18v is my favourite saw. Light and easy to carry. It could use a little more torque for when you bind the blade. Looks like it’s time for the 18v to get an update.
I came up using mostly Skill 77s, so I'm a blade left guy. For me, the better visibility of the cut line more than offsets the material holding and dust on the user issues. No saw is perfect, but these are pretty amazing. Right or left, go with what works for you.
The depth of cut on that new blade-left 40v saw is a huge balls up, I've been using my DHS680 on site for the last 6 years and my only gripes have been the ripping performance (power wise) and the depth of cut at 45 degrees. I'm gutted to see that only one of these issues have been fixed with the new saw.
I have the same saw but I only use mine for stuff at home and it's a great saw. If you been using it for 6 years that's impressive and I agree depth can be improved a bit.
@pauljohnson9326 yeah, my first saw ended up getting a new motherboard after it got very wet in a storm whilst I was cutting in some rafters, I then bought a second DHS680 after 5 years use and use it strictly got demolition work and when it's really wet out. Great little saws!
@lamdog24 the 40v power for ripping is much better than the 18v. But yeah, depth of cut on both isn't great. If you already have makita gear, go for the 40v one. If you're only starting to purchase tools... probably still get the 40v one haha im now using Hikoki 36v stuff and I love it, bit their circular saws aren't as refined as the makita stuff.
@@hamishrhodes5108 Yeah I have heaps of 18v but starting to get some 40v for certain tools that would benefit from the extra power like the circ saw and impact. Just can't decide between HS001G or HS012G. Just don't understand why the HS012G didn't have the same depth of cut.
Finally. I've fallen to the blade left saws and lately only use the 260 mm beast for all things. It is wearing down my wrist one handed though. I would probably attach this tiny monster to my belt semi permanently.
Yup, I have two of the 18v and I use one for finish work and the other one for rough frame, ripping is the only thing it can’t handle but slow cuts and new blades will do., I’ll save my money for the 40v once is available in the is
Just ordered one in the UK Coming next week My 680 is getting on a bit Spoken to a guy from Makita today a a tool fair. And he said the 40v xgt jigsaw is coming out in July. So will only need the multi tool to complete my set. 😊
I think I found the replacement to the Milwaukee M18 165. The Milwaukee is a good saw but one day it just stopped working. It turned out that dust in to the switch. And I found out after changing the switch.🤷
In the US, right and left blade were determined by west or east coast. Right blade saws generally were made east coast. And left hand/worn drive were west coast. I have pretty much only used cordless left blade saws over the last 15 years and that’s what I’m used to. My dad, since the 50’s/60’s has only used right hand blade. He can’t get used to left blade and I can’t get used to right blade(although there’s certain cuts a right blade would be better). I wonder how the rest of the world was introduced to circular saws…
Thanks for the history I always wondered why, but that’s strange so you’re saying out in California the blades for the same brand saw comes on the left-hand side for the 7 inch blades
I'm still on the brushed 18v but lacking "ripping" power where the 36v tacksaw can't cut. May skip the 18v brushless straight to this one. Love the versatility because of the size and as you say there's a tracksaw for anything requiring accuracy. The efficut blade supplied on the 36v tracksaw as stock gives an amazing finish and cuts so smoothly.
Prices and product for XGT finally Gett ng close for me to consider more than a few XGT, still have many 18V tools that are great, just wish they were backwards compatible batteries((40V) Just got the Hikoki/MetaboHPT Belt sander-luv it and it's much lighter and powerful and wider base than the Milwaukee and can be used with AC adapter(good option) Maybe a good tool test with cordless sanders Haven't seen one from Makita or DeWalt yet. AEG(Ridgid), Milwaukee, Kobalt, Hikoki ? Have one Maybe a t
I watched this video to see if it's worth selling my 18v and buying the 40v when I move. I'll just keep my 18v. The difference isn't so much for a hobbiest like me. I looove my my 18v
Has the depth of cut bar been upgraded? I've knocked my 18v off of a table before and bent the black bar with the depth measurements. After that, it just doesn't adjust smoothly at all. Hopefully the new bar is more robust! The right blade 40v (American version) is definitely better than the left blade 18v.
