DeWalt & Makita Circular Saw Comparison || Dr Decks

Today we're taking a look at two similar circular saws from two different companies. Is one better than the other? What are the differences?
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[@stacymoreland5541]

Love the Makita 36v rear handle. Dewalt and Milwaukee may have a slight edge in power but the Makita cuts smooth as butter and plenty powerful enough 👍

[@garethheathcote4988]

The dewalt flexvolt saws do have a two part plastic dust extraction chute that screws together over/around the rim of the saw where. You noticed the hole. For some reason they don't come with the saws in the US and Canada but here in the uk they come in the tstak box that the saw comes in even when buying the saws as body only they still come in the deep tstak with all of the accessories such as the dust extraction port,saw guide and they come with a dewalt blade. I understand why certain models of tools are only available in certain countries but I can't get my head around why they would stiff you on the ancillary parts tbh! Thanks for the video doc that was a decent review so I will subscribe.

[@brianf9619]

Iam on the DeWalt 20v platform, but I couldn't pass up that Makita Deal it was an incredible deal. For anyone that doesn't know, H.D. was/is sell that Makita 18v/36v lxt x2 XSR01 71/4 Circular Saw Kit , comes with saw , dual fast charger, and two 5.0ah batteries and lg bag for $245 and you get 2 more 5.0ah batteries for Free , it's a Great Deal. I even went on EBay and bought a New Makita 18v XDT14 3 speed impact driver tool only for $72 just to throw in the bag ....👍🛠🖖

[@lilpelusa]

WTF bro I went to HD today and found the same deal. I could not pass. Here I am thinking I did good at shopping and turns out you had the same deal 5 months ago. Not hating just wondering why I had not found this deal before. Blessed day 😎

[@brianf9619]

@@lilpelusa -- The first time they ran it , it was online only , and it sold out pretty fast , I think only a few days ....👍🖖

[@nickcangelosi1836]

Just got this to get into the Makita line specifically for their DA Polisher. Got both kits, between batteries and chargers your already at like $825. Could not resist.

[@hasandilek92]

had both. returned the dewalt as it was just too bulky and heavy. the makita is much more ergonomic and smooth to use. power wise dewalt is 10/10, makita is 9/10. i replaced the dewalt with its blade right brother which is nearly half the weight but with similar power.

[@dougfowler6898]

Absolutely agree.

[@ericacosta9071]

Replaced with right blade brother? Not understanding. Did you replace the 577 with another 60V DeWalt model? If so, which?

[@CesarGarcia-ep8tt]

Those holes on the Dewalt are for a vacuum attachment, sold separately, I bought it but I haven't had to use it, I just taped the hole, then I ended up removing it, I put piece oh duct tape to redirect the saw dust on the Dewalt

[@mormezrich6066]

Any thoughts now that some time has passed and you’ve had a chance to work with them a bit more?

[@alexdumo6593]

I’ve had the XSR01 for a little over a month now and its satisfied more than any other circ saw purchase (we’ll see in a couple years). BUT - Makita is rolling out a 40v line in the very near future called XGT that will not be compatible with the 18v LXT line. They do not have a rear handle in the XGT launch currently, but it is worth considering that a new non-compatible battery line is on the way.

[@moenaguib2947]

I saw one adapter on a Japanese site that lets you fit 40 volt batteries on the 18X2 tools.

[@patentleatherkicks]

Yeah unfortunately the XGT saw has the blade on the right hand side, so it's pretty much unusable. I bought a saw with the blade on the right hand side by mistake once and lemme tell you, that's not ever ever happening again. I'd rather have a cord.

[@ericacosta9071]

Any update on this comparison video? Really interested in the DeWalt 577 update after a years use. Post link if I missed it, tyvm

[@julianbautista2666]

MY first Makita is a little over 4 years old and been using it everyday and all day and still working like the heavy weight champion

[@mikefox518]

What are those dust catcher tent things in the background?

