DEWALT ATOMIC 20-Volt MAX Cordless 4-1/2" Circular Saw Review DCS571 Power with New FlexVolt Battery

[@bigb27me]

Hey Brian. Thanks for the review. I've been using this saw on a near daily basis as a professional remodeler / contractor and although it does have a few minor quirks on occasion such as the vac adapter & allen key for blade changes needing to be better secured or stored separately to avoid losing. I've found it to be an incredibly versatile tool to have on the job site. I refer to it as my trim saw & it is perfect for flooring rips & fitment cuts. It's quick, lightweight & easy to use for accurate cuts in a multitude of materials. It's pretty much, my go to circ. saw on most of our remodeling projects. it takes care of about 80-90% of the tasks we use a circular saw for every week. It performs well and is a quicker & easier to alternative to my DCS577 Flexvolt for most applications, especially for the less experienced guys. Plus, you just can't beat the accuracy & great line of sight you get from using a blade-left saw. Couple of tips- for best performance when cutting any kind of wood, I use the DIablo 4 3/8" 36T Carbide finish blade. Super fast & pristine cuts, with Zero Tearout (night & day difference to stock blade). #2. You can actually get Turbo Diamond blades with 3/8" arbor or use an adapter from amazon etc. (3/8-5/8"). WIth the right diamond blade, it is actually capable of performing clean (dry) cuts in tile, Quartz or even 2cm stone on occasion. #3. The factory blade or 60T HSS blades will also work well for cutting the newer types of shower waterproofing panels, kerdi, schluter, Wedi Etc. Even Cement backer board on occasion with the 60T. Thanks for all your hard work, honest reviews & fantastic content!! Especially your dedication to producing high quality, entertaining & informative content right now, with such limited resources. It's most appreciated!!👍👍👍 Keep up the great work, you just earned another subscriber!

[@WorkshopAddict]

Great comment that I am going to pin to the top! Thanks for sharing your experiences!

[@estoylisto]

I have this saw and really like it ... what's bothering me that the blades options are more expensive than the blades of 7 1/4 size... did you manage to find cheaper blades than home depot

[@Jmoney-db4rp]

you should make a video of you using it with the different blades I will watch it.. cool

[@bennygerow]

Such an incredible comment on so many levels! Really truly, thank you for helping out!

[@bigb27me]

@@estoylisto yes. U can usually order a 2 pack on Amazon for the price of 1 at HD

[@phoenixmacallan763]

I am a contractor and I use this on a daily basis for framing, sheet8ng and even finish carpentry. I just did some cuts on stained oak 3/4" trim, taped it with masking tape and had a perfectly smooth finish cut. I used the blade it came with, no issues. 🙏🏻😁

[@brianf9619]

I always wanted one of these and recently a guy on a remodeling job I was doing had one and I finally got a chance to use one , I really liked it , its great for doing some quick cuts especially were space is limited and it's so lightweight I can take it with me everywhere I think I might need a saw , I immediately when out and bought myself one , right now H.D. has them on sale for $99 and that's a great price for this tool , they don't go on sale too often , so I'd suggest getting down there and buying yourself one ....11/12/21

[@servandoterrazas9907]

Been a plumbing apprentice for a year now and bought one of these because we cut lumber for backing all the time. A sawzall was too much work and inaccurate. A normal circle saw seemed overkill. This was the perfect middle. Perfect for pocket cuts and patching holes in floors. Tool is awesome.

[@7R4dicalized]

I could not possibly agree more with this comment

[@blancaguerrero4251]

I found this video extremely helpful and purchased this item due to your video review. The reason I bought this for my husband was to help him with a picked fence. The farm doesn't have available outlets so the batteries are a plus. Thank you for dropping all those jewels on the description below. Thank you even I can understand how to use this tool.