I wish they had taken the opportunity to improve sight lines. It helps a lot when you bevel cut as a right handed user. It's been my only criticism of that 18v saw.
Can’t understand how people can use a right bladed saw, first time I tried to use one I’m like leaning over the saw trying to see the blade against the line, figured it was for lefties. Little did I know it was the opposite! Totally get that the saw is more supported on the timber. Great review as always thank you!
Blade under Left is the most efficient and awesome tool I have ever experienced. I cut moldings trim with that Makita 6 inch and a half blade that’s a change my whole career lol why they don’t make the 7 inch ones with the left-hand blade cause most people are right handed and when you use your speed square, it is way way more better and efficient to cut with.
The balance of HS012 is more on the blade side compared to HS680, just picking up the saw from right hand, immediately have to counter the balance by twist clockwise, also the hand is more comfortable on HS680
With the new design to the rafter hook, can you still use it to pin the guard back? I think that’s one of the best “unintentional” features of the 18v saw
Hey tools do you wear the gum boots so that you don’t have to sweep so much saw dust off the floor? 😂 Going to pick up the 40v saw tomorrow, I was on a roof on Thursday and the 18V was overheating and cutting out. As everyone is saying, shame about the depth of cut. I wished they released the 125mm saw in Australia, in fact I wish they released all tools to all countries. Tools is the best Makita (or anything now that I think about it) reviewer in the whole wide universe, no nonsense BS.
Would like to see a comparison between this and the 36 Volt, 7 1/4 inch saw. The one with the rear handle. Thats the one i use daily but now that i have 40v batteries im looking to switch up my daily driver
40v looks great and is definitely more powerful, though I expected that given the higher voltage and how old the 18v model is. I use the 18v and love it. For plywood and cross cutting lumber it works great and I use it almost exclusively unless I need the depth of cut with the rear handle 7-1/4”. Sure the 6-1/2” could use a little more power for ripping. Maybe Makita will give it a well deserved update?
It would be interesting to try the dewalt powerstack batteries on the 18v makita stuff using a badapter or something and see if it's just the batteries or the old motor technology holding the lxt back
Watched a lot of your videos and need a recommendation. Have an old circular saw that need replacing, but doing mainly cabinetry at the moment. Makita plunge saws are so expensive, what would you recommendation be around circular saws either with a track base or the adapter? HS011 looks great, but big. The HS004 maybe, or is the an adapter option more desirable? Wondering if I'm missing something that plunge saws do that circular track saws can't. Seems almost like for like...
Hello. Love you channel from here over the ditch. I have recently started the swap from Hitachi to Makita. Which model Makita 18V circular saw would you recommend for indoor and outdoor DIY?
I'm a leftie so I love all their blade-right stuff, but I can't imagine why they do so much blade-right stuff considering almost everyone globally is right-handed! Anyone??
Its really only the small things. Besides power and run time the 40v tools seem to come with the occasional quality of life improvement (like the base adjustment on this saw) Not intentional but the 18v drill driver is still better than the 40v as it seems to break quite easy
Ik like left more! You don't have to hang over thé machine to see what you are doing. It's so much better. The only have to make thé left hand sided for richt handed! Let the sawdust blow to te richt en not in your face or just to thé richt side so you can always see your blade en where you are cutting. Instead of hanging over thé machine to see wat you are doing.
Example if you are whriting a lettre if you are right handed. You keep you're head to thé left and just whrite so you can see what you do. What if i had to hang over te richt sicht of my richt hand tot see what i am whrite? Because there is a huge blokkage of thé motor in thé saw case and just can not see what i am doing. That is unnattural. So blade left side dust blow richt side and you can see everiting perfect! That's much more logic to me. Sorry for thé English. Gr Christophe from Belgium
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Got it !I think it’s the best saw makita has made lighter more balance feel than the 18v and more power!!awesome
The xsh04-05 top handle are the best compact saws makit ever made. They need a 40v UK and US version
18v is my favourite saw. Light and easy to carry. It could use a little more torque for when you bind the blade. Looks like it’s time for the 18v to get an update.
I have that 18 v saw. It's my favorite makita tool. Just a sharp blade, and cut everything. Nice rewiew.
Yes .. been waiting since the introduction of the 40v range for this
I've been waiting for a multi tool. I don't understand why its not out.
