Question of the day: Do you think this saw needs a storage hook? Would you hook up a dust collector to this saw while using it? How often do you make bevel cuts with a circular saw?
A hook is convenient but not essential. I would hook up the dust collector inside the house. A far as bevel cuts, not too often. Keep up the good work.
Thanks, I agree with those replies. My old circular saw that I've used the most in my lifetime doesn't have a hook. I wouldn't complain if it had one though, lol.
I've been a carpenter for 32 years, just bought that's saw for a deck project. It is very nice. If it holds up I'll be very happy. New out of the box it is a sweet little saw!
I like it too! Mine has held up very well so far. I've even decided to put it in my Milwaukee Packout box for those jobs where I'm bringing all my essential tools to get the job done.
Very complete review of this saw. It has a lot of features that appeals to me. Light weight. LED lights. 2.0 AMP battery with fuel in full view. built in allen wrench. dust port accessory. All i all seems like a perfect saw for me especially for me because of the arthritis in my hands. Again, a very good review of this tool. I'm on my way to Home Depot!
New to woodworking. Most reviews assume you know how to operate. Read the manual but got lost in the jargon. Your awesome video saved the day. I am happy to spend xtra for the quality feel I experience with the Makita subcompact cordless tools. Thanks again.
Never bought a saw and not received a rip fence included, and I own this saw also, to go to 50degrees there is a lever you must turn first of all, the rafter hook can be bought separately, there is 2 screw holes near the front that the hook fixes too, part number is (Makita 199231-7) great review btw👌🏼✨💚🙏
Excellent review. In UK, Europe, South Africa and Australia I’m fairly certain this is called the Makita DHS660. Great little saw by the look of it in this review. Good advice about using the lighter battery: for most home projects the 2Ah battery will do the trick. Thank you 👍🏻
Makita has come out with this saw with a Bluetooth version that will sync with their extractor. Great review. I’m contemplating spending the extra money for the AWS model
Your review of this Makita 6-1/2" blade right circular saw is the best one on youtube by far. Gave you a thumbs up. Have one question though. Holding the saw with the right hand and looking from the left side of the blade, can you see the cut line on the wood and how the blade will address the cut line? In other words, see the cut line without having to lean over the saw to look at the right side of the blade?
The saw has a nice LED light the brightens up the are where the blade hits the wood. If I'm using the saw, the guide on the front of the saw os one of the best to help you follow the line that you're cutting. If you want to see the area where the blade is actually cutting the line, then you can see it through an opening on the left side. You can lean all the way over to the right side to see it too. This is one of my favorite circular saws. I keep it in the big box of my Milwaukee Packout system.
@@MarkThomasBuilder Thank you very much for taking the time to answer my question. You are an asset to youtube for sure. Have a great day! .... Usefulgizmos
Thank you Mark for that informative presentation. Glad I did my research, this is perfect for my home projects. I have made my decision to purchase a Makita XSH04.
Really like the amount of money details you put in the review. Thanks! I have a question though. Roughly how many many cuts or how much runtime do you get from the 2A battery? Do you use 2A batteries for other tools?
Thanks, I haven't done a runtime test on the 2Ah battery. If I have a fully charged spare, I can use the saw for a longer amount of time than it takes to charge another battery. Hope that helps. Someday, I'll start doing a battery runtime test video.
There is a tool hook available for this saw and there are mounting holes on front of saw on top blade guard ( 2 holes with threads ) Thanks M L Rogers Pasadena,TX
Like the details you provided in video (customer comments, close up of tool label, etc). The ordering of info like the model number and other related info should be mentioned in beginning like you said. Awesome video! (request, please include country of origin like Project Farm does. I got excited this saw said assembled in USA)
I don't know if I have this exact model, but mine came with the rip guide, but the one I have hangs up all the time I honestly hate my saw boggs down way too much really unfortunate
Hi Mark! I know it’s been awhile since this video, but am curious as to how well this saw has held up, if you still have/ use it? Thanks! Hope this New Year is going well for you and yours!
Thanks, this is a great saw. I keep it in the bottom rolling Packout box, so I can bring it to my projects/jobs. I like the small, compact size as well as the cutting performance. It fits nice in the hand and is easy to control.
You can buy a rafter hook for that they have the 2 holes for it when I got mine I came with it came with the dual charger the to land battery and I know you paid more not I did I won mine on belts boxes mine came with A diabolo blade it's a nice little soul ripping it sucks though but everything else is pretty good Keep up the great videos and Cheers With a beer
Hi. Nice video review. Just wonder if I use blade with more teeth's instead of 24T that came with it. It force the motor performances or you would not recommend at all. Thanks
Question of the day: Do you think this saw needs a storage hook? Would you hook up a dust collector to this saw while using it? How often do you make bevel cuts with a circular saw?