[@lfdircio]

Thanks you I was looking 4 this video

[@bamaboy9133]

I used to be a big DEWALT fan and it was about the only brand I would buy. In 2016, DEWALT started to let me down a lot on the job sites and again in 2019 when I decided to try their cordless tools once more. Wasn’t impressed and kept burning brand new impacts and drills doing decks every day. I started switching to makita after that for my cordless tools. Battery life is a whole lot better, the tools are more durable, and they’re lighter and more comfortable to use over the course of the day. Plus makita is easier on the pocket.

[@rightchoicecarpentryconstr5765]

Nice demo looking at the makita to change things up currently have the first gen dewalt 7 quarter great strong saw just find 45 mitres cuts not to great and the 165 left hand version great little saw aswell. looked at them today in shop and was surprised that the dewalt rear handle saw has a diamond shaped arbour which limits blade types which was a bit of a turnoff tbh the makita also has way better marking guides on it no crappy guesswork when your busy and need to move fast anyway there's my 2cents 💯

[@Connect662]

Where is part 2 of this video?

[@thevintagemale1960]

I have that Makita Hypoid Drive - wait until you put a Diablo blade on - cuts like butta!

[@gerardorockerman69]

Any of themnis a Hypoid drive saw, the only one is the new Cordless skill.

[@djfglobal3377]

I have the makita, good saw. However no on board blade wrench There is a rubber dust plug for addition dust containment that is pretty nice The slide rail for the depth adjustment seems wobbly- I may be crazy but I feel it should be tighter- checked a few of the same saws to make sure and it seems consistently loose- yet totally tight when locked to desired depth.... Anyhow haven't tried the dewalt but seems nice too

[@baseballdude8491]

Time to bring the Metabo HPT 36V rear handle to the party Much lighter than both the others and the red and more power This new green rocks

[@patrickpk6299]

picked up the mikita for 150 w two batteries at HD today...M18 guy but was a good deal. wondering how it held up for you?

[@h.guzman3085]

I don’t know about new saws but old electrical makita saws are the best super light and powerful in a long days of hard work!!!

[@jdconstruction4563]

You kinda remind me of jack black in jumanji lol

[@CP-ok1gv]

I can’t unsee it 😂

[@williamtexeira6671]

Bro I’ve got the Milwaukee 71/4 cordless and I have say it’s one of the best investments I’ve made as far as cordless saws go’s awesome saw😎

[@lilpelusa]

I’m a Makita fan but you can not go wrong with Milwaukee. Good brand and reliable. I just have like 10 batteries for Makita. You want the best then go with Hilti but that’s a different conversation

[@stevemramor5394]

I run the Milwaukee worm drive style with the 12ah battery which I can run all day no problem. It's completely solid. Miter adjustment is kind of basic by comparison.. I like what these two saws have done to address that. Milwaukee shoots dust out the side like the dewalt, but has a plastic attachment to divert dust or hook up to a vac. Dr! I've been a long time user of skilsaw as you have. I bet you're as curious as I am about the cordless Skilsaw, as it's the only true cordless wormdrive available currently. Any chance you'll be testing it? I just hate having multiple platforms. It seems like a beast and with the battery mounted on the rear a lot of reviewers say although it's heavy, it's near perfectly balanced

[@TheJoshuadavis73]

Saw another vid these saws keep up if not have same performance, but there is a 10 1/4 skillsaw which is another level

[@tonypowell6445]

His if you look at the tube behind the bevel settings has a black rubber stopper take off the stopper because that is the chip exhaust

[@douglasmichel6361]

Cordless is in, but I’ll stick to wired Bosch worm or Skill. Big red we use for demo saws.

[@drdecks]

It won’t hurt you to try one for a minute. You may keep it around for smaller tasks. They really are impressive saws.

[@douglasmichel6361]

@@drdecks I’m sure they’ve gotten better , I had the original Dewalt skill and sawsall and sold them both. Lucky to get a couple cuts from them before the bats went dead. Maybe I try one, I love the newer Bosch 7-1/4” worms. So we’ll balanced and light. And a great shoe on um.

[@danthechippie4439]

Have you tried the skilsaw? I mean the cordless skillsaw worm drive (red) Also did you do a 6 month review?

