MAKITA 18V Rear Handled Circular Saw XSR01

[@aeromedical6750]

Do I need this tool - NO Would I use it on a regular basis - NO Do I want it -- HELL YEAH! Needless to say, my sales pitch is not exactly winning over the wifey.

[@slytyme3651]

It was selling for 249.00 at home depot. Four 5 amp batteries. Dual charger. A blade. And a bag

[@ycdouble1]

Right on! Just got mine from hd. Now found myself getting more Mikita 18v thingies! Being on the red team the whole time, feel little guilty...

[@Archifx]

The gold standard when it comes to tool reviews. Thanks rob! Just bought one.

[@skylerbrycesmith]

I just got this saw and I’m completely blown away with how well it works. Makita seriously thought about everything and made a game changer. Best purchase I’ve made in a very long time.

[@TheHaroldOfRizz]

Skyler Smith agree, hands down.

[@carravagio16]

I'm just a homeowner / weekend warrior and I'm constantly blown away at what the big tool makers are doing with 18v lithium ion power tools and now outdoor power equipment. Its a good time to be a consumer with all these great options. thanks for the great consistent videos, would love to see longer tool on tap videos. Kudos from NC

[@brandonknight4945]

Haven't touched a mag77 in several years, since I bought this Makita saw!

[@JS-.-]

Home Depot has a hack for this right now. I got the saw and 2 batteries for $150. If you add this kit plus 2 additional batteries (free) to your cart it reduces it to $150 for the saw and batteries and the additional batteries are $99. Total is $250 and then you can return the additional batteries which makes the saw kit for only $150. Bargain for 2 5ah batteries and the saw!

[@whilomforge3402]

This saw is at home depot right now with four batteries for $259! I freakin love this saw

[@matthewadkins9810]

Got the same deal this year, $260 ish with four batteries.

[@Meme-zc4cw]

@@matthewadkins9810 Someone convince me to buy it!!!

[@theninjoshexperience9365]

😮

[@Bigdon3454]

Bought my first makita drill 15 years ago and still using it no problem ever

[@eagleridge4524]

OK anyone wondering if this saw is worth buying, stop 2nd guessing this saw , I own 3 personally and 4 of my employees have also purchased their own, I'm not exaggerating this saw in my opinion is better than every corded saw I own and I have 14 corded saws, skill, bosch, milwaukee, dewalt and 1 makita hypoid, I haven't used any of my other saws as soon as there was enough of these saws on our jobsite, I did do a few modifications , I drilled a tiny hole in the safety thumb button and slid a 7/16 crown staple into the hole then clipped off any extra material this allows us to use this saw in any position, 1 more thing any of you crazy framers out there that reverse cut into lumber ie. backing the saw into the wood on a bevel , and have maybe experienced that extremely dangerous kick back from inserting into the wood to fast or the wood shifting, this saw can do those reverse cuts easily, the power is amazing, the blade brake is weird the first day you use it but becomes a godsend, we pin our guards most of the time ( also a modification we do to all saws is drill through the blade guard near the BL logo high enough to miss the blade by 1/4 inch and insert an 8 penny galvanized nail into the hole bend it over on the back side and it slides back and forth about 3/8's of an inch to allow for a secure guard pin and release) my stress of my guys pinning guards and cutting then lowering the saw to a table floor or near their leg or whatever has nearly disappeared because of the quick blade brake absolutely love that feature, 1 last modification I did to better the saw was I used a small triangle file and put every 1 degree increments on the bevel gauge , it took 15 minutes to do this on each saw but increased the accuracy of bevel cuts for my apprentice carpenters. If you use worm drive saws buy this saw you will love it. 1 draw back, yep there is 1. the retractable saw guard is not magnesium and is fragile 1 of my saws took a 6ft drop and it bent and cracked the guard at the arbor point, I firmly grasped the guard and forced it straight again and haven't had a problem with it but I know if that saw gets dropped too many more times that guard is gonna break, I have some saws that have withstood 20 ft drops this saw I don't think would survive that abuse but time will tell, , also my 8 employees have been using these saws for 8 months now and my profit on projects has gone up absolutely a game changer.

