Best Circular Saw (Cordless)? Milwaukee, FLEX, DeWalt, Ryobi, Makita, Kobalt, WORX, Craftsman, Bosch

Sdílet
Vložit
  • čas přidán 31. 05. 2024
  • Battery-Powered Circular Saws: FLEX, Milwaukee, Bosch, Makita, DeWalt, Kobalt, WORX, Ryobi One+ HP, Craftsman, and Ridgid. Circular saws tested for cutting speed and maximum torque, blade speed, saw vibration, responsiveness of electronics, blade brake (blade stop speed), RPM, Weight, and other qualitative factors such as ease of making bevel and depth adjustments. I purchased all of the circular saws to ensure an unbiased review. So, thank you for supporting the channel!
    ➡ Thank you for supporting the channel through memberships:
    / @projectfarm
    ➡ Thank you very much for supporting the channel through Patreon: / projectfarm
    ➡ An easy way to find past videos along with products tested: bit.ly/2FCrBpk A big thanks to Jim for putting this together.
    ➡ Merch: project-farm.com
    ➡ Click here if you'd like to subscribe: / @projectfarm
    ➡ As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
    ➡ Products Tested In This Video (in no particular order):
    Milwaukee: amzn.to/3v353V4
    Bosch: amzn.to/35W8ioK
    Makita: amzn.to/3Jmnedw
    DeWalt: amzn.to/3jk865C
    WORX: amzn.to/3jq7jA1
    Ryobi One+ HP: amzn.to/3KijydX
    Craftsman: amzn.to/3NYU5Za
    Ridgid: amzn.to/3vnL8QX
    Kobalt: Sold at Lowes
    FLEX: Sold at Lowes
    Videography Equipment:
    Sony DSC-RX10 III Cyber-shot Digital Still Camera: amzn.to/2YdXvPw
    Canon 70D Camera: amzn.to/31b5Gy0
    Azden Microphone: amzn.to/34d3DLE
    Go Pro Bundle: amzn.to/3Ca0ZVN
    This video is only for entertainment purposes. If you rely on the information portrayed in this video, you assume the responsibility for the results. Project Farm LLC
  • Jak na to + styl

Komentáře • 8K

  • @snubby1231
    @snubby1231 Před 2 lety +1447

    The way this channel figures out intuitive cheap consistent ways to test tools is so impressive I always have to watch whether I'm interested in the product or not. Imagine what this man could do with massive funding. He's smarter than most engineers 😂

    • @gus473
      @gus473 Před 2 lety +39

      Great shop built test rigs, AND useful commercial test equipment! Never noticed the vibration meter before! (Now I want one!) 👍🏼😎✌🏼

    • @danieldelewis2448
      @danieldelewis2448 Před 2 lety +14

      It really is impressive. The boards never bound, once

    • @firewoodtime2
      @firewoodtime2 Před 2 lety +36

      He's impressive. Was just telling the manager at advanced auto why I was buying the Icon wipers. My friend wrote down Project Farm as he knows how much lying is going on with some products.

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před 2 lety +111

      Thanks!

    • @freedomfirst5420
      @freedomfirst5420 Před 2 lety +14

      No doubt, he definitely does a great job!

  • @stevew6138
    @stevew6138 Před 2 lety +569

    As a man transitioning from corded tools to cordless, these tests are invaluable. Thanx and how about a farm update?

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před 2 lety +104

      Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.

    • @RickBaconsAdventures
      @RickBaconsAdventures Před 2 lety

      trans man lol

    • @UncleKennysPlace
      @UncleKennysPlace Před 2 lety +15

      Yeah, show us a plane landing on the airstrip!

    • @spicydiarrhea5662
      @spicydiarrhea5662 Před 2 lety

      @@snakeyjaake Cousin Eddie is a drunkard - don't trust him with your money and buy no tools from him!

    • @corb765
      @corb765 Před 2 lety +10

      real men dont us cordless tools

  • @photog1529
    @photog1529 Před rokem +106

    I'm a mechanical engineer by trade, and I just have to say your test methods are always top-notch as well as practical. Kudos.

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před rokem +4

      Thanks so much!

    • @NS-gy2se
      @NS-gy2se Před 3 měsíci

      Engineering at its finest: simple, practical, rigorous, and meaningful

    • @ah4800
      @ah4800 Před měsícem

      Figured you'd be more interested in cappuccino machines than tools. My boss is a mechanical engineer and doesn't even know what a wrench is.

    • @photog1529
      @photog1529 Před měsícem +1

      @@ah4800 Was that remark supposed to be an insult towards engineers? If so, it didn't work. But hey, keep punching that time clock.

    • @ah4800
      @ah4800 Před měsícem

      @photog1529 no need to flex your 2-4 year piece of paper on here. Real knowledge comes from doing the work, not drinking cappuccinos with your baby soft hands. Keep trying to flex that piece of paper bro.

  • @magistry
    @magistry Před 2 lety +130

    Thank you so much for including the Flex line! I suggested Flex incorporation just 2 months ago and you've already included it! I am especially grateful that you did the cordless circular saw because I wanted to know how the DeWalt I have compares to the Flex that I want. You really make it easy for me to confidently buy tools with your unbiased and thorough testing. Thanks again so much.

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před 2 lety +18

      You are welcome!

    • @dustynbeasley6261
      @dustynbeasley6261 Před rokem +4

      Yeah he really does make you feel confident in the product you are buying. I'm starting my own contracting business and I need to buy a lot of tools. This channel seems to take a lot of guessing and hope out of the equation.

    • @richardthompson2494
      @richardthompson2494 Před rokem +4

      I know the dewalt requires a battery that is 6 amp hr be or better for full power(flex volt advantage it in the manual). I don’t know if the other manufactures have the same or similar technology. What if you did this test with each saw using with the optimum size battery?