I came up using mostly Skill 77s, so I'm a blade left guy. For me, the better visibility of the cut line more than offsets the material holding and dust on the user issues. No saw is perfect, but these are pretty amazing. Right or left, go with what works for you.
I’ve got two 40v skillies and I still go back to my left hand 18v all the time. Getting this left hung 40v saw tomorrow.
The depth of cut on that new blade-left 40v saw is a huge balls up, I've been using my DHS680 on site for the last 6 years and my only gripes have been the ripping performance (power wise) and the depth of cut at 45 degrees. I'm gutted to see that only one of these issues have been fixed with the new saw.
I have the same saw but I only use mine for stuff at home and it's a great saw. If you been using it for 6 years that's impressive and I agree depth can be improved a bit.
@pauljohnson9326 yeah, my first saw ended up getting a new motherboard after it got very wet in a storm whilst I was cutting in some rafters, I then bought a second DHS680 after 5 years use and use it strictly got demolition work and when it's really wet out. Great little saws!
I'm surprised they didn't fix both of those issues. Now I don't know which 165mm to get.
@lamdog24 the 40v power for ripping is much better than the 18v. But yeah, depth of cut on both isn't great.
If you already have makita gear, go for the 40v one. If you're only starting to purchase tools... probably still get the 40v one haha im now using Hikoki 36v stuff and I love it, bit their circular saws aren't as refined as the makita stuff.
@@hamishrhodes5108 Yeah I have heaps of 18v but starting to get some 40v for certain tools that would benefit from the extra power like the circ saw and impact.
Just can't decide between HS001G or HS012G. Just don't understand why the HS012G didn't have the same depth of cut.
Finally. I've fallen to the blade left saws and lately only use the 260 mm beast for all things. It is wearing down my wrist one handed though.
I would probably attach this tiny monster to my belt semi permanently.
I love my 18v, best saw out there I’d say personally! Can’t wait for the 40v to be out in the UK
Ye me too whens it coming ffs!
Yup, I have two of the 18v and I use one for finish work and the other one for rough frame, ripping is the only thing it can’t handle but slow cuts and new blades will do., I’ll save my money for the 40v once is available in the is
Just ordered one in the UK
Coming next week
My 680 is getting on a bit
Spoken to a guy from Makita today a a tool fair. And he said the 40v xgt jigsaw is coming out in July. So will only need the multi tool to complete my set. 😊
Can recognise that DHS680 sound from anywhere
Don't why people moan about non track compatible saws.. just by a plunge saw!! The 40v one is great .. loads of grunt and super solid
Definitely one of the best saws of 40v makita.
Was waiting patiently . Thank u . Cant wait till is available here
You're welcome 😊
Absolutely. Getting this one, awesome.
Been waiting for this. Thank you tools. 🍻 Cheers.
I like blade left saws because I'm left eye dominant and have an easier time seeing what I'm doing.
I've never seen anyone comment about their eye dominance influencing their preference. That's something I've never thought about. Cool.
Наконец то "левый диск" у Макиты XGT
Thanks за обзор
Булатный лайк мой 👍
I think I found the replacement to the Milwaukee M18 165. The Milwaukee is a good saw but one day it just stopped working. It turned out that dust in to the switch. And I found out after changing the switch.🤷
Would be good to see the Makita HS012G up against the makita HS004G, in terms of power, and feel. Cheers
I have been waiting for this saw before I switch to 40v. Now I just need Makita Canada to bring it and I'm a lefty
In the US, right and left blade were determined by west or east coast. Right blade saws generally were made east coast. And left hand/worn drive were west coast. I have pretty much only used cordless left blade saws over the last 15 years and that’s what I’m used to. My dad, since the 50’s/60’s has only used right hand blade. He can’t get used to left blade and I can’t get used to right blade(although there’s certain cuts a right blade would be better). I wonder how the rest of the world was introduced to circular saws…
Thanks for the history I always wondered why, but that’s strange so you’re saying out in California the blades for the same brand saw comes on the left-hand side for the 7 inch blades
Smashed that like button before even watch the video!😅
Always 👍
I'm still on the brushed 18v but lacking "ripping" power where the 36v tacksaw can't cut. May skip the 18v brushless straight to this one. Love the versatility because of the size and as you say there's a tracksaw for anything requiring accuracy. The efficut blade supplied on the 36v tracksaw as stock gives an amazing finish and cuts so smoothly.
