i dont mean to be so offtopic but does anyone know a way to get back into an instagram account..? I stupidly lost my account password. I love any tricks you can give me!
@Dominick Lennon I really appreciate your reply. I got to the site on google and im waiting for the hacking stuff atm. Looks like it's gonna take a while so I will reply here later with my results.
When youbstarted talking about how many pallets you can cut you really showed a battery life expectancy. Not many reviews give a real picture like that. I really like that
For anyone watching this in 2022 keep in mind he was using the older XC battery. Now that the high output batteries are available it should be even more impressive.
You have the best tool review videos I have seen on RUclips. You have an incredible unbiased opinion and share with us the facts. You share great products and deliver the information in an easy to follow manner. Thank you for all of the great videos. I watch them all. Keep up the great work. All of us tool crazy guys really appreciate your hard work! Keep the great videos coming!!
Closing on my first house this week; can't thank you enough for the effort you pour into these videos. You review the tools well, but you also educate. All of us appreciate that.
The only review that convinced me to get this compact saw, before i'm leaning towards bosch gsk, but since i'm already on m12 platform this is perfect for me. Thanks a ton.
That is a badass saw. It's amazing how adding a brushless motor gives tools so much more run time. I've used a few 12v circular saws and the run time was horrible. Along with the tool bogging down. This would be a tool I wouldn't feel bad about investing my money into. Great review as always. Thanks !
+Ethan Schulz - I have had the StoneBreaker gloves for a while....I am testing them out, and making sure that they work well prior to doing any sort of review about them. But, as of now I can definitely say that I like the Leather ones, and think that they are very well made and comfortable. As for the other styles, I havent gotten a chance to use them much yet....but hopefully will soon!
Great review! That saw is really impressive! I love the m12 fuel hackzall, it's my go to even over the m18 fuel sawzall which is a beast but more than I usually need and it requires two hands whereas the hackzall is a one hander. I have the 7 1/4 m18 fuel circular saw which is a great tool, but I wonder if the m12 would become my go to for the small stuff due to its ease of use? It certainly has the run time and cut capacity for most jobs. I might have to add this to my wish list! Let's be honest, all we really need is an excuse to justify a new tool purchase! We don't NEED most of our tools!
Debated and debated whether to make my first purchase the M18 Fuel or this M12 version. Well just pulled in to the house after purchasing it a few minutes ago, swapped out the blade for a Diablo....for what this is?(A solidly built 12v.) I slammed through it’s first use cutting up some scrap dimensional and siding for hauling away easily. All I can say is? If you knowingly buy this as a 12v and insist on using a term like “underpowered” to describe it’s abilities....you need to kick yourself right in the butt! I am really looking forward to using this little beast (while picking my way through all kinds of work) and have no doubt I made the right choice in going with this M12 “first”. It’s a must have (and will be greatly appreciated right along side the M18 Fuel version once purchased....not a doubt in my mind). As always, thanks for another of your well done reviews. Comfortable to watch, neutral, concise and entertaining!
every saw should have the blade on the left. I HATE framing saws with right side blades. Also the Milwaukee 12V line is flat out awesome. Light, compact and very close to 18V power.
great review o have the Milwaukee blade on mine right now it doesnt seem to cut as good as the diablo but it still gets the job done it has a hard time cutting 2x6 with the milwaukee blade I'm going to try the diablo blade out
hey there guy. thanks again for the diablo info. i found a3pak 18t, 24t, and (another)36t which should cover any situation. at the very least I'll know for sure wether the blade is problem. keep up the good work.
Eric DuPlantier Thanks! And yep, lots of videos planned --- shooting scenes currently. I have a lot of woodworking videos coming up --- (new channel coming soon.....) stay tuned!
Digging the stone breaker gloves.. you made dad work hard for those. What's this like his 4th or 5th circular saw video!!! The m12 circ saw it pretty impressive for being 12v. Speed wise it seems comparable to the older brushed 18v 6.5" saws.. just doesn't have the same amount of grunt as some of the new brushless 18v saws. Either way this is perfect for the occasional user who is only invested in the m12 line or even the pro who has m12 and 18v but just wants a super lightweight compact option for small jobs.. Nice review as always
NERemodeling Thanks! Yeah the StoneBreaker gloves are pretty comfortable.....I like the leather ones & the landscaping ones a lot. As far as the M12 goes, you are correct.....the power/speed is not near what the 18v models are.....but then again, the benefit of size/weight is a huge plus over a 10+lb saw too :)
You answered my questions-would this saw cut plywood effectively and is it a left hand cut saw.As a lefty,I prefer the left cut saws,they don’t blow sawdust down my pant leg.Thanks.👍
Nice. I've been looking at this saw for a while. I have quite the M12 collection. The price is fair, it looks like a quality saw. Just haven't really took that plunge. It definitely looks nice though.
