Shocking Milwaukee M18 Fuel Failure: Why I Had to Switch Back to DeWalt

[@89dhvac]

East coast man here. The proper way to use a saw with a circular blade is to adjust the depth to get the maximum number of teeth in the material at one time. Had you set your Milwaukee circular saw up correctly for the job, the motor would have cleared the speed square. The motor going that low is actually an advantage as it allows for the maximum possible depth of cut. But then, I wouldn’t expect a west coast man to know these things ;-)

[@Sith_dude]

What a douchebag

[@hannahmay5461]

Regardless the Dewalt worm drive is by far the best battery framing saw, it's why carpenters run the the rest of Dewalts lackluster tool selection

[@newjargon1697]

You got it Brother. It's all B.S. to start us talking. Guess it worked.

[@khufu8699]

none answer as he would have run into same issue with thicker material. Design flaw in the saw, or just not catching it during testing.

[@removechan10298]

I love how you introduce it "operating at the limits of my capabilities" "a cautionary tale" this is me every day in running a business

[@JosephRedmond]

If you didn’t run the Milwaukee at full cut depth and set it for the 1” that you were cutting it would have likely cleared the square. Still is a frustrating design

[@lordaleksandre]

It's a great design. Maximum depth.

[@gorkyd7912]

Means it won't clear a square when cutting 2x4s?

[@josh857]

It’s amazing if you are left handed

[@dbdarr2007]

Exactly thought the same thing right away. Also you didn't have to buy the saw with blade on that side milwaukee has both...

[@zarethd]

@@josh857 lefty here - the tools arent meant for us lol we end up running them right handed so we can see the damn blade

[@RedSeal1324]

“The north east corner is giving me trouble, imagine that.” Good one

[@robotcactus_mk1882]

Surprised he was able to do anything with the west side

[@Eggugat]

@@robotcactus_mk1882 the east side is holding it up.

[@RedSeal1324]

I’m from PA but I still laughed

[@chesterriley6513]

I've never once commented on one of your videos because I agree with literally everything you say and do, not saying this to brown nose, but I've been having back issues since 2020 that's caused me some debilitating issues. Just want to mention that watching this update on your path in life and your endeavors has made me lose thought on my immediate aches and pains.. humbly I thank you for that. You're a man's man. Love your adventures and hope and pray you and your family live strong and stay blessed🙏 Love and light to you

[@earlblink477]

I cant imagine how nerve racking it is to work with 2.5 million people looking over your shoulder . Mad respect for you Sir

[@lukethompson5885]

The reality of KZbin is that people are much more likely to comment about you doing something wrong so doing things wrong actually boosts the channel.

[@JK01234]

@@lukethompson5885 explains the crop top as well

[@Will.Power55]

Roughly 50-150k but the same still applies.

[@jeremyaltom1303]

Seriously! 😂

[@bluemantom77]

​@@JK01234😂 that's as far as I'm going to go as a content creator myself

[@cochransgonewildalaska2265]

Get a Milwaukee fuel worm drive style. Use one almost daily. Works with a square too

[@chuckmiller5763]

Corect, he compared 2 totally different tools, DeWobble also makes that "east coast" saw.

[@TDub_ADV]

@@chuckmiller5763 The Dewalt flex volt "east coast" saw clears a speed square at full depth on the motor side. At least the one i have owned for 3 years does....

[@JohnMoses1897]

Also works on a square "triangle" in case you have a round hole😂 Fuel worm drive Cody, you will never look back

[@baseballdude8491]

Makita and Metabo HPT much better ergonomics, lighter and MHPT can also go hybrid with AC adapter for long cuts Saves life of batteries

[@jadam-2024]

I agree with your sentiment on an earlier video about the M12 tools. I’ve built a lot of custom furniture up to framing small structures and I’ve probably reached for my m18 a handful of times in a year for the occasional 10” lag screw. Not a lot those m12s won’t do. And yes full stairs. At some point when you’re sitting there reflecting on life with friends, stairs become the best seat in the house.