I have a spare handsaw
@@tobysure123that's great but do you have a spare 40v saw?
Great videos as always, i believe the 18v can be adjusted parallel to the fence with the grub screw on the base underside at the back of the saw.
Prices and product for XGT finally Gett ng close for me to consider more than a few XGT, still have many 18V tools that are great, just wish they were backwards compatible batteries((40V)
Just got the Hikoki/MetaboHPT Belt sander-luv it and it's much lighter and powerful and wider base than the Milwaukee and can be used with AC adapter(good option)
Maybe a good tool test with cordless sanders
Haven't seen one from Makita or DeWalt yet.
AEG(Ridgid), Milwaukee, Kobalt, Hikoki ? Have one
Maybe a t
I watched this video to see if it's worth selling my 18v and buying the 40v when I move. I'll just keep my 18v. The difference isn't so much for a hobbiest like me. I looove my my 18v
Always enjoy your stuff mate. Thanks
Cheers dude.
new 40 is awesome!
me needs to see makita 12v prumer refiew and 40vmax mixing drill for this one! can please does this one next ?!
17:12 that looks a few degrees off square. Anyone wanting to use this as a track saw replacement might have to layer tape in that centre channel.
Has the depth of cut bar been upgraded? I've knocked my 18v off of a table before and bent the black bar with the depth measurements. After that, it just doesn't adjust smoothly at all.
Hopefully the new bar is more robust! The right blade 40v (American version) is definitely better than the left blade 18v.
I wish they had taken the opportunity to improve sight lines. It helps a lot when you bevel cut as a right handed user. It's been my only criticism of that 18v saw.
Look forward to buying this. I have found the 185mm Makita Blade right extremely awkward.
Can’t understand how people can use a right bladed saw, first time I tried to use one I’m like leaning over the saw trying to see the blade against the line, figured it was for lefties. Little did I know it was the opposite! Totally get that the saw is more supported on the timber. Great review as always thank you!
Blade under Left is the most efficient and awesome tool I have ever experienced. I cut moldings trim with that Makita 6 inch and a half blade that’s a change my whole career lol why they don’t make the 7 inch ones with the left-hand blade cause most people are right handed and when you use your speed square, it is way way more better and efficient to cut with.
Finally.....
Now just need
-D handle jigsaw
-Multitool
-Sanders
-TABLESAW
-Small leaf blower
-Slim line battery 1 row of cells/pouch?
And FRAMING NAILER!!!!!!!!!!
1 row is impossible since you need 10 cells at least. maybe with smaller pouches.
The balance of HS012 is more on the blade side compared to HS680, just picking up the saw from right hand, immediately have to counter the balance by twist clockwise, also the hand is more comfortable on HS680
With the new design to the rafter hook, can you still use it to pin the guard back? I think that’s one of the best “unintentional” features of the 18v saw
Ive used one for years, and never knew about this.. Can't wait to test this out the morn. Cheers!
I can't believe I never thought about this!
I don't own this saw, but thank you for sharing this info with the community.
I feel like the depth of cut is a massive factor. I'd put it in the same importance as ripping/crosscut performance
Hey tools do you wear the gum boots so that you don’t have to sweep so much saw dust off the floor? 😂
Going to pick up the 40v saw tomorrow, I was on a roof on Thursday and the 18V was overheating and cutting out.
As everyone is saying, shame about the depth of cut.
I wished they released the 125mm saw in Australia, in fact I wish they released all tools to all countries.
Tools is the best Makita (or anything now that I think about it) reviewer in the whole wide universe, no nonsense BS.
That's impressive.
Oorah, hallelujah.
I have the track adapter. pita, usually end up butting against a straight edge.
Would like to see a comparison between this and the 36 Volt, 7 1/4 inch saw. The one with the rear handle. Thats the one i use daily but now that i have 40v batteries im looking to switch up my daily driver
At last! They should of had the this saw available at 40v release not years after.
