Makita 40 Volt Mitre Saw: Is it Worth It?

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[@cameronhill6368]

Just had a look at the Dewalt Flexvolt from the Tool Shed and the bare tool is actually $1311 for the top of the line one or the first flexvolt droppy is $1359 with 2 flexvolt batteries and a charger 😀

[@default9740]

And it’s a 12” blade as well (305mm).

[@Mrjordskie12]

2g for the flex Volt kit here in nz.

[@basswoodmodulartri-horses616]

The Makita bare tool is $699, in the USA.

[@rickyperkins232]

That saw is straight BS.

[@langhamp8912]

I bought the Craftsman miter saw for $260 with the battery as basically a throw away/casual usage saw. I saw surprised to see it chow down on 4 by 4 treated lumber, 16 of them and easily, with most of the battery left.

[@pneuamtics1]

Bought this for my friend for his birthday, and he loves it. Father-in-law was a little jealous, even. :) Built solid, but light enough to move around for projects. Easy to use kzbin.infoUgkxPeGkHOMe05FySypTOvYumxMn-xi39oRe and makes great precision cuts. Doesn't come with a laser mount, but the fence is straight as an arrow and if you measure carefully, it's not a problem. Can handle dimensional lumber with ease, but of course, there's a limit to how thick. Handled a 4x4" post without a problem, but 4x6" we had to flip and cut twice. Only thing we've noticed is make sure to tighten the nut that holds the saw blade when you take it out of the box and maybe check up on it occasionally. For some, this is probably a no-brainer, but we neglected to do this and a few months in, found the motor running but the blade spinning at about half speed or less. Tightened the nut, and problem was solved. Very happy with this purchase. Dewalt makes sturdy stuff.

[@susann4209]

As an aprentice who carries out a drop saw across site every day i pray we get one

[@Sildenafil_Damages_Eye_Retina]

Hi

[@andrewpritchard5328]

i feel your pain girl. my first task on a daily basis was to set up and pack away the saw station just about EVERY 'KIN DAY for the first 2 years of my apprenticeship until we got a new apprentice.

[@peterfitzpatrick7032]

If you DO get one... don't drop it .... paying for it on an apprentices wages would hurt ! 😖

[@Otterlimits]

I thank you for your service!

[@pawekowalik7826]

I like when Scott is saying deck with his NZ accent. Best carpentry channel :) Ever

[@drumboarder1]

Kiwis saying testicle is easily the best

[@Johnthfailsnail]

Scotty B, it's 1.30 AM in Melbourne right now. I'm drunk as a skunk and the missus is out!! Happy to be tuning into your vids g!

[@CraigularjJoeWoodworks]

Weird

[@peterpsallidas5065]

Hey Scotty, you’re awesome man! I’m a 23 yo from the US I just started in my carpenter roll with the company I’m with almost two years now and I’m learned a lot from you and aspire to be and work and have jobs like you here one day when my career kicks off. I love you your videos and content never fail to learn something and just enjoy them

[@thecodfather2711]

Hi Scott, would absolutely love a video on how you go about quoting. Not exact figures just how you go about working out every single little thing in a job as big as the one you’re currently on. I know a few people who do individual quotes for each section. Eg bathroom kitchen laundry. I know others who do square meter rate. Would love to see how you go about it and how you dont under quote/over quote drastically Cheers mate. Absolutely love your videos been subscribed for years now

[@AshHalls]

Same here

[@scottspropertyservices6877]

Literally just finished watching the “tools n stuff” review of this saw. Looks like I’m gonna double down. Zero complaints here

[@scottspropertyservices6877]

How did you find the shadow line outside, was it visible?

[@bocty1]

@@scottspropertyservices6877 I've been using it for the last week (indoors) and its very visible, you can even see the teeth of the blade in the shadow

[@scottspropertyservices6877]

@@bocty1 nice. The tools n stuff review said it was useless outside😔

[@bocty1]

@@scottspropertyservices6877 yeah I would of guessed so much but I haven't found a lazer that works either

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

Shadow line and lasers on Makita Mitres are no good in the sun.

[@oxycute]

This is for sure the best carpentry site. Good content, well packed and informative. I always feel inspired after as video.