[@nikko12468]

I purchased this saw on June 27th 2024, as a kit. I read the manual and came across the the dust collection section, turns out that the manual reads that the kit comes with a dust collector bag. I called Dewalt and, sure enough, they mailed me out a bag to use with this particular saw. If you purchase the kit version be sure to read your manual to see if it says that a dust bag should be supplied....🤗🤗🤗

[@codybavar]

I didnt need it, but I bought this saw to have a new gadget. I love it! It is always in my truck right next to my Dewalt 60 volt 7 1/4". The only downsides are yes, loosing the allen tool, wish it would cut just 1/8" deeper, the screws leaves gowges in the rip guide, and its left handed. Not a fan of left handed, but on occasion that characteristic comes in handy. Besides for that, I love it. Its rips fantastically, lets me get into tighter spaces, and actually has a bit of power for its size.

[@btrswt35]

These little circular saws are actually very handy. Making a quick cut or two is easy. I find it to be less intimating than a 7 1/4" saw so it would be good for those people that are timid with larger tools.

[@TheBigWrist]

I bought this 4 1/2 inch saw on a whim. I did not not need a another saw, but what the heck! Wow, what a great saw! It is my go to saw for most of my sheet goods and cut off needs. A great little beast of a saw.

[@hasandilek92]

probably the best 'cordless' saw for flooring and trim work. perfect sight of line...and they should call this saw a "recircular" saw, its like a circular saw with a reciprocating saw grip.

[@Influ3nc3]

I’m getting one now. I really like the slim compactness when I have smaller projects and I don’t want to haul around my circ saw.

[@mikegoswami3309]

Brian, I am a dewalt man, just baught a dewalt circular cordless saw and a planer, also have the saw in your video. Love your demo. I own a UPS store in Austin and build crates for customers and boy I tell you these tools have made my life easy and more than half the time with the corded tools. Thanks

[@andrewfreeman88]

Nice, what part of Austin. I'm here in South Austin just bought this saw.

[@brianf9619]

I'm a Carpenter , I bought that saw about 18 months ago and I Love it , its great for small framing jobs and it's small enough to fit in my rolling bag so I always have it with me , Awesome Saw , Well Built , Buy One .....👍🖖

[@BlindGuy39]

Hi, I just bought one and it wont cut all the way through a 4by2. Each time I try it is two mil short the shoe is all the way down . Can you tell me is the wood slightly thicker here in Ireland. Its treated 4by2. Thanks

[@stans5270]

Actually, I wasn't surprised that the dust collection port operated well. With the vacuum on, the port is held in place by suction. If there was a manual lock on it, and someone tripped over the vacuum hose, it could pull the saw from the operator's hand and cut them. That's the reason Apple created MAGLOCK for their laptops.

[@austintozzi3017]

MagSafe*

[@northcackalacky4694]

I've really appreciated your reviews. Dewalt forced me out of my favorite 18v tools. 3 days of shopping and watching your revenues saved me $ and mistakes. I rounded up 11 miscellaneous 20v Dewalt tools and 4 batteries and free $90 rolling toolbox! $1100 DCKTS600M2 combo kit was an accidental find @ HD $499

[@k-trix1652]

I own the rear handle makita and milwaukee and the dewalt 578 but as a DIY’er i keep myself going for this little dewalt saw for most around the houst things. I used this saw to build basic rectangular planters and it did amazing.

[@johnclarke6647]

I just got my DeWalt DCS571B. I bought a Power Stack battery to go with it. It assembled together very easily. It runs fine on my standard 1.5 ah batteries, some I have had for ten years it has cut everything that I have asked it to cut with ease. I don’t think it needs anything but the entry level batteries for most jobs. I am not a journeyman carpenter but I occasionally demand a lot from my tools, often outside their normal abilities- just ask my 20 odd Stihl chainsaws.😊

[@quevas93]

LOVE THIS SAW ESPECIALLY after adding Rockler's DUST RIGHT FLEXIPORT DUST CANISTER. Only wished it had a light

[@thetoolmat8632]

quevas93 almost forgot I bought one the Flexiports a while back... Thanks for the reminder

[@IdahoIsaiah67]

This little dewalt saw it a beast at frameing demo! I got one and it gets into some tight spaces. Good purchase

[@seephor]

I own the 7 1/4 flexvolt version but I find that I mostly use it for breaking down sheet goods and the occasional cutting of 2-by lumber. I mainly got this because I can never get used to the blade being on the right side. No one can explain to me why it's beneficial to have the blade on the right yet all "worm-drive" version are on the left.

