DeWalt DCS578 circular saw ****AWESOME****

In this video I try out for the first time, my new DeWalt dcs578 190mm, 54v circular saw whilst replacing a rotted out flat roof.

[@eirenwhelan3312]

Just bought one, and you said all the thing i hoped you would! Thanks for the video, great review. Blunt, honest and concise, exactly what I was looking for. Cheers!

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Eiren 🖐 I've been using it properly for 18 months now, and really don't regret buying it one bit👊The 6ah batteries don't last long, but as long as you've got couple, you should be alright, and I found the Extreme run time blade wanders quite badly when ripping😬(I've got a saw thin kerf saw blade video coming out soon where I compare different brands to see which one cuts the straightest👍) Thanks for watching and your comment😎Cheers Del

[@eirenwhelan3312]

@@thetallcarpenter Great to know, thanks! Ive heard others say they dont think much of the XR blade, saying it doesnt make use of the power as well as other blades and it can leave a the surface splintered / chipped. Id be very interested to see that video. What blade have you been using with it day to day?

[@thetallcarpenter]

@@eirenwhelan3312 I found the DeWalt 190mm blade with a 1.65mm kerf is the sweet spot for this saw, (and pretty cheap). I don't, necessarily think its the 1.5mm kerf of the Extreme runtime blade that comes with the DCS578, but more the stiffness of the saw body/plate due to the expansion slots that are cut into it🤔

[@154james]

I just got the same saw, what a beast. But throw the thin kerf blade away and put a regular blade on. The tool has more than enough power and the blade doesn't wobble around in the cut. Excellent channel 👍

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi James. I have actually put a slightly thicker kerf blade in as I have noticed it can wander in the cut a little with the thin ones in. 🤩 Puts a smile on my face every time I use it now.😎 Thanks for watching and your great comment.👍

[@chrisharrison6532]

What a beast you pushed that hard and it succeeded

[@thetallcarpenter]

Its mind blowing how much power its got.🤪 Cheers.👍

[@Fang87haze]

Great video. Have used my friends it cuts like butter I'm on the makita platform and have used the 36v worm drive but the dewalt has so much power and lighter easier to use for framing work.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi there🖐Having never used one, I'm intrigued and fascinated by the worm drive saws, and hoping to try one out one day👊As you say, the DeWalt has a lot of power, but it does eat through 2ah batteries when you work it hard😬Thanks for watching and your great comment 😎 Cheers Del

[@jimcraiggeezer]

Looks like a great piece of kit.. I have the makita 36v brushless circular saw and I used it to cut a large roof with 200x45 rafters and valley jacks etc.. The cordless tools now are amazing.. As you mentioned in the video it's all about keeping the blade sharp and having fresh batteries available.. Keep up the good work fella, cheers.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Jim. I hope I don't come across as giant DeWalt fanboy, as I'm not tied to any brand in particular. I suppose what I am now seeing in the new cordless tools is what many have been seeing for a while now, and maybe I've just got left behind a little. These type of powerful saws and cordless tools really do mean that you can properly, 'cut to cord', with no loss of power or efficiency. Nice to read that someone is still doing a few, 'hand cut', roofs as it seems that more and more people lack the skill and knowledge to tackle complex roof structures. (I'm part of this problem as I haven't finished a single apprentice). Thanks for your comment. Cheers.

[@jimcraiggeezer]

@@thetallcarpenter no problem, you don't come across as a fan boy but, if you choose a particular platform then you can get stuck with it.. Its makita with me as I find the range good.. Just bought a 190mm 36v chopsaw.. Great saw for everyday use.. Still got my corded dewalt monster though.. I agree with the lack of skill in the younger chippies when it comes to hand cut roofs.. But we're 35 years veterans... All the best fella, cheers.

[@garethheathcote4988]

You can also blame the trend to use the pre manufactured trusses,I absolutely love doing traditional roofing joinery.