    • @garycasper2929
      @garycasper2929 Před rokem +2

      ​@@richardthompson2494 DeWalt would still of lost.

    • @pejoarda772
      @pejoarda772 Před rokem +2

      How those flex 24 volt batteries,leaking? Longevity test would sort that out for ya

  • @stevest1300
    @stevest1300 Před 2 lety +326

    More CZcamsrs need to take a lesson from this guy. Deliver your information clearly and fast and without wasted babble.
    These are some of the most informative videos on CZcams. Well done as usual.

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před 2 lety +11

      Thanks!

    • @CheZfrmdaWestWisc
      @CheZfrmdaWestWisc Před 2 lety +5

      most of the time he has consistent tempo to you can watch at 125% if it's an extremely technical video or if it's a less technical video 150% speed but he always seems to maintain a good natural speed that lends well to faster playback.

    • @q-_-p.d-_-b
      @q-_-p.d-_-b Před 2 lety +1

      CZcams algorithms/monetization prefer 10 minute videos. That's why alot of people stretch their videos with nonsense.

    • @Biaanca5036
      @Biaanca5036 Před 2 lety +1

      Nah, I like the uniqueness 🍇
      Just think about all of those junk restoration channels: Pretty much all of them are the no-dialogue silent kind. When everybody goes for the exact same format it actually gets really boring.
      I went out of my way to find people who actually did different(talking restorators instead of silent ones and practical reviewers instead of those guys who just drive lags in 2x4s) My god it's actually HARD to find unique channels.. It's all conformity all the way down.. xD
      I would believe it works the opposite way as well: eg. If everyone did it exactly like PF then it's still gonna get boring eventually ... eventually..!

    • @dankmoves
      @dankmoves Před rokem

      Got that right!

  • @rickj1983
    @rickj1983 Před 2 lety +66

    I still have a Craftsman power saw that my dad bought when I was a kid, 55 years ago and it still works fine. A metal case too.

    • @Tallnerdyguy
      @Tallnerdyguy Před 2 lety +15

      Not made like that anymore. Also corded are much much more reliable

    • @Rich77UK
      @Rich77UK Před 2 lety +16

      @@Tallnerdyguy Probably USA made. As an Englishman i lusted after some Craftsman tools for many years. When i was finally able to get some they where ALL Chinesium Rubbish :(

    • @vapertrail5389
      @vapertrail5389 Před 2 lety +8

      I've still got the all metal Craftsman belt sander my grandpa gave me 30+ years ago because the cord got ruined. It still works like new to this day...all be it with a different cord.

    • @blakel4595
      @blakel4595 Před 2 lety +6

      Check out his video on adjustable wrenches where he compares a brand new craftsman versus an old one, the old one is WAYY better quality. They are basically riding on the coattails of Craftsman's good reputation at this point just building "Meh" tools that work

    • @sgtsavage2181
      @sgtsavage2181 Před 2 lety +1

      My dad still uses a corded skill saw from 40 years ago, he refuses to use mine because it’s not a worm drive

  • @danielstark8258
    @danielstark8258 Před rokem +5

    I’m very happy you threw in the bigger batteries, I was very impressed with all the saws as I only use corded at the moment. Very good tests overall!

  • @peterparsons7141
    @peterparsons7141 Před 2 lety +2

    What I like best about having your test results available is that I can select tools based on what I need them for. I have different grades of tools depending on what I need them for. You give me the information to make a calculated purchase.
    Thank you, thank you, thank you for giving me some data to work with. Great videos and attention to details.

  • @Rich77UK
    @Rich77UK Před 2 lety +165

    For my $70 its hard to beat the Craftsman for the home user. It managed 10lb force and at $70 is considerably cheaper than the other leaders.

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před 2 lety +14

      Thank you!

    • @animefreak5757
      @animefreak5757 Před 2 lety +10

      I don't know if they've fixed it, but a year or two ago they had a LOT of crib death's on their batteries. One time a customer had to go through 3 before getting one that worked, all brand new out of box (after the first one we tested them in store to make sure it was good before leaving.)
      Their overall quality seemed fine for homeowners, we had a craftsman impact we used in the yard and it held up just fine to some hard use. The battery issue was unacceptable for my store though, i HATE selling defective products almost as much as the customer does having to come back for a replacement.

    • @pflaffik
      @pflaffik Před 2 lety +1

      No idea who the other leaders are. If you mean the other budget brands i have a clue.

    • @_-_-.-_-_
      @_-_-.-_-_ Před 2 lety +7

      I am not a professional contractor but a normal home owner. If I have a choice, all of my tools would be Craftsman. Their older cordless drill is unbeatable and easily mixed buckets after buckets of cement and mortar while other brands (ryobi, rigid, etc...) had to be returned. Was so happy when I found upgraded batteries from nicad to lithium for my old cordless Craftsman. Even the new Craftsman are not built the same as the old Craftsman.

    • @doctornamelisted4280
      @doctornamelisted4280 Před 2 lety +2

      @@_-_-.-_-_ I agree. My craftsman is still going strong with the original battery

  • @ColeSpolaric
    @ColeSpolaric Před 2 lety +122

    I can't believe how well the Craftsman did. Please include Craftsman in more power tool reviews!

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před 2 lety +15

      Thanks for the suggestion.

    • @prettydarncool1
      @prettydarncool1 Před 2 lety +9

      And add who makes that power tool for Craftsman..

    • @Realtime1501
      @Realtime1501 Před 2 lety +15

      Craftsman and DeWalt come out of the same factory

    • @EricLS
      @EricLS Před 2 lety +13

      I was just telling my wife yesterday how perfectly craftsman has positioned themselves in the market after they were purchased from Sears. Literally every single time he tests them they are just edging into the "professional" brands performance but at only slightly more than the "value" brands in cost.