[@damonalagich4524]

You obviously haven't seen this U-tuber! Buildsum. Simple and comprehensive, great for young professionals to check their methods. www.youtube.com/@Buildsum

[@patrickwhelan8118]

Appreciate you declaring that you receive tools from Makita, which can change the way inwhich viewers take in the review. It would be good to see some competitors brands being aired.

[@bobafetish74]

Look at his other videos.

[@mtnbikeman85]

Props to Makita for cardboard only packaging.... Usually you get a whole box of styrofoam that takes up your whole trashcan till rubbish day.

[@jesusblessthesecommentsamen]

I just burn it saves filling the bin.

[@betrpony]

What I really love about you, Scott, is that I don't care about Makita or their 40V tools, but I still love watching your videos to unwind before bed

[@brodycoots1557]

Scott lovin the content bro! Got me addicted to carpentry videos lol.

[@tonygoshive785]

Love small mitre saws so easy to carry around. Another great video! Great honest review unlike some channels

[@CraigularjJoeWoodworks]

Hey Scott, I bought the 12 inch /305mm 40v XGT. It’s amazing other than the weight. Out of the box it was dead 90 and dead 90 the other way. Can’t believe the power

[@lewishayes9228]

Great review as always. I'm on the Makita platform and need to replace a few bits so looking at the 40V range. Skill saw is first on my list. Keep up the great work

[@robertbamford8266]

Great, practical review. We had a sliding glass door replaced and the current building code required that the concrete step to the patio also be replaced to increase the footprint. (We could have just had a new nose attached, but that would have just guaranteed cracking.). Thanks for the video.

[@damonalagich4524]

sounds like you need a better certifier there ol'mate.

[@darkspeed62]

I love your thorough review. I purchased this saw (first Makita tool I ever purcahsed) based off of one of your other videos and I'm super happy with it. I also like that it's nice and light even though I won't be transporting it about much.

[@alanfrench6170]

Great review in real world situation. Good to compare to similar saws from competitors. Great video as always.

[@katrinabell7684]

SBC you make it interesting for someone who will never use a drop saw or need one.. I just call you, SBC!😎

[@peterfitzpatrick7032]

Never say never Katrina ... 😏

[@cablandino]

Looking forward to your feedback on trim where accuracy is really king (especially on bevel cuts). Honestly, for just cutting lumber a lot of (cheaper) saws are accurate enough. Indeed, a lot of small jobs involve trim so if it works for it without curved cuts (as you mentioned with its big brother) and has good repeatability, and easy adjustment (a shame the only stop on the bevel is 45 and the bevel gauge looks small), it could be worth it.

[@Team_cat6.]

Thanks so much for all the videos buddy has helped with lock down Iam a tree surgeon and gardener by trade but do landscaping as well and with your videos and advice has helped so much big love from Uk England

[@luckyal_syd]

Woo! Been waiting for this

[@daniellittle5132]

Cheers Scott, I'm sold on it! I'm probably only going to use it for 2nd fix but looks like a perfect all-rounder!

[@daniellittle5132]

Quick question... does the light come on automatically when you pull the trigger to make a cut?

[@satanismybrother]

I know it seems contrived but I really appreciate you addressing that it is an ad (even if it’s a bit more than that). A lot of channels gloss over that they have received items or money for videos and it’s very misleading. NZ laws are on point here and it certainly does help protect the consumer. Hell, I’m more likely to watch the video because your transparent about it

[@akrocine]

Would be great to do a hometour when the house is finished ! It was really nice to watch this project. Thanks

[@more.power.]

Love your work Scott

[@syproful]

I have the 1219. That is a beast you can’t really be mobile with. It’s almost as if it’s made for shop use. I need a mobile one like this.

[@mreconomist1402]

Thanks for all the videos Scott. Im jealous y’all have the 40v system there. Waiting for it here in the USA. Makita if you read this....come on y’all let’s goooooo

[@ZombieWarningStation]

needs to launch in US i want all of the 40 volt! ALL OF IT!!!

[@gernvern2831]

Easy tiger......

[@amoshousworth5568]

I'm rocking the Dewalt Flexvolt. I love that it has the ability to plug in or run with batteries. here in the USA I got it for $800 but I used a %15 off code so i got a nice deal with two batteries as well.

