The Fastest 6-½" Circular Saw On The Market? Milwaukee M18 FUEL 6-1/2" Circular Saw 2833-20

[@andyprice4696]

I just got mine yesterday when they finally got them in stock. Was waiting for this particular updated 6.5” and I’m glad I did. Really smooth saw. Balance is great with a 6.0 forge or a 8.0 high output. It’s so fast you really don’t even feel the cut happen. Rpm’s dip just a bit but it’s really fast and smooth. No noticeable vibrations at all. Now I’m going to get started on my summer decking project and put it through the paces.

[@ryanhewitt8427]

Which battery do you like running it with more, the 8.0xc or the 6.0 forge? I am picking up mine tomorrow, I got the deal with the 8.0 thrown in but I have 2 6.0 forge batteries in my collection from previous purchases. I'm wondering if I should run this saw with the 8.0 and keep my 6.0 forge with my sawzall like I currently have or put the forge with the saw and the 8.0 with the sawzall.

[@andyprice4696]

@@ryanhewitt8427 runs stronger with the forge and it’s lighter weight with the forge. I’m about to purchase one of the 8.0 forge batteries for this saw. It’s a great saw. Did a whole decking project with it and it’s got the power of my 15 amp corded saw.

[@CHIOTIS1821]

Just ordered on HD for $200 circ saw and 8.0 high output bat

[@THETOPGLOCK]

Same here. But I just got mine from Ace. Free 8ah battery. Got to watch out cause the old model is still being sold on their website. $199 vs $229

[@CiudadanoAmericano]

@@THETOPGLOCKAmazon 170 bucks

[@scottpanzek]

Thanks for the review, great review. My Milwaukee 71/4 just crapped out on me. Ordering one now!! Thanks!!

[@WorkshopAddict]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@bryang9158]

Again nice vid , but wonder what it would do with the 12 amp forge

[@ghostface4072]

Great every time I think done spending on Milwaukee they come out with something new . I do hvac and rarely use a circular saw I’ve had the previous 6 1/2 one for about 5 years and love nothing wrong with it but I’m like a kid and always want the newest toys I will be getting this one

[@ricksgiggle8852]

Exactly. I hvnt used my gen1. Still in box. Gonna hv to get this one tho n itll be good for 5years.

[@ibanez741852]

4th gen fbody chilling in the background? Subscribed.

[@jamesclark4270]

Awesome saw would have been nice to see you use the forge battery

[@specialk7209]

Thanks😃, there go my pockets, another good useful tool I could really use, instead of my 7 1/4!!

[@ImranAhmed-fm9zl]

Haha 😂 Same here lol.

[@WorkshopAddict]

I will use this over my 7-1/4" circ saws all day long, including the rear handle! This saw is simply done right.

[@versed77]

What about the deep cut 6 1/2" metabo circular saw? I don't see ​a review from you on it @WorkshopAddict

[@WorkshopAddict]

@@versed77 it's out there!

[@versed77]

@@WorkshopAddict I’m sorry for the inconvenience, but could you please link me to that video? I’d greatly appreciate it man!

[@bryang9158]

Got this one a week ago has power , some cool factor but alignment is ---- had to remove a bolt n grind it to get the shoe square with the blade all these battery tools are powerful n feature packed but marginal quality

[@CataleyaRose]

whats the diff between 2833 to 2834? which should i get?

[@thelukegallagher]

Hi, do you know if the 12ah battery sits on it ok with the circular saw bed set for its max depth cut etc?

[@WorkshopAddict]

Yes, it fits at max DOC no issue.

[@247Combat]

Just got mine today, can't wait to give it a run

[@WorkshopAddict]

I cannot see how you could be disappointed

[@N1rOx]

Wonder what's faster, the XGT 6 1/2 inch blade left, flex 6 1/2 inch inline or this?

[@robertrada4783]

Buy the Makita either way.

[@is5032]

Love Milwaukee but actually never loved their saws. Too big and heavy with giant motor housings with ergonomics an afterthought. I hope this is the start of a better designed and thought out range of saws.

[@WorkshopAddict]

This is Milwaukee's best saw IMHO.

[@evictioncarpentry2628]

I've been asking this for years. Why will none of them make a saw in this style, blade left, that's 7 1/4. They're all blade right or rear handle lefts.

[@PaulMikna]

Agree, 100%.

[@johnnybrenesjara7897]

Agree bro😢

[@stevenfoust3782]

BEAST! Little saw very capable for everything except maybe all day serious framing jobs.

[@hu5tle-]

Why do you put your hand on the front left part of the shoe when cutting?

[@fabbro9999]

Nice review, that saw looks sweet. I really like my Metabo HPT and Dewalt saws but will be tempted when that M18 goes on super sale.

[@WorkshopAddict]

Sales seem to be popping up! Mostly older stuff right now, but let's hope.

[@jeffarnold1983]

How does it compare to the Dewalt 60v blade left saw?

[@WorkshopAddict]

It does not. They do not make a 60-volt 6-1/2".

[@brianf9619]

Id love to see how it matches up with the FLEX 6.5" Inline Blade Left Circular Saw , now thats a Beast..... 👍🖖

[@perfectdiversion]

I dont run any of my M18 tools without a high output battery anymore. High outputs crush the older 18650 batteries. I dont feel the Forge 6.0 is worth it unless you really care about 25 minute charge times.