    • @ronmclean6778
      @ronmclean6778 Před 2 lety +6

      I have been slowly stocking up on craftsman power tools, perform great, basically are derated dewalt. Nothing but good things to say about them, catch them on sale and they are hard to beat

  • @oneball6786
    @oneball6786 Před 11 měsíci +5

    Literally the best channel on CZcams. This is exactly what consumers need to make unbiased, informative purchasing decisions. Thank you for what you do.

  • @jonathanveloza9087
    @jonathanveloza9087 Před rokem +42

    This guy should be teaching engineers. I love all the hard work you do. Merry Christmas sir

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před rokem +2

      Thanks! Merry Christmas!

    • @andybilakshow260
      @andybilakshow260 Před rokem +1

      Without a doubt. Very well thought out tests. I'm waiting for the (5 year) longevity test. Time lapsed of course.

  • @BootsOfJoseph
    @BootsOfJoseph Před 2 lety +65

    As a man that absolutely loves that double battery makita skill saw, I feel a test that doesn't get tested often (due to the fact that feasibly, it can't) is the longevity test, and also a durability test. Makita may not have the flashiest skill saw, or best value out of the box, but they can be darned hard to beat. All of our Makita skill saws have been exceptionally durable, pack plenty of power and have given years of service. Whether it be this double battery, a rear handle saw, or single battery (6&1/2"). DeWalt certainly does have it's own fans, but in our experience, longevity is quite lackluster.
    The only cause of death of one of our double battery Makita skill saws, was being left haphazardly next to an open can of Great Stuff in a trailer that was going down the road. The Great Stuff filled the motor with foam and it died then and there. It was quite sad.
    But, great video!

    • @downbytheriver501
      @downbytheriver501 Před 2 lety +10

      Me too. I don’t want to fanboy out, but as far as cordless tool tech goes, all others can’t compete.

    • @jaksngreen
      @jaksngreen Před 2 lety +8

      Lol poor makita suffocating in the trailer.
      I must say I totally agree with your experiences with makita. My experiences are similar minus the great stuff.
      Makita loyalist myself

    • @harrywalker5836
      @harrywalker5836 Před 2 lety +9

      makita batts, might not last as long, but they have longevity. &,,are made by makita, not some 3rd hand. like the rest. even chinese, are overseen my makita. its japanese, they make the best tools. unless you pay for fein,ect.. look up ave, tool reviews.. he pulls them down to nothing. tells you the sht they do..or,,dont..

    • @Oddman1980
      @Oddman1980 Před 2 lety +5

      Dear old Dad bought a Makita corded drill when I was a kid, some time in the late 80's. He's still got it, still uses it for big drilling jobs, I think the only thing that's ever worn out on it is the power cord.
      It's a bit different than a modern drill though, it's heavy, sounds like a jet engine spinning down when you let go of the trigger, and only spins 550 rpm. But it has all the power you could want from a hand-held drill.

    • @barry394139
      @barry394139 Před 2 lety +6

      All my tools are Makita they are simply the best you can buy.

  • @goodfaceforradio13
    @goodfaceforradio13 Před 2 lety +5

    I work in a factory that uses strictly Milwaukee, I have all Craftsman brand tools, drill, driver, jig saw, circular saw, leaf blower, weed eater. What I tell people is "for a homeowner or hobby shop work it works great. but if you need the tools to make money spend the extra money for nicer stuff"

  • @OkieFarming
    @OkieFarming Před 2 lety +3

    As always, great video. I use these every day doing trim, and the framers I work with also do... For me, weight and cutting time are second to how accurate and durable the shoe is made, it takes the most abuse.

  • @bmurray330
    @bmurray330 Před rokem +3

    You are a master at devising ways (and actually building them) to test all your products. 👏🏻

  • @DIYBuilds
    @DIYBuilds Před 2 lety +208

    Thanks for doing this video. I would say my #1 thing to consider in a saw is what brand I already have batteries for but beyond that not many of these test really matter to me besides the vibration in the hand test and my ultimate characteristic I look for is a good solid shoe for the saw. It needs to have 0 deflection and a good straight reference surface for use with a straight edge. Just one man's opinion. Again great video.

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před 2 lety +20

      Great point!

    • @peppu32
      @peppu32 Před 2 lety +8

      valid, point which is a good and bad thing now days, since it does limit, and if you already have alot of tools from 1 brand you rly dont want to buy from another, but as some1 that hasnt invested in tools yet these are very useful. as i can see how each brand preforms etc. and so far Milwaukee seems to Be the more consistant preformer in the top 3 or atleast top 5

    • @harrywalker5836
      @harrywalker5836 Před 2 lety

      @@ProjectFarm toddyyyyy.. british drink.. anyhoo,as before, makita is the best. made in japan,overseen in china.. not influenced by 3rd parties..as dewalt,milwalki bosch ect are.. did you look for the devils symbol,?. circle with tci in it. do not buy those tools. mark of the devil.. have you watched ave,s tool teardowns.. that,sums it up..great vids. im a 1 eyed makita owner. [ i do have a desperation buy bosch saw.]. i worked with vikings for a while in construction,cairns casino,au. there wrecking bars were something to sleep with.. if you stole it, or touched it,,you die.. how about wrecking bars.. sweedish,wins, ill bet..or german..

    • @ryanzanow8221
      @ryanzanow8221 Před 2 lety +20

      Very true, but as someone who owns mostly M18 tools, which I have a number of M18 batteries for; when I see a Ryobi soldering station, hot glue gun, or tire inflator that has a tool only option, I take it. I then get a "Badapter" battery adapter, so I can use my M18 batteries, with those couple of ryobi tools that I want.
      I find these videos an absolute must to watch, as I can adapt my M18 batteries to many different brands.

    • @pjaxy
      @pjaxy Před 2 lety +1

      Agree! I also look at durability. Those plastic guards won't last long after a drop which is very common. I'm not too concerned about endurance because it doesn't take too long to swap batteries. I might want to take a look at cutting power: can I cut through thick hard wood?

