Makita 40 Volt Mitre Saw: Is it Worth It?
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Just had a look at the Dewalt Flexvolt from the Tool Shed and the bare tool is actually $1311 for the top of the line one or the first flexvolt droppy is $1359 with 2 flexvolt batteries and a charger 😀
And it’s a 12” blade as well (305mm).
2g for the flex Volt kit here in nz.
The Makita bare tool is $699, in the USA.
That saw is straight BS.
I bought the Craftsman miter saw for $260 with the battery as basically a throw away/casual usage saw. I saw surprised to see it chow down on 4 by 4 treated lumber, 16 of them and easily, with most of the battery left.
Bought this for my friend for his birthday, and he loves it. Father-in-law was a little jealous, even. :) Built solid, but light enough to move around for projects. Easy to use ruclips.net/user/postUgkxPeGkHOMe05FySypTOvYumxMn-xi39oRe and makes great precision cuts. Doesn't come with a laser mount, but the fence is straight as an arrow and if you measure carefully, it's not a problem. Can handle dimensional lumber with ease, but of course, there's a limit to how thick. Handled a 4x4" post without a problem, but 4x6" we had to flip and cut twice. Only thing we've noticed is make sure to tighten the nut that holds the saw blade when you take it out of the box and maybe check up on it occasionally. For some, this is probably a no-brainer, but we neglected to do this and a few months in, found the motor running but the blade spinning at about half speed or less. Tightened the nut, and problem was solved. Very happy with this purchase. Dewalt makes sturdy stuff.
As an aprentice who carries out a drop saw across site every day i pray we get one
Hi
i feel your pain girl. my first task on a daily basis was to set up and pack away the saw station just about EVERY 'KIN DAY for the first 2 years of my apprenticeship until we got a new apprentice.
If you DO get one... don't drop it .... paying for it on an apprentices wages would hurt ! 😖
I thank you for your service!
This is for sure the best carpentry site. Good content, well packed and informative. I always feel inspired after as video.
You obviously haven't seen this U-tuber! Buildsum. Simple and comprehensive, great for young professionals to check their methods. www.youtube.com/@Buildsum
Hey Scotty, you’re awesome man! I’m a 23 yo from the US I just started in my carpenter roll with the company I’m with almost two years now and I’m learned a lot from you and aspire to be and work and have jobs like you here one day when my career kicks off. I love you your videos and content never fail to learn something and just enjoy them
I like when Scott is saying deck with his NZ accent. Best carpentry channel :) Ever
Kiwis saying testicle is easily the best
What I really love about you, Scott, is that I don't care about Makita or their 40V tools, but I still love watching your videos to unwind before bed
I love your thorough review. I purchased this saw (first Makita tool I ever purcahsed) based off of one of your other videos and I'm super happy with it. I also like that it's nice and light even though I won't be transporting it about much.
Scott lovin the content bro! Got me addicted to carpentry videos lol.
Scotty B, it's 1.30 AM in Melbourne right now. I'm drunk as a skunk and the missus is out!! Happy to be tuning into your vids g!
Weird
Love small mitre saws so easy to carry around. Another great video! Great honest review unlike some channels
Great, practical review. We had a sliding glass door replaced and the current building code required that the concrete step to the patio also be replaced to increase the footprint. (We could have just had a new nose attached, but that would have just guaranteed cracking.). Thanks for the video.
sounds like you need a better certifier there ol'mate.
Great review as always.
I'm on the Makita platform and need to replace a few bits so looking at the 40V range. Skill saw is first on my list. Keep up the great work
Looking forward to your feedback on trim where accuracy is really king (especially on bevel cuts). Honestly, for just cutting lumber a lot of (cheaper) saws are accurate enough. Indeed, a lot of small jobs involve trim so if it works for it without curved cuts (as you mentioned with its big brother) and has good repeatability, and easy adjustment (a shame the only stop on the bevel is 45 and the bevel gauge looks small), it could be worth it.
Appreciate you declaring that you receive tools from Makita, which can change the way inwhich viewers take in the review. It would be good to see some competitors brands being aired.
Look at his other videos.
Thanks so much for all the videos buddy has helped with lock down Iam a tree surgeon and gardener by trade but do landscaping as well and with your videos and advice has helped so much big love from Uk England
Hi Scott, would absolutely love a video on how you go about quoting. Not exact figures just how you go about working out every single little thing in a job as big as the one you’re currently on.