Russ Webster Thanks Russ! I dont think someone would go wrong by investing in the M12 lineup.....they have pretty much any trade covered at this point.
I use the m18 5 3/8 metal saw. It has a shroud to reduce flying shrapnel. I don't see why you couldn't put a metal blade on this, but you'd be crazy to do it without a face shield.
Have you had a chance to compare the circular saw vs the m12 fuel hackzall vs the m12 band saw? I'm just started the controls side at my job and we have to cut a lot of 1/2" to 1" conduit.
+Tim Martinez I have not, but that is a good idea! Are you using the thin EMT or thicker variety? Any of them will work, but the cut quality and blades are what will differ. (Metal cutting) Circular Saws will last a long time and have very fast/clean cuts, band saws are lightweight & the blades last a long time with a clean cut, the Hackzall will fit in places the other two will not, but the cut quality is not as good & you will burn through blades a lot faster.
Im finding that mine is not cutting through 2x very well at all. Wonder if maybe its the blade it comes with that could be the hindrance or maybe the 3.0 battery makes the difference? Either way pretty disappointed so far and searching for a why
I bought one of these and get some pretty bad binding/stalling, even with a fully charged 4.0Ah battery. I noticed that you’re using Freud diablo blades. Is that the secret? I have tried the OE blade and a nice ridge carbide high toothcount blade, and 2x and Baltic birch plywood both bind it.
so i noticed that this saw has the same specs as the m18 metal circular saw 2682-20 do you think this will cut metal as well or bog out since its not m18? or being brush-less be the better of the two?
+Dylan Cockett Metal saws specifically have different torques built in to prevent them burning up when cutting metal.....although they may look similar, a circ saw will fail where a metal saw will keep going, simply due to the design.
Well that pretty much knocked my socks off. The Fuel tools are impressive, but I never would have believe this kind of run time for a 12v saw. The last cordless circular saw I used was an 18v ni-cd Skil. And... Honestly I don't think it had 1/10 the battery life of this thing.
2x4 and 2x6 lumber are the most common building materials and very rarely do I cut 2 at a time why do I need a 7 1/2 blade? unless I'm ripping material the M12 will be my go to. Also I like the side handle better because I get full view of the line but I'm going to wait until they include the drill/driver combo in their bare tool promo.
Unfortunately microphones amplify certain frequencies over others.....just like lighting. It’s one of those things I try to avoid when possible, but didn’t pick up on it in this video.
I have no idea unfortunately…..probably would be more important to find a suitable blade, unless chips are of concern, then you might metal a metal cutting circular saw.
+ThePoolboy789 Yes....with any cordless tools, you will get more power (sometimes noticeable amounts) with the higher capacity batteries. It will still work with the compact packs....it will just do a lot better with high capacity ones.
I just got this saw yesterday and I guess I don’t understand. Measurements 100% lol I questioned if it could get thru a 2x4 at max depth. Specs say 1-5/8”cut capacity. But I just watched you cut 2x4’s
Ok. So- I've become a big fan of the m12 line of milwaukee tools. Long story short-the drills , jigsaw, hack have all performed amazingly well and surpass the bulkier but trusted Makitas. I like the M12s so much I stopped replacing 18v batteries on Kitas. I gave away the old Ryobi 18v (and don';t be fooled-those cheap-ass Ryobis ran and ran) But I invested in a full line of these M12s -for the first time sticking to one brand/one battery. So I;m in this for the long haul. The problem I'm having is with my brand new 5 1/2" circular M12 running off the line to the right. I know how to check Plates and blade for square and know the new batts need a break-in period. No problems with this. So- I was expecting to be zipping thru 1/2" plywood today but found that no matter what I did- it seems like the blade was fighting me to run off to the right and would slow down then totally bog down to a halt. Batteries couldn't power thru to a 'correction' and they were only depleted a small % from full charge after the bog-down. - I fought it and tried to adjust but to no effect. I got frustrated and brought out the corded Bosch. The two M12 4.0 x-tended were both fully charged. My question is [and assuming there is not some dumb-ass basic thing I'm forgetting-after 30yrs building cabinets/etc] Does anybody think I'm: A) still not getting full power from new batts and that could cause binding? B)Is it possible I am not cutting properly? It seems unlikely since I've been at this a long time but I'm open to thoughts. And yes-blade and plate squares up with no blade wobble that I can see;) C) could it be the Blade? (this is whats nagging me) . I use Freud in everything-table, radial, chop but this