In the states we have a 7 1/4 and a 10.5 inch with blade left
Everywhere has those but they are rear handle saws not top D handle.
I want to see a shootout between this and the newer Bosch 6-1/2 saw.
*That's the topic of my next video!*
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Where can i buy this badass saw. Been waiting for this for so long 😂😂
HS001G or HS012G if you could only pick one? I've always ran the 18v as a chippy and very much used to the left blade.
40v looks great and is definitely more powerful, though I expected that given the higher voltage and how old the 18v model is.
I use the 18v and love it. For plywood and cross cutting lumber it works great and I use it almost exclusively unless I need the depth of cut with the rear handle 7-1/4”. Sure the 6-1/2” could use a little more power for ripping. Maybe Makita will give it a well deserved update?
It would be interesting to try the dewalt powerstack batteries on the 18v makita stuff using a badapter or something and see if it's just the batteries or the old motor technology holding the lxt back
@Rudy is here! I would love the makita 40v line to give us more compact tools, despite it maybe defeating its purpose)
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I want to go all 40v but I don't like the 40v impact driver it's too big bulky Compton milwaukee or dewalt but apart from that I want the rest
It is not bulky at all, it has a very small body
Its not bulky
Watched a lot of your videos and need a recommendation. Have an old circular saw that need replacing, but doing mainly cabinetry at the moment. Makita plunge saws are so expensive, what would you recommendation be around circular saws either with a track base or the adapter? HS011 looks great, but big. The HS004 maybe, or is the an adapter option more desirable? Wondering if I'm missing something that plunge saws do that circular track saws can't. Seems almost like for like...
Hello. Love you channel from here over the ditch. I have recently started the swap from Hitachi to Makita. Which model Makita 18V circular saw would you recommend for indoor and outdoor DIY?
DHS680
My friend, you gotta get the new Makita hackzall please.
I am thinking the 40v rear handle 185mm saw or the 165 mm 40v saw thoughts on which one?
Hey Tools, does the big black Makita track adapter work on the Hikoki/Metabo hpt 18v 165mm right blade circular saw?
Thanks
THE ALL CIRCULAR SAW WHAT IS BETTER?
Yo tools any idea what the price of this saw in New Zealand is going to be?
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Cheers
Hi, is there any way to order the new 40v saw to UK ? Thanks
I'm a leftie so I love all their blade-right stuff, but I can't imagine why they do so much blade-right stuff considering almost everyone globally is right-handed! Anyone??
Im mostly left handed, but use my right hand for circ saw, so I prefer left blade saws
hey tools you wanna ship one over to canada🇨🇦 it’s not fair you get all the cool ones way before ahaha
Finally!!!!!!
@toolsandstuff does the hook from this saw fit on the 125mm?
Very Cool 😎
Woo!
Any news on a uk release date?
take my money!
Will there be a track compatible version of this saw?
Highly doubtful
I mean…Mafell and Bosch sorted out that whole wide base thing before Makita even had a track saw. 😅
Makita HS012G (GSH05) BLADE LEFT Circular Saw Review. Is this the 40v saw you've been looking for..like 17
And love your videos
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will there ever be a scenario where 18v beats 40v ?
Its really only the small things. Besides power and run time the 40v tools seem to come with the occasional quality of life improvement (like the base adjustment on this saw)
Not intentional but the 18v drill driver is still better than the 40v as it seems to break quite easy
@@wearsjorge55 it is actually the opposite, newest high end 18v drill has some reported issues
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The 40v 165mm blade on the left is a terrible saw. My workmate has one and it's a dog
Why?
Ik like left more! You don't have to hang over thé machine to see what you are doing. It's so much better. The only have to make thé left hand sided for richt handed! Let the sawdust blow to te richt en not in your face or just to thé richt side so you can always see your blade en where you are cutting. Instead of hanging over thé machine to see wat you are doing.
Example if you are whriting a lettre if you are right handed. You keep you're head to thé left and just whrite so you can see what you do. What if i had to hang over te richt sicht of my richt hand tot see what i am whrite? Because there is a huge blokkage of thé motor in thé saw case and just can not see what i am doing. That is unnattural. So blade left side dust blow richt side and you can see everiting perfect! That's much more logic to me. Sorry for thé English. Gr Christophe from Belgium