Why Dewalt's new 6-1/2" brushless circular saw is my favorite tool of 2021

[@hammerandhome]

Check out Brad's entire saw collection in this playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLdLHTvhRGVxbuOwJOn2bFtXc0NY8FMu7B

[@enhancehomeimprovementstoo1802]

This is one of my go to saws. It never let's me down and the blade is on the left which is great

[@Lmzip2]

Nice comprehensive video! I recently upgraded to this model. Very happy with it. Even without using a vacuum, the dust port seems to channel the sawdust away from the work. I like the more compact sized motor and the light too. Gave my proven DCS393 to my nephew, who is very happy with that saw too. A win-win for everybody.

[@scottbionicnerf8727]

One of my favorite things about the saw is the LED light flashes to alert me when the battery is low. The profile, height off the work surface. It feels really good in the hand, great line of sight. Great Video Brother.🤠🤓😎

[@Coxfame]

Hi mate, I am also a cordless a black and yellow cordless team. I am a pro remodeler and sometimes I'll be using up to 5 saw at the same time set at different degrees making multiple cuts at the same tines. Ex: building 5 round seating bench with 2 of the 6.5", 2 atomic saws 1 full 7¼ and miter saw.. oh yes! And if someone is nailing you better get them boards cut. Time is $$$!!!

[@hammerandhome]

You said it! I like to operate like that as well. It saves so much time having multiple setups. Cheers

[@scottbionicnerf8727]

Great Video Brother. The motor/brake feature is standard on all brushless saws , though cause a little more wear/tear on the motor, but I'm happy to have the safety.

[@ZeGermanHam]

I've had this saw for 10 months or so. I like it quite a bit - small & powerful. My only criticisms are that the bevel degree gauge is rather faintly stamped and hard to read sometimes. Also, to make mine cut 100% square, I had to shave a tiny bit of material from the top side of the shoe because it was contacting the underside of the motor. It was only off about 1/32", but I wanted it perfect.

[@G19Jeeper]

It’s worth noting that both have a place in your toolbox. The left hand blades are nice for general use while the right hand cut are nice for ripping boards and ply where you want the majority of the shoe to be on the part that isn’t going to fall to the ground. Ends up with straighter cuts and less fatigue. I own and use both.

[@33736]

I have this saw and I was getting ready to pull the trigger on a DCS577. You’ve helped me decide against it and saved me $400. Thanks!

[@jeffnorbert1871]

Have the older brushed with alloy base. Got it new dirt cheap. Love it. Just bought this one. Paid $95. New from a local store. Retail in Wisconsin is $179 now. These are excellent tools for wood working. For cutting metal and nasty wood with nails I use 7+1/4.

[@Lord_zeel]

2:20 Should be fine to take off, I dropped mine and it popped off, didn't seem to be any worse for the wear 😅

[@vanchopilla8877]

Are the circular BLADES specifically for either left or right units; I got the left but the blade that came with it seems to be backwards as I match directional arrows on lower blade GUARD and blade itself…New with this, help…!

[@wyattsdad8561]

There’s times when you gotta cut up the underlayment of a floor but I still wouldn’t use a vacuum on it because it would get in the way

[@mdlyonn0035]

I prefer a plastic guard. I have the Flexvolt circular saw and over time with kickback & general use the guard has chipped or cracked whereas my plastic guard on another saw that gets used daily is still mint

[@MrPantss]

I a, buying the 18v XR version today! Great video thank you.

[@gustavomacall4997]

Great review, I will be picking mine up on Monday with the 2 powerstack batteries.

[@sheiladock3375]

Hi, no I am a novice and have a project to start in a month. i am a little nervous about it but also ecited to start.

[@interman7715]

As a builder,I am moving towards lighter tools as I get older and this will probably do 90% of what is required in a day ,but I find blade left saws awkward.

[@slingerbaits4199]

Will an 8amp battery work with saw

[@alanshaw6161]

I think I really like your idea about using a smaller and lighter saw for most deck jobs. I do not own a circular saw now and I am faced with the question do I get the rear handle full size saw or just get a smaller and lighter and easier to pickup saw. You made up my mind I’m going with the smaller lighter saw. Thank You!