[@jporterfield]

Yep, I agree...the full stairs indeed.

[@grantburnett9802]

I drilled 3 holes 5" deep in concrete with the m12 hammer drill with the big 4.0 battery i was really impressed i leave my 18 set at home now the m12 is scary good and a must have for pro's and proho's alike

[@mattbarlow7631]

You know there’s an adjustment to raise and lower the body from the guide but honestly a compound miter saw would be a better tool for the job.East coast man here

[@anygiventrail]

You should set the blade depth to just a hair beyond your workpiece thickness. therefore, thicker material cannot be cut using a speed square because the motor housing will be closer to the guide.

[@anygiventrail]

@@Flying81 on an east coast saw, you have this issue with the motor. West coast saws for right handed people would never have this issue with a square as a guide. I have no idea why anyone even still makes East coast saws

[@anygiventrail]

@@Flying81 no, incorrect. He would still be right handed on the other end of the board. Therefore the orientation would always be, from left to right, speed square - guide - blade - motor, and so the motor would never be in the way.

[@anygiventrail]

@@Flying81 pause the video at 11:18 and tell me how the speed square would be on the side with the motor. He’s right handed, so he’s going to hold the square with his left hand. Because the blade is on the left hand side (west coast) of the saw, the speed square sits against the guide on the blade side, not the motor side.

[@anygiventrail]

@@Flying81 then pause it at 9:49 with the Milwaukee. He’s still right handed with the saw and holds the square with his left hand. But the blade is on his far right side, and he can’t cross his arms to put the square on the blade side. So it’s on the motor side, and it hits the square while cross cutting.

[@davidperalta5280]

Hey Cody, a little trick for a picture frame border, whether it's an interior floor with an inlay, tile work, pavers, or a deck... Lay the field first and then cut the border of the field straight, then add the border. In this case, I would have left the start and end of the boards unfastened, screw down all planks. Cut all planks at once with a circular saw, or track saw. Lift the unfastened ends to slip in joist tape underneath. Fasten the ends, and then add the border planks. That's how this Northeaster has done it. 😉I swear I am one of the good ones.

[@wezross]

Great work. One thing I would have done differently is the corners of the deck, cut those lower board at 45 degress so it matches the deck corners.

[@jakehaynie6243]

I was searching comments to make sure I wasn't being a broken record, but I agree.

[@Robert_H_Diver]

If he does full stairs it’ll probably cover that up.

[@279thedawson]

Yeah I was just thinking I would have done the same.

[@michaelledoux4709]

Definitely needs 45s on corners.

[@wezross]

We're gonna have the war band after us if we keep up this slander 😆

[@davaogary7042]

OMG that view at 5:17 is insane. Well done sir!

[@MarkThrive]

10:31 been there ... done that!! lol! My speed sq did not pass the motor b/c my blade depth wasn't adjusted! Great video's... lots of great teaching moments! 🙏

[@Shaka_Vibe]

Full length stairs 100% if it's in your budget. That always looks the best, and is most versitle. PLUS you can build in with "boxes" One large platform as the bottom, then a box on top of it, and then another box on top of it... One of the best guys on youtube, RR Builders has a great video on it. How to build deck stairs the EASY WAY. Everything is looking great, Cody!

[@plaid13]

Lol that little mini rant about the plane being set face down gave me a flash back of 8th grade shop class over 30 years ago.

[@TXSuburbanHomestead]

Having been a subscriber for around 14 years now, I know there are comments about how long these projects take, but I really want to say what a blessing it is to me. I WISH I had the time to take this much time and care in doing my projects. All of my other life makes my projects just need to be completed. I wish I could take the time to bevel the edges on every deck board and the care for measuring/predrilling every screw. Keep at it and enjoy the process, my friend.

[@wranglerstar]

Your time will come,

[@pledgegamer]

East coast man here… my Ryobi saw has the blade on the left side…and the motor easily clears my speed squares.