M12 came with a stock 'framing' blade with -I think-24 teeth. I did buy a Freud 50tooth for when I am working on finer project with finer cuts. But now I am thinking: will a Freud framing blade help? (i'm not a real 'blade' snob. nothing against a decent blade. Its just Freud has always worked out great for me) Anybody think a Freud framer will make a dif? D)I can't think of any other reason why my saw tracks off-line to the right and seems to be fighting me against holding the line. Even stranger is I was cutting thru 2 x 10s the day b4 without much problem except 'new battery' issues where it cut great but lost full charge quickly.. I have 3 batteries and a charge station. Is it even possible I got a faulty saw, or faulty...anything? Its so unlikely since the other 5 M12 tools work great-Jacket works great too but the weather is insanely warm for december. Any opinions, help, suggestions, criticism welcome. Yeah-I'm an 'old timer cabinet maker but I still have my WTF moments. Too many fantastic reviews of this M12 for me to think the saw is the problem. Could 'new battery' power lag really be an issue? And would that really cause the saw to run off the line? I'm stumped and decided to give it a rest for a couple days (I 10 days to return-but have serious doubts its the saw which seems to run just fine. And considering the sheer amount of positive reviews-i want to stick with M12. Anyway-thanks for reading this rant. And this is in NO WAY a criticism of the M12 line-up.AMazing line of tools. Super lightweight, comfortable and long lasting and fantastic design and balance*. *so satisfied with all then other M12 tools i even splurged on the Milwaukee heated vest and jacket. I know they work-but the weather is so damn hot 2 wks b4 x-mas that I can't really try them out! Thanks 4 review. best tool reviewer from my pov.
+David Baker Thanks! I am glad you like the reviews! ..... that sucks that your saw is having issues, and I would try the following : 1) Just to be sure it is not you, clamp a straightedge to a sheet of plywood & run it down to see if it binds without you eyeballing it. If it does, exchange the saw and/or get a different blade. 2) Swap out the stock blade with a Diablo.....those & Makita blades are the only two I will use. I sliced up 7 pallets with this on one 4.0ah charge --- eyeballing it ---- and fighting twisted boards. It was a giant pile of wood & the battery lasted the whole time without dying. I dont think it is a battery issue, especially since you have tried multiple battery packs. Could be a bent arbor, bent blade, manufacturing defect, etc. I would suggest returning & buying a replacement elsewhere (in case the whole batch of them that yours is in has the same issue). Good luck!
Thanks for the advice. And yeah, i watched you cut up those palettes. Reminds me of when i lived on maui for a few years in 90s. B4 "repurposed" was fashionable. Pallets were the life blood for my work there. I built everything from frames for paintings to walls for an extention on our house. Great job your doing. Add for saw. ..doubt it's a bent arbor but, if it was- on a brand new saw- it would be a big bummer. Ill try the straight edge and see what happens. Im betting ( hoping more like it) it's the blade. It's a thin kerf and maybe it's a little too thin for the task. I too only use Freud (or Diablo,I guess its their trademark colour and name) in both table and 12" dual mitre. I discovered freud over 20 yrs ago and have never gone back. But, it didn't occur to me that the stock framing 16tooth blade may be a pos. I don't think the 5.5" 40 tooth diablo is necessary for rough framing but im going to take your lead and pick up an 18t or 24t diablo. I honestly can't think of one circle saw-batt or cord- I've had that went bad this way (bent or malform factory part) so, I'll be shocked if between the straight edge test and a new blade it really turns out to be a bad unit. Other then this- i have nothing but great things to say about the M12 line. There's really not much i cant do with them. Thanks again, great review, appreciate it too, D.Atticus Baeker
+David Baker I checked my Amazon history.....here is the blade that I bought for it (in this video) ---> www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00008WQ2T?_encoding=UTF8&tag=reatoorev-20
Could not help but notice the gloves you where waring. You wouldn't have got thoughts cause of TIA's most recent video would you. How do you like them would you recommend the gloves.
What is the runtime on this particular battery or with the 6.0 battery? My m12 brushless hackzall with the 4.0 battery doesn't seem to last long. My service is horrible at my house so actually watching RUclips videos takes forever, so forgive me for not being able to watch this entirely.
Oscar Garcia I use them occasionally.....I have actually been using some Steelman PRO Extra-Long Locking Flex-Head Ratchets lately & like them a lot.....having the ability to lock the head VS having it swivel around freely is a big advantage. I have a review coming out on them soon.