[@renurenovationsllc7780]

The 8.0 battery cells have significantly less amp out put then the 6.0 battery, why not test with the Forge? It would be lighter and perform better with at least 20-30% more power.

[@WorkshopAddict]

I could have went through each battery, but as I explained in the video the Fordge 6 Ah felt similar to the 8 and when I increased, I could not see a huge bump in performance. I could however feel the difference between the 5Ah and the 8Ah and in our testing, those two were the closest. So you are right, when you put a larger battery, or more high output battery on than the 8, you will see better performance. Would you notice it in my video, no. I chose the two batteries that from our testing seem to be the line where performance increases are most noticeable.

[@renurenovationsllc7780]

@@WorkshopAddict The 5.0 has so little amp output in comparison to other available options that I refuse to even use them. Especially in a high draw tool like a saw. I guess having so much power that jumping up to a 6.0 High Output or a Forge barely being noticeable is good, they are supposedly more powerful with the Forge, then even the 6.0 High Output. The 6” grinder is around 15% watts output on a dyno kind of more powerful.

[@WorkshopAddict]

@renurenovationsllc7780 I might not be explaining this well. I rank the 8 Ah battery as the next step up in power over the 5Ah. The 6 amp hour batteries all push more amps. In this test, there is a big difference from the 5 to the 8 and it was easy to show it. I could have done the same with 6Ah batteries, but people would question how the 8 did. So by doing what I did, shows people in the know that you need to move up over the 5, and it does not matter what you use over the 5 as they all feel pretty much that same.

[@loucifer4205]

All Milwaukee did was take the 71/4 circular saw motor and put it on a 61/2:saw

[@renurenovationsllc7780]

@@loucifer4205 That motor is huge, and heavy, there is no way they could have reduced the weight while doing that. If that was the case it would be SUPER powerful, because with the smaller blade there would be more leverage and so more torque.

[@danwatts8269]

what about the xgt 6.5inch ?

[@perfectdiversion]

The Milwaukee is probably faster but Milwaukee is running their tools balls to the wall. Makita doesnt do that. XGT will run cooler, handle heavy loads at a steady pace

[@markk3948]

Hows the 6.0 ho? The 6.0 for some reason gives the tool more power

[@georgedavall9449]

It’s a ‘cut’ above the rest! 👍

[@WorkshopAddict]

It is. I remember way back when we first tried the DEWALT 60-volt rear handle saw and thought that it is so much MORE and anything else out there. I get that same feeling from this saw. Where has this been the last 5 years. :)

[@wildbill23c]

I think 6,000RPM is the highest speed circular saw out there, both in corded and cordless versions. Although, I'm not sure why all these tool makers keep making these smaller sized saws, why not just stick with the regular 7-1/4"? What is the point of the smaller saws because you become even more limited in what you can cut through.

[@gnsavage1]

My Hikoki (Metabo HPT) 6.5" has a cut capacity of 66mm at 90°. Both the Milwaukee rear handle and sidewinder 7.25" have a cut capacity of 63.5mm. I'm in Australia so sorry about the metric but as you can see it has a greater cut capacity. Why carry a larger saw than you need to.

[@N1rOx]

Maybe for a 165mm saw, but not overall. Cordless 36v (40v max) Makita rear handle saw sits at 6400rpm no load. No load RPM doesn't tell the full story and shouldn't be used to pre-determine how fast a saw can actually cut.

[@bryang9158]

This saw actually cuts best with the forge battery , torq test channel proved it , as I did , why didn't u test it with the 6amp forged battery u have it sitting right there , seems like u are trying to promote that 8 amp battery,??🤔

[@marvinbenjamin3015]

This 61/2 circular saw seems like it has the same power as a cordless wormdrive its just my opinion

[@WorkshopAddict]

It does not have the power of 36 volt or 60 volt rear handles.

[@marvinbenjamin3015]

@@WorkshopAddict the way it cuts I watched a lot of videos this one has some power to it

[@steffendetrick]

@@WorkshopAddictthat’s crazy

[@jhippl]

I love my 6.5 flex saw but I may have to look into this one.

[@thevillain8151]

the 6 1/2 competition ain't much so, ain't saying a whole lot here. They should just advertise how compact and light it is.

[@WorkshopAddict]

I disagree, slightly, only because the metabo hpt 6-1/2" is pretty nice.

[@ProjectMotive]

Just got mine be with a free 8amh battery

[@ValorousDefined]

Seeing you cut that OSB had me saying nonononononononononono, dude, use your other hand somehwere else instead of THE FRONT OF THE BLADE. if that kicks up nononononono

[@jnmc-vx4fw]

Great channel…..definitely not better than dewalts . You can not push Milwaukee cordless tools like you can dewalts . As a builder, it’s no different now than 10 years ago. Dewalt and Flexvolt are tops with builders. Makita is second, then Milwaukee.

[@WorkshopAddict]

This is the First Milwaukee I would put up next to the Dewalt Saws in the same class.

[@jnmc-vx4fw]

@@WorkshopAddict interesting

[@markyb7875]

The new 7 1/4" Milwaukee saw just released with a segmented motor is in a league of its own.

[@jnmc-vx4fw]

@@markyb7875 it’s a pos and another gimmick, just like their claim that 18v tools are as powerful as flexvolt but 6 yrs later admit that they needed 72v tools and 2 battery 36v tools to compete