sorry if this is redundant, I didn't scroll all of the comments. I bought a used dewalt counterpart of this saw. I like it for some things, but it has limitations. I use my 60v flexvolt batteries in it (really wish dewalt had made theirs in the flexvolt line) and it still seems to have a noticeable power lag in thicker/harder materials. I tried it on some 3" oak cabinet crown. Had to get my big saw out to finish. While I did buy mine used (ever so slightly) I had hoped for a little more uoommff. My 7 1/4 flexvolt circular has tons more get'er done. Has tool box/concord done a review of the dewalt. Maybe a head to head would be warranted??

[@ConcordCarpenter]

jason armsbury yes scroll down I pasted the Dewalt link a few times

[@treystills]

I am an early adopter of the dewalt 7-1/4 cordless miter. Love the saw which has done heavy lifting on a basement remodel project im doing. That said I would have purchased the Milwaukee if it was out when I was in the market. Next saw I purchase will be 10" cordless miter with bluetooth dust extraction and ac adapter. Who will be first to market with that saw?

[@ConcordCarpenter]

Great saw too! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJqTfXyBiLiLhJI

[@davidlane3006]

I own the Milwaukee 12" miter saw. Its awesome. Huge power. BUT your right. Its heavy. I leave it in my basement shop. Trying to move it around is a pain in the butt. I lighter saw for trades folks would be worth its weight in gold (or twice its weight since its so light).

[@cahg3871]

Those 12” mitre saws are a workout just to just move them.

[@Barkingtoad1]

Will this saw cut what we in the UK call pigs ear or lambs tongue handrail ? I have the 10” model at the moment but would downsize to this

[@papi1490]

How many inches can this saw cut? 8 or 10?

[@timbarry5080]

Does this saw have a depth stop for dados? Thank you

[@aurfalien]

Great video and channel in general. The production quality and content are top notch! I occasionally cut 4x4 with my dying and heavy circular saw and Japanese hand saw combo were accuracy is very important over speed as I'm a honey doer (wife says do and I say ok). At any rate would you suggest this really cool looking 7 1/4" miter saw for both the highest of accuracy and doing 4x4 providing I rotate the wood as I do now? Or wood (pun intended) a Milwaukees 12" be better suited? Man that 12" is a monster and a bit large for my taste, I'd rather have this small and seemingly precise machine.

[@Brad_Jenkins]

Where can I get the 399.00 model?

[@RoundTwoPR]

Great review. I’m loving the weight! Puts my 10” Bosch glide to shame 70lbs. Any update on the Delta Cruzer review?

[@ConcordCarpenter]

Been using it for 2 months - working on that next

[@RoundTwoPR]

A Concord Carpenter / ToolBoxBuzz great to hear!

[@ConcordCarpenter]

Have you entered out Tradesman of the Month Award / Tool Giveaway yet?

[@andygullion5182]

I have 4 DeWalt cordless 7 1/4" cordless saws , lot of fun ..would love the dual compound . 7 1/4" blades are a bargain.

[@leonardo29098]

does this saw carry the depth adjustment to make slot cuts.

[@COR0NAD0]

So I have decided to go with the Milwaukee miter saw and was looking at the 10 inch. However, now I hear there is a 12 inch miter saw coming now. What are your thoughts, should I wait? Or go ahead and pull the trigger on the 10 inch?

[@Golgafrinchamdent]

I just got this saw and it's working like a champ for me. I do wish they had done a few things differently... - They used only 3 linear bearings. Whaaaat??? Open up the back plate and see... it's just 3 bearings. I noticed this when I tightened down the slide-lock, and felt the head move up! There's just one front bearing on that side so when you tighten the lock, you 'lever' the head up and stress the single bearing. IF Milwaukee was so committed to saving 10cents on a bearing, they could have put the slide lock BETWEEN the two bearings on the other side. That way you wouldn't be _twisting the dang rails_ every time you lock the durn thing. - Also, I do wish they had used forward facing rails. That's just a really neat feature. - And I can't figure any reason NOT to have a depth stop. No trenching on this saw. - Other than that... it's working very nicely.

[@ConcordCarpenter]

Stringfellow Hawke im still using mine

[@Golgafrinchamdent]

@@ConcordCarpenter Oh me too. It's working fine. Just could have been designed better. Actually I've been using a *Diablo Cermet II* metal cutting blade. It cuts wood very nicely and was very handy when I had to modify thick steel hardware the other day.