Smart man, you got a Diablo blade! Not sure why Waukee don't just throw a Diablo blade in the box. Why in the heck are their so many right hand sided blades? I get the dust issue, but dang!
Chaojun Huang We do "max" run-time testing.....keep in mind that with every circular saw that we test, we use them exactly the same way & the reason that the cut amounts are higher in my videos is the fact that the trigger is not released/engaged each cut on the 2x4 testing. The trigger is instead held down the entire time (keeping the saw running at max rpms). I have tried it the other route (releasing in between each cut) & the total cuts go down by about 10%. The other three major things that effect those numbers are --- 1. Blade type & condition (I replace the blade with a new blade prior to each run-time test.....also, cheap blades do not cut as well as high-end blades), 2. Wood type (here we have white pine....other areas of the country have fir/cedar/etc & they may be harder to cut through), 3. User experience (my dad was a carpenter for 30+ years & does the cutting in these videos....someone less experienced would not be as efficient cutting).
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Anyone watching this in 2021 going “damn he’s really cutting up a good 2x4”😂
i dont mean to be so offtopic but does anyone know a way to get back into an instagram account..?
I stupidly lost my account password. I love any tricks you can give me!
@Yehuda Damari instablaster :)
@Dominick Lennon I really appreciate your reply. I got to the site on google and im waiting for the hacking stuff atm.
Looks like it's gonna take a while so I will reply here later with my results.
@Dominick Lennon it worked and I actually got access to my account again. Im so happy:D
Thanks so much you really help me out !
@Yehuda Damari happy to help xD
When youbstarted talking about how many pallets you can cut you really showed a battery life expectancy. Not many reviews give a real picture like that. I really like that
For anyone watching this in 2022 keep in mind he was using the older XC battery. Now that the high output batteries are available it should be even more impressive.
6 years later...and your video definitely is still very helpful I’m about to go get one myself
The amount of efficiency they are squeezing out of modern power tools is amazing. Finally some of that high tech science being put to use!
You have the best tool review videos I have seen on RUclips. You have an incredible unbiased opinion and share with us the facts. You share great products and deliver the information in an easy to follow manner. Thank you for all of the great videos. I watch them all. Keep up the great work. All of us tool crazy guys really appreciate your hard work! Keep the great videos coming!!
Kevin Sass Thanks Kevin! I am glad you like the videos.....stay tuned, MANY more cool reviews coming up this summer :)
at 8:57 I paused the video and said to myself "what am I doing with myself watching some guy cut wood".. ahhh
David G Hey.....I cut wood, so you dont have to! :) haha
David G I read your comment, checked my time, 9:00!
Closing on my first house this week; can't thank you enough for the effort you pour into these videos. You review the tools well, but you also educate. All of us appreciate that.
You do one of the best reviews on RUclips!
The only review that convinced me to get this compact saw, before i'm leaning towards bosch gsk, but since i'm already on m12 platform this is perfect for me. Thanks a ton.
Nice review. I'm sold on it. This will compliment my M12 drill/driver nicely. I only will have the standard batteries for the time being.
Nice video. Really shows the power of the m12 line. Powerful and compact. Definitely not a toy!
That is a badass saw. It's amazing how adding a brushless motor gives tools so much more run time. I've used a few 12v circular saws and the run time was horrible. Along with the tool bogging down. This would be a tool I wouldn't feel bad about investing my money into. Great review as always. Thanks !
Jordan Booth Thanks Jordan! This one really did impress me.....the battery life was amazing.
+Ethan Schulz - I have had the StoneBreaker gloves for a while....I am testing them out, and making sure that they work well prior to doing any sort of review about them. But, as of now I can definitely say that I like the Leather ones, and think that they are very well made and comfortable. As for the other styles, I havent gotten a chance to use them much yet....but hopefully will soon!
Nice review, and it's great to see someone who actually knows how to cut with cordless circular saw without binding the crap out of it.
4cpus4me Thanks! Yeah my dad really knows how to slice up wood....I told him you said that. :)
Very impressive run time. I really like the fact that the blade is on the left hand side. It makes it so much easier to follow a line. Great review.
Mike L. Thanks Mike! I agree....that left hand blade made slicing up the pallets super easy......I definitely like this little saw a lot.
Awesome review, really nothing better you could have done, thank you!
Great review! That saw is really impressive! I love the m12 fuel hackzall, it's my go to even over the m18 fuel sawzall which is a beast but more than I usually need and it requires two hands whereas the hackzall is a one hander. I have the 7 1/4 m18 fuel circular saw which is a great tool, but I wonder if the m12 would become my go to for the small stuff due to its ease of use? It certainly has the run time and cut capacity for most jobs. I might have to add this to my wish list! Let's be honest, all we really need is an excuse to justify a new tool purchase! We don't NEED most of our tools!