A hook is convenient but not essential. I would hook up the dust collector inside the house. A far as bevel cuts, not too often. Keep up the good work.
Thanks, I agree with those replies. My old circular saw that I've used the most in my lifetime doesn't have a hook. I wouldn't complain if it had one though, lol.
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I've been a carpenter for 32 years, just bought that's saw for a deck project. It is very nice. If it holds up I'll be very happy. New out of the box it is a sweet little saw!
I like it too! Mine has held up very well so far. I've even decided to put it in my Milwaukee Packout box for those jobs where I'm bringing all my essential tools to get the job done.
Yeah Jay, Makita saws are smooooooth! 😀😁👍✌🏻
Very complete review of this saw. It has a lot of features that appeals to me. Light weight. LED lights. 2.0 AMP battery with fuel in full view. built in allen wrench. dust port accessory. All i all seems like a perfect saw for me especially for me because of the arthritis in my hands. Again, a very good review of this tool. I'm on my way to Home Depot!
Thank you, I'm sure you'll be happy with this saw. I keep it stored in a handy place.
New to woodworking. Most reviews assume you know how to operate. Read the manual but got lost in the jargon. Your awesome video saved the day. I am happy to spend xtra for the quality feel I experience with the Makita subcompact cordless tools. Thanks again.
Thanks, welcome aboard!
Never bought a saw and not received a rip fence included, and I own this saw also, to go to 50degrees there is a lever you must turn first of all, the rafter hook can be bought separately, there is 2 screw holes near the front that the hook fixes too, part number is (Makita 199231-7) great review btw👌🏼✨💚🙏
Thanks for the info! This is a very handy size saw.
Finally a 6-1/2" cordless circular saw with blade on the proper side.
It cuts nice and straight for me. I really like it!
Its nice but i actually prefer the left hand blade
Absolutely great for us lefties😁
Sad that saw can’t cut perfectly straight thicker than 1 1/2 material
There are plenty of those out there. I like the body of the saw in the way of wood chips that can fly up at my face.@@fanaticz666
Brilliant video. Ticks all the boxes. Informative and detailed. Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts. Have a great day buddy 👍🏴
Thanks for watching, glad you hear it helped!
Excellent review. In UK, Europe, South Africa and Australia I’m fairly certain this is called the Makita DHS660. Great little saw by the look of it in this review. Good advice about using the lighter battery: for most home projects the 2Ah battery will do the trick. Thank you 👍🏻
You're welcome, thanks for sharing!
does this have same power as 680?
Makita has come out with this saw with a Bluetooth version that will sync with their extractor. Great review. I’m contemplating spending the extra money for the AWS model
Sounds awesome, I haven't had a chance to check it out yet.
Your review of this Makita 6-1/2" blade right circular saw is the best one on youtube by far. Gave you a thumbs up.
Have one question though. Holding the saw with the right hand and looking from the left side of the blade, can you see the cut line on the wood and how the blade will address the cut line? In other words, see the cut line without having to lean over the saw to look at the right side of the blade?
The saw has a nice LED light the brightens up the are where the blade hits the wood. If I'm using the saw, the guide on the front of the saw os one of the best to help you follow the line that you're cutting. If you want to see the area where the blade is actually cutting the line, then you can see it through an opening on the left side. You can lean all the way over to the right side to see it too. This is one of my favorite circular saws. I keep it in the big box of my Milwaukee Packout system.
@@MarkThomasBuilder Thank you very much for taking the time to answer my question. You are an asset to youtube for sure. Have a great day! .... Usefulgizmos
@@usefulgizmos You're welcome. Thanks and have a great day!
very nice completed review. two thumbs up!
Thanks man, that's the best compliment I could receive! 👊
Lever often force you to take out the battery out to reach it. For many cases it might be an extra safety feature.
Good point!
Thank you Mark for that informative presentation. Glad I did my research, this is perfect for my home projects. I have made my decision to purchase a Makita XSH04.
Great decision! I keep this saw in my Milwaukee Packout. It's compact, but does a great job of cutting.
How much smaller is this compared to the regular Makita 6½" circular saw?
You can buy the rafter hook as an accessory. I think it's under $15.
Thanks, I'll have to check that out.
@@MarkThomasBuilder If you still need it the part number is 199231-7
Good video sir 👍 Thanks for putting this out.
I put the hook on mine, it was about 10$ it helps when you need it.
Sounds like a good idea.
My Uncle bought me this, it seems nice and It is light, way better than plug in .
Good to hear!
What did you have to do for your uncle?
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@@Russianbro777 I knew it jaja my family usually ask me to do a job for them but I get to keep the specialty tools after so its cool
Solid Presentation!
Much appreciated!
Really like the amount of money details you put in the review. Thanks! I have a question though. Roughly how many many cuts or how much runtime do you get from the 2A battery? Do you use 2A batteries for other tools?