[@ConcordCarpenter]

EAGLE RIDGE great feedback and tips thx man

[@dionisherrera5747]

Sir, I have 2 makita saws, and I agree with you 100%. I build decks and do a lot of framing. I like it so much I barely use my compound miter saw.

[@badopinion]

This saw is the most impressive cordless tool our company has ever purchased! It performs and handles so closely to a corded model and the runtime is impressive to boot. $360 is a fair price imho. Thank you Makita and great review guys!

[@badopinion]

Forgot... First thing, while the batteries are charging. Remove the damn safety! Unscrew the handle and remove the safety piece. It's as if they designed it to be removed easily.

[@VENTSHD]

I love makita tools they never let me down, I've got the normal 36v saw but I wish I had that one looks great.

[@GDanielCho]

Looks solid, i'll probably never need such a large circular saw but its nice and a bit mind boggling to see what the tool companies are doing now days. Innovation on top of innovations.

[@IMPACT-NATION]

250K Rob!!! Way to go man. This is where people of the trades come to learn about tools amongst many other awesome things. Always a pleasure my friend. Huge fan

[@Intelligent_investor]

I now use the DeWALT 60v dcs577, i am a fan. It has a heck of a lot of power.

[@Senpany_kit_abuse]

I just bought this kit from Home Depot for 250$ and they throw in a two pack of 5.0 amp hour batteries so the saw, dual charger, and (4) 5.0 amp hour batteries all for 250. Winning

[@toddparker2924]

Thanks for this informative review. Was looking at the Milwaukee and Dewalt rear handed saws and noticed this saw from Makita on sale. Going to pick it up tomorrow and the kit also comes with 2 extra 5amh batteries. Love this channel.

[@WesleyBrace]

This saw is amazing. I own one. In cordless saws I have used the Dewalt 20v, the Bosch 18v, the Makita 18v, and the Rigid 5th Gen... This Makita 36v cannot be compared to those saws. It's in a different class.

[@dewalter3963]

worm-drive is nice for plywood because the weight of the saw lays on the board but for cutting 2x4 or so it feels to top heavy.and stressed the wrist

[@jonahburros5032]

Just to add to the worm drive vs side winder debate, I would like to add a non-conventional test that put me in the sidewinder camp fully. I spent years working the cut table for steel and aluminum construction. I was cutting long angles on corrugated aluminum sheets that I would stack up to 3/8" with metal cutting blades. First, i must address the need to stack the material 3 sheets thick, volume production of large structures with a single cut table feeding up to 10 install crews called for mass output. Second, because it was aluminum, i ended up switching to more of a ripper blade because the closeness of most metal blade teeth eventually caused gum up in between the teeth due to the softness of the aluminum. These were hardcore, loud and rough cuts. Every worm drive i used, from multiple high-end manufacturers, ended up burning out the motor. The cheaper sidewinder designs stood the test of time. I could not kill the DeWalt and Makita sidewinders that I used over the period of 2 years. I went through a lot of blades but the sidewinders could hold up to the stress and constant power needed while the worm drives would not last more than a day without complete motor failure. While i understand that this is not a typical wood cutting environment, it does show the difference in the simplistic engineering of the sidewinder vs the worm drive and its potential longevity. I hope this helps some people.

[@AndrewBrowner]

they wouldnt last a day? id have to call BS on that and youd certaintly get a warranty replacement from my understanding worm drives have lower speed and more torque compared to sidewinders which would make them ideal for that.. i havent chosen a side yet i think id prefer a sidewinder with the blade on the left but thats not an option for some reason..

[@DeuceAlchemist]

@@AndrewBrowner It is. Makita has one, it just kicks all of the dust right back into ya face.

