All my tools are dewalt but was using this saw on site ,one of the lads owned it .I liked it so much that went out and bought it with a few batteries etc .It was so much better than Dewalt's version (DCS 391) which i own which is fairly underpowered compared to this.Then wouldn't you know Dewalt then upgraded it (DCS 565), its replacement is a great saw by far ,the power feels the same as the Makita .I'm not going sell the Makita because i think it's one of the best compact saws out there.... that i've used any way . I'm like yourself i like to have a blade left and blade right saw on the go . Im eagerly awaiting for the video of when you decide to upgrade your table saw ,watching your video review a while back kinda made me pull the trigger on the 10" dewalt 7492 ...its an awesome saw . Anyway i'm rambling ,enjoyed the video as always Del ,Cheers !!!
Hi Adrian. Thanks for adding your feedback on the DeWalt saw. Its so hard to give a really rounded review of a tool when you haven't tried any others, and I know exactly how frustrating it is when you but a new tool from a different brand, for then the tool you replaced to be upgraded by the original manufacturer😬 I've historically only run Makita 18v stuff, but jumped onto the DeWalt platform for the 54v 190mm circular saw, which has since opened up me being able to have a few bits of their kit, which I think, they do better than Makita👊 I had some really good feedback regarding my table saw replacement, and I think I'm pretty set on the same saw as you in the 7492. I think I might regret not going for the larger blade 👍 Great comment and thanks for watching😎 Cheers Del
Hi Del, same as the last comment its a gripe with me too, when you put it down you have to take care so it dont topple over. First time i used it i putvit down on my pertable bench and it landed up on the ground. Good job it was grass. I quite like the rafter hook. Every one to his own. Great review mate. Look forward to your next. Keep safe. Phill 👍👍👍
Hi Phill🖐Sound like you got of lightly with your saw landing on grass bud😵 I did keep the rafter hook just in case I get a job where it might be necessary though🤩 Thanks for leaving your comment and for watching 😎 Have a great weekend👍Cheers Del
Nice honest review Del, those little 18v saws are a great addition to any carpenters kit and Makita have always been a strong name in the industry. I have just given a 18v dewalt saw away to a mate after moving on to the flexvolt which takes the cordless era to a whole new level. I have been tempted on the Mafell KSS4018MBL but because I do a lot of roofing work the depth of cut on a 45 degree it does put me off, I believe Festool make a similar saw.
Hi Mark. I know it's easy to get carried away when it comes to tools, but it's definitely useful being able to have a couple of different blade size saws for varying tasks in our work👍I absolutely agree about the Flexvolt system taking cordless saws to a whole different level👊 I've seen the Mafael and Festool saws you mentioned, but they are well out of my price range for site tools😬 Great comment and thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del
Eyup fella. I'm a DIYer and bought one of these on the back of your first review of it. I found your brilliant channel by looking for that advice. You were (and remain) the most authoritative source of info that I could find anywhere. It was a pretty big spend as a first cordless tool for DIY but you did not let me down and neither has the saw. I also went for a combi drill on the same 18v system which works a treat. I'm deeply impressed with your content so keep it coming as long as you want to and I'll be watching. Cheers! Dave.
Wow Dave, what an awesome comment for me to read🤩 I'm VERY careful about what I recommend, as I am becoming aware that guys, (like you), are looking for honest opinions and reviews about things like tools, and so I try to be as honest and objective as I can. Its really cool that you have invested in this saw as well as some other Makita 18v tools on the back of my videos, and I'm very happy that they are performing well for you🤩👊 Thanks you so much for your amazing, kind and encouraging comment, and for watching😎 Have a great weekend. Cheers Del
Very useful and relevant review, as you say in your video the circular saw is such an asset to carpenters and thank you for making this video to inform us, well done mate
I’ve had a 18v Ryobi kit years ago ( Cryobi as I called it) probably at a similar time as your dewalt saw. Only used it for cutting stair stringer, wasn’t fit for anything else. So I stayed with my Makita 190mm 110v until last year when I took the plunge with that saw. Didn’t start well , it only lasted 35 seconds before it died but the replacement has been out on pretty much every job since.
Hi Dean. Sound like you got a duffer first time around and I hope the replacement keeps behaving🤞 I've worked this little DHS680 pretty hard, and its still going strong💪 To be honest, I find Makita tools pretty robust and long lasting👊 Thanks for your comment, and for watching😎 Cheers Del
Hi Del as you mentioned back in the day when we did our cuts by hand the power saw was big move . I run a Hikoki cordless it's not to bad but would probably like to move up to the bigger Dewalt as that's what I mainly use. Great video as always Del.
Hi Peter. I,m really intrigued by the Hikoki as I had such a great experience with all of my old Hitachi tools👊 I would love to have every manufacturers saw at the same time to see how they compared to each other, but it's not possible for mere mortals like us🤩 Thanks for watching mate, and have a nice weekend 😎
Good review Del ,great info , remember when a mate got a DeWalt cordless saw , was amazed by it , they come a long way since then , enjoy the weekend 👍🇮🇪☘️🤟☺️
You're not wrong John👊The evolution of battery tools has been amazing in the last 30 years, and very much to our advantage🤩Thanks for watching bud, and hope you also have a great weekend 😀 Cheers. Del
Hi Del, Happy Friday! I recently got a makita DSS611. I was going from a evolution corded saw, but when I started using it I wondered why I didn’t convert to cordless before. Now it’s just my router that’s corded and I don’t think I’ll be upgrading any time soon 😁. Enjoy your weekend pal 👍
Hiya Tyler🖐 The little Makita trimmer/router is a great little tool mate, and supremely handy👊 Thanks for watching bud and have a great weekend yourself mate😎 Cheers
@@thetallcarpenter I’ve been looking at these for a while but I’ve got to save my pennies as I don’t currently have a job. I will get a makita trimming router one day 😁😁
Hi mate, great tips you give out on your Chanel, I’ve not long ago bought the Makita DRS780Z 36v , very powerful machine, alters the torque itself depending on the work load it’s facing, but will cut through 4 18mm sheets in one go with ease 😀
Hi Phill🖐I'm about to do a long term review on my 190mm Flexvolt DeWalt saw, and I am also getting hands on the Makita you have to see how they compare👍Thanks again for watching and your great comments 😎Cheers Del
Great review ! Have this saw and agree with the pluses and minuses . Think it wanting to fall over probably annoys me the most and the rafter hook I’ve never had to use it either but it is a great little saw it owes me nothing I use prob more than any other tool on the platform .
