Makita Cordless DHS680 Circular Saw Unboxing & Review PLUS Test run! 165mm LXT 18V Brushless

[@sanj886]

Thanks for your instructions, they were million times better than the instruction manual. As a novice your explanation was excellent 👌👍👍👍 thanks. Please keep on reviewing the Makita range as that is the brand I have been buying. It's very nice that people like yourself are doing these videos. Cheers 👏👏👏👏👏

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

Many thanks for that, great to hear! I still have a lot of Makita tools to go through - just haven't got back to them! Keep an eye out 👍😊

[@DocJonesGarage]

Nice review, I've had a cordless circular saw for quite some time now but do break out the old corded one now and again and it really makes you appreciate the ease of use of the cordless ones.

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

I don't think I'd ever go back Doc! If fact - I'm selling the dusty old corded one I have here!

[@bijaysingh9885]

Good one Chris. I received my machine today by post and was not sure how to use it. Your video made things easy for me.

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

Excellent! That's great Bijay 😊👍

[@lanhuynh99]

Thank you so much for sharing ! This Circular was excellent and lightweight good for handling some small jobs. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

Excellent, I'm glad you found the review useful 😊👍

[@HagarJ2le]

Nice review, have the same saw myself. A good buy. NB! One little tip, you should remove the battery when you demonstrate saw’s mechanical features. Just for greater safety.

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

Thanks Allan. I use this saw all the time and it's still going great with the original blade! Yep, good advice - you can't be too careful! 👍😊

[@IM-qq3jf]

Yippie another execlent vid. Great to see the microphone has travelled 12 inches north. Good on you Chris. I too have Makita Brushless gear and they are amazing. Love your Vids. From your No 1 Groopie. Ian T.

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

Hahaha, many thanks Ian! I used to think groupies were creepy - but you lot are great! 😃👍

[@Th3Pr0digalS0n]

I just converted a dewalt ni-cad powered circular saw to take lithium battery packs. And I agree, these wireless saws are infinitely more friendly than thier corded counterparts.

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

Yep, lighter and less tangles! 👍😊

[@hajiothman4050]

Excellent video. Thank you sir.

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

Thank you! 😊👍

[@ustherjrgallardo5549]

Pretty cool🙂👍🏻i like that power tool,very convenient 🙂i have already corded circular saw, the n5900b & 5806b,but when i watched your video i was inspired, I'm hoping i can buy also like that one day🙂, thanks your sharing🙂

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

Excellent! Many thanks for watching! 😊👍

[@michaelfielding4613]

good stuff Chris love my makita tools had cordless for the last 10 years on my farm would never go back to having to take the genni with me for the small jobs looking to up grade to the brushless your videos are giving me the push not that mine have given up yet only had one battery die on me also running a few after market ebay batterys that are just as good

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

Thanks Michael. Makita say not to use after market batteries (which is expected, as they want to sell theirs!). I'm not sure how they'd go with the brushless range as I think they are more computerised? I don't think I would try it at least until they are out of warranty..

[@1nt123]

Tightening the locking nut is counterclockwise on my DHS680...

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

I think they would all be the same.. Thanks for watching 😊

[@luckygen1001]

I got a ryobi 18v power saw like yours but without the lithium battery in a hard rubbish pile. So a heavy duty 24v transformer with a bridge rectifier was used to power this saw and it did not like heavy cuts like the one you showed in your video. The one reason why I went to all the trouble to do this is this saw is very light and my shoulder and hands do not hurt as much.

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

I found the Makita saw very manoeuvrable and not hard on my dodgy shoulder at all actually! I doubt I'd be able to use one of those old heavy corded models safely any more..

[@luckygen1001]

@@TheUltimateRecycler I was using that saw last night and the magic smoke came out so I had to use my 6.2 kg hitachi saw. I will be suffering for a while. At 24v X 7 amps it is 168 watts which is not a lot of power compared to my hitachi at 1700 watts.

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

@@luckygen1001 Oh no, not the magic smoke! I guess the power required depends on what you are cutting - but yes, that's a fair difference!

[@jasonwise8957]

Thank you very much for the good review 👌👏👏👏

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

Thanks Jason! 😊👍

[@tokyorosa]

Thanks for the review! Christmas is coming up. Maybe Santa will bring me one of these.

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

Make sure you put out a large stocking Rosa! 😉😊

[@rickmoore]

Nice saw, I am still using the corded Skil saw that I bought 25 years ago. If that one ever dies I may invest in cordless.

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

Those old Skil saws do take some killing Rick - maybe you'll have to just retire it as it may outlast you and then you'll never get to experience the enjoyment of cordless!!

[@afineliner740]

Looks like it does a good job. I like the instant braking. 👍

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

Yeah, I think it's my new favourite toy! Probably until I unbox the next tool I guess! 🤣

[@martincowie4520]

I have no immediate use for a circular saw, but if I were to need one, I'd know now which one I'd like! 🙂

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

I've managed to get through most of my life avoiding them - but not anymore! 😊

[@martincowie4520]

@@TheUltimateRecycler Just a thought... you have a set of REALLY nice tools, you also have a store and a knack for turning a profit... Have you considered renting out your tools on a daily basis from your store? Or at least some of the less used tools? Perhaps pick up duplicate tools for the most popular ones... from the rental profits... Perhaps also charge by the battery, don't rent out the charger, it would also limit the wear and tear on the tools! Anyways it was just a thought...

[@ng178jt]

Take the battery out when ever doing any maintenance on the saw mate

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

Good advice Dave, thanks! I should have shown that!

[@lesallison9047]

Nice, love the brake on it, you can put it down on the bench straight away 👍 ✌♥️🇬🇧

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

Yep, it's a good feature! Thanks Les 😊👍

[@bradleytuckwell4881]

Great review very helpful thanks mate

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

Excellent, thanks Brad! 👍😊

[@someguy3289]

Solid review thanks

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

Many thanks mate! 👍😊

[@SilverScorpion]

Thanks for the review

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

Thanks for watching SS 👍😊

[@luk318]

I can see vacuum DVD750L - planning to review that too? Can't find video on your channel. I'm wondering how good it is with dust extraction on that saw.

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

I was planning on reviewing all the Makita tools I have purchased, but haven't got back to them!

[@jhellier]

Does it have any play in the base? Try holding the saw and see if the base plate is perfectly tight

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

The base seems fine! 😊👍

[@boy01boy]

whats the difference between the Makita Dhs680z and the Makita Dhs680 ?

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

I'm not actually sure on that! I think it has something to do with what accessories are included. The Dhs680 may be just the skin & not the battery.. 🤔

[@BanjoKhan]

Nice review, but you really, really shouldn't be putting your left hand underneath the workpiece like you do at 10:50. If the saw kicks back you risk maiming your fingers - so even if you know what you're doing, it is a super dangerous thing to be teaching beginners (who are the ones likely to be watching this). Both hands on the saw - and and never, ever reach underneath the workpiece while the saw is running. Ever.

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

Thanks for your comment and concern Andreas! My left hand was actually behind me while the saw was in front, so I think that was pretty safe - but I take your point that you can never be too careful with power tools! Cheers, Chris

[@tim62744]

Rubbish friend had one 1 and 2 months old charge controller gone too expensive to fix

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

That's the first I've heard of an issue like that. Should have been covered under warranty, surely.. Thanks for watching Tim 😊👍