[@VivaLaGolf42]

I think this may be the one saw I can carry on the truck and not worry about having a corded one “just in case”. I’ve seen the kits now going for around $270

[@brokenwave6125]

I just got the full kit plus a bonus 2 more batteries all for $250

[@sickandtiredofcomplaining6574]

6:35 neighbor in the back like “Jesus Christ here we go “😩

[@ConcordCarpenter]

Sick and tired Of complaining yep

[@chrisE815]

"What the hell is he building!?" LOL

[@ron1martens]

Very impressive. I was wondering how these twin 18 volt cordless machines perform compared to a 36 volt tool. It was only near the end I learned the batteries were 5 amp hour. Makita has done well using a soft start. I think they listened to me. I would like to see cordless plate compactors. This of coarse well be bigger heavier batteries.

[@aBMWEnthusiast]

Just watched your video even though I own mostly Dewalt tools, but I really enjoy your unbiased reviews. Keep up the amazing work...

[@gmguy156]

I really enjoyed this review. I bought one of these recently and looking forward to using

[@angiedambrosio9609]

Thx Rob, I love your videos, just getting into tools and woodworking and look at your testings to help decide on which brands for which tools based on features and budget relevant to me!👌

[@gsh319]

Great review Rob. I have a few of both the sidewinder and worm saws. My new Bosch (corded) runs and feels great. I also have the heavy duty Milwaukee worm and two Skil (7 1/4- 8+) all used daily and together. One of my absolute favorite features of each of these worm drives as measured against all of my sidewinders is never really mentioned. I'm 6`1`` and without the wormhole drive I can barley reach across a whole sheet of plywood, 48 inches, with a sidewinder, and if I do reach for it, I can only see the back side of the cut or blade. Worm drives...no problem, easy reach looking at the blade the whole time. If your working the bench knocking out all the cut work, this is a tremendous advantage. I listen to all your reviews and have taken your recommendations many times. Just wanted to add another PLUS for worm drivers!!

[@paflyer1370]

Awesome review, just picked up this saw and I absolutely love it

[@TimKollat]

This is without a doubt the best cordless saw out now. I guess Makita decided to do it right and put the blade on the left side like every saw should be. Those lame sidewinders and other saws with blades on the right are only good for lefties. I can't believe it took this long for someone to come out with a worm drive style saw. I just can't get myself to pay $360 for this saw, even though its the best one, while my worm drive is trucking along just fine. Have had it for about 15 years now.

[@TimKollat]

Yes it is more powerful than the Dewalt Flexvolt...for sure

[@hotaslava69er]

Uvareva poofter ... next time mention 7 and a quarter first ...

[@neezardehni8799]

mojo jojo how do you know its more powerful than the flexvolt? Do you have both saws?

[@IrishDevil78]

mojo jojo I've found a need for right and left blade saws, using them in an industrial environment. Both are necessary due to access restrictions in certain applications.

[@Palpac]

zzz Z I'm right handed and use a nine and a quarter saw with the blade on the right every single day, those saws with the blades on the left are fkn weird to use, and keep seeing vids on KZbin with people saying they are left handed saws? Not sure what they are on about.

[@josephmay8817]

Great review. Thank you for the in-depth commentary!

[@jayrum7303]

Excellent review. Best one on this saw that I have viewed. Thank you.

[@chengliu872]

I am probably getting one of these now that I am part of the Makita family of tools.

[@shifty277]

Ive always wondered why the American market is obsessed with the rear handle worm drive saws. The UK use the side saws primarily. Great video, thanks for the effort you guys put in.

[@bmay8818]

Ryan I started with a side saw and switched to a worm drive. The difference was big, at least for me. The worm drive has much more torque and it's much easier to cut a straight line with it. Maybe that's because it's a heavier saw, I dunno, but I definitely find worm drives to be superior. Except for the weight. That part sucks.

[@TheToolnut]

If you're right handed then a blade left saw is the way to go. I have one of the last 13 amp Skil Mag 77's made in America. It's a panzer tank of a saw! Just bought this Makita 36v rear handle, i'll see how it compares to the Skil Mag 77.