Wild Goose Haha nice :) Who needs an excuse? We all need them!
Really like your videos just bought this saw . Wish you still made videos good luck .
You can use 5-1/2" blades with the M12 2530-20 circular saw....
Good to know Seemed like there is some extra space under the guard
Debated and debated whether to make my first purchase the M18 Fuel or this M12 version. Well just pulled in to the house after purchasing it a few minutes ago, swapped out the blade for a Diablo....for what this is?(A solidly built 12v.) I slammed through it’s first use cutting up some scrap dimensional and siding for hauling away easily.
All I can say is? If you knowingly buy this as a 12v and insist on using a term like “underpowered” to describe it’s abilities....you need to kick yourself right in the butt!
I am really looking forward to using this little beast (while picking my way through all kinds of work) and have no doubt I made the right choice in going with this M12 “first”. It’s a must have (and will be greatly appreciated right along side the M18 Fuel version once purchased....not a doubt in my mind).
As always, thanks for another of your well done reviews. Comfortable to watch, neutral, concise and entertaining!
Another well done video review!
excellent content! my man i was worried for your fingers though when you were holding the plate!
every saw should have the blade on the left. I HATE framing saws with right side blades. Also the Milwaukee 12V line is flat out awesome. Light, compact and very close to 18V power.
mojo jojo me to
That tiny 1.5ah m12 battery had enough juice for me to build a supported bed frame out of 2x3s. Around 25 cuts!
great review o have the Milwaukee blade on mine right now it doesnt seem to cut as good as the diablo but it still gets the job done it has a hard time cutting 2x6 with the milwaukee blade I'm going to try the diablo blade out
Just picked this up... NGL it was perfect for what I needed.. I feels SOOOO slow but I love it so far
Don't forget the LED light in front that actually helps to see in dim areas. Lol I love my m12 fuel circ saw and a bunch of other m12, m18 tools
Great review. This little thing would have been handy tearing apart my old wood shed.
How can you not to like this video, when you showed me all I need to know. Thanks
Wow that tiny thing can do a lot. Awesome review.
Nalu Rash Thanks Nalu!
Wow love this review ! Very detailed and pretty much answered all my questions I have . #subbed
hey there guy. thanks again for the diablo info. i found a3pak 18t, 24t, and (another)36t which should cover any situation. at the very least I'll know for sure wether the blade is problem.
keep up the good work.
Good video. Limited music. Covered the topic well. Subscribed
Awesome video and keep the milwaukee reviews coming and what about some of the projects of the scrap wood from the pallets?
Eric DuPlantier Thanks! And yep, lots of videos planned --- shooting scenes currently. I have a lot of woodworking videos coming up --- (new channel coming soon.....) stay tuned!
Digging the stone breaker gloves.. you made dad work hard for those. What's this like his 4th or 5th circular saw video!!!
The m12 circ saw it pretty impressive for being 12v. Speed wise it seems comparable to the older brushed 18v 6.5" saws.. just doesn't have the same amount of grunt as some of the new brushless 18v saws.
Either way this is perfect for the occasional user who is only invested in the m12 line or even the pro who has m12 and 18v but just wants a super lightweight compact option for small jobs..
Nice review as always
NERemodeling Thanks! Yeah the StoneBreaker gloves are pretty comfortable.....I like the leather ones & the landscaping ones a lot. As far as the M12 goes, you are correct.....the power/speed is not near what the 18v models are.....but then again, the benefit of size/weight is a huge plus over a 10+lb saw too :)
great review, thanks so much
You answered my questions-would this saw cut plywood effectively and is it a left hand cut saw.As a lefty,I prefer the left cut saws,they don’t blow sawdust down my pant leg.Thanks.👍
Nice. I've been looking at this saw for a while. I have quite the M12 collection. The price is fair, it looks like a quality saw. Just haven't really took that plunge. It definitely looks nice though.
Woah! That is pretty impressive!
Brendan Hollingsworth Thanks Brendan!
Excellent video
I was skeptical about a 12 volt circ saw, but this looks promising.
I just bought this thing and I love it. Also having the electric brake is pretty awesome, blade stops as soon as you let go of the trigger
This thing is a couple years old now but I still want it
Impressive little saw. But most of Milwaukee's stuff is pretty impressive. They really have a nice 12 volt line.
Russ Webster Thanks Russ! I dont think someone would go wrong by investing in the M12 lineup.....they have pretty much any trade covered at this point.