[@hammerandhome]

happy to have helped, enjoy!

[@innarlilleorg6919]

Yes i have this saw. First one in Estonia! I love blade left saws. I pushed my DeWalt salesman to order this saw to me. And i still own the "older brother dcs391". I believe it is in service now over a 8 years.

[@hammerandhome]

sweet to hear, I too love the blade left saws. im very impressed with this unit so far

[@groundtogreen1140]

So I have the older brushed version and it's served me pretty well. Now all my woodworking stuff is pretty much home use I'm with a contractor but different trade; having said that is some of the features on the updated one in your opinion worth replacing the brushed version if you were using it less frequently?

[@hammerandhome]

I wouldn’t bother, we still use the brushed version every day. And the brushless. The brushless is better but not worth the money if you only need it once and a while.

[@wertz987]

I just got this saw for free with a 6 and 4 amp charger kit. I couldn't be happier.

[@dougfowler6898]

Absolutely love this saw. Great review.

[@hammerandhome]

Thank you!

[@georgedavall9449]

Yo Brad, good to see you with a review up! Hope y’all been well. Ya know, this saw and design goes all the way back to the 18 volt NiCd days. I concur with you and Lou on the blade guard; DeWalt puts some secret sauce in that plastic. This new saw was met with big anticipation by myself, and was I let down! I think I got a Friday saw or something, as the arbor had horrific run out, the blade screw went on like it’s threads were stripped or something? Add to that a bowed baseplate, and the fiddly bevel adjustment lever, and I returned mine. Both you and Brian with WorkShopAddict seemed to like it, so mine must have been a bad copy. On a positive note, the new brushless motor is nice, and saw has good feel and balance. YMMV. Oh, on the left vs the right debate, to each their own, and it also has to do with the application. You should cut the opposite way Brad, if possible, as it keeps more of the baseplate on the material. I prefer both types, and like the left hand blade for rip cuts, and the right hand side for cross cutting, against a speed square. If you made it this far, congrats Thanks! Stay well! 👏🏻👍👍👍👍👍😁✌🏻🇺🇸🔨

[@hammerandhome]

Thanks George , we are doing well and crazy busy this summer. Trying to get more reviews out soon. I have been using this saw a lot lately and it does take a bit of getting used to when it comes to lining up the marks on the front to my pencil line. It’s set up a bit differently then it’s older brother. I’ll probably do a small video on it to see what others think. Take care

[@Przemasg97]

570 vs 565? Who is better?

[@ianparkes2538]

For me cutting mainly board kitchen fitting blade left isn’t as good , dust is thrown in your direction and there’s no stability from the edge of the base , at least this new model has a dust extraction port

[@marcushennix]

Excellent review! This blade-left vs blade-right debate has me puzzled. As a right handed person I imagine having a blade left saw is optimal since I get a clear view of the blade as it starts creating the kerf. But at the same time the weight of the saw will be on the waste end meaning small adjustment cuts will only have a small part of the base as support. How does one keep the cuts true when balancing on the thin edge to the left of the blade?

[@skylark4901]

My thoughts exactly,

[@loucifer323]

Actually the plastic guards are better than the metal ones I've dropped mine over 10 times without a scratch dropped my saw with metal guard once and it cracked

[@georgedavall9449]

Lou Cifer ! Hope you’re doing well

[@dangrimes5078]

You sure drop your saw alot

[@SeamlessFab]

@@dangrimes5078 Dudes a professional. At mishandling power tools.

[@milepetricevic7267]

Why not get the 6 1/2 xr

[@rossstrickland]

can a 2amp charger fully charge a 5 amp battery?

[@thebuff1611]

That trigger hangs up on the thumb side, it rubs against the inside of the trigger house

[@andymcmeekin2532]

Beauty review. I have a 10 year old dewalt saw. Maybe time for an upgrade

[@hammerandhome]

definitely time buddy

[@tinman1955]

You handle the saw with your right hand. Me too. But the cuts you made on this video had the wide part of the shoe hanging in empty space. The saw would be more stable if you cut from the LH side of the stud but then you'd have to cross your arms to hold the stud. That's why I prefer a RH saw for a right handed guy.