Great to have your input John, and glad it's not just me that finds it annoying that the saw wants to roll around😵 Thanks for your comment and for watching 😎 Cheers Del
I keep mine in a plastic box with removable lid and a bit of 25mm celotex loose in the bottom so I can just ‘drop’ it in without damage and no faffing about with lids in the way. Storage box isn’t much bigger than the saw so doesn’t impede on work area too much. Great review, enjoy your content👍
@@johnomalley8820 Hi John 👋 Sounds like an awesome idea mate, and kills several birds with one stone👊 Thanks for watching and your comment 😎 Cheers Del
Strong fingers balancing that saw Del 😛 I love blade left saws, have the 190 mm dewalt and 165 mm dewalt but also god the 184 mm blade right dewalt and they each have their place in my work. can't imagine ripping ply by hand, spoiled youngish lad that I am. Got my right hand back now and it still hurts a bit but we did an xray and it should be ok soon! Have a great weekend mate :)
Hi Tom. Sounds like you've got a great selection of saws to choose form mate, and it definitely makes certain jobs easier having the right tool for it👊 Glad to hear your flipper is on the right track, and hope you too have a great weekend😎 Cheers Del
@@thetallcarpenter Yeah I have bit of a saw obsession I guess and fortunately I also have a night job that pays for a lot of tools, hard work but not too many hours a night so good to combine with carpentry during the day. I will find a good camera and beat your screw record, or probably not, we'll see ;)
Great review. Being a leftie i like this saw for trimming using a speed square , I find it better having the base plate supported on the material I want to keep instead of the waste piece (if that makes sense) I've lost count the amount of times its rolled over and bent the metal parts that hold the base plate parallel. So frustrating 😫
Hi John🖐It's great having your input as a lefties, and I know exactly what you mean about cutting the end that leaves the most support under the base🤩Thanks for watching mate and your comment 😎 Cheers Del
Great review! just one question - This problem with - "its rolled over and bent the metal parts that hold the base plate parallel" is this still an issue?, can it no be tightend enough? - I just ordered one, and are querious about it? BR from Denmark
@@tgainfo it's definitely been an issue for me. I've replaced the depth gauge and front pivot parts that took a beating last year when it rolled over and fell off my workbench, I just wasn't paying attention. Other than that it's a very good saw.
Nice review was a bit shy changing to cordless but the review has changed my view.Difinately going to buy this saw.You are doing a great job keep it up.
Hi Mohammed🖐 I was exactly the same as you mate, and I was really late changing over to cordless tools😬 It's not just a case of simply changing over one day, as all these tools cost money which we all have to find amongst all the other bills we need to pay😖 Thanks for watching and have a nice weekend 😎 Cheers Del
They say best way to know the value of a tool is which 1 would you replace instantly and for me my cordless Makita saw would be on order again at lunchtime the day it died. 👍🏻
Hi B Dizzle 🖐That is a fantastic way to judge a tools value and its a really cool comment🤩Now I've thought about it, I think I would also replace this little Makita straight away as well👊Thanks for watching bud😎Cheers Del
I rip rebates in air dried oak all day long and bury the blade. With Freud 24t blade when it's new I might do it in two passes 😁. Weirdly with the Freud blade I get almost 60mm depth. Also love the LED work light. Bad thing is it funnels all the sawdust straight into your pockets/bags as you rip 😁. The tipping over is annoying but I carry a 13mm spade in my pouch and drill quick hole in rafter/sawhorse and plop the hanger straight in the hole. Safe as houses.
Hi there. I did forget to mention the lovely covering of dust that this saw gives you😜 Really good shout on drilling a hole in whatever is nearby put the rafter hook into to keep the machine staying put👍Thanks for your great comment 😎 Cheers Del
@@thetallcarpenter just got the DHS660. First impressions. Quiet and seems to spin slower? Great blade/cut line visibility. Blade depth scale annoyingly obscured by battery. Like it so far though 😎
Great video again Del. I must admit that being used to a blade right saw it would seem strange to use a blade left machine though I can see it would be useful.
I have the black limited edition version of that saw. Paired with a 6ah battery it is an impressive little saw. I use the rafter hook as much as possible due to its tippyness. New word invented there! The Led light on it is excellent and with a sharp blade it's like a hot knife through butter. I've been meaning to get a Freud 40 tooth blade for it. That said even with the stock 24 tooth it's a great little performer. It's not suitable for ripping pressure treated 9"x2"s but it definitely has a niche. I might splash out on the 40V blade right saw next Year. I have the 36V blade left and it is an animal of a saw, 👍 🔨 🇮🇪
Hi TN. You're certainly right about having a nice sharp blade, which makes all the difference in terms of ease of cutting👊 Thanks for the new word, and I'll try and remember to weave it into one of my videos😝Cheers as always mate😎
I got this saw 2yrs ago. Its my first battery saw and I love it. I use it every day for cross cutting 2X timber, battens, cutting wedges etc. As in the review its no good for ripping and the base doesn't ever tighten up nicely which is a shame. A few minor design faults to a brilliant little 18v saw. I'm tempted to get the dewalt 190 mm or the Hikoki 36v 185mm to replace my Hitachi C7SB2 which I've had for nearly 20 years. The only thing holding me back is weather they will actually rip 2X material as well as a corded saw.
