Milwaukee M18 FUEL 7-1/4 Circular Saw [2834-21 HD] - Tool Review

[@ConcordCarpenter]

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[@ToolHombre]

I come here for the thoroughness and this once again does not disappoint.

[@ConcordCarpenter]

haha...Please come again! ;)

[@mikekahotea8148]

His channels never did disappoint me since day 1 . So nothing's changed. He's always top shelf

[@toddbroyard5124]

Great review. I have been following your tool reviews for a while. As a contractor I appreciate your thoroughness and insights. Your reviews are far and away the best online..

[@ConcordCarpenter]

@@toddbroyard5124 wow thanks!!

[@Satorikn]

Hey Robert, have been watching you for years but never stopped to say Hi. I appreciate your channel and you're a pillar to the power tool community, thank you!

[@eliadbu]

Looks like a solid upgrade overall, I love to see that - improvement and innovation over stagnation.

[@michaelgrandinetti3170]

As always, you hit the points that make our decisions clear in making the purchase. Thanks again for your professionalism translated into a common sense approach. Thanks again, Michael.

[@ConcordCarpenter]

Thanks for the comment Mike

[@henri6595]

I've been thinking about buying this saw but in the Gen 2 version for years. Never did since I have 2 Rear Handles. Will definitely get the kit for this one.

[@ConcordCarpenter]

You wont regret - make sure to use the 8Ah FORGE with it

[@henri6595]

@@ConcordCarpenter Will do!

[@carlosgavino6874]

I can always rely on your thorough reviews and professional imput thank you so much for sharing i couldn't wait for this saw had to get the gen 2 with a 12ah battery it has been good looking forward to see the rear handle in your hands god bless you

[@ConcordCarpenter]

Thanks again!

[@cliffordmontana4562]

Rob’s got new tattoos and a goatee! Looking good bro.

[@ConcordCarpenter]

@@cliffordmontana4562 you need to pop in more often cliff!

[@cliffordmontana4562]

@@ConcordCarpenter I’m a Milwaukee guy and I think a lot of the videos I’ve watched of you have been years old because the tools have been out a while. Love the channel bro.

[@bruceceeeeee]

Love it, enough great reviews watched to justify it now. I was also debating the rear handle but I think this does it for me.

[@ConcordCarpenter]

Thank you for subscribing and supporting my channel. I appreciate it.

[@weldonpinder7295]

I'm so happy I'm a lefty so these saws are on the side I like

[@AuralioCabal-nl8gi]

I buy only Milwaukee Fuel models of tools , the 5yr no questions asked warranty being the main reason, I’m buying this new generation of 7 1/4 saw Thanks Rob.😅

[@foxwood67]

Always appreciate your thorough reviews and trust your recommendations thx 🙏

[@ConcordCarpenter]

I appreciate that!

[@brawldawg8729]

Good video, as always. I just picked this saw up unexpectedly - I was in the market for a Super Sawzall, and Home Depot made an offer I couldn't refuse. A Super Sawzall, dual charger, circular saw and 4 Forge 8AH batteries later, I have some cordless red to go next to my cordless yellow. I'm battery format loyal, not brand loyal, as long as the quality is right.

[@michaela3330]

Thanks for another great review! We have to see it VS Dcs578!

[@Seonsmith1988]

That's what I'm waiting to see

[@michaelmancini5773]

I've owned or used a lot of cordless saws, from Festool, to Makita, to Dewalt 60V, I settled on a new Flex 24V inline saw with Blade to left side, best ballance and SUPERB Power, great line of sight, and battery lasts all day!

[@247Combat]

I own and enjoy the flex inline as well but the new milwaukee 6 1/2 saw is a beast and surpasses the performane of the inline.

[@JustAnotherCarpenter-b4v]

I think I’ve had a string of bad luck with their batteries or something. I’ve ended up with a bunch of them over time and I find they die super fast in cold weather. My biggest issue with them though is whenever they completely die it can take up to days for them to start taking a charge again. I also hater the inline saw when I bought it, the ergonomics just didn’t do it for me. This is just my opinion but if you ever get a chance to try the 7 1/4 Metabo rear handle, it’s the best I have used by far. I’ve owned them all, quite literally, and for my money that’s the winner. Take care fellow tool enthusiast,

[@OUTILSCLIPSQC]

This saw is a powerhouse much more improved over the prior gen i dare to say its a perfect saw , i have almost try every cordless saw on the market this one is my favourite , i am a sidewinder guy

[@bryang9158]

Not perfect it's a blade right

[@hotchill11]

When do we get these in the UK. Hope the revised switch old gen 1/2 kept failing switches

[@fabbro9999]

Looks very nice, Milwaukee is killing it. Be interesting to see how (and when) DeWalt updates the Flexvolt circ saws.