I know a few people who do individual quotes for each section. Eg bathroom kitchen laundry. I know others who do square meter rate. Would love to see how you go about it and how you dont under quote/over quote drastically
Cheers mate. Absolutely love your videos been subscribed for years now
Same here
Great review in real world situation. Good to compare to similar saws from competitors. Great video as always.
Hey Scott, I bought the 12 inch /305mm 40v XGT. It’s amazing other than the weight. Out of the box it was dead 90 and dead 90 the other way. Can’t believe the power
Cheers Scott, I'm sold on it! I'm probably only going to use it for 2nd fix but looks like a perfect all-rounder!
Quick question... does the light come on automatically when you pull the trigger to make a cut?
I'm rocking the Dewalt Flexvolt. I love that it has the ability to plug in or run with batteries. here in the USA I got it for $800 but I used a %15 off code so i got a nice deal with two batteries as well.
it sounds like the best value for money atm have fun, I'll be sticking to plug in dropsaw, as I tend to use the 7 1/4 powersaw most of the time anyhow(even for trims/fixout), even with marking square lines I can keep two guys nailing up no problem, why carry more shit?
Props to Makita for cardboard only packaging.... Usually you get a whole box of styrofoam that takes up your whole trashcan till rubbish day.
I just burn it saves filling the bin.
Thanks for all the videos Scott. Im jealous y’all have the 40v system there. Waiting for it here in the USA. Makita if you read this....come on y’all let’s goooooo
Would be great to do a hometour when the house is finished ! It was really nice to watch this project. Thanks
Just got one of these today.
Great saw, thanks for the review, spot on.
A bit sad I didn’t get the aws chip included and have to buy the adapter to hook it up to my non aws vac.
They should make a 40v to AC power adapter as a backup power option. Sure they prob wouldn’t sell as much aws stuff but it would win more people over to this saw I think, and in turn, the 40v platform
I have the 1219. That is a beast you can’t really be mobile with. It’s almost as if it’s made for shop use. I need a mobile one like this.
Calibrated mine with engineers square it was 2mm out from factory. fear not calibration is easy and should most definitely be done before use. it is a great saw
SBC you make it interesting for someone who will never use a drop saw or need one.. I just call you, SBC!😎
Never say never Katrina ... 😏
Good review Scott,
I use the kapex 60 for general bits and bobs like framing and skirting, found it really good.
You're right, tool prices in NZ are high, compared to UK anyway.
Thanks again for the videos
kapex aka festool/protool =expensive and hasn't gone past the 18v stage yet, they need to do some r&d quick or they'll be forgotten as expensive, heavy and exclusive to big companies with people that don't pay for the tools they use in the job. DF700 is all I would want from festool. The rest.......pfffft expensive!
Great video as always! this probably a long shot, but could you possibly show how you attach timber or ply sheets to your roof rack? i just recently added a roof rack to my van and cannot find a clear guidance how to do it.
keep up with this quality of video and work!
Great vid i am on the 36 volt dls 714 makita mitre saw and its a great saw but thinking of upgrading to this 👍
Nice work on the landing step. Next time consider extending it another meter or so on the side where the door opens so you're not just on the step edge going in or out.
hi scott i deen useing makita tools for 25 years i started with a first gen drill i got a track saw i love it hi from colorado
It's great that 40V is decent.
I hope to buy some used 18V now :)
I'm a hubbyst that wants more tools that he needs. Having tools for the little things is a sign of luxury for me. My father had to do everything "by hand" and that takes to much time and is less accurate...
I hear you on over paying, nothing in Canada is cheap. Buddy bought the DeWalt 60 volt and second day on the job with it, the thing burnt the motor out from the cold.
Hi Scotty, NZ tool prices, yeah was shocked 1 year ago shopping around in NZ for makita mitre saw, ended up getting 240v makita , found the model that suited my needs, bit of advice , shop around , prices seem to vary by a HUGE amount, 2 stores $700-800 , mitre 10 $900. But was in Mitre 10 and checked it out because it was local and noticed they offer price matching guarantee and further 15% , didnt think they would honour it but tried it on, cheapest price online $764, so they took a further 15% off , so paid $650 instread of close to $900. Was pretty happy.
looks like a really good option for those already invested in the system.
Literally just finished watching the “tools n stuff” review of this saw. Looks like I’m gonna double down. Zero complaints here
How did you find the shadow line outside, was it visible?
@@scottspropertyservices6877 I've been using it for the last week (indoors) and its very visible, you can even see the teeth of the blade in the shadow
@@bocty1 nice. The tools n stuff review said it was useless outside😔
@@scottspropertyservices6877 yeah I would of guessed so much but I haven't found a lazer that works either
Shadow line and lasers on Makita Mitres are no good in the sun.