Hi Toby. Great comment bud. I have the DeWALT DCS578 and it can rip 2" timber with absolute ease. Yes it does eat through the batteries, and I would highly recommend getting the highest Ah batteries you can if you buy the saw👊 I have found, however, that the ultra thin kerf blades are not stiff enough and can wander in the cut a little, so I just use the slightly thicker ones😎 Thanks for watching, and your comment🤩 Cheers Del
@@barryford7135 I've only got one bit of Makita cordless kit that has disappointed me and that's the little orbital sander. Maybe I was expecting too much from it😬 Cheers bud
Tbh the corded 125mm Makita orbital sander is ok, but I was also expecting more of it..@@thetallcarpenter Sanders are an odd one - I bought top of the range Bosch ae23 (or some number like that!) & it only lasted about 6 hours work before needing a bearing & the hook & loop melting a bit -- but occasionally a cheap b&d is reliable, if noisier & more horrible to use😅
You always need to cut. I have used other saws like the new AEG which came out not long ago and the same Makita that you own. I think they are great tools to have. I do, however, like the Flex 24v inline saw, which cuts really smooth for such a unique saw. Like the Makita, the Flex also has the tendency to tip over when you try to set it on a surface.
Thanks for the review Del! I'm looking to buy by first circular saw for DIY use and have inherited a bunch of Makita LXT stuff including batteries so I think it makes sense to go for this saw. Can you confirm if this will cut standard 2x4s at a 45° bevel in one pass?
Hi Matthew🖐It will cut 1.5 inch thick timber on a 45° bevel, but won't quite go all the way through 45mm👍 UK 4x2 is 95mm x 45mm and US 4x2 is 3.5" x 1.5" or what we in the UK call 4x2 CLS) Cheers Del
Thank you for the reply! Would you recommend this for a beginner versus a larger, corded 185/190mm circular saw? Maybe 2x4 CLS (UK resident here) is the most I'll be going through but I'd hate to have multiple saws in my small space. It makes sense to get this saw because of the batteries I have, but maybe it is limiting because of its size...
@matthewmcewan4376 I use the Makita DHS660 for almost all my roofing and joisting, and only use my DeWalt 190mm saw for hipped roofs. If you're not going to do many 45° bevel cuts in 45mm thick timber, then the DHS660 is a great choice👍
Hi Doug🖐 I think you read my mind a bit mate🤩 I would love to get my hands on one of those to see how it performed👊 Thanks for watching mate😎 Cheers Del
Right handed Blade left every time bought my first blade left Skilsaw worm drive model in Canada 30 years ago it’s was the dogs lol have same Makita as you bought the correct adapter for track which was great until depth arm at rear got slight twist then ran into my track Not happy so bit the bullet and bought makita plunge saw again it would be perfect with left blade bought 3 1500 tracks but cut one up to 900 and 600 for similar reasons you mentioned 900 great for trimming doors down 👍
Hi Mark🖐The more I hear people talk about blade left worm drive saws, the more I think I've been missing out on something 🤔 It's cool that you have a few different length guide rails, and I can definitely see the advantages of this, is something I'm going to do🤩 (when I have topped up my tool fund though😵) Great comment and thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del
we use the dewalt 60v flexvolt saw (framing). Pretty much the perfect saw, blade right but great vision so no chips shooting at your eyeballs and good balance on the piece of wood you're cutting. the rear handle dewalt is too heavy. Milwaukee blade right have no vision of the blade, must use the guide plate. Have not tried Makita saws but they look good
Hi Tom. I have the DeWalt DCS578, (the saw you mention), and it's an absolute beast for heavy roofing and joisting💪I do use slightly wider kerf blades though, as I find the ultra thin kerf blades the saw comes with, can wander a little when doing longer cuts😲 Great comment and thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del
Hi John🖐To be honest, I just buy whatevers cheapest as I've tried the more expensive blades, and they don't seem to last any longer. I get the DeWalt construction blades, or the Freud 24t ones👍Cheers Del
Just grabbed an XSH03Z, inly because I can use it in the makita track (with an adapter). Sadly, a left blade track saw doesn't exist so this is my closest option.
Great review. Bought the 660 after seeing your comparison of both saws and for me its great. What track adaptor did you get? I've held off getting the proper Makita 660/680 adaptor as it only has 1 connecting rod.
Hi John I can't remember which adapter I modified to fit my 680 to the guide rail, but, like you, I noticed that the 660 adapter only clamps onto the saw at a single point, and I'm not convinced this would hold the saw firmly enough when running it down the track😬 Thanks for watching these videos and glad you found them useful 😎 Cheers Del
Hi Kevin🖐I've certainly seen some tools over the years, and it's been amazing to see their evolution, particularly cordless ones👊 I've got some interior projects coming up next including some pretty nice kitchens, and also the long awaited hipped gable end roof I've been wanting to do a video on how to set out and cut👍I'm hoping to have all these done with videos between now and Christmas 🤞 Thanks for watching mate😎Cheers Del
Battery tools are just great, probably safer and certainly more convenient. However, are there any tools/ situations where you would still reach for a mains powered tool? - a topic for another video maybe?