[@UniqueNY]

My lever doesn’t move this is driving me nuts

[@arnelcastillo918]

Hi there! Do u need to continusly press d safety lever to operate til d end of d cut or can u let go of it once d blade starts spining so u can hav a better grip on d handle wid ur thumb?

[@hammerandhome]

Hi, yes once the blade is operating you can take your thumb off the safety button

[@travisdoe4663]

The safety is fairly easy to remove if you take the case apart.

[@pedrovasquez3602]

I have that saw and when I push the trigger start working and stop start working and stop what do you tink it is the problem

[@hammerandhome]

good question, mine actually just started doing the same thing, I think im going to have to get it fixed or replaced.feels like a short in the trigger

[@pedrovasquez3602]

@@hammerandhome I take it to dewalt store yesterday and they going to send me a new one to my house

[@travisdoe4663]

It's the trigger switch, well known issue with these saws.

[@pentiuman]

I read a complaint somewhere against the 6 1/2 size saw because, - I'm paraphrasing, when doing a 45 degree cut it won't go as deep as a 7 1/4 blade, limiting you to cutting plywood and 2x4's. I don't know if this was an actual saw owner or not. Can you comment on that? Thanks.

[@jacobaustin991]

Regardless of the degree of your cut a 6 1/2 inch saw will cut less depth of material VS a 7 1/4 inch saw I believe the cutting depth of this saw is 55mm or 42mm cutting at a 45 degree

[@heatheldridge7127]

Did you say in the video Milwaukee had a new one?

[@sblspawn3004]

So, do you prefer this 6 1/2 over the Atomic 4 1/2 for small jobs?

[@hammerandhome]

yes, i think the 6-1/2 is way better, it tends to be my every day saw, i only use the 4-1/2 when im sheething

[@sblspawn3004]

How prone is the new brushless one to kickback? I have never experienced one with either, but I would like to know to be more careful.

[@hammerandhome]

i use this saw every day, and i can't even remember a kick back, i have had wood close up on the blade when cutting, it usually just stops the cut. i like using the smaller saws because the kick back is less, if you get a kick back on a flexvolt saw, your gonna feel it. so being more careful is recommended .

[@czoperator7977]

there is no 7 1/4 blades available so this one particularrly 165 mm blade is more common in europe

[@nurhidayat1598]

Berapa harganya, dan dimana saya harus beli.

[@nocommentarygaming7031]

if you like smaller saw please do an in depth video of the milwaukee M12 FUEL circular saw. could be used at your job as well so its a win win lol

[@hammerandhome]

i plan on it 😁

[@ranmoral2685]

Add dewalts 12 circular saw

[@DanHerokid]

Which battery use in that tool?

[@hammerandhome]

you can use any 20v max battery or Flexvolt will work too.

[@travisswiley7663]

How long does a battery last using it tho. I do hvac trims and need to be able to cut the platforms for the returns and air handler. Not alot of cutting but my ryobi one would only make one cut before its battery would die

[@lemmegetone]

Nice review

[@hammerandhome]

Thank you

[@heatheldridge7127]

If they’d bring this out in australia I could comment…

[@CGallow302]

Got this saw for free with the $199 (2) 5.0 battery deal!! Nothing beats a $179 saw for free!!

[@hammerandhome]

Sweet!

[@mikeysfishingfuntime5070]

Me too man! Incredible deal at Lowes

[@grinningDEATH76]

Same here. Best deal around

[@patrickdolan.]

You can return the saw without a receipt and get 192 dollars store credit.. Dont tell them it was a free tool. It rings up as if you bought the bare tool. then go buy the battery deal and free tool again with that store credit and wind up with 4 batteries and 1 saw... I wouldn't recommend doing it twice bc they take your ID for any returns without receipt and would probably catch on to what you're doing. But for now it's a glitch in the system hehe

[@gustavomacall4997]

I believe the current deal at lowes with the 2 powerstack batteries beats that deal.

[@thebuff1611]

On Amazon $94 and... The starter kit, two 5 ah batteries, charger and bag for $105..

