Ridgid Rear Handle Circular Saw..... FIRE?!?! OR DISAPPOINTMENT??????

[@4673962]

I actually like the dust port there. When I am cutting steps or cutting strips out of sheeting or repetitive cuts on the same piece of material, the dust port on the Makita puts the dust right where you need to cut your next cut. I've tried both. I prefer the Ridgid style.

[@AMAYERICAN]

Right on! I can see what your saying, ridgid definitely has power for days !

[@brianmoore7572]

As far as I know, you are supposed to remove the black plastic exhaust port if you are not going to use a hose. Owners manual page 11. After you remove the hose port, don't forget to put the screw back in the hole so you don't lose it.

[@AMAYERICAN]

Great info Brian thanks for sharing, how are you liking the saw ?

[@Loanwolf307]

I am looking forward to getting my hands on the RIDGID rear handle saw. Great video

[@AMAYERICAN]

Thanks Lee!

[@bettinanstevens9259]

blade right saws are handy for doing crosscutting because more of the shoe is in contact with the board with small cutoffs or trimming the end of a board. blade left is better suited for ripping with a small cutoff because more of the shoe is on the right of the blade. If you've ever had to trim 1/4" off the end of a board with a blade left saw it makes you wonder if you are cutting 90 degrees or not.

[@AMAYERICAN]

Good point !!

[@SoNEWMEX575]

I’m glad you’re comparing it to the best saw out there. The makita with 2 batteries is a true beast.

[@SoNEWMEX575]

Just finished the video. I wasted about 19 minutes of my life.

[@kenb7068]

I don’t think they even cut anything 🫠

[@williamsmith9026]

I'm just a painter and have no skin in the game but, if you have to modify a tool right out of the box (particularly dust collection) you should be returning it. I get that you're on the battery platform already but, god that dust port is horribly placed.

[@AMAYERICAN]

I agree Bill! Plenty of power for sure, but eating saw dust aint good!

[@dougfowler9609]

Great review guys. I have that Makita saw and its great, but love the Ridgid line as well. Given me much to think about with that saw

[@AMAYERICAN]

Thanks for the input Dave! If you end up getting the Ridgid let us know what you think!!

[@zephyr1408]

I also never lock my plate Drew try it that way your cuts run smoother and very easy to gain burst of power!

[@AMAYERICAN]

Ill defintley give that a try!

[@zephyr1408]

The saw dust really does not bother me? It’s ergonomic feel , the power, and hook ? For me as a finish carpenter I am cutting up material I demo or sheet goods! I just can not pull away from my Makita rear handle and My Makita 6.5” trim saw! Some of my stools I cut out or down w/ the 6.5” ! How about the Metabo 7 1/4 “ I heard good things bout it ? Great video thank you!

[@AMAYERICAN]

I’ve have heard that as well about the metabo ! Think it’s the only saw better than the makita. Are you still loving your makita track saw ? I’m saving up for that track saw !!

[@zephyr1408]

@@AMAYERICAN Drew I will not regret getting that Makita Track Saw, cordless! Plus I got the 39” track! Handy for fast cutting sheet goods in half , bottom of doors! Nothing like a quality tool!

[@coreyswantek6164]

alex needs a badass safety glasses tan line like drew and he won't have to worry about dusty contacts hahaha

[@AMAYERICAN]

😂😂😂

[@daveparrish8851]

Best review I seen yet. I hope Ridgid takes notes and makes some running changes.

[@AMAYERICAN]

Thanks for watching!

[@TheAndkud]

Ridgid is my for every day use, i have ridgid right blade 7-1/4 octane. But just got makita 36v left blade like to power and the cost. (Makita 36 kit with 2 free batteries, sell or return extra batteries and saw kit came out to be $155 ) like makita kit for the price and power instead of ridgid $350

[@thomasregal2673]

Did you ever do a follow up on the Ridgid rear handle saw?

[@AMAYERICAN]

No, maybe Alex did on his channel Swantek enterprise but it’s essentially the same as the Milwaukee saw, dust port is a major flaw, Makita or metabo hpt is where it’s at for circ saws in my opinion. Awesome framers have a great video on the topic

[@GregCofield]

how does the saw work with a smaller battery? For example the 4 ah battery

[@AMAYERICAN]

pretty good i would say. much better than my milwaukee did, I would say theres a slight drop in output which is to be expected in my mind.

[@bigbeefa6795]

Nice review just ordered that's saw home Depot has a nice package deal with a battery rapid charger bag and saw for 350 around 550 in value

[@AMAYERICAN]

Be sure and let us know what you think!