Hi John🖐 Great question and probably would be a good subject for a video👍As a rule, if a tool is used in a static position, (table saw/mitre saw), then I don't see the need to have it cordless🤔 This does, however, change if you're working remotely then you don't need a genie/power👊 Thanks for watching and your great comment 😎 Cheers Del
Hi Simon🖐I could look into it bud, but it would be a case of me bumping into someone that has DeWalt saws and asking to gave a look/go with it🤞Cheers Del
Hey mate, thanks for the review. I've got this saw with the tracking rail and adapter recently and it wobbles to the sides while it's on the rail. It's just 1 mm but you know what one mm wobble can do to cut. Any tips or suggestions? Something I might be missing?
th-cam.com/video/c1zY3VrOzNQ/w-d-xo.html I've got this video on the guide rail adapter which might help👍Other than that, I can only think that the guide arms are loose and need tightening, or you need to adjust out the slack a bit more. Maybe the adjusters are worn and they can no longer take out the slack🤔Hope this helps🤞Cheers Del
I loved this saw so much I was gunna have it tattooed on me. With a cool red blade. But a dud battery killed most of my makita stuff and I never got round to having them fixed, I just switched to dewalt after my dad got me the 2nd fix nailer that came with 3 batteries. Big mistake tbh. The dewalt ripsaw equivalent sucks really.
Hi Kallum. It's freaky you mention that a dud battery knackered some of your Makita tools, as that's exactly what happened to a mate of mine. He said Makita customer service were terrible so, like you, he ditched all his Makita stuff and went over to DeWalt. (it was him that showed me the 54v circular saw) Thanks for your comment mate and for watching 😎 Cheers Del
@@thetallcarpenter yea, the only makita tool I have left is the 1/4 trimmer and a single battery. Which I only use in my garage for very simple hobbist joinery. I prefer it to the dewalt one I have tho. I might go through my makita stuff and find out if it is fixable.
@@thetallcarpenter I got it when it first came out coz I had a job hanging tiny fire doors in an attic of an old people's home. I don't have the plunge accessories or anything tho. Just the basic unit. So I spent like £300+ on the dewalt version which does come with the accessories but I don't like it for one reason.... you can't turn the light on unless you get the motor going.
@@thetallcarpenter guess I prefer the bulk of the footplate on the none waste side as I tend not to support the waste and I means I get a more reliably square cut. Thanks for the great content
Hi FB. Yeah, that saw also comes in a MASSIVE box😝 I never really used it that much, and I keep more as a museum peice to see how far battery saws have come😎 Thanks for watching mate 👍
No saw will ever match the 9cu. If you work in production cut roofing there is no substitute. I had the same one bought as an apprentice in 1996 until it got stolen last year. That saw cut all the floors and roofs for me in probably ten housing estates, 100's of houses. I am convinced Hitachi stopped making the 9cu because they never needed replacing.
Hi Tiktok. I'm glad you mentioned the C9U, (big brother of the C7U), as they were/are still epic saws👊 I feel like mine is unkillable, and just kept on going like the Terminator no matter how much punishment you gave it. Plus, I don't even think they were that expensive, and it wouldn't surprise me at all if Hitachi/Hikoki changed them as they lasted so long😬Great comment and thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del
Great video, Del. I too love my little Makita saw. I’m a newbie to woodworking and cut all three roofs on my house extension with this saw alone. Extended the main hip roof, built a mono pitch into a gable roof and then a little hip roof over my porch/garage. The saw has served me well. As have your videos. Packed with lots of great information. One thing that might be worth a look with your saw having a rattly base. I remember seeing this video a while back. Could be a quick fix for you th-cam.com/video/3UCXqmwtgbk/w-d-xo.html Keep up the good work 👍🏼
Hi Mark. Its obviously frustrating that I cant try more manufacturers 165mm brushless saws, but, as you say, the modern battery stuff is amazing compared to what it used to be👊 Thanks for watching and leaving a comment😎 Cheers Del
All my tools are dewalt but was using this saw on site ,one of the lads owned it .I liked it so much that went out and bought it with a few batteries etc .It was so much better than Dewalt's version (DCS 391) which i own which is fairly underpowered compared to this.Then wouldn't you know Dewalt then upgraded it (DCS 565), its replacement is a great saw by far ,the power feels the same as the Makita .I'm not going sell the Makita because i think it's one of the best compact saws out there.... that i've used any way .
I'm like yourself i like to have a blade left and blade right saw on the go .
Im eagerly awaiting for the video of when you decide to upgrade your table saw ,watching your video review a while back kinda made me pull the trigger on the 10" dewalt 7492 ...its an awesome saw .
Anyway i'm rambling ,enjoyed the video as always Del ,Cheers !!!
Hi Adrian. Thanks for adding your feedback on the DeWalt saw. Its so hard to give a really rounded review of a tool when you haven't tried any others, and I know exactly how frustrating it is when you but a new tool from a different brand, for then the tool you replaced to be upgraded by the original manufacturer😬 I've historically only run Makita 18v stuff, but jumped onto the DeWalt platform for the 54v 190mm circular saw, which has since opened up me being able to have a few bits of their kit, which I think, they do better than Makita👊 I had some really good feedback regarding my table saw replacement, and I think I'm pretty set on the same saw as you in the 7492. I think I might regret not going for the larger blade 👍 Great comment and thanks for watching😎 Cheers Del
Hi Del, same as the last comment its a gripe with me too, when you put it down you have to take care so it dont topple over. First time i used it i putvit down on my pertable bench and it landed up on the ground. Good job it was grass. I quite like the rafter hook. Every one to his own. Great review mate. Look forward to your next. Keep safe. Phill 👍👍👍
Sorry about the spelling, fingers too big for my phone kee pad. Thats my excuse and im stickin to it lol 😁👍👍
Hi Phill🖐Sound like you got of lightly with your saw landing on grass bud😵 I did keep the rafter hook just in case I get a job where it might be necessary though🤩 Thanks for leaving your comment and for watching 😎 Have a great weekend👍Cheers Del
Nothing rong with you're speling mata🤪
Nice honest review Del, those little 18v saws are a great addition to any carpenters kit and Makita have always been a strong name in the industry.
I have just given a 18v dewalt saw away to a mate after moving on to the flexvolt which takes the cordless era to a whole new level.