[@georgewilson5279]

I use Makita too but have to get that saw.. good no BS review

[@thetallcarpenter]

@@georgewilson5279 Hi George. Makita is great kit and I have a lot of it. I would love to have a go with more of the higher voltage tools from other manufacturers like the bigger KZbin channels, but I/we live in the real world. Thanks for watching and your comment. Cheers.

[@Jamescharles2k11]

Nice to see a review with wet timber with the saw too. I have a 110V 235mm Hikoki. Powers through the timber, but that flexvolt is amazing for battery power!

[@thetallcarpenter]

To be fair James, these large volt cordless tools are very powerful, but you still can't push them all day like you can the corded ones👊without EATING through batteries🤔Thanks for watching and your comment 😎 Cheers Del

[@manwithoutastar]

I’m interested in this saw however I’m not as familiar on the flex volt system yet, as with the makita 40v and Milwaukee red lithium. So my question is how do the flex volt fair over time? Do they have a shorter run time than most? And can crap out? This is what I see in reviews

[@Bwhaahhhb]

Brilliant review!

[@thetallcarpenter]

Thanks for watching😎Cheers Del

[@interman7715]

I have the 575 and it's power is insane ! Mine will do full depth rips in seasoned Aussie hardwood like a knife through butter ,absolutely LOVE IT .

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi. I tried my mates 575 a year or so ago, but only for a few cuts. I forgot, untill I got one of these DeWalt monsters, how powerful it was. Keep on cutting!!. Thanks for you comment. Cheers.

[@interman7715]

@@thetallcarpenter Could you tell me if you were running the 9amp battery in your video ? Thanks .

[@thetallcarpenter]

@@interman7715 Hi there. I'm just running the 6ah batteries. Will probably get a couple of 9ah ones in the future. Cheers.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Are you in Australia?.(I presume you are if you're cutting Aussie hardwoods).

[@interman7715]

@@thetallcarpenter Yep Aussie hardwood ,it's hard and dense . Btw I work with a few Pommy chippies , really good blokes 👍

[@garethheathcote4988]

I'm gutted now because I only have the 576, it would be nice if they did an updated version of the 577 as I'm yet to buy that. Thanks for the video.

[@thetallcarpenter]

I think the DCS577 is a more powerful saw anyway due to it being a blade left worm drive. To be honest, all of the 190mm 54v DeWalt saws are monsters and massively capable when the going gets tough. Cheers.

[@chrisneville7310]

This is an awesome saw, I bought the one that's compatible with the rail. The mitre saw is a game changer. I can still remember the day when I bought my first Yankee screwdriver. Ouch 😂

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Chris🖐I think I'm going buy the guide compatible base for mine as it looks like it could be really handy👊Thanks for your comment and for watching 😎 Cheers Del

[@liamjohnny335]

Last couple of years switched to Milwaukee..great power similar to yr new beast...however a couple of the tools have broken! Had my Bosch underpowered battery tools for 6/7 years and I could sell em after I decided to change .....long-term really is the tester....good luck George 😉

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Liam. Its so tricky when it comes to buying tools. In an ideal world, all the different manufacturers would offer a trail period using loan tools for everyone to test before they buy, and this would make it easier to get the toold that suited you first time.😎 Alas, we just have to buy what we think is best, fits the tools we already have and can afford, and hope for the best.👍 Cheers

[@liamjohnny335]

@@thetallcarpenter to true friend...happy joinery

[@thetallcarpenter]

@@liamjohnny335 Backatcha dude.😎

[@ilijadjujic5911]

I've had mine for around 2 and a half years now, I use it for everything except for ripping firing strips, for that I get my 9 inch corded saw out as like your said it eats batteries. If anyone is thinking of buying one if you are not in any rush dewalt do a deal most years where they give you a free battery when you buy a kit, that's what I done so mine came with 3 batteries

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Ilija 👋. Great comment and I actually did buy this saw when DeWalt were offering a free extra battery.👍 Thanks for watching.😎

[@georgedavall9449]