[@damonalagich4524]

it sounds like the best value for money atm have fun, I'll be sticking to plug in dropsaw, as I tend to use the 7 1/4 powersaw most of the time anyhow(even for trims/fixout), even with marking square lines I can keep two guys nailing up no problem, why carry more shit?

[@keeranhendricks8120]

Keep up the good work scott

[@nelsoncousins8484]

Just got one of these today. Great saw, thanks for the review, spot on. A bit sad I didn’t get the aws chip included and have to buy the adapter to hook it up to my non aws vac. They should make a 40v to AC power adapter as a backup power option. Sure they prob wouldn’t sell as much aws stuff but it would win more people over to this saw I think, and in turn, the 40v platform

[@bl4ke92]

Listening to Hardcore History! Love it

[@myopinion69420]

Damn, you get the New Zealand tax ON TOP of the Australian tax.

[@AlexNZL]

our GST is 15% so that is some of it. My general quick guess at pricing when Im looking at US pricing is just to double it. Usually comes pretty close.

[@DiscoFang]

NZ price is almost NZ$300 more than the converted Aussie price. Absolutely no justification for the price difference. GST difference between Aus' 10% and NZ's 15% is around $40.

[@myopinion69420]

@@DiscoFang exactly. not to mention (not sure about with this, did not look closely at the prices) In Australia, we tend to get prices that are much higher than just the exchange rate and GST would suggest.

[@DiscoFang]

@@myopinion69420 I think the only 2 areas we get a break in NZ compared to Australia is on second hand car prices, and yearly car registration/road tax.

[@myopinion69420]

@@DiscoFang not to mention those sweet, sweet import cars. You do suffer of fuel cost's though. ~$2 p/l is expensive. Car rental is A LOT cheaper for you guys, Can get a car for a week for less than it costs for 1 day here. (at least last time I was over there.)

[@buttermonkeyFTW]

looks like a really good option for those already invested in the system.

[@paulhardie392]

Brilliant Scott🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@pl-ps2pd]

Nice work on the landing step. Next time consider extending it another meter or so on the side where the door opens so you're not just on the step edge going in or out.

[@michaelburton4521]

Good review Scott, I use the kapex 60 for general bits and bobs like framing and skirting, found it really good. You're right, tool prices in NZ are high, compared to UK anyway. Thanks again for the videos

[@damonalagich4524]

kapex aka festool/protool =expensive and hasn't gone past the 18v stage yet, they need to do some r&d quick or they'll be forgotten as expensive, heavy and exclusive to big companies with people that don't pay for the tools they use in the job. DF700 is all I would want from festool. The rest.......pfffft expensive!

[@aaronporter2180]

Gotta love those front facing rails

[@sbenc]

Excellent episode like always

[@Harry-nc7zi]

Scott your hair is fabulous.

[@lucasalbis2260]

Been waitin on a scott brown update🔥

[@giggztangata5372]

Lots of Vitex in the Solomon Islands. I am from Solomon and also a subscriber to your channel.

[@veracity91]

This is the man who got me to go Makita! And im not regretting it !

[@joelrussell7835]

Keen to see it do some finishing work .

[@Confindencedrugee]

Hey Scott would you mind doing a video on how you transport materials on a roof rack.

[@ryanslut5607]

Ooh yes please. Or trailers?

[@Xiph1980]

Also, do roof racks support safe transport of cups of coffee and fuel filler caps? Asking for a friend....

[@batmansdad3195]

I hear you on over paying, nothing in Canada is cheap. Buddy bought the DeWalt 60 volt and second day on the job with it, the thing burnt the motor out from the cold.

[@valdius85]

It's great that 40V is decent. I hope to buy some used 18V now :) I'm a hubbyst that wants more tools that he needs. Having tools for the little things is a sign of luxury for me. My father had to do everything "by hand" and that takes to much time and is less accurate...