Woo! Been waiting for this
Lots of Vitex in the Solomon Islands. I am from Solomon and also a subscriber to your channel.
Been waitin on a scott brown update🔥
I know it seems contrived but I really appreciate you addressing that it is an ad (even if it’s a bit more than that). A lot of channels gloss over that they have received items or money for videos and it’s very misleading. NZ laws are on point here and it certainly does help protect the consumer. Hell, I’m more likely to watch the video because your transparent about it
Keen to see it do some finishing work .
Nice saw. To me that would be a neat little finishing saw. Ten times better than the Milwaukee toy. The Dewalt Flexvolt 12 inch you mentioned is the only battery drop saw I have used it is my mate's only saw. Super heavy twin batteries plus AC adaptor but does everything. For me I'll stick to what I know and all there was years ago the fixed 10 inch electric. My old Dewalt does everything and I would buy another and quite cheap. Sliders scare me even after more than 40 years as a Carpenter. Never lay a saw over for angle cuts just grab a circular saw. Again old habit before we had drop saws. Ran Makita drop saws for many years. The old ones were heavier and lasted. As they got lighter they got more fragile and didn't. My current Dewalt is heavy and solid as. So far so good. I'm not good with chincy easy breakable plastic bits because I break them straight up. Hence no Festools for me.
Listening to Hardcore History! Love it
You can lock the blade guard up when doing changes just need to lift it a bit harder and it will stay in place
An awesome Makita cordless saw because you don't want to ruin your good finishing saw. That is living the dream. I drive my BMW M7 so that I don't put too many miles on my Maybach.
I can't wait for the 40v line to come to the states.
Scott your hair is fabulous.
Love your work Scott
Keep up the good work scott
14:25 I have a Dewalt 10 inch corded. I like it, but if you tilt the bevel, then the angle is no longer square. I've heard of other saws doing that too.
Brilliant Scott🏴🏴🏴
Excellent episode like always
Hey Scott,can you please do a whole video on that Milwaukee dropsaw as well,cheers from palmerston north
Gotta love those front facing rails
Hey Scott, like the snickers, didn’t think you could get them in New Zealand! 🤷🏼♂️
Hello Scott and team from Sydney Australia.
* Scott, I do ask you to reflect on events and pressures that resulted in the laceration to the arm.
Building and Construction
* How will you finish the space between the handrail and house?
* Both the 18 v and 40 v power tools are great for the builder, carpenter and handyman.
i love where the light button is for the dewalt Flexvolt...
needs to launch in US i want all of the 40 volt! ALL OF IT!!!
Easy tiger......
When I started the trade dude my go to cordless was a 24 tooth per inch hand saw and a coping saw
When I first started roofing there was no such thing as an impact driver and a cordless drill would drill 3 holes and go flat. To screw off a massive commercial building roof I’d have to run out 200 meters of extension cord, the last 30 minutes of every day would be rolling up extension cord. Technology has made my life so much better!
I have the Bosch 18v procore saw, 216mm blade, I wouldn't change it for the world, very accurate saw and has plenty of power
Bosch GCM12SD is sick with that slider
Does it come in other colors? Looking for something in an olive drab as it simply must match the pin stripping on my nail bag. Thanks for another exciting program!!!
I have the milwaukee 216mm cordless dropsaw. The 40v makita kicks its ass, more features and better built. Having issues right out of the box with it cutting square, the laser is garbage aswell. If makita had announced this saw a month earlier instead of the day they were dropping it in stores I would've waited
Makita nz was so good to me while I was there. I'm back in Ireland now and I've seen no sign of them at all.
The one battery is my favourite part about my m18. 7-1/4 mitre saw, but it’s cross cut capacity is only 8-1/2”, so the Makita has it beat there.
Im a makita man and that saw looks the business fairplay
Justin brickright 👍💯🏴
FYI you can get remote control powerpoints so you can use your standard dust extractor with cordless tools. I have the cordless dewalt, and have these Arlec remote control powerpoints that can be operated by remote. I just velcro the remote to the saw, and turn the vacuum on when i need to make a cut. Save having to buy a new extractor or mess with bluetooth options. Also love the videos, keep up the great work
Purchased this a while back .. haven’t got round to using it yet !!! 🤣.
Got to sell my Dewalt flexvolt first 216 mm saw first .
This saw ticks all the boxes for me , and from what I’ve heard the battery life is superb.