I have been tempted on the Mafell KSS4018MBL but because I do a lot of roofing work the depth of cut on a 45 degree it does put me off, I believe Festool make a similar saw.
Hi Mark. I know it's easy to get carried away when it comes to tools, but it's definitely useful being able to have a couple of different blade size saws for varying tasks in our work👍I absolutely agree about the Flexvolt system taking cordless saws to a whole different level👊 I've seen the Mafael and Festool saws you mentioned, but they are well out of my price range for site tools😬 Great comment and thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del
Eyup fella. I'm a DIYer and bought one of these on the back of your first review of it. I found your brilliant channel by looking for that advice. You were (and remain) the most authoritative source of info that I could find anywhere. It was a pretty big spend as a first cordless tool for DIY but you did not let me down and neither has the saw. I also went for a combi drill on the same 18v system which works a treat. I'm deeply impressed with your content so keep it coming as long as you want to and I'll be watching. Cheers! Dave.
Wow Dave, what an awesome comment for me to read🤩 I'm VERY careful about what I recommend, as I am becoming aware that guys, (like you), are looking for honest opinions and reviews about things like tools, and so I try to be as honest and objective as I can. Its really cool that you have invested in this saw as well as some other Makita 18v tools on the back of my videos, and I'm very happy that they are performing well for you🤩👊 Thanks you so much for your amazing, kind and encouraging comment, and for watching😎 Have a great weekend. Cheers Del
Very useful and relevant review, as you say in your video the circular saw is such an asset to carpenters and thank you for making this video to inform us, well done mate
Hi Michael🖐 I enjoy making them, and appreciate you watching and leaving a comment😎 Cheers Del
I’ve had a 18v Ryobi kit years ago ( Cryobi as I called it) probably at a similar time as your dewalt saw. Only used it for cutting stair stringer, wasn’t fit for anything else. So I stayed with my Makita 190mm 110v until last year when I took the plunge with that saw. Didn’t start well , it only lasted 35 seconds before it died but the replacement has been out on pretty much every job since.
Hi Dean. Sound like you got a duffer first time around and I hope the replacement keeps behaving🤞 I've worked this little DHS680 pretty hard, and its still going strong💪 To be honest, I find Makita tools pretty robust and long lasting👊 Thanks for your comment, and for watching😎 Cheers Del
Hi Del as you mentioned back in the day when we did our cuts by hand the power saw was big move . I run a Hikoki cordless it's not to bad but would probably like to move up to the bigger Dewalt as that's what I mainly use. Great video as always Del.
Hi Peter. I,m really intrigued by the Hikoki as I had such a great experience with all of my old Hitachi tools👊 I would love to have every manufacturers saw at the same time to see how they compared to each other, but it's not possible for mere mortals like us🤩 Thanks for watching mate, and have a nice weekend 😎
Good review Del ,great info , remember when a mate got a DeWalt cordless saw , was amazed by it , they come a long way since then , enjoy the weekend 👍🇮🇪☘️🤟☺️
You're not wrong John👊The evolution of battery tools has been amazing in the last 30 years, and very much to our advantage🤩Thanks for watching bud, and hope you also have a great weekend 😀 Cheers. Del
Hi Del,
Happy Friday!
I recently got a makita DSS611. I was going from a evolution corded saw, but when I started using it I wondered why I didn’t convert to cordless before.
Now it’s just my router that’s corded and I don’t think I’ll be upgrading any time soon 😁.
Enjoy your weekend pal 👍
Hiya Tyler🖐 The little Makita trimmer/router is a great little tool mate, and supremely handy👊 Thanks for watching bud and have a great weekend yourself mate😎 Cheers
@@thetallcarpenter I’ve been looking at these for a while but I’ve got to save my pennies as I don’t currently have a job. I will get a makita trimming router one day 😁😁
Hi mate, great tips you give out on your Chanel, I’ve not long ago bought the Makita DRS780Z 36v , very powerful machine, alters the torque itself depending on the work load it’s facing, but will cut through 4 18mm sheets in one go with ease 😀
Hi Phill🖐I'm about to do a long term review on my 190mm Flexvolt DeWalt saw, and I am also getting hands on the Makita you have to see how they compare👍Thanks again for watching and your great comments 😎Cheers Del
@@thetallcarpenter I’m one for keeping as much as I can to the same batteries as they are nearly as dear as the kit these days
Great review, thanks.
I am looking at buying my very first power tool to start my career as a carpenter and I think this will be a good choice :)
Definitely a good saw bud👍All the best😎Cheers Del
Great review ! Have this saw and agree with the pluses and minuses . Think it wanting to fall over probably annoys me the most and the rafter hook I’ve never had to use it either but it is a great little saw it owes me nothing I use prob more than any other tool on the platform .
Great to have your input John, and glad it's not just me that finds it annoying that the saw wants to roll around😵 Thanks for your comment and for watching 😎 Cheers Del
I keep mine in a plastic box with removable lid and a bit of 25mm celotex loose in the bottom so I can just ‘drop’ it in without damage and no faffing about with lids in the way. Storage box isn’t much bigger than the saw so doesn’t impede on work area too much. Great review, enjoy your content👍
@@johnomalley8820 Hi John 👋 Sounds like an awesome idea mate, and kills several birds with one stone👊 Thanks for watching and your comment 😎 Cheers Del
Strong fingers balancing that saw Del 😛 I love blade left saws, have the 190 mm dewalt and 165 mm dewalt but also god the 184 mm blade right dewalt and they each have their place in my work. can't imagine ripping ply by hand, spoiled youngish lad that I am. Got my right hand back now and it still hurts a bit but we did an xray and it should be ok soon! Have a great weekend mate :)
Hi Tom. Sounds like you've got a great selection of saws to choose form mate, and it definitely makes certain jobs easier having the right tool for it👊 Glad to hear your flipper is on the right track, and hope you too have a great weekend😎 Cheers Del
@@thetallcarpenter Yeah I have bit of a saw obsession I guess and fortunately I also have a night job that pays for a lot of tools, hard work but not too many hours a night so good to combine with carpentry during the day. I will find a good camera and beat your screw record, or probably not, we'll see ;)
@@TomsTimmervan Don't over do it mate👍👍Be cool if you have a go at the 100 screw challenge bud😎
The 40V one is the best skill saw i've ever used.... its my favorite tool...