[@ALEXSHARROWFISHING]

all my tools are dewalt and never had issues with them just bought a brand new wormdrive bought a plate cover and it's perfect for not have sawdust in your face what are those canopies in the background around the chop saws

[@adammadre5644]

Give me a link for pen support

[@darrenroche9225]

Well what one do you think is best after the last few weeks you are using them?? I am 50 /50 which one to buy

[@alexgarcia3900]

Get Makita. It's way cheaper and it's actually nicer. I have the dewalt and the dewalt is amazing too. It definitely has more power and I love that it only uses one battery. But for the price the makita is better

[@darrenroche9225]

@@alexgarcia3900 thanks for the reply I got the makita a while back and love it, I got the flexvolt circular saw and like it but I find the blade wobbles a bit

[@alexgarcia3900]

@@darrenroche9225 yeah the first 60v i got couldn't 0 out so i had to take it back but the second one i got was nice. I have to say i like dewalt because they are made in US or Mexico most of the time. Makita is made in china. I try to buy as local as possible but the makita in this particular tool is better. It doesn't have the same power but you don't really need more power than that.

[@darrenroche9225]

@@alexgarcia3900 I live in Ireland and like you I always try to buy USA made tools, I have a Porter cable circular saw and its old but its brilliant. I always prefer to support companies that do make tools in USA and Europe, I never understand why they moved to China as we don't mind paying extra for home made tools

[@alexgarcia3900]

@@darrenroche9225 exactly! I try to buy things from small companies as well. They are for sure more expensive but they put so much more effort in to it. Glad you think the same way.

[@demetrioalamilla9615]

I have a dewalt and makita saw. I use makita for light work and dewalt for heavy use. Makita cuts smoothly and dewalt has more power is a beasts.

[@waleedalsader2648]

Doctor there not worm drives. Just rear handle saws

[@alexgarcia3900]

I think everyone knows it's not an actual worm drive. No need for technicalities

[@douglasmichel6361]

I’ve heard them called “D” handle saws.

[@MHP423]

I think the DeWalt might feel heavier is because you had a 12AH battery in it. I personally don't own a 12AH battery but I know my 9AH is considerably heavier the the 6AH

[@jamesadams7131]

Makita is the Ferrari, DeWalt is the Chevy.

[@danhongliu3837]

Makita vs dewalt,by my own opinion when you turn on dewalt the sounds like a tractor. Makita way quieter.

[@daijoubu4529]

Makita is Japanese, so perhaps Acura??

[@robertopics]

I believe neither is a true worm drive. I have the makita and is a hypoid. I believe that technically speaking only the skil is a true worm drive.

[@Pengy39]

The makita one is just straight gears,, not even hypoid.

[@loganpatterson4674]

Yep they are all direct drive except the skil

[@rubenvarela4077]

@@loganpatterson4674 they got gears 2 of them

[@alphazuluz]

The DeWalt is much better than the Makita or Milwaukee. I have the DeWalt and several of my coworkers have the other two. I’ve used all three extensively. The biggest difference is power. The DeWalt has WAY more power than the others. Also, it has a higher RPM which really helps when cutting decking for a nicer finish. Edit: I’ve had my DeWalt for 2-3 years now. It’s still going just as strong as ever.

[@djpayne88]

Obviously I like desalt always more power but with where the dust goes if your on site it’s gunna be messy anyways so

[@mattgrover3096]

neither are worm drives though. I am not normally a semantics guy but in this case nomenclature does matter . Worm drives are a different, better , more torquey animal. These are just set up after the original worm drives with the rear handle and blade left design. Drive train wise .....they simple sidewinders though

[@CP-ok1gv]

Where’s the update

[@EDS3Gaming]

They arent wormdrives. They are brushless. Only brand that makes a cordless wormdrive is Skil

[@justforlaughs8988]

I don't think they're an actual worm gear just to let you know

[@miguecozz5607]

I out work any framer using makita.