Thanks, I haven't done a runtime test on the 2Ah battery. If I have a fully charged spare, I can use the saw for a longer amount of time than it takes to charge another battery. Hope that helps. Someday, I'll start doing a battery runtime test video.
There is a tool hook available for this saw and there are mounting holes on front of saw on top blade guard ( 2 holes with threads )
Thanks
M L Rogers Pasadena,TX
Thanks, I'll have to get one for my saw.
Like the details you provided in video (customer comments, close up of tool label, etc). The ordering of info like the model number and other related info should be mentioned in beginning like you said. Awesome video! (request, please include country of origin like Project Farm does. I got excited this saw said assembled in USA)
Thanks, glad to hear it was helpful. Now that you mention it, I do like the way Project Farm includes the details of the country of origin.
but how does it perform ripping pressure treated lumber ??!!
I don't know if I have this exact model, but mine came with the rip guide, but the one I have hangs up all the time I honestly hate my saw boggs down way too much really unfortunate
Hi Mark! I know it’s been awhile since this video, but am curious as to how well this saw has held up, if you still have/ use it? Thanks! Hope this New Year is going well for you and yours!
Thanks, this is a great saw. I keep it in the bottom rolling Packout box, so I can bring it to my projects/jobs. I like the small, compact size as well as the cutting performance. It fits nice in the hand and is easy to control.
You can buy a rafter hook for that they have the 2 holes for it when I got mine I came with it came with the dual charger the to land battery and I know you paid more not I did I won mine on belts boxes mine came with A diabolo blade it's a nice little soul ripping it sucks though but everything else is pretty good Keep up the great videos and Cheers With a beer
I didn't know about the rafter hook. Thanks for the info! This is a great saw. Cheers!
I think it's got a lanyard hole on the back too. Mine does anyway.
Yes it does, which is handy if you're working up high somewhere.
I don't have a problem with the blade on the right. But when you're leaning to the right to see cut, doesn't the saw dust blow all over you?
I don't recall a sawdust issue. I'll have to use the saw again today and let you know some more details.
makita sells a raptor hook for the saw
Thanks for the info, I'll have to look into getting one.
Regular rope good enough :) Nice video. Thank you. I'll buy one in Home Depot
Sounds good, I'm sure you'll be happy with it.
Hi. Nice video review. Just wonder if I use blade with more teeth's instead of 24T that came with it. It force the motor performances or you would not recommend at all. Thanks
The more blade teeth gives a finer cut and also pushes the motor a little harder, in my opinion.
Awesome and thank you for the review. Just picked one up
Awesome, glad I could help! It's a handy size saw.
Will it safely cut throw construction nails in case you accidental hit a couple
I haven't tried it with this saw, but framing blades tend to easily cut through nails. I recently made a video showing this.
Just curious , the one on the link does not have a dust port is that an add on
It was included at the time of me making this video.
Is it right handed?
Yes
Hallo from Republic of Moldova!)
I use the same saw and have good opinion about it.
Glad to hear it, It's amazing.
Excellent video , thank you.
What is the average run time when using 2.0 ah battery on this tool ?
I seem to get a lot of cuts, buy haven't really tested the run time. I should make a video showing how many 2x4's I can get on a single cut.
Is the blade guard metal?
Yes
The blade guard on this saw is plastic. Check the specifications.
Paid $70 bucks works pretty good.
Wow, nice deal! I actually keep this in my Packout storage toolbox. It fits nice and does a great job.
Obrigado , parabéns.
Comprei uma igual, estou muito feliz.
Can we cut marble stone using this machine?
I haven't tried cutting marble before, but I've seen other videos showing it being done with a circular saw and water hose.
Wonderful
Thank you!
I would not use a little 2AH battery on something like a circular saw.
Maybe for some thin plywood. Anything else needs more.
what model ?
XSH04ZB
I like my blade on the other side of the motor.
Stay tuned, I'm reviewing an interesting Flex compact saw.
I love makita sub compact and if that thing was blade left saw is own it right now but I hate hate hate blade right saws
Would you consider the Makita 36V rear handle saw?
markthomasbuilder makita already has a blade left 6-1/2 brushless cir saw in teal that’s been out for some time.
Too bad they don't make it blade on left.. I'd buy it in a heart beat.
They make a worm drive style saw with the blade on the left. This is a handy and easily portable saw that I'm a big fan of.
Makita... LEFT BLADE, LEFT BLADE!
That would be a nice option.
This saw is RH if you want LH go for the DHS80
@@richardmason902 DHS680 has a Left side blade
@@Kevin-go2dw Correct. That makes it a LH saw. Thanks Kevin.
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they have had one for years, you been living under a rock or what?
Your battery is too small. Maybe try a 5-6amp
That would definitely be a nice upgrade!
think it has a spot for a hook... just doesn't come with one
Yes, that would be a great feature to have. I think on of their other models has one.