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 😀
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 th-cam.com/users/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.
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.
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
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
You obviously haven't seen this U-tuber! Buildsum. Simple and comprehensive, great for young professionals to check their methods. www.youtube.com/@Buildsum
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.
@@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
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
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
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?
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
our GST is 15% so that is some of it. My general quick guess at pricing when Im looking at US pricing is just to double it. Usually comes pretty close.
NZ price is almost NZ$300 more than the converted Aussie price. Absolutely no justification for the price difference. GST difference between Aus' 10% and NZ's 15% is around $40.
@@DiscoFang exactly. not to mention (not sure about with this, did not look closely at the prices) In Australia, we tend to get prices that are much higher than just the exchange rate and GST would suggest.
@@myopinion69420 I think the only 2 areas we get a break in NZ compared to Australia is on second hand car prices, and yearly car registration/road tax.
@@DiscoFang not to mention those sweet, sweet import cars. You do suffer of fuel cost's though. ~$2 p/l is expensive. Car rental is A LOT cheaper for you guys, Can get a car for a week for less than it costs for 1 day here. (at least last time I was over there.)
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
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.
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!
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!
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
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
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
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.
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
Two reasons - we are a small market a long way from most tool manufacturers, and then our Government charges 15% tax on goods and services (GST). It stings.
haha. I just picked up the 36v miter saw 2 hours ago. I don't think we have the 40v in the U.S. yet (that's right...still MIA for a lineup announced in 2019).
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 .
@@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 .
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.
Im pulling my hair out trying to decide between the Makita LS002 or the Festool Kapex KS60E. Any suggestions? Does the Makita have the accuracy of the Festool? I played around with both but wasn't allowed to run them. One thing I noticed was the Festool had thee most smoothest rails ive ever experienced on a sliding mitre saw. The Makita has a slightly taller cut capacity.
Looks like the perfect saw for me! Apart from the price tag and battery system 😛. If there was a corded version for a lower price that would tick all the boxes for me. Great vid! Congrats on the new move!
Does a miter saw on a battery make sence ? I mean its stationary for most of the process while working so it can be plugged in , hand saw yes thats nice to have with a battery but a mitre ? Dunno .
Cords present a few problems. One is having access to power. Another issue is tripping/clutter in the work area. Lastly, set-up and clean-up time. For most of my projects this saw would serve for a whole day’s work. Luckily I already have the 10” corded version so I can fall back on that for heavier use, like trimming out an interior.
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
At those prices I think I'd got for the Hikoki/Hitachi since you can plug it into 240V as well, especially if you already had the nails guns that used the same battery system.
@@damonalagich4524 fortunately they've dropped the price. Originally it was 2.5k for the skin. Wod be keen to try one since not 100% happy with my XGT 216mm
@@tysonfoster7223 setting up a saw bench for a drop saw; I don't see setting up a lead as a problem- lots of places WHS now want an extractor on the saw, so its lots of batteries to run both the xtractor/saw approx.3000w that uses batteries fast. Then you need the lead to charge batteries anyhow! I find I am doing things as simple as possible nowadays to minimise setting up, like using just a powersaw to cut weatherboards instead of using the dropsaw, it all comes back to how good the operator is in the end. People have a tendency to complicate simple things, its insecurity in the mind. So for what most people really want the quick little dropsaw for, the older makita18v 7 and 1/4 dropsaw (DLS713Z- 11kg) does that job spot on, pity it doesn't swing both ways on the compound cut, but again you can just do the cut upside down anyway. I use a LS1013 255mm saw if I set up a bench, buy one lightly used by a DIYer is the best way to go for pro-chippies- I paid $300 for mine perfect condition, I just keep watch for a bargain these days. I work to earn money, not burn money! Say that if I was super rich idiot DIYer I buy the Hikoki 7 1/4, just to be a fcukwit! and have like 3 different brands of batteries, 3 different sizes and blame the apprentice when there are no battery fully charged for the tool being used. Become a victim shamer, thats where the real money is! China, Russia, Iran blame them!
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 was just about to say, I still know a guy that uses 7.2 volt system He's a cabinet maker and has a huge range or weird 7.2v tools that are specific to cabinet making that I've never seen anywhere else
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!
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!!!
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.
Hi, did you do a video using this saw for finishing? I looked at your videos and couldn't find one. I'm looking at getting this saw but want a saw I can use for finishing work at some stage if I need to. Not really looking at the Festool as it is hard to justify the cost.