[@joycemiller4716]

Good information like your presentation no stupid shouting ❤️from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@HelsinkiPink]

I love how this saw dumps sawdust away from me. Very important since I use this usually in awkward positions or tighter quarters, so dust kicking up in my face would suck. Love this thing. Done so much more than I thought it would. If I did have one wish with this, the shoe could be a be improved on . The rolled steel sometimes would ride up on guides or rulers I use as a guide, where as your typical saws will butt up on it nicely.

[@craighatch3221]

I’ve had mine for six months and have loved it, I just wish it had a LED light.

[@iitzDiRTY]

May I ask, why? You do a lot of wood work in the dark? In Florida we have noise ordinances until 7:00am you start cranking up power tools in a residential before that time, police are gonna shut your job down before it even begins.

[@melvinmarroquin1048]

@@iitzDiRTY at the shop I work at sometimes we're in a confined space where little to no light hits. Maybe that? Idk I got used to my tools having a light haha. My DeWalt multi tool has a light it does come in handy.

[@1barticus]

Just tried it with a dust bag and it worked surprisingly well

[@WorkshopAddict]

What dust bag did you use?

[@1barticus]

@@WorkshopAddict I used one with a spring clip instead of a pipe

[@chuckdawg3214]

Love this saw especially for siding.

[@carpo719]

This is a jobsite tool, and a great one at that. It's all about weight. It will still cut through a warped two-by-four you just have to adjust the depth. This is a game-changer for certain projects especially building houses.

[@michaelc7283]

Hi Brian, This is a cool cordless trim saw. It would have worked great on a exterior window project i was working on. I had to cut the bevel siding that butt up to the window frame.Then i added 1 x 4 casing around the windows. Also some of the windows were in the second story. At the time i purchased a Dremel corded trim saw with a 3 1/2 inch blade. The problem with the dremel was i had to have a extension cord and stretch to second story. This DeWalt cordless would work great for those types of projects. Now i would put a solid cap around the dust extractor so it can come out from the bottom of the blade guard. Don't really need a vacuum working outside or working two story high, LOL... I might look into this tool. Also at home depot they do carry the diablo blades for this saw. For some reason they place them on the corner of the tool rack. I quess it's small enough to stack and people to see them. Thanks for the video

[@minhnguyen1]

if you flip the blade upside down (in reverse) you can cut siding using the friction

[@joeframer9642]

Great channel 👍🇺🇸, the saw has its place. Framing, remodeling, no. Siding, flooring , light diy, yes....

[@Robert-ju5mw]

Great video! My dust collector bag on my Dewalt DSW780 12 inch miter saw fits perfectly.

[@williamdavis922]

Awesome review Brian, great job as always. I can see this saw for alot of different uses as well!!

[@ChickenBoneX]

Was thinking of getting one of these for drywall sure that'd be a good use for it

[@beauxtx1959]

Nice review, Brian. I've had that saw for about a month now and it's become my go to saw. I use a ryobi dust collection bag and the dust gets stuck at the 90 degree bend. So, I'm going to 3D print an adapter that comes straight out and I think that will solve the problem. Be well.

[@bradleykornele]

Love this saw just bought use for flooring

[@jaimeastin]

I just picked this thing up because I need a saw in my reciprocating wasn't doing the job for the 2x4 again plywood.. this thing saved the Day! I picked it up for $100 at Home Depot because for some reason they had a $99 sticker on it on the floor but the system was ringing up at 1:50... I snatched it up and wanted to get two. As good as this thing worked I wish I would have. Clean cuts through the 2x4s and plywood. I could use it one handed and did not have one issue. The 5 amp hour battery already had lasted the entire job today

[@JayDetailz]

This is what I need it for, I got recip saws for days but need a more accurate cut on 2x4s I’m building furniture. I already have power stack & xr batteries for dewalt so I’m gonna grab this since I’m working in tight space in the garage.