Good Video, showing the capability of this beast of a saw! I own it, and know the feeling the first few times I used it! Yes, it has the power, albeit at the expense of battery life. It looked like you were using the 3/9 Amp hour battery? Treat those FlexVolt batteries with TLC! Don’t drain them too much, repeatably! NEVER Drop them! A whole lotta electronic wizardry going on inside those things! Cheers from across the pond! 👍👍👍😁✌🏻🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi George. The batteries are the 6ah ones. I'm very careful with all my kit as its expensive and I have to pay for it!, 😵, but will definitely take on board your points. Its soo cool that you've seen and commented on my video all the way from the USA. I worked out in Ohio/West Virginia in the nineties doing roof framing and finish carpentry and absolutely loved it. Take care and thanks for your comment.😎 Cheers.

[@georgedavall9449]

@@thetallcarpenter Thanks for the reply back! I can appreciate the fact of how tools cost money, and the care they deserve, when purchased with hard earned cash! I would advise anybody regarding the FlexVolt batteries, as they have has some issues with them, especially the 6 amp hour ones. You would see a difference with the 9 amp hour batteries. Too bad I didn’t live over there; I’d buy you a beer, and a battery! 😁 It’s gotten bad over here in the States, as you probably know. I digress, I love your enthusiasm, and your presentation style, and I’m now a subscriber! Wish you the best going forward! Please hit the like button people, and support this Man! Cheers! 👍😁✌🏻

[@thetallcarpenter]

@@georgedavall9449 Very kind words mate. Take care. Cheers.

[@JBSeymour]

mainly use brushless 165mm makita which gets hard life (oak framing) it's only got 55mm depth so use 110v 9"saw too (bandsaw and swordsaw also) What I love is safety. If blade jams in a way that would make a mains voltage saw kick.. it just stops dead.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi there. You're dead right about the safety side of these cordless saws. As you say, when a mains powered saw kicks it can be like riding the Rodeo!!😆 Cheers.

[@snotbubble2894]

Righto. Going to buy one tomorrow.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi there🖐It's been an awesome saw, and I'm really glad I dropped the dollar to buy it👊Cheers Del

[@olgajoachimosmundsen4647]

I've owned the 575 for a couple years, and consider it to be very powerful. Even during ripping it still retains almost full rpm. The build-quality is also excellent. But the saw is heavy! I swapped it out with a DCS565, which it seems like almost no one is using. In my opinion you should buy the track-compatible saw once you go right-blade, otherwise I'd stick with left-blade. One complaint I have about 190mm saws is that they usually are used with thin-kerf blades. These blades are unstable, and terrible for ripping plates on freehand.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi there. Your comment is really interesting. Having used the DCS578 a fair bit now, yes, its crazy powerful, but is a handful to keep to a line. I did wonder if the blade is a little too thin and lacking stability when coupled with such a powerful saw.😣 Your comment is prompting me to fit a slightly wider kerf blade and see how I get on.💪 It may affect run times, but I've got a few extra batteries. I have also been looking into replacing the base for the track saw one. Its not that expensive, and only has a few bolts to undo to swap it.😎 Thanks for your comment and for watching.👍 Cheers.

[@cid7427]

Hello mate how are you finding the flexvolt batteries working our for you? I got a 6ah flexvolt battery on the smaller dewalt circular and just wasn’t having it. They both had milwaukee kit and performed a lot better

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi there🖐I have heard a fee people with complaints about the Flexvolt batteries not working properly, and fortunately, all 6 of my 6ah ones have been spot on🤞Cheers Del

[@garethheathcote4988]

Have you tried the 305 mm flexvolt mitre/chop saw? That is one hell of a beast,it will run off of two of the flexvolt batteries or you can get a 110 or 240volt adaptor. It's expensive at 900-£1000 with two batteries but it's worth it for the cordless capabilities!

[@thetallcarpenter]

I haven't tried that saw, but I did have a few years ago, the DeWalt corded 305mm saw which I found a bit too much for the, mostly, 2nd fix work I did with it. I've only got 2 corded bits of kit left now. My 216mm ELU chop saw and my 250mm DeWalt table saw. (maybe put them on next years Christmas list !!) Thanks for your comments. Cheers.