[@GeoffreyScott571]

Uh oh. That’s not what we wanted to hear.

[@davislake5176]

Life has been busy the past year or two and I haven’t been able to watch your videos Cody. Glad to see it looks like you and your family is doing well, and I’m happy to see Ms. Pants!!

[@BattleChemist]

38 degrees?! Goodness, that's colder than this time last year by a couple degrees! The deck is coming along beautifully... can't say I'm surprised that wrong-handed skil-saw wasn't designed for proper work with proper tools; probably designed by an engineer with no callouses on his hands.

[@Kimblesgarage]

17:15 as a LONG time fan of the channel, we appreciate the effort that goes into every shot. The sequence at 4:50 belongs in a Wes Anderson movie. 11/10 content

[@allenwolfkill2781]

I just returned from an awesome time in Fairbanks Alaska. Had dinner with The Alaskan Pepper, and we both agree that you are awesome. God bless you and your family, Cody.

[@sydneykillian3685]

@@WhiteTrashTennesseeyour fits you perfect

[@mattmcc7930]

That's funny, I can't see the blade when its on the left because it throws all the dust right into my face.

[@mcd5082]

The last 10 mins of this video starting with the saw is hilarious. Good job Cody

[@shanus11]

that view just always blows me away. gives me a deep yearning to live out in nature

[@theamishpotato]

Building a deck on a cabin in the western climate in your bare feet. You have reached the pinnacle of society my friend. I’m hoping to be in the same situation before to long😋

[@jeromej221]

I love the spacing on the deck boards. It looks superb.

[@jevez2485]

Damn I love watching your videos. Thank you for the inspiration ! Great work. You're making my future bright.

[@lukekendall5891]

I own the same milkwaukee saw. I place the square on the other side of the board and face the pointed part of the speed square towards myself, allowing the blade to fully clear the board before the motor hits the square.

[@reebok2099]

I live by a lake in Arkansas but they just started some 5year maintenance and drained the lake. So much for that backup planned water source.

[@magnus8038]

Just raise the blade depth... And it will clear the speed square.

[@wranglerstar]

what if you need to cut a 1" board?

[@MrF4tty]

@@wranglerstarwhat model Dewalt saw are you using? I need to replace my old corded circular saw. Thanks and God bless!

[@wranglerstar]

I pinned links to the top comment,

[@TacticalThib]

​@@wranglerstarturn the saw around. Even with the default you were looking on the left side to cut why is that beloved 😂

[@buckfarmer5354]

Sound guy deserves a raise. Your blocking is incredible too. Your work is blissfully consumed over here in west coast North Carolina.

[@wranglerstar]

Thank you, sound is tough with so much wind

[@buckfarmer5354]

@@wranglerstar heard the wind once, and it was slight. Your audio is always crispy. Never any breath or wind and the sounds of your tools and actions are always up front in the mix. Asmr my friend.

[@buckfarmer5354]

And you never clip even with all the tools and machinery. Good sound goes unnoticed but it is the most important part. I’ll watch bad images with great sound. I won’t watch great images with bad sound.

[@toritori4430]

When I see you laying that decking with a speed square ,drill and a handful screws I'm reminded why I worried when I see builders roll up with enough tools to build a house . Power to you

[@IdahoMan007]

If you use a 2x6 block about 4 inches long and tap it firmly with a hammer you can flatten those creases out of your metal trim.

[@2NsMom]

Yes--cabin-wide steps are a great idea! Very sweeping and grand. That would also be a great place for family photos. 😃

[@FizzlNet]

You got some quality wood there. I can't nowadays order any wood to be delivered, because with no exception there is at least 25% of "propeller"-wood that is just impossible to work with. Luckily we have established system where you can go to any hardware store and just pick exactly the planks you want. It's just a bit of a hassle. Luckily I have 3 timber stores within 30km of my place, so for me it is just a minor inconvenience to drive there and pick up what I want. Edit: On the other hand, at my cottage 300km away, there is awesome service at the local hardware store. I needed some exceptionally long straight 2x8's for the side stringers for the stairs. The guys talked me through it, what kind of wood I wanted, made sure I will get perfect quality, and made sure I know that it is wise to install them immediately to avoid uneven drying problems in the summer.