[@baanjones5910]

The ruler that came with it, how do you use it? Also, battery types that were used in this demonstration, links?

[@Diycanada560]

Is it more secure and convenient to handle than the regular 7.5?

[@mikehinson4062]

I cut 2 slots in the part of the dust adaptor that attaches to the saw. Put a hose clamp on it. It isn't ever going to move

[@jpslattery7344]

You shouldn't need a special adapter or DeWalt vacuum/extractor for dust collection with tools that use the Quick Connector so long as your shop vac hose is 1-1/4". Remove the nub from the end of the hose, pick up the DeWalt DWV9000 and thread it on to the bare end of that hose. I've done that with the old hose from a scrapped shop vac and now have two hoses for my working shop vac - one for regular use and one for DeWalt dust collection.

[@Guerreroitundijia]

Hey Brian. Is a nice tool for a light cutting. I have the corded Rockwell that looks like the dewalt. The problem I found is that the blade life is too short and the price higher than 7 1/4 blade.

[@bobw2208]

I purchased an ATOMIC 20V MAX Cordless Brushless 4-1/2 in. Circular Saw (Tool Only) but had to return it immediately since the trigger switch does not keep the blade running, it shuts off automatically when pressing the fully pressing the trigger even when not cutting anything. Even the second saw I got when returning the first one that did not work, even the second one did not work. Had to return it also.

[@matthewbrady5214]

I think if you cut the sheet goods on foam board you might get better collection. The friction fit could probably be improved with electrical tape. I would like to see if someone could get this hooked up to a rigid vacuum as that seems to be the standard on job sites in my area.

[@donelias1981]

I bought this saw with a fiber cement blade for better control of those finishing cuts for siding.

[@WorkshopAddict]

that is what I was thinking, no chipping.

[@Buena_jay]

Thank you for this! I’m sold!

[@greenbuoy40]

What is the cool watch you’re wearing that shuts off vac?

[@WorkshopAddict]

Not a watch. That is the bluetooth switch that comes with the Dewalt vac.

[@Christina_De_Melo]

Do you think that the compact saw would be able to cut through a bamboo countertop? Or a regular particle-board style countertop? I want to try to cut down a bigger piece of counter for my very small laundry room myself. I currently only have a mitre/chop saw, and a jigsaw, neither of which would be useful to cut wood counter with. But I was thinking of buying this tool if I can use it to cut the counters. And for future projects of course! Let me know what you think?

[@nyolls]

I need some help on the blades here as now i'm totally confused. I bought this one linked above ►Rockwell 4-1/2-Inch 60T Circular Saw Blade: as it has 60 teeth and 40-80 teeth is what everyone says your supposed to use on finish wood...I put this thing on and it cuts significantly worse than the 24 tooth that came with it on finish grade pine. What am i missing here? are all 60 tooth blades different? Am i not supposed to be using that specific rockwell blade on wood?

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Neet your using a fob on your wrist to turn the vacuum on

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

That lock on attachment for the vacuum is neet what is the dewalt wet dry vac model number

[@c50ge]

At 7:23 what are you doing with the back of the wrist to the saw?

[@WorkshopAddict]

Turning off the dust collection.

[@c50ge]

@@WorkshopAddict Thanks.

[@markandrews8437]

Would this tool be any good for thin metal like electrical trunking don't like using a grinder

[@cherylspringtime]

Thanks so much!...I bought the saw based on your video review...

[@WorkshopAddict]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@rrandolph3024]

WHICH DEWALT WOULD YOU USE FOR SMALL BRANCHES

[@Utubeisazzho]

It’s perfect to cut away siding to make room for trim on new window install

[@pointedspider]

Am I the only one who finds the"ringing" of the blade satisfying

[@jobean4]

Yes

[@Myfusiongroup]

Hi does the duct port adaptor allow us to hook up small dust bags ie - miter saw bags? Also what type of 2x4 wood did you use for the demo?

[@catjensen847]

Says in the manual that this is only for wood or fiber cement. Not to be used for metal, plastic, concrete, masonry or wet tile. Is this so or can it be used for drywall, thin metal skirting?