[@patdthomas]

My aging Makita 18v sidewinder bogs down and devours batteries like no tomorrow. I suspect the brushes are shot, but it was always kind of anemic even right out of the box. I knew it was time to go brushless and with the power of twin battery packs, it was a no brainer this was the way to go. I just ordered the bare tool version from Ebay for less than $160 bucks and can't wait to get it so I can rip through some shit! Wish I had it last week when I was slicing through 1/2" ply and 2x4s to build hurricane panels.

[@reble_uwu3405]

Better than workshop addicts review. You can tell you did your observations right

[@je-fq7ve]

You use a wormdrive like a sidewinder. A wormdrive is meant to be "cut over your foot". Using the weight of the saw to make the cut.

[@marksalustro]

I really like your reviews and always lean something. Thank you for doing this for us. I hope I could share my thoughts about this review. Most west coast framers use these saws because they are laid out in such a way as to make it possible for routine work to be done with minimal measuring and marking, without sacrificing accuracy. Their weight and power allows you to cut most dimensional lumber on the ground and because the blade is on the left, it's very safe for this type of production and field framing. So if you wanted to really give a review on a framing saw: it would be nice if you used it like one rather then using it like and then comparing it to a east coast saw. If you were cross cutting dimensional lumber, it would be done on the ground with the long end supported a little off the ground with your left foot. I started on the east coast but moved west and learned west coast framing. Thank you

[@JoeC92]

Just got it finally (couldn't resist the 50% off I got it at). Great so far. Don't see any place where it stores the wrench though which sucks. Hate when no on board tool storage

[@ebonecappone1879]

This comes in a kit right now with four 5ah batteries, the charger and a bag for $250, I scooped one up real quick like.

[@tonypowell6445]

hi Rob will do a head to head with the xsh01 saw and the flexvolt saws

[@Sly_Wolf_1]

Hi I'm a new subscriber and wanted to thank you for yet another marvellous review. 👍🏻👍🏻.

[@AndreAndFriends]

Great review. Buying the tool.

[@bobcougar77]

Is there an onboard blade wrench? I don't know if I lost mine, can't find it or never was lol.... 13mm does the job but curious

[@id36651]

No there isnt

[@bobcougar77]

@@id36651 Thanks

[@johnnybarbar7435]

Looks like a standard left blade circle saw...no 90 deg gearing present...am I right?

[@timbarry5080]

I have the Milwaukee fuel m18 6 1/2" . it's great for most things, but like you said it struggled in wet stringers. If I did more framing I would get this one

[@kb01663]

Unless your making a lot of cuts on a beam or a lot of long rip cuts thru 2x, the batteries will usually make it through (2) 8 hour days

[@drewecheverria8754]

Bought a Milwaukee circular saw last week for $179, Milwaukee charger $79, Milwaukee 18v 5.0 $99. That's $357!!!!! After seeing a lot of reviews about the Makita, I think I'm going back to Home Depot to return the Milwaukee and get the Makita. I saw it on sale for $249 comes with 2 batteries. Not that I don't like Milwaukee, I have a Milwaukee power drill. I just think the Makita is a better deal.

[@brokenwave6125]

I just got the Makita saw kit plus 2 additional batteries (total of 4) for $250. Check out Acme tools.

[@charlieodom9107]

Man...you are braver than I!!! I would keep the Milwaukee over the Makita, unless you have other Makita stuff and don't want to deal with multiple chargers.

[@je-fq7ve]

Where the sidewinder dies in the deep cu. Tthe wormdrive will cut thru the saw and finish the cut.

[@murugeswamysd8469]

Please give Linc to purchase in India. What is the price, where to purchase. Kindly reply.