[@georgedavall9449]

No

[@BrandonContracting]

Just bought one today! Dumping the Milwaukee M18 1st gen for this new unit..

[@thetallcarpenter]

You won't be disappointed Aaron👊Cheers Del

[@darrenroche9225]

I found with mine the blade wobbles a bit when ripping firing pieces, but I got a milwaukee blade and seemed to work better

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Darren. I think I am finding the same bud.🤐 Like you, going to try a different blade.😎Cheers.

[@darrenroche9225]

@@thetallcarpenter I got the cordless makita 36v rear handle saw its a beast, but the milwaukee blade seems to have done the trick I ghink

[@HandySam]

Great video! I’ve just got the DCS579 (the same saw with the track base), seems it won’t sit on my old hand me down festool tracks. :( Apparently with a 9Ah 54v battery dewalt say it will produce even more power in terms of watts out! Surely the most powerful cordless circular saw on the market along with the DCS577

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi there. I take it you were also impressed with monstrous amount of power available from these latest DeWalt 190mm saws?. That was a genuine, first time reaction of mine after ripping down that timber. Amazing. Your probably right about the benefit of higher Ah batteries, particularly, for these saws. They're just bloomin expensive. Shame the DCS579 doesn't fit the Festool rail. Thanks for your comment. Cheers.

[@dennykavanagh2785]

Would this be your go-to saw for roofing or do you prefer using your Makitas?

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Denny. If could only have one saw for roofing, this DeWalt would be it. 😎 I do grab my Makitas as they are light and OK for 1.5inch timber, but not everyone has 3 different saws. 🙃 Thanks for your comment.😎

[@shizzleinthenizzle]

Del, whats your goto blade on this saw for ripping work ?

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Shizz🖐 For ripping I use the DeWalt Extreme 24t blade with a 1.65mm kerf as I find the cut stays straighter than when using DeWalts Extreme Runtime 24t blade with a 1.55mm kerf. I know it doesn't seem like a lot, but the plate/body of the blade is thicker on the wider kerf blade, which, obviously, is where the increased rigidity comes from, plus they probably dissipate heat better maintaining plate/body stiffness whilst cutting👍I'm doing a video on it soon👊Thanks for watching😎Cheers Del

[@SuperWayneyb]

👍👍

[@thetallcarpenter]

👍 Backatcha mate.

[@garvielloken3929]

NOOICE!

[@thetallcarpenter]

💪👍

[@snotbubble2894]

That is some wet wood! To only go through 2 and a bit batteries is awesome.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Snot Bubble🖐It's very impressive, and isn't too bad on batteries👍I have found the thin blades can wander in the cut, so I use slightly thicker ones which eat the battery a little faster but give a nice straight cut👊Thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del

[@snotbubble2894]

@@thetallcarpenter got it, used it. Fantastic. Yes, little bit of wander on the thin blade but was OK for what I was doing. Great for ripping!

[@thetallcarpenter]

@@snotbubble2894 That's great to hear bud, and hope you get many years of trouble from service out of it😎Cheers Del

[@frank1847]

Thats impressive Del, Where did you buy yours saw, and was it battery's included?.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Frank. I can't remember where I got it and the invoice is with my accountant. It came with two 6ah batteries and at the time of purchase, DeWalt were giving an extra 6ah battery away. The 6ah batteries dont last long and I think the 9ah would be better. But still a great setup.👍 Cheers.

[@frank1847]

@@thetallcarpenter Cheers Del.

[@thetallcarpenter]

@@frank1847 No worries.👍

[@thomasgilliam3104]

Okay because i baught a left sided version and seems to be better line of sighting for me and though of just giving away that right blade version cause i feel it just be no good for me. Can you give me your thoughts off this situation or should i just keep them both. Somebody said there really is no thing as a left handed saw and right hand saw for left and righties that there just better and certain things that the other be a little harder thay it just depents on the situation?