Hi there🖐I've yet to get my hands on one of those 40v bad boys😢I hear great things about them👊Cheers Del
Great review. Being a leftie i like this saw for trimming using a speed square , I find it better having the base plate supported on the material I want to keep instead of the waste piece (if that makes sense)
I've lost count the amount of times its rolled over and bent the metal parts that hold the base plate parallel. So frustrating 😫
Hi John🖐It's great having your input as a lefties, and I know exactly what you mean about cutting the end that leaves the most support under the base🤩Thanks for watching mate and your comment 😎 Cheers Del
Great review! just one question - This problem with - "its rolled over and bent the metal parts that hold the base plate parallel" is this still an issue?, can it no be tightend enough? - I just ordered one, and are querious about it? BR from Denmark
Hi Thomas🖐Mine has been heavily used and abused on site, and I've not had anything bent yet🤞Its a great saw
@@tgainfo it's definitely been an issue for me. I've replaced the depth gauge and front pivot parts that took a beating last year when it rolled over and fell off my workbench, I just wasn't paying attention. Other than that it's a very good saw.
Nice review was a bit shy changing to cordless but the review has changed my view.Difinately going to buy this saw.You are doing a great job keep it up.
Hi Mohammed🖐 I was exactly the same as you mate, and I was really late changing over to cordless tools😬 It's not just a case of simply changing over one day, as all these tools cost money which we all have to find amongst all the other bills we need to pay😖 Thanks for watching and have a nice weekend 😎 Cheers Del
They say best way to know the value of a tool is which 1 would you replace instantly and for me my cordless Makita saw would be on order again at lunchtime the day it died. 👍🏻
Hi B Dizzle 🖐That is a fantastic way to judge a tools value and its a really cool comment🤩Now I've thought about it, I think I would also replace this little Makita straight away as well👊Thanks for watching bud😎Cheers Del
Thanks! Been waiting for this one since you reviewed the 660 a while ago.
Hi Wippip 🖐 I hope you found what I had to say interesting and thanks for watching and leaving your comment😎 Cheers Del
I rip rebates in air dried oak all day long and bury the blade. With Freud 24t blade when it's new I might do it in two passes 😁. Weirdly with the Freud blade I get almost 60mm depth. Also love the LED work light. Bad thing is it funnels all the sawdust straight into your pockets/bags as you rip 😁. The tipping over is annoying but I carry a 13mm spade in my pouch and drill quick hole in rafter/sawhorse and plop the hanger straight in the hole. Safe as houses.
Hi there. I did forget to mention the lovely covering of dust that this saw gives you😜 Really good shout on drilling a hole in whatever is nearby put the rafter hook into to keep the machine staying put👍Thanks for your great comment 😎 Cheers Del
@@thetallcarpenter just got the DHS660. First impressions. Quiet and seems to spin slower? Great blade/cut line visibility. Blade depth scale annoyingly obscured by battery. Like it so far though 😎
@@JBSeymour Hi bud🖐 Sounds promising, as they are a great little saw despite the odd thing that might niggle us😖Cheers Del
Great video again Del. I must admit that being used to a blade right saw it would seem strange to use a blade left machine though I can see it would be useful.
Hi Simon🖐It was a tad odd to start with, but the more you use it, the more specific applications you find for it👊Thanks for watching😎Cheers Del
I have the black limited edition version of that saw. Paired with a 6ah battery it is an impressive little saw. I use the rafter hook as much as possible due to its tippyness. New word invented there! The Led light on it is excellent and with a sharp blade it's like a hot knife through butter. I've been meaning to get a Freud 40 tooth blade for it. That said even with the stock 24 tooth it's a great little performer. It's not suitable for ripping pressure treated 9"x2"s but it definitely has a niche. I might splash out on the 40V blade right saw next Year. I have the 36V blade left and it is an animal of a saw, 👍 🔨 🇮🇪
Hi TN. You're certainly right about having a nice sharp blade, which makes all the difference in terms of ease of cutting👊 Thanks for the new word, and I'll try and remember to weave it into one of my videos😝Cheers as always mate😎
@@thetallcarpenter We Carpenter's have our own special words for things! 👍 😁 🔨 🇮🇪
@@Toyotaamazon80series That's because we are special TN🤪
@@thetallcarpenter A special breed 👍😁🔨🇮🇪
I got this saw 2yrs ago. Its my first battery saw and I love it. I use it every day for cross cutting 2X timber, battens, cutting wedges etc.
As in the review its no good for ripping and the base doesn't ever tighten up nicely which is a shame. A few minor design faults to a brilliant little 18v saw. I'm tempted to get the dewalt 190 mm or the Hikoki 36v 185mm to replace my Hitachi C7SB2 which I've had for nearly 20 years. The only thing holding me back is weather they will actually rip 2X material as well as a corded saw.
Hi Toby. Great comment bud. I have the DeWALT DCS578 and it can rip 2" timber with absolute ease. Yes it does eat through the batteries, and I would highly recommend getting the highest Ah batteries you can if you buy the saw👊 I have found, however, that the ultra thin kerf blades are not stiff enough and can wander in the cut a little, so I just use the slightly thicker ones😎 Thanks for watching, and your comment🤩 Cheers Del
Check around, it can be used with a track adapter, and there's a very easy fix for the wobbly base. This is a pretty versatile tool for the price
Ok Del, I’m convinced, the DeWalt is going & im gonna get one!