About the price at 8:41, in the netherlands this 40V mitre saw costs €679,95, that is about $1128 NZD. That would make it about $72 extra "New Zealand tool tax"
The price is a killer on the 40v I have the impact combi and sds but have the 110v 216 makita chopsaw but I’m not sure if the 40v chopsaw price warrants the portability when you have an apprentice 😂😂
It can. It'll do it at 45 to the left too but, for a 45 to the right, you have to nip the board right where the cut should end or it fouls and the blade doesn't go completely through.
Comment from a Carpenter in AU! - Makita made a huge mistake with 40v over 36v and the capability to use the 18v tools with the battery platform- Hikoki has made the smarter move in this regard(BUT $2600 FOR A 180MM CORDLESS DROPSAW???? YEAH NAH!!). This is a kick in the guts to Makita owners as they'll be toting 2 separate battery platforms for onsite set up(3 including the paslode guns). I have AEG cordless and run a ls1013 plug in droppie as its hugely more cost effective then either of the 2 big Japanese Corps who's stuff is now made in china anyhow. The smart move is to wait for now, to see more players enter the higher voltage arena - at this point Dewalt is the best value in its 54v. platform for an onsite carpenter buying a full kit(the 185mm cordless powersaw is a tad heavy). I will wait till my AEG batteries start to falter before I make that big outlay- drill /ratchet driver/powersaw/reciprosaw/multitool/jigsaw/82mmPlaner/sds drill/router trimmer/blower/light panel, cordless compound mitresaw/cordless ripsaw....... it looks to be over $8000 atm for that kit in either makita or hikoki. See what goes down in the next couple of years development wise before I burn my hard earned bucks on work tools.
Interestingly, product placements or similar sponsorships in TV shows don't have to be disclosed (at least in the US). It's a two-tiered system, protecting old media and trying to make new media look shady. Yes, there's serious irony there.
The difference is that the average consumer/viewer is aware that products shown or demonstrated on tv will be sponsored. And where it’s unclear, they actually DO have to disclose it. With the birth of social media and the way it’s is presented as self-published, “reviews” can be - and usually were - completely independent. Unfortunately “influencers” were manipulating that and had to be reminded that commercial advertising is commercial advertising. Misleading the consumer has always been against the law. Advertising standards are very strict both here and the US. (I’ve been a builder essentially since a kid but my uni degree is graphic design & advertising)
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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 th-cam.com/users/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!
I like when Scott is saying deck with his NZ accent. Best carpentry channel :) Ever
Kiwis saying testicle is easily the best
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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?
This is the man who got me to go Makita! And im not regretting it !
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.
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.
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 ... 😏
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.
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
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 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.
needs to launch in US i want all of the 40 volt! ALL OF IT!!!
Easy tiger......
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.
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.
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 lovin the content bro! Got me addicted to carpentry videos lol.
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.
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...
Been waitin on a scott brown update🔥
Scott your hair is fabulous.
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.
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?
Would be great to do a hometour when the house is finished ! It was really nice to watch this project. Thanks
Damn, you get the New Zealand tax ON TOP of the Australian tax.
our GST is 15% so that is some of it. My general quick guess at pricing when Im looking at US pricing is just to double it. Usually comes pretty close.
NZ price is almost NZ$300 more than the converted Aussie price. Absolutely no justification for the price difference. GST difference between Aus' 10% and NZ's 15% is around $40.
@@DiscoFang exactly. not to mention (not sure about with this, did not look closely at the prices) In Australia, we tend to get prices that are much higher than just the exchange rate and GST would suggest.
@@myopinion69420 I think the only 2 areas we get a break in NZ compared to Australia is on second hand car prices, and yearly car registration/road tax.
@@DiscoFang not to mention those sweet, sweet import cars.
You do suffer of fuel cost's though. ~$2 p/l is expensive.
Car rental is A LOT cheaper for you guys, Can get a car for a week for less than it costs for 1 day here. (at least last time I was over there.)
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
The bro’s need to get you to rebuild that fence too😂
Was just thinking that!!
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.
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!
Im a makita man and that saw looks the business fairplay
Justin brickright 👍💯🏴
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!
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.
Love small mitre saws so easy to carry around. Another great video! Great honest review unlike some channels
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
Great review in real world situation. Good to compare to similar saws from competitors. Great video as always.