[@jper07vic]

Calibrated mine with engineers square it was 2mm out from factory. fear not calibration is easy and should most definitely be done before use. it is a great saw

[@jasonwindebank5455]

Great vid i am on the 36 volt dls 714 makita mitre saw and its a great saw but thinking of upgrading to this 👍

[@nix123ism]

Hi Scotty, NZ tool prices, yeah was shocked 1 year ago shopping around in NZ for makita mitre saw, ended up getting 240v makita , found the model that suited my needs, bit of advice , shop around , prices seem to vary by a HUGE amount, 2 stores $700-800 , mitre 10 $900. But was in Mitre 10 and checked it out because it was local and noticed they offer price matching guarantee and further 15% , didnt think they would honour it but tried it on, cheapest price online $764, so they took a further 15% off , so paid $650 instread of close to $900. Was pretty happy.

[@CADbaguette]

I've used that make, pretty good.

[@ericpetersen7465]

hi scott i deen useing makita tools for 25 years i started with a first gen drill i got a track saw i love it hi from colorado

[@jimmymac601]

An awesome Makita cordless saw because you don't want to ruin your good finishing saw. That is living the dream. I drive my BMW M7 so that I don't put too many miles on my Maybach. I can't wait for the 40v line to come to the states.

[@Modestas_Gardziu]

Great video as always! this probably a long shot, but could you possibly show how you attach timber or ply sheets to your roof rack? i just recently added a roof rack to my van and cannot find a clear guidance how to do it. keep up with this quality of video and work!

[@amoshousworth5568]

i love where the light button is for the dewalt Flexvolt...

[@billmetz340]

When I started the trade dude my go to cordless was a 24 tooth per inch hand saw and a coping saw

[@marcpledger]

When I first started roofing there was no such thing as an impact driver and a cordless drill would drill 3 holes and go flat. To screw off a massive commercial building roof I’d have to run out 200 meters of extension cord, the last 30 minutes of every day would be rolling up extension cord. Technology has made my life so much better!

[@davetaylor4741]

Nice saw. To me that would be a neat little finishing saw. Ten times better than the Milwaukee toy. The Dewalt Flexvolt 12 inch you mentioned is the only battery drop saw I have used it is my mate's only saw. Super heavy twin batteries plus AC adaptor but does everything. For me I'll stick to what I know and all there was years ago the fixed 10 inch electric. My old Dewalt does everything and I would buy another and quite cheap. Sliders scare me even after more than 40 years as a Carpenter. Never lay a saw over for angle cuts just grab a circular saw. Again old habit before we had drop saws. Ran Makita drop saws for many years. The old ones were heavier and lasted. As they got lighter they got more fragile and didn't. My current Dewalt is heavy and solid as. So far so good. I'm not good with chincy easy breakable plastic bits because I break them straight up. Hence no Festools for me.

[@danielarmstrong7864]

Liking the snickers trousers!👍👍

[@dGdalejones]

FYI you can get remote control powerpoints so you can use your standard dust extractor with cordless tools. I have the cordless dewalt, and have these Arlec remote control powerpoints that can be operated by remote. I just velcro the remote to the saw, and turn the vacuum on when i need to make a cut. Save having to buy a new extractor or mess with bluetooth options. Also love the videos, keep up the great work

[@shawn2712]

good video as always

[@DominikV235]

Bosch GCM12SD is sick with that slider

[@quinncollis3166]

Hey Scott,can you please do a whole video on that Milwaukee dropsaw as well,cheers from palmerston north

[@frameriteairdrie578]

14:25 I have a Dewalt 10 inch corded. I like it, but if you tilt the bevel, then the angle is no longer square. I've heard of other saws doing that too.

[@paulknights1764]

Purchased this a while back .. haven’t got round to using it yet !!! 🤣. Got to sell my Dewalt flexvolt first 216 mm saw first . This saw ticks all the boxes for me , and from what I’ve heard the battery life is superb. I do mostly finishing carpentry site work , so the portability of this saw works for me . Another great video Scott 👍🏼. As always , looking forward to the next one .

[@11711BRANDON]

Hey mate, I'm interested in buying one. Do you know if they can cut 92x18 skirting standing upright and on 45° both ways?

[@paulknights1764]

@@11711BRANDON I’d say yes . But anything Over 100mm it will hit the bore . I normally lay it flat and bevel it . It’s a great saw , battery power is superb, as is the dust extraction with an extractor .