[@bransonred1]

Love that picture frame decking on the porch. Turned out really nice. Yes, I hate those wrong sided cordless saw blades too!

[@J8son206]

Ryobi that’s red 😅 Deck looks amazing! Full stairs !

[@freedomconstruction]

Ryobi and Milwaukee both owned by TTI. Milwaukee gets patents from Ryobi and probably the vice versa

[@bababooey1266]

Get a dewalt

[@EnvirotekCleaningSystems]

Why didn't you adjust the cut depth on the Milwaukee like you did the DeWalt and eliminate the motor interference on the Milwaukee?

[@MarkThrive]

Been there...done that lol! Motor hit speed sq! 😡😂

[@kryptagri]

That cabin has the most amazing view !!

[@danreal52]

Yup! Got to lift at the end of the cut to avoid the lip on the square. Hate it too🙃

[@michaellynch179]

That Dewalt Flexvolt Worm Drive saw is the bees knees. I accidentally put the blade on the wrong way when I got mine and it is so powerful that it still was able to make cuts good enough for framing. 🤣

[@user-369-]

First vid i am experiencing and i love this guy already, he works nice and slow but consistent which makes him quick and the "Ryobi saw" made me laugh lol

[@DavidHain-TX]

Learning a lot from your videos; both carpentry tricks and about east coast short-falls. Thanks for the content.

[@wranglerstar]

Thanks for watching!

[@TSGEnt]

Alpine water on a very hot day. I miss that. Here in TX, if you take a dip in the middle of the day, the river or lake will be about 80 degrees. Yuck.

[@adventures_with_simo]

That deck really is something to be proud of, It looks really nice against the cabin in a lovely location.

[@MikeRay1978]

This dude is the king of engagement. lol.

[@erikpearson5310]

Thank you making these videos Cody!

[@lapicker1010]

Bach C major prelude. What an incredibly lovely piece!

[@KC-rk1hx]

I’m an east coast man. Milwaukee makes a left blade m18 “wormdrive style” saw. Run one at work most days. Paired with a 12 amp hour battery it runs all day. Even on a commercial scale. Still no substitute for a skil mag 77. Always found myself cutting left handed with a sidewinder.

[@ClaytonSensiba]

104 degrees working above scorching sand here in New Mexico is the worst. Feels like the sun is beating on you from both directions

[@dawsonsramek4971]

I learned on an east coast saw and always struggled getting accurate cuts. When I got to a point where I bought my own tools the first thing I did different was get a left blade saw and I’ve never even thought about switching back! Milwaukee has an m18 fuel rear handled worm drive circular saw that is absolutely killer. Not quite as compact as the dewalt 60v saw but you’re able to use any size m18 battery with it unlike the dewalt which requires 60v batteries.

[@BillSwad]

Zero people call a sidewinder an east coast saw.

[@DavidWilke-nh4dv]

Keep in mind that circular saw will tilt the opposite way as your worm drive. It comes in handy when cutting hip or valley rafters or other miter cuts… you may find one saw a better fit on certain cuts than the other, even tho it feels left handed on straight cuts.

[@kosh7911]

Barn stone steps are always a nice natural touch. Not super easy to work with, but they’ll last!

[@pedroaimelessacs6897]

You really brighten up my day. 🙏

[@ErikHansen-sl3xp]

"Sitting around drinking their Folgers Crystals." 😂😂😂😂

[@andreboily8645]

yeah that one was uncalled for to be honest

[@JRT909]

Definitely miss this type of content here. This has old school wrangler star vibes

[@drivingmuffin]

I've really enjoyed watching you build this, great series :)

[@hk45c62]

Great episode. Hard to believe that Milwaukee hasn't addressed the issue of the saw.I think you should present this problem to Milwaukee so the rest of us can have a well rounded piece of equipment.This East Coast Man thanks you.