  • @jamiehelmick5210
    @jamiehelmick5210 Před 2 lety +33

    You sir, are my new gold standard for tool reviews and testing and comparison videos! I am very impressed with the ingenuity and how you design your testing rigs. I have bought and used Dewalt, Bosch, Milwaukee, Craftsman, and Makita tools for more than 25 years (more than 12 years professionally). Excellent work! Please keep the videos coming!

  • @TheDWZemke
    @TheDWZemke Před rokem +1

    Thank you for all your work! I purchased the Dewalt 20v set and added a few extra toys... the lol the 12 inch chain saw... (for the extra battery) !!! I used the circular saw for the first time... I was impressed on how well it worked on a 3/4'" green treated 4x8. Battery tools have gotten alot better over the years. Appreciate all your thoughts and effort!

  • @jfssparky
    @jfssparky Před 4 měsíci +2

    First time seeing your videos. I can't believe I never came across your channel before now. And I only had to watch one video tobe a subscriber. This one. I was more impressed with the channel than the review you was doing. Of course I will have to watch it again and pay attention more because you are full of information. Great job. Don't change a thing you do. I think you got it. With 3 million watching and this video with over 1.6 million hits. From every man out there👊

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před 4 měsíci

      Welcome! Thanks for watching and subscribing!

  • @troyladoux1953
    @troyladoux1953 Před 2 lety +44

    Taking into account comfort and cost, I would still choose the Makita. The low vibration, would pay off in the end I think. However, I am not sure what it would weigh with the batteries inserted. It would have been nice to know battery life in this test. Thanks for posting this.

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před 2 lety +6

      You are welcome! Thanks for the feedback.

    • @thegoodfight365
      @thegoodfight365 Před 2 lety +5

      I have that Makita and it's weight isn't an issue for this 54 year old man. Most my tools are red but there's something about the makita saws that just reak of quality. I got into the red tools simply for their power and durability. I'm a bit of a clutz at times.

    • @pushpika2005rc
      @pushpika2005rc Před 2 lety +1

      I have used millwuki, dewalt and Makita. There is something about makita that I feel very comfortable. .not only it is light weight and low vibration, it is a well weight balanced saw.

    • @grantsdad177
      @grantsdad177 Před 2 lety +1

      @@thegoodfight365 I agree, all my cordless tools were Milwaukee and I was looking to get their circular but I found a deal that was too good to pass on this makita and I had to get it. So far I’m very impressed it’s very smooth and seems well built.

    • @retiredatforty
      @retiredatforty Před 2 lety

      I’ve got the Makita. It replaced a 30-year old corded Craftsman, and it’s such a joy to use. Also about half as loud as my old corded saw. I got the kit on special with four 5-amp batteries for $249.

  • @taylorseigler
    @taylorseigler Před 2 lety +47

    Using an HP or a High Performance Ryobi battery will definitely help it in the rankings. Since they're stuck with the battery format, that limits the current the tool can pull from a single contact, so the HP batteries have an additional pair of contacts to pull more juice out of the battery.

    • @Version135
      @Version135 Před 2 lety +2

      Yeah definitely unfair not to use the 3ah hp there.

    • @importedtermite8
      @importedtermite8 Před 2 lety +2

      At least he's using the newer models now, I like that he's listening to feedback. But I don't think it would make too much a difference, maybe bump them up a position or two. And this is coming from a guy whose barn is covered in lime green tools

    • @denissh3955
      @denissh3955 Před 2 lety +3

      it's still old non HP-Ryobi battery on HP tool

    • @joshuajensen685
      @joshuajensen685 Před 2 lety +3

      The extra contacts in the HP batts are not for current, they are some type of communication with the tool. Basically without the communication the tool will limit itself to a much lower output than it could have.
      Check out the torque test channel for verification on this, the difference is large, around 30% increase IIRC when using the HP batts vs say a 3AH standard batt.
      All my cordless tools are Ryobi and I'm not changing brands because the circular saws stink. I have a Skillsaw for real work. :)
      He said he was using 4ah batts for everything but it looked like a standard not HP. It would make a large difference in torque and therefore cutting speed, also trigger response. The rest would likely be similar.

    • @phillipadams9693
      @phillipadams9693 Před 6 měsíci

      It’s frustrating when reviewers miss on this simple factor. It happens a lot to Ryobi.

  • @Jeffro115
    @Jeffro115 Před rokem

    Loved the 5 cycle on/off test, and vibration measurements. Thanks again for an excellent video so that I know what I am really getting.

  • @toandinh868
    @toandinh868 Před rokem +1

    Thanks for adding FLEX! I had suggested them and you did. So awesome. I think FLEX can be a real game changer if they keep it up. Love your videos and the great detail you put into them. It shows…

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před rokem

      Thanks and you are welcome! Thanks for suggesting the video idea!

  • @DCgamer723
    @DCgamer723 Před 2 lety +37

    The amount of time to set up these tests for 1 sec of film time is impressive, no shortcuts making for a solid test as always. Nice work

  • @saf3ty3rd
    @saf3ty3rd Před 2 lety +7

    Thank you for the vibration measurements! For me, this is one of the most important considerations for a cordless tool and it is almost never included in reviews.

  • @caltransplant
    @caltransplant Před 2 lety +5

    Excellent comparison...I was amazed and never considered that higher amp-hour batteries give the saws more power to make cuts that the saws fell short with lower amp-hour batteries; great test configuration and useful conclusions...thanks for the good work as always.

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks and you are welcome!

    • @martylucas8557
      @martylucas8557 Před rokem

      No one uses a 4 amp battery with a Milwaukee Fuel circ saw, unless they’re desperate. I would use a 3 amp High Output battery before a 4 amp battery. Typically the smallest amperage I would consider using during a project is a 5 amp battery. However, I would usually use a 6 amp High Output battery. If the Milwaukee “High Output” batteries were used during the test, you would see better results.