Great real world video.
How is this compare to the Ryobi P501 with lithium ion battery?
I'm debating between this and the non-Fuel M18 circular....
Home Depot has a good deal on 2 of the m12 6ah XC batteries for $159.
Dumb question, can you use smaller blades on this if they happen to more readily available?
Does this come with a saw guide, it looks like it has a slot for it? Does Milwaukee have one or do you just have to pick up a generic one?
Best review of this M12 5 3/8 so far
Have you tried switching to metal blade and cut metal?
I use the m18 5 3/8 metal saw. It has a shroud to reduce flying shrapnel. I don't see why you couldn't put a metal blade on this, but you'd be crazy to do it without a face shield.
can you cut 2x4 with it? or the depth is not enough.? anybody knows
How can I purchase, a unit of Milwaukee FUEL M18 circular?
Nice review..All I could think about is watching that your left hand fingers don't get cut if the saw were to jump
+Chad Edwards yeah...my dad always cuts like that....I prefer two hands on the top of the saw ✋️🤚
Another great video :)
CastCor Thanks!
Have you had a chance to compare the circular saw vs the m12 fuel hackzall vs the m12 band saw? I'm just started the controls side at my job and we have to cut a lot of 1/2" to 1" conduit.
+Tim Martinez I have not, but that is a good idea! Are you using the thin EMT or thicker variety? Any of them will work, but the cut quality and blades are what will differ. (Metal cutting) Circular Saws will last a long time and have very fast/clean cuts, band saws are lightweight & the blades last a long time with a clean cut, the Hackzall will fit in places the other two will not, but the cut quality is not as good & you will burn through blades a lot faster.
Can this thing cut 4xs at 45 degree angle?
Im finding that mine is not cutting through 2x very well at all. Wonder if maybe its the blade it comes with that could be the hindrance or maybe the 3.0 battery makes the difference? Either way pretty disappointed so far and searching for a why
Love the video
I bought one of these and get some pretty bad binding/stalling, even with a fully charged 4.0Ah battery. I noticed that you’re using Freud diablo blades. Is that the secret? I have tried the OE blade and a nice ridge carbide high toothcount blade, and 2x and Baltic birch plywood both bind it.
I like Diablo blades for any OEM replacement, except Makita.... they are equally as good. Most OEM blades suck.
so i noticed that this saw has the same specs as the m18 metal circular saw 2682-20 do you think this will cut metal as well or bog out since its not m18? or being brush-less be the better of the two?
+Dylan Cockett Metal saws specifically have different torques built in to prevent them burning up when cutting metal.....although they may look similar, a circ saw will fail where a metal saw will keep going, simply due to the design.
So, the blade is 5 3/8. What is the arbor size? These blades come in 10 mm and 20 mm.
Well that pretty much knocked my socks off. The Fuel tools are impressive, but I never would have believe this kind of run time for a 12v saw.
The last cordless circular saw I used was an 18v ni-cd Skil. And... Honestly I don't think it had 1/10 the battery life of this thing.
Michael C Yeah me too.....I thought that the battery was never going to die!
2x4 and 2x6 lumber are the most common building materials and very rarely do I cut 2 at a time why do I need a 7 1/2 blade? unless I'm ripping material the M12 will be my go to.
Also I like the side handle better because I get full view of the line but I'm going to wait until they include the drill/driver combo in their bare tool promo.
That saw sounds like the bearings are going out, or is it normal the grinding sound
Unfortunately microphones amplify certain frequencies over others.....just like lighting. It’s one of those things I try to avoid when possible, but didn’t pick up on it in this video.
milwaukee needs a cordless worm drive circular saw asap!!!
Can it cut 3/4 inch thick plywood?
Great presentation.
Do you know, is it suitable for cutting Pal Melaminated? Or doors covered with melaminated?
Thanks.
I have no idea unfortunately…..probably would be more important to find a suitable blade, unless chips are of concern, then you might metal a metal cutting circular saw.
@@RealToolReviews i am concern about rpm. also...
imbetween the 1.5 and the 4.0 battery there is a diffrence in performance
+ThePoolboy789 Yes....with any cordless tools, you will get more power (sometimes noticeable amounts) with the higher capacity batteries. It will still work with the compact packs....it will just do a lot better with high capacity ones.
I just got this saw yesterday and I guess I don’t understand. Measurements 100% lol I questioned if it could get thru a 2x4 at max depth. Specs say 1-5/8”cut capacity. But I just watched you cut 2x4’s
A 2x4 is not actual dimensions.....the real size is 1.5”x3.5”. That’s why 👍
Lmfao. I love how you Just walk off and have your buddy get down on his knees and count your drops.