[@purplecottonmouth5649]

Its a left handed saw…

[@hk45c62]

@@purplecottonmouth5649 , your comment doesn't fix the problem. Making the right tool 🔧 does. If a tool company has the ability to address a short comings, it should do so.

[@RS-un7zm]

The outfit is reminiscent of Randy in the newest southpark special.

[@fenrishound5939]

4:48 Wow look at that west coast strength.💪

[@brentfowler2317]

Hey Cody, Milwaukee makes an excellent worm drive Saw, with the blade on the west coast side! Lol. Plus Milwaukee tools makes probably 6 or 7 circular Saws! Just wanted to share my friend! Take care!

[@heyitsjel]

Love the work; just the right amount of OCD for a quality job!

[@gradywray5391]

Cody this may be a little extra but I think some natural stone or precast concrete steps would look quite nice in front of the cabin.

[@L_C_]

Excited to see the review on the knife. Been looking at going to a small fixed blade.

[@watchoutcezanne]

Four-step stair down to a full length 6-foot deep sundeck with 3-step stair to grade. This provides an opportunity to hide unsightly pier blocks, and match cabin porch railing with half height railing to support pots plants and then chairs to enjoy the sun and the view as well as perhaps even a fire pit.

[@bobndoug1]

I’d respectfully suggest you only put the stairs on the right half of the deck front. That will allow for a railing on the left hand side for leaning, putting your feet up after a long days work etc. it will look more finished that way. Looks great so far, Good Luck!

[@TonyBologna240]

Stairs idea: corner-fed stairs, going the depth of one side (probably the northwest corner, being obviously more trustworthy), and then wrapping around the front of the deck just beyond the other end of the door, then railing/balusters from the end of the stairs around the rest of the deck. A little involved, but I think it would look great. Love from southern Oregon.

[@cooders71]

Full steps look really nice, but they do add shelter for critters and anything the wind will blow in and they make it hard to clean.

[@Sb129]

For stairs I'd think it would look nice with them on both sides so the deck looks nice and symmetric. Of course a full frontal stair like you were saying would also work but I like seeing the 'under carriage' on the wooden beams holding everything up.

[@samuelkenney9080]

Here’s a saw suggestion from a young guy in the trades: Look into a maffell kss 50. 95% of the time it’ll replace your chop saw, table saw, circle saw and track saw. I lay wood floors for a living and I carry in 1 saw to every job and it’s the smaller version of that saw, but for doing everything, I would get the next size up or maybe even 2 sizes up.Takes some getting used to but it’s the only saw I need partnered with a jig saw on occasion. Its a bit pricey but you know those Germans are proud of there tools and it reflects in the price.

[@dermotcox-kearns4974]

Wonderful work, you are a great educator 👍 For the stairs, make them wide three or four step wide, I feel they will look better and they will be much safer to use. Also you might need to consider a ramp someplace to allow for wheelchair access, which could be needed at some stage in the future....or a ramp that could be placed over the stairs steps ...

[@CraigAllen-re9bf]

We use both Dewalt and Milwaukee with good luck with both ...for pro electric work.....Your the man W.S. aka Cody.....I bought the Honda WH20XT fire pump....... Honda EU3200 gen.......Yamaha EF 2200 gen. ...I have Mid West jerry cans by Valpro with after market caps by EZ POUR

[@chasingrabbithole]

So beautiful & cozy cabin. I to love to work with real wood it is so satisfaying and smels good. Nice work, thank You for sharing Your build❤❤❤ & Yes full stairs please.

[@intox69]

NGL when I bought my Dewalt the same thing happened to me, took me a minute to clue in and reduce the cut depth... It was one of those days...

[@stuartwhitney4040]

Using a drill to drive and a driver to drill. Now I've seen everything.

[@BillSwad]

Make it make sense.