Don't be too hasty Barry, you haven't seen my DeWalt circular saw review yet😖👍🤩Cheers Del
@@thetallcarpenter I’m mostly on the Mikita kit now anyway mate. 👍
@@barryford7135 I've only got one bit of Makita cordless kit that has disappointed me and that's the little orbital sander. Maybe I was expecting too much from it😬 Cheers bud
@@thetallcarpenter 👍
Tbh the corded 125mm Makita orbital sander is ok, but I was also expecting more of it..@@thetallcarpenter
Sanders are an odd one - I bought top of the range Bosch ae23 (or some number like that!) & it only lasted about 6 hours work before needing a bearing & the hook & loop melting a bit -- but occasionally a cheap b&d is reliable, if noisier & more horrible to use😅
You always need to cut. I have used other saws like the new AEG which came out not long ago and the same Makita that you own. I think they are great tools to have. I do, however, like the Flex 24v inline saw, which cuts really smooth for such a unique saw. Like the Makita, the Flex also has the tendency to tip over when you try to set it on a surface.
Great comment HH👊and I'm going to check out that Flex saw you mention as I don't really know much about those tools👍Cheers Del
Thanks for the review Del!
I'm looking to buy by first circular saw for DIY use and have inherited a bunch of Makita LXT stuff including batteries so I think it makes sense to go for this saw. Can you confirm if this will cut standard 2x4s at a 45° bevel in one pass?
Hi Matthew🖐It will cut 1.5 inch thick timber on a 45° bevel, but won't quite go all the way through 45mm👍 UK 4x2 is 95mm x 45mm and US 4x2 is 3.5" x 1.5" or what we in the UK call 4x2 CLS) Cheers Del
Thank you for the reply!
Would you recommend this for a beginner versus a larger, corded 185/190mm circular saw? Maybe 2x4 CLS (UK resident here) is the most I'll be going through but I'd hate to have multiple saws in my small space. It makes sense to get this saw because of the batteries I have, but maybe it is limiting because of its size...
@matthewmcewan4376 I use the Makita DHS660 for almost all my roofing and joisting, and only use my DeWalt 190mm saw for hipped roofs. If you're not going to do many 45° bevel cuts in 45mm thick timber, then the DHS660 is a great choice👍
40v makita track saw is out. Scott Brown did a really good review last week
Hi Doug🖐 I think you read my mind a bit mate🤩 I would love to get my hands on one of those to see how it performed👊 Thanks for watching mate😎 Cheers Del
Right handed Blade left every time bought my first blade left Skilsaw worm drive model in Canada 30 years ago it’s was the dogs lol have same Makita as you bought the correct adapter for track which was great until depth arm at rear got slight twist then ran into my track Not happy so bit the bullet and bought makita plunge saw again it would be perfect with left blade bought 3 1500 tracks but cut one up to 900 and 600 for similar reasons you mentioned 900 great for trimming doors down 👍
Hi Mark🖐The more I hear people talk about blade left worm drive saws, the more I think I've been missing out on something 🤔 It's cool that you have a few different length guide rails, and I can definitely see the advantages of this, is something I'm going to do🤩 (when I have topped up my tool fund though😵) Great comment and thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del
The 36v makita rail/ plunge saw is very good aswell
I've got one Kyle👊Check out the video about it on my channel👍Cheers Del
we use the dewalt 60v flexvolt saw (framing). Pretty much the perfect saw, blade right but great vision so no chips shooting at your eyeballs and good balance on the piece of wood you're cutting. the rear handle dewalt is too heavy. Milwaukee blade right have no vision of the blade, must use the guide plate. Have not tried Makita saws but they look good
Hi Tom. I have the DeWalt DCS578, (the saw you mention), and it's an absolute beast for heavy roofing and joisting💪I do use slightly wider kerf blades though, as I find the ultra thin kerf blades the saw comes with, can wander a little when doing longer cuts😲 Great comment and thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del
Hi great review what type of blades are you using as I’m wanting to get hs 680 and it handy to know so I can get some at the same time 👍
Hi John🖐To be honest, I just buy whatevers cheapest as I've tried the more expensive blades, and they don't seem to last any longer. I get the DeWalt construction blades, or the Freud 24t ones👍Cheers Del
Just grabbed an XSH03Z, inly because I can use it in the makita track (with an adapter). Sadly, a left blade track saw doesn't exist so this is my closest option.
Hi there. It's a great set up on the guide rail👍Check the video I did on it. th-cam.com/video/c1zY3VrOzNQ/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del
Great review. Bought the 660 after seeing your comparison of both saws and for me its great. What track adaptor did you get? I've held off getting the proper Makita 660/680 adaptor as it only has 1 connecting rod.
Hi John I can't remember which adapter I modified to fit my 680 to the guide rail, but, like you, I noticed that the 660 adapter only clamps onto the saw at a single point, and I'm not convinced this would hold the saw firmly enough when running it down the track😬 Thanks for watching these videos and glad you found them useful 😎 Cheers Del
Hi Del, good review you've picked up a few tools over the years. What is the next project you've got lined up?
Hi Kevin🖐I've certainly seen some tools over the years, and it's been amazing to see their evolution, particularly cordless ones👊 I've got some interior projects coming up next including some pretty nice kitchens, and also the long awaited hipped gable end roof I've been wanting to do a video on how to set out and cut👍I'm hoping to have all these done with videos between now and Christmas 🤞 Thanks for watching mate😎Cheers Del
Great honest video, subscribed, thanks!
Hi there🖐Thanks for your comment and for watching 😎 Cheers Del
Thanks for subscribing 🤩
Great video Del !!! thanks
Hi Michael🖐Thanks, as always, for watching 👀 Have a nice weekend 😎 Cheers Del
whats the difference between the Makita Dhs680z and the Makita Dhs680 ?