[@rufinojosesiapno420]

Are you marking a guide lines for long distance cutting? Does it has a guide rod?

[@Bamlydean]

Wish you used the 8ah for the long cut on the sheet of plywood. I find it interesting that the 5ah and the 8ah have a difference in power even though they are both 20v batts.

[@WorkshopAddict]

You can watch our drill battery test video and it will show the voltage levels that each battery could hold, from 2ah and up. IMHO, this is a great saw with a 5Ah battery and might be with an 8. But if I need an 8Ah battery for this saw for power, I would pull out my 6-1/2".

[@cRawley66]

Hey Jimmy, just thought I'd say that the reason higher capacity batteries deliver more power (when fully charged) is because when you drive current out of a battery, there is an associated voltage drop that occurs (Ohms law). The bigger the battery, the less significant that voltage drop is, assuming the current delivered is the same. So you maintain a higher voltage, and thus a higher power. Theoretically, with enough amp hours in your battery, that voltage drop becomes negligible. If you're lightly using the tool, it could pull more current from the battery to make up for the voltage drop, thus keeping your power constant. However, if you're maxing out the tool performance, and it has hit the max current it is designed to pull, any voltage drop that occurs will lower your power. That's where the big batteries help: on high demand activities. On light use, you may not notice a difference. Hope that helps!

[@iggymac3473]

I have this saw and love it does what i need it to do right tool right job thanks Brian great show

[@iggymac3473]

Thanks guys love to see the tools i buy do well in your reviews

[@balta0651]

Hello, bro. Would you tell me what is that screw located at the front of the tool used for?

[@jodyrohde6938]

Interested to know more about the DeWalt dust collection system you were using. Maybe I missed a previous video.

[@WorkshopAddict]

I used it on concrete before as it is a HEPA vac. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6KZZ3Z5Zb19fZI

[@jakekalina1990]

How does it do cutting pressure treated 2x?

[@BlindGuy39]

Hi guys, just got this saw today and it will not cut all the way through a treated 4by2.. its about 2mm short. Is this normal or is the wood here in Ireland slightly thicker? Hope you can help as I really like the saw but that is the main reason I bought it

[@meocats]

can i use this as an angle grinder if i ever need to?

[@tonyodisho8446]

I just bought one and I’m looking for a blade to cut porcelain tiles. What blade do you recommend and from where? Thanks

[@johnlicon2472]

Can you cut French Cleats? Deciding if this or a full size Circular Saw. Thanks

[@bennygerow]

Love your vids! Thank you!

[@patrickarchuleta9594]

Don't care for DeWalt but this saw I like that it has the blade on the left side you can see the blade awesome

[@Littlelamb2023]

As a painter i F-ing wish all joiners/carpenters spent more money on dust collection. in the uk im still yet to see someone on site with one!!

[@mr.kenslifeshop4034]

Does it come with a rip fence?

[@AjGalloway95]

Great video! Might grab this little guy for decking to increase mobility

[@WorkshopAddict]

I think you would enjoy it for decking!

[@AjGalloway95]

WorkshopAddict yeah I saw the little belt clip and I like how thin the head is from blade to back. I like using a circular saw for my post notches to keep them straighter then clean it up with jigsaw so I think this would be awesome. Using the 391 and I like it but it’s still too big to lug around without a hand on it. How did you find the belt clip to be?

[@WorkshopAddict]

@@AjGalloway95 I am not a belt clip guy, so I cannot help you with if it would be good or bad. Sorry.

[@joeframer9642]

Austin Galloway don’t notch your posts, horrible idea.

[@AjGalloway95]

Joe Framer *around posts

[@turfappealllc.5567]

Would you test it cutting PT lattice?

[@harrykirk7415]

The main reason people would want to watch a video like this is because it should show how the too works in tight spaces. If you're going to cut on a bench then a full sized circular saw is cheaper and works better.

[@6ixkingyolo269]

Thanks for the vid.. I got this for small projects around the house. I'm just wondering, would i be able to get a blade that cuts metal for this saw? Is it recommended?