[@thetallcarpenter]

I agree with your comment here, and I find it's a simple case that there are situations suited to blade left or blade right saws, and in my opinion, the whole left had right hand thing is complete rubbish😶Thanks for watching and your comment 😎 Cheers Del

[@aetorres7422]

How when all the sawdust is in your face😂

[@shedlife1783]

i've noticed youre buying dewalt tools, is ths a deliberate migration from makita to dewalt?

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Shedlife🖐No deliberate move from Makita bud👊I just wanted the 54v 190mm saw, and this enabled me to buy a few other DeWalt tools that I think are superior to Makita🤩It's funny, that in some of my videos, I look like a Makita man, and in others, I look like a DeWalt one😝Thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del

[@shedlife1783]

@@thetallcarpenter cheers. There’s ridiculous choice atm with cordless kit. To stay on platform or jump off the platform, that is the question. Or something.

[@thetallcarpenter]

@@shedlife1783 I don't believe one manufacturer has nailed every tool, and having 2 different battery platforms, does give you a wider choice of tools👍

[@igorskygalastyle6804]

will it work with 18 v battery?

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi there. I don't think so, but I haven't tried.🙃 Cheers.

[@jackhouldsworth8640]

After watching this video I am tempted to buy one, they come with a big price tag though

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Jack. Yes mate, its a lot of money for a 190mm saw considering the corded Hitachi its replacing only cost £100!!!. Its always a balancing act between wanting/needing new kit and being able to afford it.😬 Cheers.

[@jackhouldsworth8640]

@@thetallcarpenter very true mate. Thanks for the reply my friend keep the videos coming

[@thetallcarpenter]

@@jackhouldsworth8640 🤩

[@amsterdamn4829]

Oh you didn't have the 9ah battery,.. think it would have ripped through even faster!

[@thetallcarpenter]

Just the 6ah batteries AD😩Still pretty good though👊Cheers Del

[@chrish3682]

Can this be used with a guide rail

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Chris🖐Not this model bud, but they do exactly the same saw with a base that IS compatible with the DeWalt track👊Cheers Del

[@garvielloken3929]

Hows this saw fairing TH? Thinking of getting one

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Garviel🖐hope you're well bud🤞This saw has and still is AWESOME with tons of power and great blade visibility😎Cheers

[@garvielloken3929]

@@thetallcarpenter Thanks for the reply dude

[@thanxx]

beast mode that. impressed? :). Dewalt though?? i thought you was a Makita man :)

[@thetallcarpenter]

I hopped back onto the DeWalt platform for a couple of tools that I think they make very well, and this circular saw was one of them. Got some Milwaukee, Hitachi as well as Makita. Thanks for your comment. Cheers

[@thanxx]

@@thetallcarpenter nice bit of kit that.

[@herbertherbomoore415]

What was the 🏃 time?

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Herbert. No times, just FAST😎 Cheers

[@thomasgilliam3104]

Are you right handed?

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Thomas🖐Yes I am👍Cheers Del

[@loucifer323]

I personally hate the worm style saws I prefer the sidewinder style better

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Lou. In my 35 years of doing the job, I've actually never seen or used a worm drive saw😵so I can really compare the two types😬 Thanks for watching 😎

[@brithozierhozier4718]

I find that the 0 gage for the blade is off on my one

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi there. Is it off by much? Mine seemed ok, but it a bit of a bruiser of a saw and gets all the structural work that isn't quite as critical.😬 Its something I'll keep my eye on.😎 Thanks for your comment and for watching.👍Cheers

[@brithozierhozier4718]

@@thetallcarpenter yea it seams to be off by the thickness of the blade ! It's strange maybe I could adjust the plate over slightly ? Not even sure that's possible I'll have a look ! My corded Makita saw is bang on with the gage

[@thetallcarpenter]

@@brithozierhozier4718 I'm sure there is an adjusting screw in the plate for this.👍Cheers

[@thomasgilliam3104]

Are you right handed?

[@thetallcarpenter]

Yeah baby🫡