[@bm2618]

Lot of wood workers like using drill drivers when woodworking, having no impacts prevents splitting of the wood generally. But on the other hand others are now using impacts for everything so it’s all becoming preference now.

[@timinatornone]

Never use boards with the pith (bullseye) in them and always make the rings "frown" so when they age they do not cup and hold water. Boards with a pith in them are a huge crack that hasn't happened yet... Act accordingly

[@faithful451]

Makes sense hope I remember this one

[@faithful451]

In fact I think this very thing happened to me on the cubby house deck I built for my kids. Can confirm

[@brettbader8305]

Your putting the decking upside down . Widest part of the grain (cup) (growth rings ) goes down . Keeps the end corners from curling up

[@ScarletKnightAGK]

In a few years when the cupping becomes too much to ignore: "Beloved, It has begun! In the night the government came and started to pry my decking off of the home my grandpappy built with his own hands. Here! You can see where they have created a gap to install listening devices."

[@thomaswypyszinski3645]

YES! Full stairs I did that for my son's deck. NICE

[@rob-toolsandtech2521]

The cabin is looking good. I think if you had set your depth on that sidewinder, the motor housing would have cleared your square.

[@MrMadeinthe80s]

You should picture frame it into a chevron pattern. That would look amazing.

[@RobSharp-wo5qj]

The little details make a huge deferments in the look and finish. That is interesting that Milwaukee has built the saw with blade opposite side to most other saw. and the motor sites lower. I think the stairs should run full length on the front deck. And what a view from the deck .

[@johnbrown2030]

Living the dream! Great job !

[@tonym9326]

You can order Milwaukee fuel circular saw with blade and motor on either side your choice. They also make a worm drive circular saw if that’s what you want.

[@sarinadouglas]

As an east coast hobby carpenter I’d be using a slide saw miter box on that deck. No west coast hillbilly framing saws. But I do agree that that Milwaukee saw is flawed.

[@removechan10298]

My favorite thing about this deck is over the next few decades Cody is going to say "I had to hand plane each of those planks" at least two dozen times ;)

[@gregglaser3964]

I love the classical music scenes so much!

[@paulmcbride2699]

That 6th minute was very nice to watch. 👌

[@wayneprice6918]

Flex 24v inline 6 1/2 inch saw is belt driven, no issues using saw guides and has a built in dust port that really works. Can see the cutline on either side of the saw. Very accurate and quiet. Use the stacked lithium batteries. 3.5, 6, 10, or 12 ah. The designers solved a lot of issues with this saw .

[@carlzirk]

Perfect music choice.

[@garycoloradosprings3947]

Absolutely. At 5:22 when he was just quietly working with piano music in the background, very nice.

[@Tony.Tony.Tony.]

5:15 That's a beautiful shot. Very nice!

[@CameronClifford-oc3vc]

"The Northeast corner is giving me troubles" funniest thing I've heard in a while.

[@billnolin9423]

I am pretty sure that fisher price makes Dewalt. The cabin is coming along nicely and what a view. Almost as nice as the green mountains here in the northeast. Take care and be well.

[@gheka35]

I love my wrong side Milwaukee saw because I’m a wrong side hand guy. I just taped the ejection for the saw dust so it doesn’t blow in my face.

[@dyl940]

Beloved 🙌 loving this cabin build

[@LivingWithDragon]

Looking good. Definitely like the idea of big stairs.

[@stevenpeterson8444]

i love that dewalt. i’ve built a few thousand feet of kentucky 4 board fence with it in the last year and it runs like a champ. little heavy for one-handed work but i ain’t complainin otherwise.

[@Gulgonful]

My vote is for whole length stairs - mix of double and single height for sitting and stepping up

[@aiming5arrows231]

Your idea for Full stairs down the front with log railing on the sides and as handrails would look nice.

[@JDW0LF]

I went looking because I was curious about the saw... it looks like Milwaukee has a handful of different circular saw models, including ones with the blade on the other side.