[@bobbyRC2]

I wanna see how this competes with the M18 Fuel rear handle

[@konamanstudio2447]

Thank you for more information I just picked one up for a hundred bucks I like it I haven't done much with it but seems like I invested wisely the reason it was so cheap it was missing the charger I already had a dope art charger from cop tools my one the Makita subcompact thank you guys now I know it a beast

[@carlosrondero2077]

Thanks for this video very helpful with what kind of circular saw I would like

[@davidcuevas4792]

Didn't finish the review, but makitas hypoid gear system for me beat out skills wormdrive. It was lighter, and in the cold, you didn't have to wait for that wind up

[@JoinTeamRevolt.gg69]

I need help choosing, I’m a right handed person… but I see everyone using a left blade saw?

[@robertfeliciano5723]

Great review. Did you proof the angle stops? I mean was 225 really 225 or 224.8?

[@ConcordCarpenter]

Robert Feliciano just the 45

[@Alpha-to9od]

about time makita step up his game..👍

[@nodoubt46able]

shut up dumbass...MAKITA IS THE GAME...ALWAYS HAS BEEN...

[@craig221]

Thanks for your review I really found it informative and cool to watch💪

[@EssensOrAccidens]

I always appreciate your reviews. Thanks.

[@appleztooranges]

Grabbed this to get into makita. Got 2 free 5 ah makita batteries, 2 batteries that came with it for $249.99

[@dannytaino9116]

Always enjoy your videos, very informative.

[@uzomarose]

exactly what i wanted to know, experience on construction job site. thank you

[@billynolanjr2266]

Question please , I'm looking for a new circ for deck work. Very simply all considered which saw would you buy, this ? Or the flexvolt wormdrive style ? Which one , thanks

[@victorfeliciano6094]

ROB, how do u compair this new makita saw to the dewalt 60v circular saw? now that u used both of them? please let me know asap thanks!!!!!

[@ConcordCarpenter]

victor feliciano I don't have any real data to share with you but the Makita feels more powerful and is a nicer saw

[@owenbutcher1954]

Very informative and a pleasure to listen to

[@empyrean987]

So I put my Milwaukee 7.25 fuel with 9ah battery into overload today and ran to the garage to get my old Skill worm drive saw. By the time I got back to the deck it came out of overload then the battery was dead had to switch batteries and still didn't use the skill saw. I bound and stopped the saw several times and the saw was definitely struggling on the pressure treated 2x12s. The blade in my opinion had about 50 to 30% of life left. I was cutting 2x12 stringers 4 of them at 10 feet in length 7 7/8 by 10 inches. I think its time to buy a new saw, could you guys do the same test between the flexvolt and this saw or reply with your opinion between these two saws if you had to do the same job. I'm also surprised Milwaukee hasn't came out with a new version of its 7.25 or rear handle. I just saw a instagram post Dewalt is coming out with a rear handle. I would leave the milwaukee battery platform for a better circ saw just not sure what platform.

[@AndrewBrowner]

dewalt isnt gonna be much if any improvement over the mikwuakee.. the tech just isnt there for the cost yet.. this makita looks like itll have better luck im getting along good with the milwakee but when i rip cut lumber it does over heat in a hurry, couple spots on the handle get surprisingly hot.. which is weird because you wouldnt expect there to be any electronic switching on a constant speed saw

[@Jrjcrf150f]

empyrean987 I have the Milwaukee 7 1/4 saw and while ripping pressure treated even just cuts it does struggle. I’ve had it do the safety shutoff and at times totally shutting off where I have to remove the battery and press the switch a few times to get it to start again. I recently was at home depot and came across this makita saw combo for 175! Yes 175$$$. No brainer snagged it. I love the Milwaukee for dry lumber and 2x4 cuts or carrying up a ladder etc. the makita is the brute. Really impressive and you can find it now for 250-175 on clearance aisles during the year.

[@shifty277]

fantastic review

[@doktorradislav]

Can you please tell me, by your experience, is there any corded worm drive saw that have soft start? Thanx

[@ConcordCarpenter]

I'm not aware of any

[@crazyfishingdude]

Great video as always

[@Angel-xh5pq]

Great video, great saw. I'm glad DeWalt came out with one like this DCS577

[@aallan8830]

Did you say "flexvolt sidewinder"...? Do you mean the Flexvolt circular saw?