[@BoldWittyName]

It's perfect already thx

[@interman7715]

Flexvolt is perfect in every way .

[@BarneyR-u2d]

That looks like a great addition! ❤😊

[@ConcordCarpenter]

It really is!

[@jeremystocker2552]

I just picked this saw up and currently have a few 6.0 Forge batteries. Is it worth getting 8.0s or do the 6.0s run well enough to get the job done?

[@ConcordCarpenter]

@@jeremystocker2552 the runtime is WAY better on 8s

[@CorwinBos]

Good review Id like to see a left blade version as thats what I prefer.

[@tumbleweed1976]

Excellent Rob 🌈

[@jimmycarlucci6702]

Is that an adapter piece for the vacuum mind the old generation with a slot on the side?

[@ConcordCarpenter]

@@jimmycarlucci6702 comes with it

[@interman7715]

Gidday from Australia mate .

[@jmpersic]

Seems promising. I have a love-hate relationship with my current gen2 saw. My biggest problems are it won't clear a speed square at max depth (is that fixed?), the depth lock nut never seems tight enough, and the switch is incredibly prone to dust interference, requiring me to soak in contact spray on occasion or it's dead. Drives me nuts.

[@ConcordCarpenter]

They fixed those thank god!

[@ZeGermanHam]

This saw seems like a significant leap forward in the 7-1/4" circ saw market. Any chance you will do an in-depth review like this for the new Milwaukee 2833-20 6-1/2"?

[@The_Honcho]

Gotta give it to Milwaukee, they knew their cordless 7 1/4 circ saw was a weak link and really improved it. While it’s not some perfect machine, it’s much closer to DeWalt and Makita than it ever was before

[@D52525]

How would you compare the 2834 with the 12ah Forge vs. the Dewalt Flexvolt sidewinder (DCS578)?

[@smallfry1463]

Why are the models different between the kit and the tool only? The kits saw is model# 283421HD and the tool only is 283420? Is there a difference, if so what is the difference?

[@rogermathews3035]

I wonder if their going to take the new motor design and update the miter saws. As always, awesome review!

[@ConcordCarpenter]

That would be cool

[@Larry-jb6su]

Would you take the saw over a corded skillSaw wormdrive

[@ConcordCarpenter]

yes because im 99% cordless

[@lmilne4859]

Hi. Buddy. Will you have a review coming with new 300mm concrete Stihl saw and belle 1 head to head comparisons. Both cut 110mm from a 300mm which tremendous for bricklaying industry Makita and Milwaukee have heavy weight monsters that cut near 120mm-125mm depth.

[@jorglange2666]

How long will it last and is it fixable with parts available?

[@ConcordCarpenter]

Time will tell

[@dcl97]

Interested to try it out. I've always found Milwaukee saws to have a kind of loose and crude feeling and so have always gone with other brands when it comes to saws even though I have mostly M18. Looks like they sort of ripped off the Flex guard and led design, which is nice, but unfortunately not the side ejecting dust port.

[@olgajoachimosmundsen4647]

How does it stack up against dcs578? My only gripe with dewalt saws is the blade guard hangs up too easily. I mostly run dewalt, but recently invested into the new mikwaukee left bladie and 2953 impact driver along with other 12v tools.

[@JuanCarlos-hl9hz]

Just bought one and I’m hoping good things from this new gen 3

[@paulmartinez471]

My old M18 gen 2 saw working just fine, does everything i ask. Dont need another saw right now thqnks. 😊

[@chadzagone8577]

Mine just keeps on rolling. I got 3 of them. Badasssssssss

[@DiBaccoDetails]

that’s all that matters

[@ConcordCarpenter]

Keep plugging away brother, its just good to know whats ben updated. I pass my older saws down to the younger guys

[@overseasond]

What about the sight lines!?, gen 2 was trash looking at your cut

[@lukehewitt9413]

Brilliant video on this. Do you know when this gets released in the UK.

[@ConcordCarpenter]

@@lukehewitt9413 sorry, no

[@Junk4508]

Rob, I have a Makita 40v 6.5" saw with a left blade. The new 6.5" saw from Milwaukee just came out. I assume you or your crew have both saws. How does the new Milwaukee saw compare to the Makita?

[@ConcordCarpenter]

@@Junk4508 I have min in the shop prefer 7-14 in van

[@jameswilson3238]

Waiting patiently for a head to head comparison between Makita 40 volt and the new Milwaukee saw! Any idea when that might happen?