[@11711BRANDON]

@@paulknights1764 thanks mate

[@ju571n_]

Scott Brown here!

[@ocz2640]

Another good video

[@wearsjorge55]

I have the milwaukee 216mm cordless dropsaw. The 40v makita kicks its ass, more features and better built. Having issues right out of the box with it cutting square, the laser is garbage aswell. If makita had announced this saw a month earlier instead of the day they were dropping it in stores I would've waited

[@leekavanagh6898]

Hey Scott, like the snickers, didn’t think you could get them in New Zealand! 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@ryanclark9932]

You can lock the blade guard up when doing changes just need to lift it a bit harder and it will stay in place

[@ThisTall]

The one battery is my favourite part about my m18. 7-1/4 mitre saw, but it’s cross cut capacity is only 8-1/2”, so the Makita has it beat there.

[@amoshousworth5568]

haha I love that you were listening to Dan Carlin. haha I listen to his history podcast! so good!

[@davecavana1031]

Makita nz was so good to me while I was there. I'm back in Ireland now and I've seen no sign of them at all.

[@isaacsutch4744]

video quality looking meannn

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

Im a makita man and that saw looks the business fairplay Justin brickright 👍💯🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@oddjobkia]

so weird not seeing a builders merchant not full of Transits and Vivaro's...

[@gerarddonoghue6622]

I have the Bosch 18v procore saw, 216mm blade, I wouldn't change it for the world, very accurate saw and has plenty of power

[@davidashcroft5602]

I want that so bad.. But i can't justify it when i have 10 18v batteries 😩

[@enshongmiranda]

They should make an adapter so you can plug this into an outlet if you don't need to move it or if you're working on your workshop.

[@sophiecollins]

I agree on this point. It's a mystery to me why it has to be an either/or

[@nicksgarage2]

Great video as usual. I held off buying the 10 inch 36 volt saw for a long time because it's just too big for what I need. But after Home Depot had it for sale for $600us with charger and two 5.0Ah batteries, I went ahead and bought it. Then this one gets announced and it would be perfect for my uses (other than the price maybe). I'd much prefer the size and especially the shadow line over the laser. It will certainly be on my list for the future though. The dust extraction with the bag is a joke on these saws. Most of it shoots out the bottom so why not put the bag there or give you two bags? I'm happy with the 36volt one, it's a great upgrade over my ancient Ryobi 10".

[@damonalagich4524]

you need the wireless extraction/vacuum for it work properly, I just set it up somewhere its easy to sweep up afterwards.

[@daafrsn7651]

Im going to buy this one

[@jonathandevries2828]

Hey Scott, how are you on this lovely Friday?

[@forestlim6000]

always enjoy watching Thanks for making good content. But I think it would be much better if subtitles were provided.

[@benjwebcke]

The bro’s need to get you to rebuild that fence too😂

[@krupboom]

Was just thinking that!!

[@emtee212]

Btw they do 48 degree bevel each way can't wait to get mine

[@youtrades]

He said it only goes to 45 bevels

[@damonalagich4524]

Comment from a Carpenter in AU! - Makita made a huge mistake with 40v over 36v and the capability to use the 18v tools with the battery platform- Hikoki has made the smarter move in this regard(BUT $2600 FOR A 180MM CORDLESS DROPSAW???? YEAH NAH!!). This is a kick in the guts to Makita owners as they'll be toting 2 separate battery platforms for onsite set up(3 including the paslode guns). I have AEG cordless and run a ls1013 plug in droppie as its hugely more cost effective then either of the 2 big Japanese Corps who's stuff is now made in china anyhow. The smart move is to wait for now, to see more players enter the higher voltage arena - at this point Dewalt is the best value in its 54v. platform for an onsite carpenter buying a full kit(the 185mm cordless powersaw is a tad heavy). I will wait till my AEG batteries start to falter before I make that big outlay- drill /ratchet driver/powersaw/reciprosaw/multitool/jigsaw/82mmPlaner/sds drill/router trimmer/blower/light panel, cordless compound mitresaw/cordless ripsaw....... it looks to be over $8000 atm for that kit in either makita or hikoki. See what goes down in the next couple of years development wise before I burn my hard earned bucks on work tools.

[@zagnit]

I need that saw stat!