[@terrancemiller6678]

Use the saw for framing all day long.. it could be improved a bit tho. Cons - need More torque, the plastic guard gets caught up while thin cuts, And safely button sucks that need to be revamped completely not user friendly I glue mine Beacuse it get annoying.. 7.5/10 for just those reasons Pros-- the weight, can use all day.. will cut everything. My worker fight over this saw better to have two.. can take some drops but not all. Go to saw for sure.. over 7-1/2 saw To bulky n heavy.

[@jesterraj]

I got the skil....its ok

[@hectorlozada2503]

it looks like the 12volt

[@hammerandhome]

it sure does, i need to get my hands on it for a comparison

[@anoldocastro4792]

Good power

[@johno-gb7ci]

I'm with you right handed people blade left is more natural. After watching this I'm getting one to upgrade my bosch 18v saw I've had for about 17 years. Thanks for the upload

[@jmo5359]

For me the quality of the 6 1/2 brushless model is disappointing. The shoe wasn’t adjusted correctly out of the box, had to tune the stop to get a 90” cut. Worse yet the shoe itself is not completely flat. There is also a lot of lateral slop in the blade, probably from loose tolerances in the shaft assembly. Not a saw you want to use if square cuts are important. The plastic blade guard is also junk, don’t care how tough they claim it to be, rattles around and flexes when in use. It’s a shame because the smaller size and handling is great. Paired with the powerstack battery it’s plenty powerful and lightweight. Hopefully one day they will offer a better quality version comparable to the 7 1/4 XR.

[@michaelvoorhees5978]

You must have gotten a lemon. This saw gets nothing but rave reviews

[@OlegLitovchenko-t1d]

May be ...., may be ...😉

[@pedrovasquez3602]

The smaller saw is the 5 1/2 blade 20 v

[@hammerandhome]

yup it sure is, I havent used that one yet,

[@anoldocastro4792]

I have that one

[@konamanstudio2447]

What about the new 12 amp saw 👍🏻🍻🍺🍕

[@georgedavall9449]

KONAMAN !!!

[@hammerandhome]

It looks interesting, I’m curious to try it but I feel it’s kind of pointless. But maybe I’ll change my mind after I play with it a bit.

[@anoldocastro4792]

Powerfull

[@jncn1490]

You can’t say there is very little difference between that saw and a 71/4 circ saw especially a Flexvolt dcs578. They are worlds apart and the 61/2 cannot even do what the Flexvolt can. Cmon bro…

[@hammerandhome]

I agree, i just like using the smaller saws for my every day framing, we typically use the flexvolt saw for demo work or big rips

[@PreachThePoet]

*detaches vacuum

[@loucifer323]

Get yourself the 12v circular saw you'll never that saw again its smaller and lighter and very close in power if not the same

[@hammerandhome]

really! I am intrigued, i better get it 😁

[@loucifer323]

@@hammerandhome You will like it I was shocked how good it was, if you do a lot of ripping of 2by material I'd go with a bigger saw but cross cutting this is the saw I hope they come with a sweet little barrel grip jigsaw

[@hammerandhome]

@@loucifer323 that would be nice. I just got the m12 jig saw and it kinda sucks.

[@sblspawn3004]

@@hammerandhome I don't really recommend any 12V circular saw. Neither the m12 or the Dewalt. Both have only 3600 rpm and that may be ok for light work, but not for the serious shit. I had the M12 fuel and I sold it. Yes, I know, it was cute, but with a size and weight close to the dcs565 I see not point in have it. Even the atomic one is a better choice! I love the atomic, by the way! Circular saws are dangerous and with less power, bigger the risk of a kickback!

[@hammerandhome]

@@sblspawn3004 i actually haven't used any 12v circ saws, mostly because i share that same opinion, i don't see the point in having a tiny tiny saw with little power. but im sure the have a purpose for someone. great to have so many options

[@tedmcdonald3377]

😎🐝😎🐝😎🐝😎

[@dav1d629]

😎😎👍👍👋👋👋

[@anoldocastro4792]

I just Buy this one two days ego and i pay $139

[@BoxxArt]

Less talky more worky

[@loucifer323]

Stick with the yellow and black stay away from the red and black Chinese