[@ConcordCarpenter]

A Allan yep

[@hamsandwich9311]

What's the weight difference between the corded version?

[@libertyevanko1794]

Great video! I want one! Worm drive!

[@sergiyML]

Good review. Do you know if this tool is compatible with the new 40-volt line of batteries?

[@mastersage5470]

it is not but makita has an updated 40v version of this saw which is even better

[@R6TissueMe]

I just bought this saw for $70 bucks hopefully it’s good

[@ConcordCarpenter]

Very good

[@jackriley5974]

60 years in the trades and I know Makita makes lifetime tools. The trade off is they're heavier than their competition. Another opinion; West coast carpenters like the worm drive because it allows them to cut using their foot for a saw horse, and I'm not sure they know the difference.

[@ConcordCarpenter]

Jack Riley I cut like that with a side winder too you just have to apply pressure vs. Letting gravity drop the worm drive thru the cut

[@brokenwave6125]

Saying Makita tools are heavier than their competition is a massive generalization and simply untrue in any general sense. When did you come up with that little factoid? Idk, but you should stop spreading it because its nonsense.

[@jackriley5974]

@@brokenwave6125 My era of reference is older than you are and at that time, up to 15 or 20 years ago, held up. Today, of the seven major brands, Makita sits exactly on the average weight of all of them and that's another factoid.

[@BigDaddy-me9yf]

You say its not a wormdrive saw but is it a hypoid saw

[@alazzurra]

No

[@hubert-williams3379]

I have the Makita worm saw LXT.. I bought it because I like the look of it.. but now I found a use for it.. I want to put a diamond blade on it to cut cemente..what's your thought and which 71/4 diamond blade should I use?

[@ConcordCarpenter]

It’ll do it fine - look at Diablo

[@hubert-williams3379]

@@ConcordCarpenter Kool, Thanks!

[@mikesunboxing]

Great vid - thanks

[@wayiamstarr]

Is it worm drive?

[@YoSoyGus1]

this saw looks sweet. the kit doesn't seem that expensive either

[@teeg3275]

I love this saw but the new rear handle flexvolt blows everything away idc if your red, green or older yellow flexvolt is the way of the future.

[@princenoah21]

I have this exact same saw. I love it, but I wish it would blow it's sawdust to the side instead of behind it. It's kind of annoying to keep blowing sawdust out of the saw itself and the batteries.

[@ccdirecttvdllc5246]

There is a rubber plug on the right side, just in front of the top handle for vacuum hose setup. The sawdust shooting out at me was the first negative thing i noticed. I just bought this saw days ago xsr01z. Wondering what the z on the end of the model number means. Did not know about the plug until i noticed it on the box. Incredibly smooth fast cutting.

[@HogeN1337]

have tested a wormdrive and i got sold after the first few inches i cut with it ^_^ Now i have the trouble finding the site that ship to europe :D have used to sidewinders and own 2 myself (corded &uncorded) but and 199$ + shipment for the makita is way cheaper then buying the equal sidewinder useing double 18v batteries here even if geting the baretool model only =) the 3th hand here always adds 50% more to the pricetag and if talking nicely to the companysellers at the toolshop and get 24% off the price its still alot money you have too give (and they still wonder why the importrate is so high here) hahaha ^_^

[@datrisstone6405]

What's your favorite brand to use?

[@joealcatraz7944]

Rob it's right on the money reviewing the saw.

[@Tomc12345]

What is a worm driver ?

[@aj_ansaldo]

hi any idea on the warranty for this? also how long does one full battery charge last? thanks.

[@ConcordCarpenter]

AJ Ansaldo One battery got 221 cuts on a 2 x 10

[@aj_ansaldo]

thank u for the info. I was informed by my co engineer about hilti tools. can you also do a review on that brand comparing to makita? I was told that the battery last longer. thank u.

[@dominicvanlievenoogen6407]

Hardly. Hilti's circular saw is ancient

[@TheHaroldOfRizz]

I have one of these saws and the batteries charge REALLY fast and they last a hell of a long time actually (in my opinion). Edit: im talking about the makita saw btw

[@patdthomas]

I believe it's a full three year warranty.