  • @UltimateAnarchy
    @UltimateAnarchy Před 2 lety +3

    Yay! A comparison I asked for was actually created! Thanks man.

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před 2 lety +2

      You are welcome! Thanks for recommending this video idea.

  • @justsenditbro
    @justsenditbro Před 2 lety +22

    Already have the DeWalt Flexvolt Advantage saw and the worm drive style flexvolt saw. Love them. So glad you tossed in the flexvolt battery so we could see the potential gains from it. Thanks for all your time and effort! It's nice seeing comparisons🤘👏

  • @steakdaddy2600
    @steakdaddy2600 Před 2 lety +65

    The flex was definitely impressive. I’m also glad to see Kobalt getting to see some testing lately

    • @EricLS
      @EricLS Před 2 lety +4

      Yeah my eyes were all squinty when Flex showed up on the market, until I realized they were just the hand tool arm of EGO lawn tools. Instantly respected them after that.

    • @billsikes4007
      @billsikes4007 Před 2 lety

      @@EricLS My sentiments exactly.

    • @reaperreaper5098
      @reaperreaper5098 Před 2 lety

      @@EricLS Kobalt and Skil are owned by the same parent as Ego as well, doesn’t really mean much.

    • @IMPACT-NATION
      @IMPACT-NATION Před 2 lety +1

      The XTR line is badass

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks!

  • @anjumnazir7354
    @anjumnazir7354 Před 11 měsíci +4

    Amazing content. Huge service for the general consumer. Have a quick request. Metal circular saws have come a long way from the earlier days, and a lot of them, even the non-corded versions, can even cut 1/2-inch steel with ease. Almost all of them are worm drive versions so hard to decide which one is better. If possible, a comparative test could be hugely helpful. Your channel is a real gem for all of us.

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před 11 měsíci +2

      Thanks and you are welcome! Thanks for the suggestion.

  • @denttech2515
    @denttech2515 Před rokem +13

    Smoothness (vibration) is paramount for quality and longevity. Makita was by far the best in that test (I may be a little biased). Can't get enough of this channel. Thanks again for another awesome video. Keep it up

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před rokem +1

      Thanks, will do!

    • @starseeddeluxe
      @starseeddeluxe Před 7 měsíci +1

      I did buy the Milwaukee 2732 (same in this test) and it is extremely smooth, you cannot actually feel any vibration that transfers into your bare hands. You can hear the motor, but you can't feel anything--this is with the stock Milwaukee blade on it. Milwaukee's brushless drills and especially their impact drivers, are extremely rough and coarse with a lot of noticeable vibration which is really annoying.

  • @codyblair9428
    @codyblair9428 Před 2 lety +11

    Thanks again for including kobalt. I think for the price for tools and batteries they are a HELL of a brand. Never had an issue and this year they’re buckling down on new products!

  • @anthonyhawkins3576
    @anthonyhawkins3576 Před 2 lety +42

    Good recommendation on the Craftsman. Nice to see that affordability is considered, as long as performance isn't far off. If I used one for a living, I'd buy one of the better performers, but infrequent use would put me in the Craftsman category.

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks for watching!

    • @Ritalie
      @Ritalie Před 2 lety

      Kobalt makes extremely good tools. I have one of their air compressors and I've used it for hundreds of hours and it's never had a single leak. It holds air for months at a time, it has absolutely no loss of air after several months, which is just insane. Some air tools and tanks, when you buy them from Harbor Freight, they lose air because they don't even use real teflon on the joints. I also have a Kobalt sliding miter saw, and I've made thousands of cuts with it, and it will probably last forever.

  • @bourkey07
    @bourkey07 Před rokem +7

    I was very happy to see you use the high output/voltage options on the Bosch, Dewalt and Milwaukee saws on the cut test as they are all designed to make use of the extra power when available. Another great, well thought out comparison video. 👍

  • @5055hunter
    @5055hunter Před 2 lety +12

    Been waiting on this one! I'm invested in Ryobi and wanted to see how it matched up. I don't want to have multiple batteries/chargers so staying with Ryobi has been the ticket for me. Over 15+ years they have NOT changed the form factor, ensuring that my tools still work even when new battery technology is made available. I'm still using a 15 y/o recip & impact. But, I'm no "pro", just a home/DIY user, and used them for several house flips and for a house rental business. Middle of the pack is where they usually land, and thats ok for my needs. Thanks!

    • @Trebuchet48
      @Trebuchet48 Před 2 lety +2

      Same here. I've been using Ryobi tools, both corded and not, for nearly 20 years. I do feel like their quality has fallen off a bit, however. Most of mine are still blue.

    • @Sanacara
      @Sanacara Před 2 lety +4

      @@Trebuchet48 Use an HP battery with it and it will perform significantly better, he did not use an HP battery which did not give the ryobi a fair shake. Still not enough to knock off milwaukee, makita, flex but would probably jump up.

    • @BD-xz6te
      @BD-xz6te Před 2 lety +4

      Keep in mind that the HP tools do perform better with the HP batteries. I’ve yet to see PF test any tool with them. I regularly use mine to cut down commercial doors. That includes wood, aluminum and steel. It’s yet to let me down.

  • @user-cs1ne8gx9u
    @user-cs1ne8gx9u Před 2 lety +14

    I appreciate the consistency you strive for in your testing, and also seeing the difference that a battery can make in the same situation. Great job thanks.

  • @j.a4751
    @j.a4751 Před 2 lety +42

    That dual battery Makita might not have shined on this test but I love that thing. I've had mine for over two years and it can cut framing up for half a day before needing a charge. I recharge at lunch (charger plays different classical songs when fully charged) and keeps cutting for the remainder of the day.