[@bigbeefa6795]

@@AMAYERICAN will do will be here Friday can't wait to try it out building a garage next week up in northern Michigan a little too Cold for the 4ah batteries have the regular 7 1/4 Ridgid saw had been pretty decent owned for 3 months and the computer took a crap but Ridgid replaced It with a brand new saw has been pretty good so far

[@AMAYERICAN]

Dang, Michigan winters are brutal I hear, you guys are heathens up there ! Keep hammerin brother !

[@bigbeefa6795]

@@AMAYERICAN right on check ya later

[@bigbeefa6795]

Love the Ridgid saw cuts lvl like butter

[@JasonNortwich]

Any update? Did you end up keeping the Ridgid and liking it?

[@scrace89]

Any estimate on how much run time you actually get out of the 8AH battery? Or there 6AH or 4AH? Thanks for the video it's been helpful on making a decision.

[@AMAYERICAN]

Glad it helped thanks for watching! An 8 will run all day, 6 there’s a slight drop in power and 4 was very noticeable drop. I would plan on running the 8 Ah in it.

[@XChaoticComposerX]

a true review. love it. have you tried Metabo HPT? it is much lighter and you can save a ton of $$$ with batteries b/c you can plug it in...

[@AMAYERICAN]

Have not have heard it’s top notch tho !

[@twinbee4243]

Dude your Wrong about Left handed people can't run rear handle, or worm drive Saw or blade left saws you're wrong on that. I'm a Left Handed and I assure you that I can run that Makita 36V rear handle saw so accurately as my Makita 5377mg Hypoid Saw and my Bosch CSW41 Worm Drive saw. On every circular saw there's a cut out window that you can see the blade where it is cutting, I can also use my right hand as well I'm Ambidextrous guy both of my Left hand and Right hand are dominant. I never had any problems wether it's a left side bladed saws or right side bladed saws, actually as a Left handed I strongly prefer Left side Blade circular saws (right handed people saws) over the typical side winders because with the side winders like Skil SPT67WMB or Makita 5007mg the saw dust is shooting directly into my face instead of the saw dust should go directly downward whereas the Left side Blade saws (right handed people saws) the saw dust is coming out downward away from my face and I don't get exposed to the chemicals of lumbers coming from the saw dust especially when I'm cutting pressure treated lumbers and OSB's or Plywoods.

[@AMAYERICAN]

That’s awesome! What’s ur favorite saw ?

[@twinbee4243]

@@AMAYERICAN of course my favorite circular saw is The Makita 5377mg Hypoid Saw it's heavy it weighs 13 lbs but it doesn't matter to me actually I'm used to it's weight. As Left handed I feel safer using Left side Blade saws (right handed people saws) than the blade right typical side winders since my hands and fingers are away from the blade that's safe enough for me. My 2nd favorite circular saw is The Bosch CSW41 Worm Drive and my 3rd Favorite is The Makita 5477NB Hypoid Saw with Prazi Beam cutter. That's it! And the other saw that I have which is the Makita XSR01 36V Rear Handle is only for my backup saw or for Metal cutting.

[@DiligentDave1966]

Metabo supposedly makes a great saw too.

[@AMAYERICAN]

Yes i have heard the metabo is awesome, lightweight and very similar to makita

[@ken5040]

20 min video 2 cuts (1 with each) Conclusion ridgid is better but they don’t wanna say it so complain about saw dust the remaining 19 min 😂

[@AMAYERICAN]

I owned the Milwaukee rear handle, identical to the rigid. Saw dust port is a real deal breaker for me. We ran that saw for a few months before the video. Makita is a smooth operator, if your in the market go blue ! 👌👍

[@ken5040]

@@AMAYERICAN I have both being shipped today as the video didn’t sell me on either. Ridgid comes with 1 8ah while the Makita deal is 2 5ah on top of the 2 it comes with for $100 more Only keeping 1 but the blue looking like a sweet deal

[@AMAYERICAN]

@ken5040 let me know what you think ! Makita doesn’t have near the power but it’s smooth, balanced well, just feels good in the hand. Hard to explain but man I love that saw. Are you going to post a review video ?

[@ken5040]

@@AMAYERICAN I’ll definitely respond to this comment after about a week or so when I’ve tried both out thoroughly just finishing up one house now going to start framing the next, and will have both for that

[@AMAYERICAN]

@ken5040 hell yeah be looking forward to hearing your thoughts! What part of the country ?