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
Listening to Hardcore History! Love it
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
They should make an adapter so you can plug this into an outlet if you don't need to move it or if you're working on your workshop.
I agree on this point. It's a mystery to me why it has to be an either/or
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.
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
so weird not seeing a builders merchant not full of Transits and Vivaro's...
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
I want that so bad.. But i can't justify it when i have 10 18v batteries 😩
Keen to see it do some finishing work .
Why do tools cost more in new Zealand?
Two reasons - we are a small market a long way from most tool manufacturers, and then our Government charges 15% tax on goods and services (GST). It stings.
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
haha. I just picked up the 36v miter saw 2 hours ago. I don't think we have the 40v in the U.S. yet (that's right...still MIA for a lineup announced in 2019).
Yeah I don’t think weel have 40v anytime soon... bummer how are they so behind in the US
Hey Scott,can you please do a whole video on that Milwaukee dropsaw as well,cheers from palmerston north
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
Lots of Vitex in the Solomon Islands. I am from Solomon and also a subscriber to your channel.
looks like a really good option for those already invested in the system.
Hey Scott (or others that can answer), what’s the purpose of the rectangle cutout on the side of the step?
I’m guessing it’s for a small light maybe?
Yeah think I spotted a wire under there, possibly an led light going in there later
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" ??? 😂
Morning Scott ,what’s the cutout for on the side cheek of the step ? Access or ventilation ? Great vid as usual btw
Cheers Ian, that is to make room for the umbrella stand that sits in that corner. I'll try get a shot of it in the wrap up video 👍
Im pulling my hair out trying to decide between the Makita LS002 or the Festool Kapex KS60E. Any suggestions? Does the Makita have the accuracy of the Festool? I played around with both but wasn't allowed to run them. One thing I noticed was the Festool had thee most smoothest rails ive ever experienced on a sliding mitre saw. The Makita has a slightly taller cut capacity.
Bosch GCM12SD is sick with that slider
Scott Brown here!
Looks like the perfect saw for me! Apart from the price tag and battery system 😛. If there was a corded version for a lower price that would tick all the boxes for me.
Great vid! Congrats on the new move!
Hello
The regular mains powered saw then...
This is perfect for remodeling
Does a miter saw on a battery make sence ? I mean its stationary for most of the process while working so it can be plugged in , hand saw yes thats nice to have with a battery but a mitre ? Dunno .
Cords present a few problems. One is having access to power. Another issue is tripping/clutter in the work area. Lastly, set-up and clean-up time. For most of my projects this saw would serve for a whole day’s work. Luckily I already have the 10” corded version so I can fall back on that for heavier use, like trimming out an interior.
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.
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
At those prices I think I'd got for the Hikoki/Hitachi since you can plug it into 240V as well, especially if you already had the nails guns that used the same battery system.
The hikoki equivalent saw is 2.5k Aud for the saw alone.
@@tysonfoster7223 that includes 2 batteries and the charger- skin is aprox. $1600aud still big dough for a lil saw.
@@damonalagich4524 fortunately they've dropped the price. Originally it was 2.5k for the skin. Wod be keen to try one since not 100% happy with my XGT 216mm
@@tysonfoster7223 setting up a saw bench for a drop saw; I don't see setting up a lead as a problem- lots of places WHS now want an extractor on the saw, so its lots of batteries to run both the xtractor/saw approx.3000w that uses batteries fast. Then you need the lead to charge batteries anyhow! I find I am doing things as simple as possible nowadays to minimise setting up, like using just a powersaw to cut weatherboards instead of using the dropsaw, it all comes back to how good the operator is in the end. People have a tendency to complicate simple things, its insecurity in the mind. So for what most people really want the quick little dropsaw for, the older makita18v 7 and 1/4 dropsaw (DLS713Z- 11kg) does that job spot on, pity it doesn't swing both ways on the compound cut, but again you can just do the cut upside down anyway. I use a LS1013 255mm saw if I set up a bench, buy one lightly used by a DIYer is the best way to go for pro-chippies- I paid $300 for mine perfect condition, I just keep watch for a bargain these days. I work to earn money, not burn money! Say that if I was super rich idiot DIYer I buy the Hikoki 7 1/4, just to be a fcukwit! and have like 3 different brands of batteries, 3 different sizes and blame the apprentice when there are no battery fully charged for the tool being used. Become a victim shamer, thats where the real money is! China, Russia, Iran blame them!