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před 2 lety +2

      Thanks for sharing,

    • @tubastuff
      @tubastuff Před rokem +2

      Got one of those also. Great for small logs and trimming. Just toss it in the cart and go. No fussing with gas+oil mixtures and yanking. I know that the arborist community likes them for their "tree monkeys".

    • @luisprieto4589
      @luisprieto4589 Před rokem +4

      Not only that, but I would bet the Makita would win in a real life test through various work days. Its so Mich better ergonomically, smoother, and cuts smoother than the others.

    • @andrewr2650
      @andrewr2650 Před 6 měsíci +1

      Not criticizing the channel to say this but I was somewhat surprised run time was not one of the tests, possibly excluded because the makita is dual battery?

    • @histguy101
      @histguy101 Před 5 měsíci

      ​@@andrewr2650dual battery Makita is still a 5ah, even if it has 2 5ah batteries on it, bc they're functioning as one battery

  • @MADHIKER777
    @MADHIKER777 Před 2 lety +20

    That Craftsman looks like a winner for the occasional weekend project that otherwise will spend most of its time on a shelf in the garage. Many thanks again for incredibly useful and frugal videos!

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před 2 lety +3

      Great point and thank you!

    • @MrFoulish
      @MrFoulish Před 2 lety +5

      I agree. The new craftsman tool lineup is ideal for sitting on a shelf.

    • @ianchorne8129
      @ianchorne8129 Před rokem +1

      @Tom Smith Not if you're going to be using your tools every day, if you're just going to use them for some jobs around the house or small projects here and there they offer great value

    • @jeremymcintyre7812
      @jeremymcintyre7812 Před rokem +3

      Yes, craftsmen was dying out but they revised/modernized all their tools and have done a good job with lots of options at a good price.
      I am a pro and bought hundreds of power tools some very expensive some much cheaper. Sometimes the cheaper brands do out preform the more expensive "top" tools. Name is important but its not everything.
      I have meet alot of guys with expensive fancy tools that had no idea what they are doing. At the end of the day does the tool get the job done and does it last. No matter what you are doing (kitchen Remodel, building a deck or a fence) people will notice the job not what tools were used.

    • @Steven-gv1ke
      @Steven-gv1ke Před rokem

      If anyone is interested, Lowe's currently has a sale going on where you buy a charger and TWO 4 amp batteries for $149, you get a free tool, and the Craftsman circular saw is one of them. It's going on until the 3rd week of April 2023. This saw alone is now $130, so basically for $20 more you get TWO 4 amp batteries and a charger. That is a great deal!

  • @ThePyroWaffles
    @ThePyroWaffles Před 2 lety +16

    I was SO excited to see you include a Kobalt XTR 24v tool. Then I was immediately disappointed (especially for experimental purposes) that you didn't use the 'new' XTR 4ah battery that was intended for the tool. 18650 cells vs the new 21700 cells with much more advanced cell balancing. Absolutely incredible batteries, can't wait to get my hands on the new 12ah version!

    • @DadsDeerTrailCam
      @DadsDeerTrailCam Před 2 lety +1

      I feel like this was a worst case senario test for kobalt. The more expensive XTR tools are advertised as compatible with non xtr batteries so you don't have to swap batterys only. If Project Farm didn't have an XTR battery, he shouldn't have bought the XTR tool. The Kobalt circular saw non XTR can be bought for $100 sometimes, making it comparable to the Ryobi in terms of pricing.

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před 2 lety +2

      Thanks for the constructive feedback.

  • @luism1089
    @luism1089 Před 2 lety +20

    Another really well done test. I love the attention to detail, like ease of viewing blade depth gauge, and measuring handle vibration.
    Other items to evaluate:
    1) Flexing of base when applying weight to the handle, that results in a change of blade angle.
    2) Also a quick mention of blade depth adjustment type. Most pivot at the front, but some use a slide mechanism that keep the saw parallel to the surface, regardless of blade depth, which is much nicer when reaching across long boards.
    Suggestion for a future test: I would love to see a test of inspection cameras.

  • @repodog6191
    @repodog6191 Před rokem +2

    I have been using the dewalt flex saw for a living over 5 years so far that thing is a beast still going strong !

  • @NYa-mo7se
    @NYa-mo7se Před rokem +1

    I have Dewalt and Milwaukee, bought a Milwaukee thanks to this video.

  • @stevesether
    @stevesether Před 2 lety +37

    These videos keep getting better and better. And they were great to start with.
    You've managed to pack a huge amount of analysis for a variety of different people into less than 20 minutes. Very impressive!

  • @bryanblake8607
    @bryanblake8607 Před 2 lety +11

    Even though I may never buy a cordless saw, I still like watching these test. I do have to give a round of applause on how you come up with test in general on what ever it is you are doing, it shows you try to think out every single way to safely test everything and give as much information as you can, it seriously makes a huge difference when thinking on what to go with.

  • @charles-davidberube1174
    @charles-davidberube1174 Před rokem +30

    Seeing all his reviews, Milwaukee is definitely always close to the best or the best overall. And considering Milwaukee has the most tool options out there, I’d go for Milwaukee because I could interchange batteries and chargers between tools.

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před rokem +2

      Thanks for the feedback.

    • @V3ntilator
      @V3ntilator Před rokem +5

      Several other brands do the same nowadays, to prevent people from buying different brands.
      EU will probably at some point force all big brands to use same batteries, to get less battery waste.

    • @enthused7591
      @enthused7591 Před rokem

      Normally I'd have been too cheap to go Milwaukee Fuel for all my tools, but Home Depot has had crazy 75% off deals lately due to the new Gen 4 stuff coming out, so now I'm all in on Milwaukee for like Ryobi prices haha

    • @simonmonty7171
      @simonmonty7171 Před rokem +1

      @@enthused7591 wish home depot had done the same in Canada.. can't seem to find any deals

  • @lm-usmc
    @lm-usmc Před 2 lety

    Great testing setups as usual. Looks like i made a great purchase with my Milwaukee. Thanks again for the hard work.

