Milwaukee M18 Fuel 6 1/2” Circular Saw Review

After using it almost exclusively to build my shed I’m ready to give my opinion on the Milwaukee M18 Fuel 6 1/2” Circular Saw (2730-20). Just for fun I’ll compare it to the Milwaukee M18 Fuel Rear Handle Circular Saw (2830-20) too!
#toolreview #milwaukee #circularsaw #m18

[@jonvpham93]

Getting more into diy projects. Great informative vid. I'm happy to see them side by side. Thanks you sir

[@j.r.zavala]

Excellent! I am on the fence between both circular saw models and size. After watching your highly informative video. I can now make a very informed decision and decided on the M18, FUEL, 6 1/2" sized circular saw. Thank you.

[@GregsWorkshopOregon]

Glad you found the video useful, I'm sure you'll enjoy using it!

[@Methodical2]

How is the smaller Fuel saw for rip cutting and cutting pressure treated lumber? My non-Fuel saw struggles with cross cuts and rip cuts, especially with pressure treated lumber and OSB plywood. Debating getting the Fuel now.

[@rich8037]

I was within a couple of minutes of buying that saw yesterday, and then I thought to check blade availability. Milwaukee has used a 16mm (5/8") spindle and, certainly here in the UK, everyone stocks mostly 20mm-spindle blades. You can get the Milwaukee size, just not as easily unless you are happy with a cheap and cheerful brand and only one or two types of blade. I need a new saw (my current one is 20 years old, it was cheap and nasty when new and now it's cheap, nasty and tired and the blade size is basically obsolete) but I'm still dithering. Everything else in my collection is Milwaukee so I'm reluctant to invest in a new range of batteries and chargers...

[@larcoal2963]

Nice review.

[@GregsWorkshopOregon]

Thank you!

[@lomi4267]

What year did they 6 1/2 come out

[@GregsWorkshopOregon]

It seems like the first review videos on KZbin were 8 or 9 years ago, but I wasn't in the market for it back then.

[@weldonpinder7295]

Can the 6 1/2 cut a 45 bevel on a 2 by 4 I've heard someone say yes and another no

[@Em_G]

I would like to know that answer as well

[@Daveytrade]

Yes, the milwaukee fuel 6 1/2 does, I do it all the time

[@dangrimes5078]

I know the rear handle is better but for lightness....it's the 6 1/2" for me. Maybe.

[@michaelnelson9628]

The 6 1/2” has a slot to hold the Allen wrench.

[@ryangotsch3670]

Debating still between the 2 of those BUT this was helpful. 😎 thanks

[@GregsWorkshopOregon]

I'm glad you found it helpful! If I was a pro framer I would go with the rear handle but for general homeowner DIY I greatly prefer the small one.

[@wa-oh8vr]

Can you cut metal with the 6 1/2??

[@GregsWorkshopOregon]

If you get a proper metal cutting blade you could probably cut through thin sheet metal but I haven't tried it.

[@torreyintahoe]

I have the older brushed version that I used a lot. I'm debating whether it would be worth it to upgrade to a new fuel model.

[@GregsWorkshopOregon]

I couldn't tell you, I love mine but I don't have any experience with the older one. I guess if it still works keep using it?

[@247Combat]

I vote Flex 6.5 inline and 7 1/4 combo as best current combo in the business.

[@GregsWorkshopOregon]

Could be, I've heard good things about Flex. As it is I'm invested in a battery platform already.

[@ajmedeiros77]

Gen 2 is coming out soon. Suppose to be a big improvement. This one is already good.

[@gsh319]

while having both saws and a number of rear handle skil saws, the rear handle is far superior in handling cuts. Once you learn to use its weight to assist in cuts, you'll find the rear handles actually are far better in most all cutting situations. Easily reach across a full sheet with a cut. Spend the time getting used to the rear handled and you'll almost always go to those beasts. Thanks for your great review.

[@GregsWorkshopOregon]

You're correct, and if I was framing for a living I would probably use the rear-handle saw as my primary.

[@honger1]

Great video. Good information

[@GregsWorkshopOregon]

I'm glad you found it useful!

[@barryinn1778]

Dont buy the fuel one, electronic switch , no brushes, quits working in a year, cost 180.00 to repair. Mine did that, cheaper to buy a new saw.

[@porkchop7652]

You have a warranty ?

[@CriticalDynamicsSTG]

@@porkchop7652if he did, Milwaukee would replace or repair it. So, I’m guessing he doesn’t know what he’s talking about!

[@bowerscustomwoodworkingllc]

Hi Greg! Made a cut with a friend’s and was surprised at the power. It is a great small saw!

[@GregsWorkshopOregon]

It certainly surprised me!