I do mostly finishing carpentry site work , so the portability of this saw works for me .
Another great video Scott 👍🏼. As always , looking forward to the next one .
Hey mate, I'm interested in buying one. Do you know if they can cut 92x18 skirting standing upright and on 45° both ways?
@@11711BRANDON I’d say yes . But anything Over 100mm it will hit the bore .
I normally lay it flat and bevel it .
It’s a great saw , battery power is superb, as is the dust extraction with an extractor .
@@paulknights1764 thanks mate
haha I love that you were listening to Dan Carlin. haha I listen to his history podcast! so good!
Hey Scott would you mind doing a video on how you transport materials on a roof rack.
Ooh yes please. Or trailers?
Also, do roof racks support safe transport of cups of coffee and fuel filler caps?
Asking for a friend....
I've used that make, pretty good.
always enjoy watching Thanks for making good content. But I think it would be much better if subtitles were provided.
The prices there are crazy. In the US you can get the DeWalt with two batteries, a two battery charger, and the 120 volt wall adapter for $800 USD
Liking the snickers trousers!👍👍
Nice review SBC but in Norway this saw will cost around 11-13.000 NOK (17-2100 NZD) when in stock. I think I will just stick to my old Bosch saw ... with a cord :) Anyways; I love your vidoes. Keep up the good work!
This is the man who got me to go Makita! And im not regretting it !
I've never had a dust bag do a thing on any tool. I get a lot less mess on my mitre saw without it attached (at least it sprays away from the saw).
good video as always
Always think the test is if you’re walking to your van which saw do you want to lug out the kapex or makita?
the vacuum button doesn't do much for me I'd just switch the Festool dust extractor into manual. handy if it's not near you, but would the bluetooth stretch that far?
whichever platform, once you have a battery and charger you are going to try another tool . sales depts should give them away at tool shows :)
Would it be good for cutting laminate?
Any recommendations on what blade to use?Thanks
video quality looking meannn
A detail on the step design. Is it okay to have the side edge of a step up into a doorway line up even with the side of the opening?
I'm new to carpentry but worked a lot in moving companies and that could definitely throw me off.
Maybe unsafe too? I just feel like steps are always oversized to openings when I see them
They light should come on when you lightly pull the trigger before the blade starts or a thumb button on the handle.
Hey Scott, how are you on this lovely Friday?
Does it bevel both ways? Love the content as always!
Thx for the detailed review. Looking forward to hearing about your thoughts on how it works as a trim saw. Love my 36v Makita 10" slider. Looks like when this model drops in the states, we will be getting dual 18 instead of 40.
My uncle had a freak accident as well, cut himself while shaving. Never had to worry about losing his hair or going to the dentist after that. Can't remember his name right now but we kids always called him Uncle Headless.
and you are ...."Nephew Clueless" ??? 😂
Good review mate, one question about the step. Any reason why you stopped it right at the door jamb rather than running past another say 450mm so people are less likely to roll an ankle coming out that door? Just an observation, I’m sure there was a valid reason.
Great video as usual. I held off buying the 10 inch 36 volt saw for a long time because it's just too big for what I need. But after Home Depot had it for sale for $600us with charger and two 5.0Ah batteries, I went ahead and bought it. Then this one gets announced and it would be perfect for my uses (other than the price maybe). I'd much prefer the size and especially the shadow line over the laser. It will certainly be on my list for the future though. The dust extraction with the bag is a joke on these saws. Most of it shoots out the bottom so why not put the bag there or give you two bags? I'm happy with the 36volt one, it's a great upgrade over my ancient Ryobi 10".
you need the wireless extraction/vacuum for it work properly, I just set it up somewhere its easy to sweep up afterwards.
Hi Scott I wish the saw was £473 in the UK! I'd have 2! 🤣 It is my next purchase as I don't have a cordless chopsaw/dropsaw/mitre saw...
Im going to buy this one
Please review the Milwaukee Drop Saw, too.
Hi Scott, could you let me know what is the dimension precisely from a very base of the saw to a very top of the handle in a folded/transport position. Trying to see if folded will fit a small truck bed under hard tonneau cover. Thank you kindly.
What's your opinion on the makita 2nd fix nail gun? Have you used one?
Scott Brown here!
Flexvolt has ac power too atleast here in u.s also a 12in
Hi @ScottBrownCarpentry what model is this please ? as in the uk there are at least 4/6 40v models lol also what AH battery do you recommend ? . Love your videos and work btw 👍🏻