  • @pmgddm
    @pmgddm Před 2 lety +31

    Your tests are awesome! On cordless tools, I see though that once we have bought in to a battery system, we tend to stay with that brand. For example, once I had about three DeWalt 20v tools with six batteries and three chargers (now up to 14 tools, 22 batteries and a bunch of chargers), I tend not to even look at the red, blue, or orange stuff. Not sure how you'd do it, but would be interesting to see how each set of tools performed overall against another set of tools. Maybe pick five or six common tools and see which set, overall, comes out on top. I could have really used that before I was so far into yellow that it would be really, really hard to change (some of the red stuff looks pretty good). Thanks again for all you do.

    • @fixerupperer
      @fixerupperer Před 2 lety +3

      Would definitely like to see the PF take on a core cordless tool system, 4-8 of the same tools. He should have enough data by now. Part of the issue is he'll get a ton of hate and they all have trade-offs depending on your exact needs and preferences.
      Id say, drill/hammerdrill, impact, fullsized sawzall, 6.5 or 7.25 circ saw, OMT.
      Maybe tools: grinder, one handed sawzall, jigsaw, ????, Lighting, nail guns, inflator,?

    • @theradioweyr
      @theradioweyr Před 2 lety +1

      Same here with being a member of the DeWalt Nation. I do have some older or specialized tools of other brands that I am trying to wear out in brute force hard labor but I purchase or make a battery adapter so I don't have to chase a different infrastructure if there is ever an issue of battery failure. That being said in other applications, the Ingersol Rand, Worx, and Milwaukee batteries nor their chargers have not failed yet.. They are not used frequently (how often do I need 1100 ft./lbs of torque for example) but I would rather not buy mainstream tools that do not use my standard DeWalt batteries, given all their offerings.

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks and you are welcome! Thanks for the video idea.

    • @stevendeckert6373
      @stevendeckert6373 Před 2 lety +1

      Depends what you're prioritizing. (fine woodworking in a dedicated shop or transporting in a truck for remodling, etc.) Overall milwaukee's lineup (esp drills, drivers, osc. tools and even their new cordless nailers and m18 jigsaw) is probably best performing but you do pay a little more. Ryobi has the "most" tools in their system including stuff like a hot glue gun. Dewalt is super durable and the easiest to find in stores. I have a LOT of milwaukee and ryobi and have used a lot of Dewalt on jobsites. For the average homeowner I usually recommend ryobi.

  • @GertTown
    @GertTown Před 2 lety +4

    Thanks for the great video, as a milwaukee person I almost hate to admit I just bought the dewalt 565b bc it was on sale for 90.00 and I already had a 5.0 battery. It works pretty good, no complaints other than it's not a milwaukee.

    • @johnnyrico707
      @johnnyrico707 Před 2 lety

      Good job man! Don't settle. I see alot of people on here talking about "because I already have the battery". Always go with the best. This channel is putting alot of companies in checkmate and I absolutely love it.

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks for sharing.

  • @winstonsmith2237
    @winstonsmith2237 Před rokem

    Well done, thank you. I have purchased most of these brands as a building contractor and found that drills, saws etc purchased from HD or Lowes are made with lesser quality bearings etc than the "same" appearing tool purchased from lumber yards... they look identical but use slightly different model numbers.

  • @lukeleaf8295
    @lukeleaf8295 Před rokem

    I trust your opinion enough to fast forward to the last minute of the video. Thanks for your hard work.

  • @codyschmidtmann3992
    @codyschmidtmann3992 Před 2 lety +10

    I've recently updated all my tools and bought an all flex line up and I can tell you they are amazing. I've been in the trades for 15 years and seen all brands at work and now I have some of the best tools at work. Flex also just came out with new battery platform that will blow away other batteries.

  • @Vikingwerk
    @Vikingwerk Před 2 lety +11

    That Makita is a beast. Used on on a few jobs a while back. Its heavy, but sometimes that helps for making accurate cuts.

    • @peterryan7340
      @peterryan7340 Před 2 lety +4

      The new XGT 40 VOLT is better again too

    • @pflaffik
      @pflaffik Před 2 lety +1

      Got both Makita 18v and 40vMax, the 40v is more pro-user, the higher power and speed gives considerable cleaner cuts.

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před 2 lety

      Thanks for sharing.

  • @ericbrammer2245
    @ericbrammer2245 Před rokem

    I Love your Tests, very well thought-out! And, they truly Relate to user concerns!

  • @JC-gt9lk
    @JC-gt9lk Před 7 měsíci

    Just getting into home renovations and I've owned Ryobi tools for a couple of years, as the Ryobi tools are starting to die I've been looking at higher end tools such as Makita and Milwaukee but after watching several reviews of different tools I use, it seems Flex is the brand to watch. Great review 👍

  • @Grayson203
    @Grayson203 Před 2 lety +27

    I love my kobalt, its never given me any problems. That said, it strongly prefers big batteries doesn't like being run on the 2ah batteries.

    • @ricksanchez3176
      @ricksanchez3176 Před 2 lety +5

      Milwaukee circular saw is the same way. Goes "ka-kunk" and stops easy, on small or old batteries. I actually just about scrapped my sawzall until I put a new 5ah battery in it, that was 1.5 yrs ago.

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před 2 lety +5

      Great point on battery size! Thank you

    • @ninjanerdbjjandfitness9544
      @ninjanerdbjjandfitness9544 Před 2 lety +1

      Yeah I've pretty much got rid of all my 2a batteries for that reason. Smallest I run is the 3a cpo Milwaukee batteries... My ridgid stuff I get the old 4ah batteries because they're cheap.