[@ConcordCarpenter]

@@jameswilson3238 early 2025

[@rowankeltizar5961]

Hey Rob, i know it may not be your thing but i was hoping you could do an honest and thorough review of Milwaukees new M18 and M12 audio link speakers. Ive had a dream of building my own modular cordless surround system for the jobsite and wondering if these might actually be up to the task. From what ive heard they arent true stereo and each speaker is only transmitting mono which would definitely be a deal breaker. I feel like in 2024/25 Milwaukee should have been up to the task.

[@ConcordCarpenter]

@@rowankeltizar5961 that new M1 speaker that just came out it real sweet

[@rowankeltizar5961]

@ConcordCarpenter which one? What's the item number?

[@GeorgieCt]

I have the 2834-20. That’s gen 2? Because everything he is talking about is what my 2734 or whatever had. I didn’t even know there was a 21 version of the 2832. I think the numbers are like for the smart key or something because if I could post a picture, I would post the specifications on the box, and a picture of my saw and it looks the same

[@ConcordCarpenter]

@@GeorgieCt do you have to depress the thumb Safety? If not then you have the new saw the 20 model may be a bare tool and 2@p1 a kit

[@BiggMo]

4:06 Dust port is filling your nail bags. For a job site, i’d rathe have a side port.

[@ConcordCarpenter]

Me too - not a huge fan of that

[@thevillain8151]

What I really wanted was a comparison between the flexvolt and this saw, the flexvolt is the last Dewalt tool I own before I decide to replace it so this review doesn't even help in deciding from upgrading the 1st gen flexvolt to the 2nd gen.

[@ajmedeiros77]

Just the review I was waiting for. Last gen on sale for $149. Trying ton decide if this is worth the extra $100, and to get the last gen at that price before they’re gone. Cheers from Bristol RI! Your neighbor to the south. Great little town if you’ve never been.

[@ConcordCarpenter]

I think so - need the FORGE batterie to see the real difference

[@HPCthulhu2011]

They need to figure out that if they sell a saw that a saw needs to have blades that a person can get. This is the case of the 5 3/8 m12, whereas the 7 1/4 is not a problem.

[@Morrissey2096]

@concordcarpenter great video as always 👌 👏 along with robs new lisp😂

[@ConcordCarpenter]

@@Morrissey2096 I know man it drives me shit house. I can’t avoid it when I wear my mouth guard.

[@Morrissey2096]

@ConcordCarpenter do they actually work for your sleep???

[@ConcordCarpenter]

@@Morrissey2096 not sure on the night guard, my mouth piece has a temp tooth to fill in the missing tooth while I wait for an permanent implant

[@Seonsmith1988]

Does anyone think this can compete with the dewalt 60v sidewinder????

[@ConcordCarpenter]

@@Seonsmith1988 yes

[@Seonsmith1988]

@@ConcordCarpenter I'll hold you to that rob lol

[@yinglouie9663]

Great saw, it doesn't work with a speed square at the deepest settings. I will have to cut my speed square to get my clearance.

[@blamuk]

Oh just tell us if it's more powerful than the flexvolt and smoother than a makita already!

[@CamdenPellant]

It is

[@josuetorres5435]

Great video I just Oder mine for 225 with a 8.0 forge battery

[@JuanSanchez-tn8qn]

Omg black Friday home depot 271 Same offer

[@tatapscott]

Great video. The thumping in the background was quite distracting, however. Hope that feedback helps for the next one.

[@ConcordCarpenter]

@@tatapscott are you talking about the vacuum filter cleaning thump ?

[@tatapscott]

@@ConcordCarpenter maybe that's what it was. I couldn't tell. Thought maybe it was feedback of some sort.

[@jamesrigby-p6s]

My kit only came with a standard charger not the rapid charger. Yes I know the chargers, standard, rapid and super. It takes half the work day to charge it. I would also like to know where Milwaukee comes up with there stats? From what they are claiming it has about 30 percent more power and cuts about 30 percent faster then the Dewalt. And about 50 percent on a corded one. Not even close, I have all 3 of them. This new Milwaukee cuts out on rips easier then the others. They are soooo FOS. Hopefully this one will get through one house at least. The last rear handle one I bought didn't even make it through the first floor of a house before it died

[@achrisofalltrades5620]

That's a great sawr... 😂 For real tho

[@mrmajestic345]

Blade is on wrong side for me! Everything else is great!