[@markeissler]

haha. I just picked up the 36v miter saw 2 hours ago. I don't think we have the 40v in the U.S. yet (that's right...still MIA for a lineup announced in 2019).

[@mannyc805]

Yeah I don’t think weel have 40v anytime soon... bummer how are they so behind in the US

[@thomask3017]

Nice review SBC but in Norway this saw will cost around 11-13.000 NOK (17-2100 NZD) when in stock. I think I will just stick to my old Bosch saw ... with a cord :) Anyways; I love your vidoes. Keep up the good work!

[@johnfitzpatrick2469]

Hello Scott and team from Sydney Australia. * Scott, I do ask you to reflect on events and pressures that resulted in the laceration to the arm. Building and Construction * How will you finish the space between the handrail and house? * Both the 18 v and 40 v power tools are great for the builder, carpenter and handyman.

[@forestlim6000]

Please review the Milwaukee Drop Saw, too.

[@davesmith2233]

My uncle had a freak accident as well, cut himself while shaving. Never had to worry about losing his hair or going to the dentist after that. Can't remember his name right now but we kids always called him Uncle Headless.

[@surajdesilva4554]

and you are ...."Nephew Clueless" ??? 😂

[@TheOneWhoMightBe]

At those prices I think I'd got for the Hikoki/Hitachi since you can plug it into 240V as well, especially if you already had the nails guns that used the same battery system.

[@tysonfoster7223]

The hikoki equivalent saw is 2.5k Aud for the saw alone.

[@damonalagich4524]

@@tysonfoster7223 that includes 2 batteries and the charger- skin is aprox. $1600aud still big dough for a lil saw.

[@tysonfoster7223]

@@damonalagich4524 fortunately they've dropped the price. Originally it was 2.5k for the skin. Wod be keen to try one since not 100% happy with my XGT 216mm

[@damonalagich4524]

@@tysonfoster7223 setting up a saw bench for a drop saw; I don't see setting up a lead as a problem- lots of places WHS now want an extractor on the saw, so its lots of batteries to run both the xtractor/saw approx.3000w that uses batteries fast. Then you need the lead to charge batteries anyhow! I find I am doing things as simple as possible nowadays to minimise setting up, like using just a powersaw to cut weatherboards instead of using the dropsaw, it all comes back to how good the operator is in the end. People have a tendency to complicate simple things, its insecurity in the mind. So for what most people really want the quick little dropsaw for, the older makita18v 7 and 1/4 dropsaw (DLS713Z- 11kg) does that job spot on, pity it doesn't swing both ways on the compound cut, but again you can just do the cut upside down anyway. I use a LS1013 255mm saw if I set up a bench, buy one lightly used by a DIYer is the best way to go for pro-chippies- I paid $300 for mine perfect condition, I just keep watch for a bargain these days. I work to earn money, not burn money! Say that if I was super rich idiot DIYer I buy the Hikoki 7 1/4, just to be a fcukwit! and have like 3 different brands of batteries, 3 different sizes and blame the apprentice when there are no battery fully charged for the tool being used. Become a victim shamer, thats where the real money is! China, Russia, Iran blame them!

[@MrAidanfleming]

Does it bevel both ways? Love the content as always!

[@Eric-dr5bj]

The prices there are crazy. In the US you can get the DeWalt with two batteries, a two battery charger, and the 120 volt wall adapter for $800 USD

[@uttaradit2]

Excellent from old south wales

[@bigboundsy]

I got mine the day it was released in the uk!! It’s everything that the twin 18v should’ve been!!! Apart from a little bit heavier

[@garethheathcote4988]

Same here James mate I have the 305&216mm flexvolts and tend to leave them in the garage and carry the Makita daily now. Whereabouts in the UK are you mate? I'm up in Manchester. 👍😃

[@bigboundsy]

@@garethheathcote4988 I’m in Northampton mate. House bashing! The prices are ridiculous atm!!

[@joehaverlock5385]

Does it come in other colors? Looking for something in an olive drab as it simply must match the pin stripping on my nail bag. Thanks for another exciting program!!!

[@gordonx145]

whichever platform, once you have a battery and charger you are going to try another tool . sales depts should give them away at tool shows :)