[@pinnacleservices6671]

Rob if you were to buy only one saw would it be this milwaukee or the makita?

[@paulc2548]

Can it cut the stairtek treads about 11.5" across in one cut?

[@ConcordCarpenter]

no

[@nicneamnicneam895]

Don't forget to mention that company's where and still are underpaying trades, especially carpenters yet increasing tool price. Time it switched, hardest worked trade by a distance.

[@DaveEPie]

Focus on your skills and demand a higher pay- just walk away from the clowns that think a carperter is worth 20 a hour. Focus on the clients that are worth millions and are willing to pay for high end work

[@AndrewBrowner]

i prefer the trades work to the "white color jobs" but i find in my area atleast it doesnt pay.. you get a couple bucks above minimum wage and are expected to transport yourself to job site in your own vehicle and pay for some gear so after that its the same income as minimum wage and you work the hours the employer wants which are last minute and inconsistent love hands on work, i own enough tools to basically be a contractor at this point cant stop buying Milwaukee stuff but theres no money in working for a contractor or construction company, not in eastern canada anyway any thoughts on when if ever the skilled trades will be back to 20-30$ an hour average and a consistent 40 hours a week year round

[@Jesusistheonlyway549]

Please help me. I can't choose between this or Makita XSL05Z. Which would you chose. I'm not in a system yet and get to start fresh. Thank you

[@ConcordCarpenter]

I primarily use Milwaukee, but have several Maskita too

[@Jesusistheonlyway549]

@@ConcordCarpenter thank you. I went with Milwaukee.

[@ibraheemshaw7385]

Can you do a review on the sawstop tablesaw

[@ConcordCarpenter]

its on our jobsite now

[@JasonLee-qj8ts]

Is it hard to bevel cut 22.5 on like 6" baseboard .. my house has a lot of rounded corners that don't miter 45 to 45 but use 22.5s to get around corners. Doesn't seem like it has stops or detents on bevels except at 45s. might go with the 10" FUEL slider if it's not easy to do 22 and halfs.

[@evictioncarpentry2628]

Mines got detent at 31.6 and 22.5. 35.3 is marked but not detented.

[@DaveEPie]

Eviction Carpentry what is the 35.3 mark used for?

[@reecehanson3952]

Hey Rob, you gonna have any videos on Tool Belts anytime soon?, Cheers. Keep up the videos.

[@ConcordCarpenter]

been eyeballing Diamondback

[@VCGConstruction]

Great video guys! That Milwaukee Miter looks like a beast! Would like to get our hands on one to do review! LOL😀😂

[@davidboris313]

Great video I wish you would compare and contrast the ridgid cordless 7-1/4 miter saw ... it came out about a year and it has a lot of the same features... I feel that Milwaukee Has become copycat brand!!!

[@ConcordCarpenter]

Have you entered out Tradesman of the Month Award / Tool Giveaway yet?

[@NaluRash]

Ooooooooo....thats a super nice saw. Thanks for the review and your thoughts. Take care

[@megdahlin1118]

Great review! How true about the trades...I've been having a hard time finding carpenters so decided to learn it myself for around the home projects that I can manage. Just purchased this saw and from what I've seen here on YT, it will definitely help a lot! Wondering if we'll ever see such lightweight in the 10" that would be a dream! Anything is possible! Anyway, wanted to say thanks.

[@hectorrojas9818]

I am in the flooring business that works with a lot of hard surface and installs baseboards and shoe molding/quarter round a lot. Will this be perfect for my line of work?

[@ConcordCarpenter]

Hector Rojas yes

[@claudeperrault4164]

Great video as usual. I have a quick question if I may. Do you need a special blade to cut laminate flooring? If so, what type of blade do you need? I am new at this and someone told me that you did. Thank you!

[@ConcordCarpenter]

I use Diablos

[@JB-ez2jz]

Another plus in down sizing blade size is the obvious, COST!! Cost way less to replace a common 7 1/4 blade than the big 12 on my Bosch slider! Plus due to having them for all the circular saws on the crew blades are ALWAYS around

[@michaelc7283]

Hi Rob, I know this is a older video. I have the DeWalt 7 1/4" miter saw. It's great but i noticed it can't cut a 2x4 completely through upright against the fence. Also it can't cut a 4 x 4 through. I use the diablo blades. Does this milwaukee have the same issue? Also i notice on the motor side if the milwaukee it slanted upward. Does this help cutting 45 degree on the right side on upright boards. Noticed that issue with the dewalt. The motor is level like a traditional miter saw. Plus the dewalt has a brush motor not brushless. It would be great if milwaukee can redesign their 10" miter to look like the 7 1/4" and the new 12".