[@andresenior7235]

Can it be used with just one battery

[@id36651]

No

[@gedgetips]

Although this question is not so relevant to this double battery Makita, I suppose it could still apply for some people. I want to convert a couple of Makita 18V tools to use my line of 18V Ridgid batteries. I have already done this with success for an old style Milwaukee sawsall and older 18V drill and these work great with 4AH Ridgid batteries. My issue with Makita is if there is any electronic reason I would have to do something to conform to their STAR system so I could NOT adapt other 18V batteries to Makita? I can do the physical adapter OK, but don't know about an electronics I would have to use for full functionality. Any ideas?Will the Makita tools work with a simple 18V connection like my old Milwaukee and 18V Dewalt tools will? I have not purchased any STAR Makita tool yet to test this myself.

[@ConcordCarpenter]

gedgetips not sure

[@gedgetips]

ACC -- thanks for the quick response. Perhaps one of your fans who engages in the fine art of 18V battery adaptation, with full functionality, but of course, will be able to answer my question.

[@Pengy39]

Older batteries (non star) are compatible with newer tools but not the other way around. You should be good to create an adapter.

[@brianf9619]

Question -- I just bought this Makita rear handle circular saw and it doesn't slide over material for crap , that grayish coating on the magnesium base plate makes my saw really hard to push , I mean its basically unusable, I only use it about 6 times and had to switch back to my Dewalt. I tried it on 2x10s and some plywood and the plywood actually put a few deep scratches into the base plate, any idea what's wrong with it ??

[@charlieodom9107]

I have used this exact saw and never had any issue with it running across the wood. I have had an issue with my other 18v Makita saw, but it has to do with the guard not pivoting up like it needs to do on certain cuts, but this is due to setting the saw cut depth too deep. Raising the cut depth alleviates this issue.

[@brianf9619]

@@charlieodom9107 I figured out the Shoe is 3/16" off , so the whole time I was trying to push through a cut with the blade crooked , lol , and didn't realize it . Thanks for trying to help ...

[@charlieodom9107]

@@brianf9619 well that sucks!!!! I have a porter cable corded circular saw that won't cut in the garage. It is practically brand new and it wants to cut crooked for some reason.

[@victorfeliciano6094]

ps how big is this new makita saw / base plate?

[@BigDaddy-me9yf]

Dewalt is coming out with a 60v flexvolt worm drive and a 10 in slide miter saw and jigsaw

[@aallan8830]

Can you cite a source for us or, is this just your speculation?

[@GregsMowing]

What is the thickest bit of timber it can cut?

[@AndrewBrowner]

2.5"

[@brokenwave6125]

3x

[@scottspooner6070]

Rob- Will this saw work with the Makita track?

[@ConcordCarpenter]

no

[@xthexadvantagex]

I'll tell you from experience don't over discharge your makita batteries. If they're dying go ahead and put them on the charger. If you over discharge them they are unable to recharge.

[@jamesadams7131]

I thought Makita batteries had a computer chip in the "star" batteries, that keep the batteries from over discharge, over heating of tool, and over charging. At least that is Makita's clam.

[@patdthomas]

I have Makita 18v 4 amp hour batteries that are ten years old and plenty of times I ran them until they were completely dead yet they still hold a good charge. The old NiCads were a different story however. Glad they are a distant memory.

[@brokenwave6125]

Nonsense.

[@xthexadvantagex]

Well all I know is what happened to me. Batteries died, would not charge. Replaced under warranty. Gave them a full charge and ran them hard guiding a deck. Driver started slowing down but I kept running the batteries anyways. When they finally died I put them on the charger and they wouldn’t charge. Brand new batteries

[@Jason-uz8hj]

Why do cordless circular saws, late left or blade right, need a trigger lockout safety? My corded tools don't have these!?!? It is the first thing I modify on any cordless saw. I disable it almost immediately

[@ConcordCarpenter]

Not sure, OSHA maybe or because they are always powered on when the battery is attached as opposed to unplugging and not being near an outlet??????