Ok. So- I've become a big fan of the m12 line of milwaukee tools. Long story short-the drills , jigsaw, hack have all performed amazingly well and surpass the bulkier but trusted Makitas. I like the M12s so much I stopped replacing 18v batteries on Kitas. I gave away the old Ryobi 18v (and don';t be fooled-those cheap-ass Ryobis ran and ran) But I invested in a full line of these M12s -for the first time sticking to one brand/one battery. So I;m in this for the long haul.
The problem I'm having is with my brand new 5 1/2" circular M12 running off the line to the right. I know how to check Plates and blade for square and know the new batts need a break-in period. No problems with this.
So- I was expecting to be zipping thru 1/2" plywood today but found that no matter what I did- it seems like the blade was fighting me to run off to the right and would slow down then totally bog down to a halt. Batteries couldn't power thru to a 'correction' and they were only depleted a small % from full charge after the bog-down. - I fought it and tried to adjust but to no effect. I got frustrated and brought out the corded Bosch. The two M12 4.0 x-tended were both fully charged.
My question is [and assuming there is not some dumb-ass basic thing I'm forgetting-after 30yrs building cabinets/etc]
Does anybody think I'm:
A) still not getting full power from new batts and that could cause binding?
B)Is it possible I am not cutting properly? It seems unlikely since I've been at this a long time but I'm open to thoughts. And yes-blade and plate squares up with no blade wobble that I can see;)
C) could it be the Blade? (this is whats nagging me) . I use Freud in everything-table, radial, chop but this M12 came with a stock 'framing' blade with -I think-24 teeth. I did buy a Freud 50tooth for when I am working on finer project with finer cuts. But now I am thinking: will a Freud framing blade help? (i'm not a real 'blade' snob. nothing against a decent blade. Its just Freud has always worked out great for me) Anybody think a Freud framer will make a dif?
D)I can't think of any other reason why my saw tracks off-line to the right and seems to be fighting me against holding the line. Even stranger is I was cutting thru 2 x 10s the day b4 without much problem except 'new battery' issues where it cut great but lost full charge quickly.. I have 3 batteries and a charge station. Is it even possible I got a faulty saw, or faulty...anything? Its so unlikely since the other 5 M12 tools work great-Jacket works great too but the weather is insanely warm for december.
Any opinions, help, suggestions, criticism welcome. Yeah-I'm an 'old timer cabinet maker but I still have my WTF moments. Too many fantastic reviews of this M12 for me to think the saw is the problem. Could 'new battery' power lag really be an issue? And would that really cause the saw to run off the line? I'm stumped and decided to give it a rest for a couple days (I 10 days to return-but have serious doubts its the saw which seems to run just fine. And considering the sheer amount of positive reviews-i want to stick with M12.
Anyway-thanks for reading this rant. And this is in NO WAY a criticism of the M12 line-up.AMazing line of tools. Super lightweight, comfortable and long lasting and fantastic design and balance*.
*so satisfied with all then other M12 tools i even splurged on the Milwaukee heated vest and jacket. I know they work-but the weather is so damn hot 2 wks b4 x-mas that I can't really try them out!
Thanks 4 review. best tool reviewer from my pov.
+David Baker Thanks! I am glad you like the reviews! ..... that sucks that your saw is having issues, and I would try the following :
1) Just to be sure it is not you, clamp a straightedge to a sheet of plywood & run it down to see if it binds without you eyeballing it. If it does, exchange the saw and/or get a different blade.
2) Swap out the stock blade with a Diablo.....those & Makita blades are the only two I will use.
I sliced up 7 pallets with this on one 4.0ah charge --- eyeballing it ---- and fighting twisted boards. It was a giant pile of wood & the battery lasted the whole time without dying. I dont think it is a battery issue, especially since you have tried multiple battery packs.
Could be a bent arbor, bent blade, manufacturing defect, etc. I would suggest returning & buying a replacement elsewhere (in case the whole batch of them that yours is in has the same issue).
Good luck!
Thanks for the advice. And yeah, i watched you cut up those palettes. Reminds me of when i lived on maui for a few years in 90s. B4 "repurposed" was fashionable. Pallets were the life blood for my work there. I built everything from frames for paintings to walls for an extention on our house. Great job your doing.
Add for saw. ..doubt it's a bent arbor but, if it was- on a brand new saw- it would be a big bummer. Ill try the straight edge and see what happens.