[@ConcordCarpenter]

Michael C the slant helps with the cut depth, I’d have to look up the cut capacity - click on the link in the description, it’s all there

[@michaelc7283]

@@ConcordCarpenter Hi Rob, I also noticed that the diablo blade is 1/8 short then 7 1/4 that it states. That's why i can't cut all the way through a 3 1/2 in board upright against the fence. I measured the dewalt blade and it's a true 7 1/4". I was scratching my head because i was wondering why i couldn't cut all the way. Thanks for the info and i just wanted to share my info. I still hope milwaukee will make a new version of the 10" cordless miter saw.

[@mytube2013]

How good is the dust collection compared with other miter saws?

[@ConcordCarpenter]

Simon C decent

[@robertfeliciano5723]

Good review, except for weird artifacting in transitions. I wish Milwaukee had an AC adapter like Dewalt's Flexvolt.

[@ConcordCarpenter]

What is weird artifacting in transitions?

[@robertfeliciano5723]

Maybe it's just my graphics card, but at 6:55 the video goes weird.

[@ConcordCarpenter]

Robert Feliciano I see what you mean, I’m not sure what that is, weird

[@martylucas8557]

Robert Feliciano, why? Why do you feel you need AC? Why even get a cordless Miter Saw? This isn’t a 12” Saw, it’s 7 1/4” running at 5000 rpm. You can cut for two days straight, all day, each day without changing the battery. Run out of juice because you forgot to charge up...just slap on another 5 amp battery. Your other 5 amp battery will charge in about 35 minutes on the Rapid Charger. So you really could take a coffee break or short lunch, then cut for two more days on the same battery. So no, you really don’t need AC. At this juncture an AC adapter is just a gimmick, serving no real useful purpose. FYI...Dewalt doesn’t have a 7 1/4” Dual Bevel Miter Saw. I’m really not impressed with Dewalt offering in this category and guess what...they don’t have an AC adapter for it!

[@Jaez85]

would you recommend this milwaukee over the Dewalt DCS361M1? Thanks.

[@ConcordCarpenter]

Check this review on the Dewalt out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJqTfXyBiLiLhJI

[@alx2025]

I like the dual bevel.

[@kookiemoose]

I can attest to your commentary at the end of your video. Here in DC it is almost impossible to find a carpenters helper interested in my trade. My helper right now is older than me lol! He’s an immigrant and his sons wanted nothing to do with trade work. Things are a little different back home in Maine, but here [DC] it’s fairly established that carpentry as a trade is lacking, and the work quality is deteriorating. Which in turn wages decline. As for the saw. My back feels a little better just watching the review lol!

[@joshramirez853]

kookiemoose bc powder works well for back pains👍

[@kookiemoose]

Josh Ramirez lol

[@zapbrannigan9770]

How long has taken to put a double bevel on a 190mm saw?

[@martylucas8557]

zap brannigan, what’s 190mm Saw. This is the US and we don’t discuss metic measurements.

[@emilyloftis9413]

My husband loves Milwaukee tools and is in the trade…I’m going to surprise him and buy a miter saw but I can’t decide between 7 1/4 and 10”. 😳

[@ConcordCarpenter]

What does he do with it? Carp try or woodworking? Will he transport it or keep in a shop

[@emilyloftis9413]

@@ConcordCarpenter he will mainly use it for framing and other uses at the job sites and it will go with him everywhere he goes basically. 😅

[@shawndean100]

I have tons of Dewalt tools including Flexvolt. It looks Milwaukee is better for its ergonomics and portability.

[@VivaLaGolf42]

Shawn Ding only drawback for me is the Milwaukee can only be battery powered. I do believe dewalt has a liter saw that can be battery or corded for flexibility. I’m a dewalt guy too so if I got this Milwaukee saw I’d have to buy hundreds of dollars of batteries just to make sure I have extras.

[@Golgafrinchamdent]

Sorry... did you say 500rpms??? I can't find RPM listed anywhere. 500 is Waaaay low.

[@philipfarias3448]

Stringfellow Hawke it’s 5000

[@COR0NAD0]

Would you recommend getting the 10 inch or 7 1/4 miter saw? Of course I’ll be using it at home but would rather get your professional opinion.