[@TheToolnut]

For safety obviously.

[@carlosgamalielcontrerasagu3322]

i just buy the dewalt circular saw 60 volt flexvolt but you think that makita us beter and stronger than dewalt?

[@samsungtv4u]

Bosch uses new ""Core"" Panasonic-Sanyo NCR20700B 4250mAh Li-ion Rechargeable Battery they have most power and run time aloud in USA by LI-ion volume per bat..""TESLA battery"" . If Makita will start using these barrettes no doubt the 36v line will be the best and without competition. Ether in run time ,quality and performance. it will not be beat ,, volts do not mean power their are a lot of variables, a proper motor power balance is most important. Milwaukee does a good job of this with there 18v line but Makita just out preforms and devolt depend on volts to do the job , __More volts less amps means less battery live circles thats Makitas and Boschs game dependability in the long run its better to have 18 volt 9 amps X 2 36 volts 10 amps (and with Sanyo NCR20700B it wold be possible.. power wise it wold be equivalent 120v and should run for 3 hours. www.coptool.com/bosch-core18v-6-3ah-power-9-0ah/

[@samsungtv4u]

yes I understand that amps don't x up . I was talking about amps in power not hours. as I was saying people look at the numbers thinking more is better. i was saying with Sanyo NCR20700B it wold be like having 10 amp in power ,(it's possible to get more but I don't think companies will put out for 15 amp Brussels motors and won't want to stress the cells . I think 36v with 10 amps is the ticket with veritable transfer it would be more powerful because​ of output potential of 15 amps draw on cells then any cordless saw I know off. Makita saw is ready for the new batterys Bocsh has new batterys but is lacking in fine tools on the US market.

[@ConcordCarpenter]

Carlos Gamaliel Contreras Aguilar we haven't tested them side by side....it seems stronger, better features

[@samsungtv4u]

HAY Rob, quick question the new Bosch Core battery ,,is it the same outside diameter as the older batteries? (Reason i am asking I am considering buying the Makita 18X2 trimmer now and the brushed one handed chainsaw for liming both batteries are staked next to each other - ones the new cell barrettes get released i am assuming in 2018 most likely 2019 would the Makita 18X2 lineup of tools be backward compatible with the new barrettes.) the new cells are longer with wold make the barrettes wider will they still fit in the X2 platform ? ...what are your thoughts if you get a chance to check the Core 18 Barrettes please let us know the size difference between them and the older 18 batteries . Thanx

[@ConcordCarpenter]

Yes same footprint

[@interman7715]

The only good point on a left blade is for cutting plywood imo .

[@BrandonContracting]

When the Makita died you used the m18 milwaukee 6.5 trim saw to cut lumber with..? Facepalm.. Why not use the 7¼ milwaukee m18..?

[@ConcordCarpenter]

Mr. B huh?

[@BrandonContracting]

Rob, up here in Western Canada we call a 6½" skill saw a trim saw. It's used for lighter materials like mdf and other sheet goods. Because blades are expensive we don't use them for framing.

[@teeg3275]

Mr. B the 7 1/4 and 6 1/2 m18 feul have the same motor which means the 6 1/2 has more power than the 7 1/4

[@StreetKingz4Life]

really?i always thought the m18 7 1/4'' had more power....

[@patrickarchuleta9650]

NO THANKS

[@johntonyroche]

Torn between this this saw the 6 1/2 brushless and the new x2 sidewinder. I probably dont need the power of the 36v ones being a plumber but would be nice to have the power if i need it. First world problems 🙄

[@vinnyslawncare]

Review the dewalt flexvolt impact driver

[@ConcordCarpenter]

VinnyGoes is it out?

[@vinnyslawncare]

A Concord Carpenter / ToolBoxBuzz yeah it's been out for a couple of months now.

[@ConcordCarpenter]

Ill look for it