[@WorkshopAddict]

You would want a multi-material saw for that and those are normally a 3" blade. Dewalt and Milwaukee make them.

[@catjensen847]

@@WorkshopAddict why does the blade size drop?

[@handymanhoney-do6881]

Maybe cutting blades for a grinder would fit.

[@jorgepulidovaladez9418]

Is there a bag with it ??

[@lowriderbikesandapparel]

Nice in depth review with good testing..👍👍

[@tamaica7770]

Can it cut 2x4 hard wood with a single cut?

[@theplantpotman]

Im in the uk, i own this dcs 571 pair it with 5ah xr, and i use the dust bag of my evolution mitre saw 😂, fits purrfectly, good review

[@rcud1]

I had picked this saw up awhile ago and its a nice saw, but it is not really small or that light. With the battery on it makes it quite long.

[@izzimelendez1292]

I do a lot of roofing and taking a big saw on a roof is a pain , love love love my little saw. Won't trade it fir anything.. Waiting for xmas to see if i can get another one on sale for a backup just in case.!!!

[@catjensen847]

Its on sale at Home Depot -- Black friday sale $99 til I think 12/2

[@torianowarren3684]

Try a zip tie around the nozzle not to tight or cut a zip tie in half insert it into nozzle port then push it onto the saw nozzle secure it in place to where it won't move at all.

[@WorkshopAddict]

Small amount of epoxy has been put around the dust shoot and sanded to make them fit a touch tighter.

[@d.a.tsun5104]

I just got this saw from Amazon after Prime sale (the price dropped by $50 from $149 to $99! Which what I was hoping from Home Depot Father's Day sale but they didn't have this saw at HD.). Now I am looking for the plywood blade. In your recommendation, you put Porter Cable saw but it looks like the blade direction is the opposite of Dewalt's. Is it possible or even safe to flip the blade to match the Dewalt saw rotation? Thanks.

[@Adam-gi1yl]

Gr8 handy lil saw -missing light -biggest con for me and belt clip too delicate

[@loucifer323]

I wonder if you can attach a dust bag to this saw like the ones used on the miter saw

[@WorkshopAddict]

Probably, but I an unsure how well it would work.

[@loucifer323]

@@WorkshopAddict Won't be as good as a vacuum but at least it will collect at least 75% of the dust

[@davidplenderleith4176]

Good full review

[@BrenttttttMCMXC]

when is the global release of this tool some local hardware not yet available here in my country

[@Ecjbrillantes]

Hello sir, can i use my 18v xr 4.ah battery on this tools?

[@mattseymour8637]

Wow that saw was very quick!

[@paulvalladares9488]

Where can I find the video for blade changing please ?

[@brianf9619]

Nice video ..👍 Do you think you could squeeze a 5" blade on there ??

[@rongrad5212]

What is the name of the dust collection remote control?

[@fcolon1976]

I wonder if this would be good for cutting lvl floors?!

[@tinman1955]

Can it cut metal?

[@kaipo8489]

Havent used my wormdrive for a while. Wish it had a magnesium base tho.

[@terencewright5757]

what is that remote power gadget for the vac...that stole the show..

[@SomeRandomVids4U]

Does anyone know if this would work on Corian countertops (with the right blade)?

[@ronh9384]

This saw seems heavier than my DEWALT 6 1/2” circ saw but it’s not. The switch takes some getting used to. The DEWALT tapered adapter, part number DWV9110, fits the dust port adapter. I have another DEWALT tool that uses the same Allen wrench that gets loose with use... I superglued a rare earth magnet next to it and it keeps it in place. If the dust port adapter ever works it way loose I’ll put a couple of tiny drops of super glue on it and sprinkle a little baking soda and it will be fine. Did anyone else find the weight and trigger awkward to use one handed???

[@MrPhoenix1800]

Own a manufactured home with floors being OSB, found that cutting the floors with a regular circular saw is hard when trying to get as close to the wall as you can. This looks like my ticket, just wish makita made one in their 18v line being I am already invested in that line

[@catjensen847]

I'm with you! Here's hoping

[@jolly1985innet]

Excellent review!