[@ConcordCarpenter]

Adrian Martinez only get the 10”is you think you need the cut capacity

[@COR0NAD0]

A Concord Carpenter / ToolBoxBuzz I’m looking to get the 10 inch Milwaukee miter saw, what are your thoughts on that? I could wait for the 12 inch miter saw that’s coming out later this year but I feel that might be overkill for around the house. Your thoughts?

[@MichaelFClef]

Nice review. Thank you for sharing.

[@jaretmoskal5558]

Want this saw but it’s a little too expensive. I have the dewalt one and I paid $260 for it. $400 is pretty steep. Hoping it comes down in price a little

[@ConcordCarpenter]

it will

[@Flores828]

Is it worth paying more over the ridgid 7 1/4 saw

[@HaloGamer401]

Flores 828 Yes- I just sold my ridgid to get this. So far the main thing that's better is the detent override. Neither of my 2 had accurate 45's when calibrated dead nuts for 90. Also it's more ridgid (pun intended). The m18's trunnion (block the rails slide through is about an inch deeper than the ridgid. (It's better in the deflection department.) However I cannot recommend buying it at $400. So far it's just not as superior to the ridgid as I had hoped. Hope this helps -Dan

[@ConcordCarpenter]

Flores 828 I'd wanna compare the weight. See RIDGID Review here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpKvdp9uZ9Zrd7c

[@noconz0727]

RIDGID - 24lbs (battery unspecified) Milwaukee - 28lbs (with battery)

[@noconz0727]

In my opinion they are mostly the same saw. I think the RIDGID has one extra feature and the Milwaukee's dust bag looks nicer.

[@ConcordCarpenter]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpKvdp9uZ9Zrd7c

[@payton3413]

Hi Rob, thanks for a great video. I am a home owner and do all my own work. I am ready to make a purchase this weekend. I am considering the new Makita cordless 36 Volt 10" miter saw or the new Milwaukee 7 1/4" Fuel cordless miter saw. Assuming I would not need the extra cutting capacity of the Makita which saw do you think is the better one in terms of quality, not just for trim work but I will be cutting some larger 2X8 at 90 degrees from time to time as well. Thanks!

[@markhale6105]

why not considering the makita 36 Volt 7 1/4”?

[@AndrewBrowner]

blades are gonna be dirt cheap and plentiful for this compared to 10-12 inch saws and theres also more variation, but i like stacking 4,5,6 boards and gang cutting them all to length so i prefer the 12" saw

[@Memory_ahole]

Awesome review Rob! I’m buying one.

[@hypezit]

Can you please do some reviews on compound saws like this Milwaukee 7 1/4 compound saw for cutting Aluminum door frames and skirting etc you guys never do any! just timber! =/

[@Joshismack]

For a good size framing job. Would you recommend this saw or the 10inch milwaukee?

[@ConcordCarpenter]

JN Mackall this is a small lightweight saw- you may burn it out if your a framer. Try a corded saw for framing

[@Joshismack]

A Concord Carpenter / ToolBoxBuzz cool thanks

[@MrWilliewonka69]

I know this is an old vid. But i am 35 years old now been in the carpentry trade since i was 15 and you are 100% right still the kids dont want to join a construction trade at all they want easy money for no/little work. When my daughters get old enough and they say they wanna join a trade i will happly help them out to join. On the other hand it makes guys like us more and more needed witch im fine with

[@brettkowalewski9535]

What's the capacity at 45 on the miter?

[@ConcordCarpenter]

Brett Kowalewski 2"

[@ZackSkochko]

Will this saw cut a 4x4 post?

[@MetalMayhem1978]

If it doesn’t just turn it over

[@jamesosullivan5096]

Hi, i always watch your reviews and respect your decision, i have a question for you, im thinking about buying this saw but for only thirty pounds more i can get the Festool Kapex 60. Which one would you recommend?

[@ConcordCarpenter]

James O'sullivan I have not seen a cordless Kapex. It is a better saw, I am a big fan of cordless

[@marcusloricchiella8579]

Rob, does this saw have a depth stop?

[@ConcordCarpenter]

Marcus Loricchiella I think so

[@andygullion5182]

We have been so busy filling the corner office , we forgot to train anyone to build it .

[@jameswilliams5982]

No trenching Why?

[@ConcordCarpenter]

James Williams guessing weight and pricepoint