[@ConcordCarpenter]

I’m used to it

[@steffendetrick9403]

All these people in the comments going on about blade left. It’s a sidewinder it’s not a Milwaukee thing it’s a industry thing and it’s been like that for the Hundred years. Also it’s made for right handed people because of the orientation of the shoe. it has nothing to do with it being a left-handed or right, handed saw.

[@sarneli_yyc]

Just need Milwaukee to make their chargers waterproof, at least sprinkle proof so we can charge outside on site when there's a chance of rain or wet snow.

[@CamdenPellant]

Just do the pack out charger modification

[@sarneli_yyc]

@CamdenPellant I don't have any packouts. Useless in my workflow. What is this mod?

[@CamdenPellant]

@@sarneli_yyc you take all of your chargers and mount them inside a pack out case, plug them all in to a power strip and then drill a hole in the bottom for the power strip plug to come out of an EXT cord to go in. This also works with a cheap cooler. This way you can charge in any condition, and you can charge multiple batteries at once if you want by using multiple chargers, however you can just do it with one.

[@reneramirez4020]

It’s $250 with free forge battery right now.

[@ryanfisher5569]

Got enough juice to cut big subfloor jobs on a single charge?

[@ConcordCarpenter]

yup

[@Jayknowstools]

The new rear handle is gonna be 6300 rpms, I regret having bought this one 😎

[@ConcordCarpenter]

Agreed - Im jus not a rear handle guy

[@THEBEARDEDTOOLGUY]

I will have to get the New REAR HANDLE and GOT the new 6 1/2 at Home Depot Free 8.0 Battery Returned the Battery now only have $130 in the saw might do this again when this saw has been Around for a year

[@Jayknowstools]

@@ConcordCarpenter same, theyre too big and clunky

[@ajmedeiros77]

@@ConcordCarpenterthat’s because you grew up east coast lol

[@ConcordCarpenter]

@@ajmedeiros77 100% true

[@Joe-ie1mi]

Love how they, and you jazz it up to make it sound way better than what it is, so they can increase the cost of the charger by 200% and we all fall or it. "Milwaukees new M18 super charger with that active cooling technology" a fan... a fan is what they put in there, a little 1 dollar computer fan, and they spin it as pioneering, futuristic. As for the saw, why did it take such a well established brand 16 years to make the blade guard flare out 10 degrees to make it slightly better at not catching when you do small rip cuts??? Sounds more like drip feeding technology to the market to steel our money to me.

[@jeffstanley4593]

Purchase link is no good.

[@ConcordCarpenter]

@@jeffstanley4593 I will fix it. Thank you for letting me know.

[@ConcordCarpenter]

@@jeffstanley4593 jeff here is link. acmetools.pxf.io/oq21Z9

[@ConcordCarpenter]

Bare Tools - acmetools.pxf.io/xkx0zA Kit acmetools.pxf.io/rQvARQ

[@venturebro24]

Hey Rob, will the 2834 become your new daily driver?

[@ConcordCarpenter]

@@venturebro24 yes, still have my MAKITA 40v

[@weldonpinder7295]

Every circular saw should have the end of the guard flared so it doesn't stick I hate that the most

[@jeffstanley4593]

Until and if they make it with a blade suited for right handers, it is a no for me.

[@JoshAllenberg]

Been using my right hand to cut since I started working a decade ago. Dunno why you guys whine about this. A left sided blade makes me have to completely rethink how I cut pieces. This saw is meant for cutting with your eyes above it, worm drives are for being behind the saw. I had the rear handle and for vast majority of tasks, it sucked

[@mibooth1852]

Would buy this saw if it were available as a left sided blade

[@ajmedeiros77]

Coming soon

[@ConcordCarpenter]

Itll be out soon

[@luisinhoens90]

I believe Bosch has had one on the PROFACTOR line for a few months but if it has to be red you'll have to wait

[@hu5tle-]

Cons...Right side blade.

[@evictioncarpentry2628]

Dont care until they put the blade on the left side.

[@joedixon2950]

The 6 1/2 is a new updated motor and is blade left.

[@evictioncarpentry2628]

@@joedixon2950 ....what is your point? The old 6 1/2 is also. I want a 7 1/4 left hand and no company makes one. I know I'm not the only one.

[@timvanschubert3177]

Blades on the wrong side

[@CamdenPellant]

Bro Milwaukee has made a 7 1/4 wormdrive saw for like 5 years now…. And the new one is coming out the first half of 2025. If you don’t like blade right than stop looking at sidewinders and shop for a wormdrive…

[@evictioncarpentry2628]

@@CamdenPellant BRO. Grow a brain and realize this isn't a worm drive this is a sidewinder.