Im betting ( hoping more like it) it's the blade. It's a thin kerf and maybe it's a little too thin for the task. I too only use Freud (or Diablo,I guess its their trademark colour and name) in both table and 12" dual mitre. I discovered freud over 20 yrs ago and have never gone back. But, it didn't occur to me that the stock framing 16tooth blade may be a pos.
I don't think the 5.5" 40 tooth diablo is necessary for rough framing but im going to take your lead and pick up an 18t or 24t diablo.
I honestly can't think of one circle saw-batt or cord- I've had that went bad this way (bent or malform factory part) so, I'll be shocked if between the straight edge test and a new blade it really turns out to be a bad unit.
Other then this- i have nothing but great things to say about the M12 line. There's really not much i cant do with them.
Thanks again, great review, appreciate it too,
D.Atticus Baeker
+David Baker I checked my Amazon history.....here is the blade that I bought for it (in this video) ---> www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00008WQ2T?_encoding=UTF8&tag=reatoorev-20
Could not help but notice the gloves you where waring. You wouldn't have got thoughts cause of TIA's most recent video would you. How do you like them would you recommend the gloves.
What is the runtime on this particular battery or with the 6.0 battery? My m12 brushless hackzall with the 4.0 battery doesn't seem to last long. My service is horrible at my house so actually watching RUclips videos takes forever, so forgive me for not being able to watch this entirely.
Who else's is watching this after ordering the saw?
Damn that's impressive
I want to know how are those gearwrench 120xp ratchet set you review not to long ago doing?:)
Oscar Garcia I use them occasionally.....I have actually been using some Steelman PRO Extra-Long Locking Flex-Head Ratchets lately & like them a lot.....having the ability to lock the head VS having it swivel around freely is a big advantage. I have a review coming out on them soon.
gearwench just came out with a locking flex head but it's only the 84 tooth design :/
yup the blade is a bit hard to find
i wish that in the near future all circular saw blades will be on the left side since most people are right handed
Can I use a m18 battery on it ?
The Milwaukee blade that come with the package sucks. What blade you commend for 2x4 and framing
Diablo @ Home Depot
No rafter hook?
Smart man, you got a Diablo blade! Not sure why Waukee don't just throw a Diablo blade in the box. Why in the heck are their so many right hand sided blades? I get the dust issue, but dang!
Can you 45 degree cut a 2x4?
2024년 현재 밀워키 M12 2530-20는 아직도 나에게 최고의 전동공구.
Has anyone used this saw on 4x4 yet?
Don’t know if I’d place my left hand that close to the blade but to each his own
Thinking the same thing
good job
George S Thanks George!
Вещь! Тоже купил себе такую.
Should be great for bendy boards doing concrete. I do roads and such and wouldnt mind this in place of the chainsaw we use lol. Or the dewalt
very similar to Ryobi.. just more beefed up
someone said 5 1/2 blades will fit this saw. Not sure. Anyone know for sure?
yes. i installed it
Yes they do it even says it in the manual.
My corded skillsaw has a safety
Great review. Though it would be helpful to see how quickly and cleanly the saw can remove fingers....
hi, I watched other youtuber's review about this saw, they said they cant get 170 cuts like the box said, any chance you will know why ? :(
Chaojun Huang We do "max" run-time testing.....keep in mind that with every circular saw that we test, we use them exactly the same way & the reason that the cut amounts are higher in my videos is the fact that the trigger is not released/engaged each cut on the 2x4 testing. The trigger is instead held down the entire time (keeping the saw running at max rpms). I have tried it the other route (releasing in between each cut) & the total cuts go down by about 10%. The other three major things that effect those numbers are --- 1. Blade type & condition (I replace the blade with a new blade prior to each run-time test.....also, cheap blades do not cut as well as high-end blades), 2. Wood type (here we have white pine....other areas of the country have fir/cedar/etc & they may be harder to cut through), 3. User experience (my dad was a carpenter for 30+ years & does the cutting in these videos....someone less experienced would not be as efficient cutting).
I think you can use a 5.5 blade on that.
one question sir.....Why you make the old guy do all the work?...LOL...good video man!
Jody Reed Thanks! He is a bit more efficient at cutting than I am....plus it gives him some free exercise! ;)
Jody Reed Thanks! He is a bit more efficient at cutting than I am....plus it gives him some free exercise! ;)
lol....ok
That's next, got Dremel,hackzall,multitool,drill driver,inpact driver,2 chargers, 4 small batteries,2 large Amazon batteries.
+dmcguinn1 Will you do a review on the Milwaukee 2645 M18 jig saw?
64 cuts x 4’ of plywood = 256’. Dang
nice
+Enrique Lopez Thanks!