There's no difference🤔
Battery tools are just great, probably safer and certainly more convenient. However, are there any tools/ situations where you would still reach for a mains powered tool? - a topic for another video maybe?
Hi John🖐 Great question and probably would be a good subject for a video👍As a rule, if a tool is used in a static position, (table saw/mitre saw), then I don't see the need to have it cordless🤔 This does, however, change if you're working remotely then you don't need a genie/power👊 Thanks for watching and your great comment 😎 Cheers Del
One power tool? Has to be a drill driver or impact driver for me.
You got me there a little bit Barry😖 Like I said, if I could only have TWO power tools, it would be a circular saw and drill driver😆👍
@@thetallcarpenter 🤣🤣👍
Great video thanks
Thanks for watching Paddy😎Cheers Del
What's the equivalent DeWalt? Any chance you could do a comparison?
Hi Simon🖐I could look into it bud, but it would be a case of me bumping into someone that has DeWalt saws and asking to gave a look/go with it🤞Cheers Del
@@thetallcarpenter ok thanks Del. Anyway it's a good review.
Hey mate, thanks for the review. I've got this saw with the tracking rail and adapter recently and it wobbles to the sides while it's on the rail. It's just 1 mm but you know what one mm wobble can do to cut. Any tips or suggestions? Something I might be missing?
th-cam.com/video/c1zY3VrOzNQ/w-d-xo.html I've got this video on the guide rail adapter which might help👍Other than that, I can only think that the guide arms are loose and need tightening, or you need to adjust out the slack a bit more. Maybe the adjusters are worn and they can no longer take out the slack🤔Hope this helps🤞Cheers Del
th-cam.com/video/D7SPeMTwNn8/w-d-xo.html I've also got this video, which may help👍Cheers
@@thetallcarpenter thanks! Helps a lot, I'll try adjusting the slack tomorrow and see if it works👍
@@shivas9131 Good luck, and hope you sort it👍
@@shivas9131 Soooo, did you fix the wobble, you never did update us.
I loved this saw so much I was gunna have it tattooed on me. With a cool red blade.
But a dud battery killed most of my makita stuff and I never got round to having them fixed,
I just switched to dewalt after my dad got me the 2nd fix nailer that came with 3 batteries. Big mistake tbh. The dewalt ripsaw equivalent sucks really.
Hi Kallum. It's freaky you mention that a dud battery knackered some of your Makita tools, as that's exactly what happened to a mate of mine. He said Makita customer service were terrible so, like you, he ditched all his Makita stuff and went over to DeWalt. (it was him that showed me the 54v circular saw) Thanks for your comment mate and for watching 😎 Cheers Del
@@thetallcarpenter yea, the only makita tool I have left is the 1/4 trimmer and a single battery. Which I only use in my garage for very simple hobbist joinery.
I prefer it to the dewalt one I have tho.
I might go through my makita stuff and find out if it is fixable.
@@flyingjackcarpentry9394 I do like my little 1/4 trimmer, and find it very handy👊Cheers bud
@@thetallcarpenter I got it when it first came out coz I had a job hanging tiny fire doors in an attic of an old people's home.
I don't have the plunge accessories or anything tho. Just the basic unit.
So I spent like £300+ on the dewalt version which does come with the accessories but I don't like it for one reason.... you can't turn the light on unless you get the motor going.
I'm right handed. Use blade right for cutting lengths of stock and blade left for panels. Apart from plunge saw. No option on that.
Hi AD🖐 Your saw choice makes pergect sense👍As you say, blade right on plunge saws, take it or leave it😵Thanks for watching 😎
@@thetallcarpenter guess I prefer the bulk of the footplate on the none waste side as I tend not to support the waste and I means I get a more reliably square cut. Thanks for the great content
@@AD-or5rm I absolutely agree about having the larger part of the base running on the non waste side of cut👍Cheers
Does it work with 4ha battery?
Hi there🖐I would almost 100% say it would, as it works with a 3ah👊Cheers Del
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1st cordless saw a got was the same dewalt which came in a massive black plastic box with drill and planner
Hi FB. Yeah, that saw also comes in a MASSIVE box😝 I never really used it that much, and I keep more as a museum peice to see how far battery saws have come😎 Thanks for watching mate 👍
No saw will ever match the 9cu. If you work in production cut roofing there is no substitute.
I had the same one bought as an apprentice in 1996 until it got stolen last year. That saw cut all the floors and roofs for me in probably ten housing estates, 100's of houses.
I am convinced Hitachi stopped making the 9cu because they never needed replacing.
Hi Tiktok. I'm glad you mentioned the C9U, (big brother of the C7U), as they were/are still epic saws👊 I feel like mine is unkillable, and just kept on going like the Terminator no matter how much punishment you gave it. Plus, I don't even think they were that expensive, and it wouldn't surprise me at all if Hitachi/Hikoki changed them as they lasted so long😬Great comment and thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del
Great video, Del. I too love my little Makita saw.
I’m a newbie to woodworking and cut all three roofs on my house extension with this saw alone. Extended the main hip roof, built a mono pitch into a gable roof and then a little hip roof over my porch/garage. The saw has served me well. As have your videos. Packed with lots of great information.
One thing that might be worth a look with your saw having a rattly base. I remember seeing this video a while back. Could be a quick fix for you
th-cam.com/video/3UCXqmwtgbk/w-d-xo.html
Keep up the good work 👍🏼
Hi Jimmy🖐Outstanding work on your roof bud👊Thanks for watching and your comment and for the video link😎Cheers Del
You can find issues with every brand but all are light years ahead of those 80s Makita cordless, batteries permanently in the chargers 🤣
Hi Mark. Its obviously frustrating that I cant try more manufacturers 165mm brushless saws, but, as you say, the modern battery stuff is amazing compared to what it used to be👊 Thanks for watching and leaving a comment😎 Cheers Del