[@craftsmantrucker6867]

I like the Makita Rear Handle 36V Saw much better than any cordless circular saw. I have the same Makita 36V rear handle saw, otherwise I only have it for Backup framing saw, Full-time Finish Saw and Metal cutting saw, I still trust my old Bosch csw41 corded worm drive saw and my Makita 5377MG Hypoid Saw when it comes to all day Framing and Heavy Carpentry works, while my other corded Makita 5477NB Hypoid Saw converted to beam cutter installed with Prazi Beam cutter is for cutting large and heavy lumbers perhaps beams. At the end of the day I always trust corded circular saw especially The Makita's maintenance free steel Hypoid gear drive saw, and Bosch's Worm drive saw. The Makita 36V rear handle saw that I got only serves as a backup framing saw just in case I run out of carbon brushes to run my corded saws.

[@zeyuli8011]

thanks

[@rickmeadows6265]

I love Makita tools.

[@aristotle_4532]

Glorious victory the disk of 40 swords would bring in battle, if the battery winds and wrist god were not asleep.

[@gisliragnars]

So, final verdict?

[@drdecks]

We seem to gravitate to the DeWalt saws but both are still on the job site and available for whomever to use.

[@Dravus-xs1bu]

@@drdecks Thanks for the video and the update, both seem to be killer saws.

[@nguyent2477]

Makita very strong and beautiful ↪️ Only#Makita®✓ 👍

[@abelinolopez1957]

Makita AlL day long.

[@dlc2724]

They look like worm drive saws but I don't think they are.

[@thomascallaghan7503]

The Makita isn’t a wormdrive and I’m pretty sure the Dewalt isn’t either. Do that wasn’t a wormdrive review 🤷‍♂️

[@drdecks]

Correct. Our terminology was off. Please forgive me and my editor for failing

[@thomascallaghan7503]

@@drdecks great reviews but. Great content an always a great end product

[@alexgarcia3900]

Everyone knows it's not a wormdrive smartas s. We don't need your technicalities, we get it you know it's not an actual worm drive but that's the style and that's what people are going to call it.

[@jamesmyerssr.3119]

The Makita is not a "worm drive" saw. Also Marita spins much faster.

[@hernanayala1780]

Worm drive style saw. They not real worm drive

[@vansnguyen]

You're a brave man cutting that PT poison without a mask

[@evictioncarpentry2628]

Grow a pair lol

[@darthtrump4428]

@@evictioncarpentry2628 a pair of tumors lol

[@joshuakemblebluegrass838]

Idk what the big deal is about the side discharge sawdust on the Dewalt, a little man glitter never hurt anyone, if you ain’t getting dirty you ain’t working hard enough...

[@cibolocreekoutfit]

Why do people constantly refer to these as worm drives? They are NOT worm drives

[@drdecks]

It’s in the shape of a worm drive saw regardless if it’s direct drive or another winding method, it’s a habit like saying band aid instead of adhesive bandage

[@alexgarcia3900]

Why are people such smart asses ? Bro everyone knows it's not a worm drive. No one needs your technicalities ok. You're not smarter than anyone. We get it you know it's not a worm drive. Now go drink a Frappuccino and find something else to complain about.

[@cibolocreekoutfit]

@@alexgarcia3900 your probably the guy that calls his 4 wheeler a bike too. And used phrases like “it’s more better”

[@Gideom007]

@@cibolocreekoutfit you’re

[@alexgarcia3900]

@@cibolocreekoutfit what's a 4 wheeler? You mean a quad ? Atv?

[@brollin2flybrollin2fly49]

Read the tape better joe blow

[@reverse5032]

Makita is for framers, deWalt is for tree fellers

[@muscleman369]

Flexvolt kills em. Dang I love my flexvolts. U always have too much power lol the rest don't say the same.

[@thabrooklynfellah]

That Makita is nice but Dewalt is for professionals.

[@Jason-sg3xn]

Flexvolt is an actual worm drive, the makita isn’t.

[@ajmedeiros77]

😆 smoke another one

[@Casualplayer]

Dewalt gang 4 life

[@airzone2332]

All the same shit to me.