Woo! Been waiting for this
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.
You can lock the blade guard up when doing changes just need to lift it a bit harder and it will stay in place
When I started in the trades the Makita 9.6 v NiCd was the top dog, am I dating my self.
The keyless Chuck was amazing
When I started there was no such thing as a cordless drill so the first 7.2v was amazing, then along came the 9.6 which I had for about 16 years.
I was just about to say, I still know a guy that uses 7.2 volt system
He's a cabinet maker and has a huge range or weird 7.2v tools that are specific to cabinet making that I've never seen anywhere else
@@tonyg9511 Yup, still running a 9.6v drill driver (on dodgy cheap batteries) and it’s never let me down
i'm still using 14v makita from when dinosaurs roamed the earth. When i update , i'll go big and spend several K on an entire new battery outfit
i love where the light button is for the dewalt Flexvolt...
Dewalt Flex volt is actually $2000 for the saw, 2 batteries and ac adapter. Not just the bare tool.
Great vid i am on the 36 volt dls 714 makita mitre saw and its a great saw but thinking of upgrading to this 👍
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!
Scott, will you do a final walk-through of this job once it is finished?
Yes! A couple of weeks away
They light should come on when you lightly pull the trigger before the blade starts or a thumb button on the handle.
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 :)
It’s so sound how he does the money conversions
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!!!
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.
Hi, did you do a video using this saw for finishing? I looked at your videos and couldn't find one. I'm looking at getting this saw but want a saw I can use for finishing work at some stage if I need to. Not really looking at the Festool as it is hard to justify the cost.
About the price at 8:41, in the netherlands this 40V mitre saw costs €679,95, that is about $1128 NZD. That would make it about $72 extra "New Zealand tool tax"
Looking good Scott, You using a new camera? Shots are looking really great.
New lens 👍
Brilliant Scott🏴🏴🏴
Please review the Milwaukee Drop Saw, too.
Matt here
Gotta love those front facing rails
The price is a killer on the 40v I have the impact combi and sds but have the 110v 216 makita chopsaw but I’m not sure if the 40v chopsaw price warrants the portability when you have an apprentice 😂😂
Hi scott another cracking video!! Would it cut a 95x14mm skirting board upright?
It can. It'll do it at 45 to the left too but, for a 45 to the right, you have to nip the board right where the cut should end or it fouls and the blade doesn't go completely through.
Comment from a Carpenter in AU! - Makita made a huge mistake with 40v over 36v and the capability to use the 18v tools with the battery platform- Hikoki has made the smarter move in this regard(BUT $2600 FOR A 180MM CORDLESS DROPSAW???? YEAH NAH!!). This is a kick in the guts to Makita owners as they'll be toting 2 separate battery platforms for onsite set up(3 including the paslode guns). I have AEG cordless and run a ls1013 plug in droppie as its hugely more cost effective then either of the 2 big Japanese Corps who's stuff is now made in china anyhow. The smart move is to wait for now, to see more players enter the higher voltage arena - at this point Dewalt is the best value in its 54v. platform for an onsite carpenter buying a full kit(the 185mm cordless powersaw is a tad heavy). I will wait till my AEG batteries start to falter before I make that big outlay- drill /ratchet driver/powersaw/reciprosaw/multitool/jigsaw/82mmPlaner/sds drill/router trimmer/blower/light panel, cordless compound mitresaw/cordless ripsaw....... it looks to be over $8000 atm for that kit in either makita or hikoki. See what goes down in the next couple of years development wise before I burn my hard earned bucks on work tools.
I didn't hear our boy Chief P say a single word. You boys good?
Interestingly, product placements or similar sponsorships in TV shows don't have to be disclosed (at least in the US).
It's a two-tiered system, protecting old media and trying to make new media look shady.
Yes, there's serious irony there.
The difference is that the average consumer/viewer is aware that products shown or demonstrated on tv will be sponsored. And where it’s unclear, they actually DO have to disclose it. With the birth of social media and the way it’s is presented as self-published, “reviews” can be - and usually were - completely independent. Unfortunately “influencers” were manipulating that and had to be reminded that commercial advertising is commercial advertising. Misleading the consumer has always been against the law. Advertising standards are very strict both here and the US. (I’ve been a builder essentially since a kid but my uni degree is graphic design & advertising)