[@marvinbenjamin3015]

I can't understand people Milwaukee staying in 18v all these years and achieve good performance and other tools company had to switch to higher voltage that says something about a company

[@WombleUK]

I have got a tonne of Milwaukee M18 woodworking tools & tbh I am done with Milwaukee. The electronics inside are absolute garbage junk & the cost of replacing them when they fail (which is frequent & well known) is almost the same as buying the complete tool new. My Circular Saw has died & not worth fixing. 18ga gasless nailer absolutely junk can't sink pins & went in for warranty repair 3 times in it's limited 12 month UK warranty. M18 Surge Impact electronics failed & has no torque replacement part is almost same as new saw. DAB radio died after less than 1 month. Combi Drill repaired under warranty. M18 Fuel Impact electronics failed & repaired under warranty. M12 battery dead after 2 months replaced under warranty. These reviews are great advertising, but they need to be followed up in 1yr, 2yr & 3yr to see how they held up & I guarantee a large percentage have died or been repaired.

[@nicholaslacovara2381]

Gotta say the Gen 2 saw is just always has a unbalanced feel. now - how do I justify buying the new saw???

[@baraksinz]

Great review, Rob! Also, you’re speaking a little differently. Have anything to do with your teeth? 🤔🙂

[@ConcordCarpenter]

Yes - good observation. I lost a front tooth to a bungee cord and am waiting on an implant. Im waiting a mouthguard with temp tooth and hate it. I dont wear alot so I slur a bit

[@ggrimm79]

Yee-ouch!! Hope eberything heals quickly.​@@ConcordCarpenter

[@scottmaness4449]

It's a bad puppy. 8ah Forge batteries minimum. It's a power pig and won't give a full performance with lesser batteries.

[@ConcordCarpenter]

@@scottmaness4449 I’ve had good luck with it…. Running 6Ah and higher I do use and have a bunch of 8’s too

[@Skinnymoose]

Cordless tools excell at one thing, which is seperating you from your money. Ive been using cordless since the 7v makita system, ive used 9v, 12v, 14v, 18v, and 20v. I've been running Milwaukie since they came out with their m18 platform. They're junk. I've been through 5 circular saws, a few sawzalls, 3 or 4 impacts, a few drills, a couple jigsaws and many batteries. The tools don't last, they are expensive, the batteries are expensive and dont last. $250 for a battery big enough to run my circular saw.is stupid, especially when I need two batteries to get through the day. Ive gone back to the cord for my saws and bigger tools. I will keep running cordless for my drill and impact. Im tired of overpriced, junk tools. My corded circular saw is lighter and more powerful and doesn't need $250 batteries. It lasts longer too.

[@interman7715]

They've copied a lot off Dewalt but it's still no Flexvolt.

[@spikeboi55]

You know Milwaukee sucks when they need to make 3 gens and there’s still problems. Makita gets it right the first time. Only needs 1 gen

[@dannym670]

I still think the DeWalt 54v sets the benchmark, I don't know of any saw with that power and only uses 1 battery. 18v machines are marginally smaller and lighter but circular saws are usually always supported by the material that you're cutting so I don't see those as a problem, it's always about power, cutting depth, and runtime.

[@OUTILSCLIPSQC]

Tu rigole jespere , les gardes de scie makita qui accroche encore dans le bois apres toutes ses generations ...

[@chadzagone8577]

The old Gen is bad ass. I have an 8 year old saw that gets used every day

[@boosterseat9967]

Save some Makita meat for the rest of us

[@spikeboi55]

@@boosterseat9967 😋

[@loucifer4205]

They pretty much copied dewalt, the Chinese don't innovate they just copy

[@ConcordCarpenter]

@@loucifer4205 these saws are designed in Wisconsin

[@cliffordmontana4562]

lol. Dewalt copies everything Milwaukee does.

[@steffendetrick9403]

TTI is actually located in Hong Kong which is still a Freeport when it comes to trade and was British until 1997. Milwaukee’s R&D is in Wisconsin anyways.

[@ConcordCarpenter]

Pretty sure if you take these apart they look very different

[@loucifer4205]

@@steffendetrick9403 Hong Kong is owned by China 🇨🇳 you are just because you picked a Chinese brand as your tool you traitor why don't you move there since you love China so much

[@chrishall5439]

I thought the older version had really bad blade visibility especially compared to say the Dewalt 60V. Maybe this one is better? I like the new led location!

[@OUTILSCLIPSQC]

The line of sight is very clear and easy to see the blade with the gen 3

[@ConcordCarpenter]

@@OUTILSCLIPSQCsure is