    • @Ronofthedead07
      @Ronofthedead07 Před 2 lety +1

      No circular saw runs well on 2 Ah batteries. The cells overheat due to the high current draw and they discharge quickly.

    • @Lucas_sGarage
      @Lucas_sGarage Před 2 lety

      Old Ryobi user here, i think that when you go higher that generic cheap shit, you start to get pretty good results from any decent brand

  • @dirtroadsailing6418
    @dirtroadsailing6418 Před 2 lety +7

    This was a good test of these saws. I recently bought a DeWalt saw and mainly I did because I've already invested in the batteries and chargers and I've had good luck with their tools so far.

    • @lukem7203
      @lukem7203 Před 2 lety +2

      It seems Dewalt is doing a better job of not sourcing china for 100% of their products too. Pretty sure he mentioned Mexico for this DeWalt saw. Just about all others are china made.

    • @KJRico93
      @KJRico93 Před 2 lety +2

      Same here. I already had a bunch of the dewalt batteries and other tools and I've really liked mine so far.

    • @konnan216
      @konnan216 Před 2 lety

      The only problem with DeWalt is they purposefully only made a 7 1/4" in flexvolt and it was insanely expensive. I think they make one that isn't flexvolt now but it's still way more money then other brands. You pretty much have to buy just the saw as I don't think any combos come with the 7 1/4"

    • @astang1072
      @astang1072 Před 2 lety +4

      Dewalt may not spec out ahead in all the torque and power tests, but they make good stuff that last pros years. A lot goes onto good tools beyond power specs and dewalt is one of the best overall. Dewalt and Milwaukee and makita all have tools in the lineup that blow each other’s out of the water.

    • @mailchrisbailey
      @mailchrisbailey Před 2 lety +1

      I noticed that this Dewalt wasn't the XR version which is what i own. Wonder if that would have performed better

  • @cookedoven9914
    @cookedoven9914 Před 2 lety +1

    I’m so happy you decided to do a video about circular saws!

  • @yakintexas
    @yakintexas Před 2 lety

    You are just killing it with these comparisons!! Keep up the good work.

  • @TheReal1953
    @TheReal1953 Před 2 lety +5

    Fantastic testing and procedure as usual! I have a Skil saw that is about 40yrs old with sealed ball bearing. I've never done anything with it but replaced the cord. It replaced an older, metal bodied Skil saw. All these newer features are nice, but come at a price point as far as build quality. My saw even fell out of the back of my truck in a residential neighborhood...went back, snagged it, straightened the bottom plate and it's still going today....nothing broken and no duct/electric tape holding anything together...lol.

    • @mytkc66atbat25
      @mytkc66atbat25 Před 2 lety +1

      I will take my skilsaw worm drive full metal jacket anytime over plastic.

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před 2 lety

      Thanks and you are welcome! Thanks for sharing.

  • @truth6733
    @truth6733 Před 2 lety +24

    Todd, That Test Jig you designed is "Very Impressive" 😎Thank you for all your Hard Work and Time! Looking forward to the next Fluid/Oil test! (Please include Amsoil if possible) I have had Awesome results from their products. BEST channel on the Tube!

  • @ac6ea
    @ac6ea Před rokem +1

    I always seek out his videos so I can make a informed decision, thank you for your great work and service

  • @donmunro7568
    @donmunro7568 Před 2 lety

    I use Dewalt corded saws ( some cordless tools),Milwaukee cordless tools and Mikita circular saw and love all the tools. I also have a Worx plug in chainsaw that I use now and again works great lots of power and it was reasonably.

  • @unsanctionedchaos2994
    @unsanctionedchaos2994 Před 2 lety +29

    I bought the flex saw and the drill/impact combo set when they first released and I can honestly say that the whole flex lineup has been FANTASTIC. My one and ONLY complaint about the flex tools is that the batteries seem to die fairly fast when used all day. With that said, they only take about 18-28 minutes to go from dead to fully charged.

    • @tjsells9288
      @tjsells9288 Před 2 lety +3

      Flex is definitely a pretty good brand have to admit!

    • @PANZERFAUST90
      @PANZERFAUST90 Před 2 lety +2

      Well then they're not dead...

    • @traviswilliams3209
      @traviswilliams3209 Před 2 lety +2

      The batteries do die quickly because its always running as if you're trying to cut over a ft/sec(power consumption-wise)
      An extreme increase in battery life would be seen if they used a field oriented controller to only slightly over power whatever your cutting at any given moment. My rc crawler has this system, it maintains my set rpm on any incline, increasing or decreasing power automatically, i went from 1-3/4hr run time to 4hrs on the same battery by installing that system

    • @Dale37
      @Dale37 Před 2 lety +1

      @@PANZERFAUST90 No, it's cause the FLEX tools come with a fast charger.

    • @PANZERFAUST90
      @PANZERFAUST90 Před 2 lety

      @@Dale37 the fuck???....

  • @practicalguy973
    @practicalguy973 Před 2 lety +11

    Great testing! Good to see the Kobalt 24V tools in the testing. I got my elderly mom the 24v 120mph 500cfm leaf blower as its the lightest weight with the most output. It lasts longer and is much better than my Ryobi 18v blower.

  • @spritzpistol
    @spritzpistol Před 9 měsíci +1

    I’m female and a hobby DIYer, and my hubby wants to buy a cordless circular saw (to complement my growing tool kit collection😅) for my birthday and I stumbled upon your video. Wow, I was only thinking about rpm and weight, as had no idea about the rest! I just wanted it to be practical for a female (hence weight) and powerful so I don’t have to push the darn thing through wood. Your video has certainly armed me with all I need to go an speak to a supplier, with a confident, and hopefully, knowledgable manner. I’ve just subscribed!,

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před 9 měsíci

      Thanks for sharing! Thanks for watching and subscribing!

  • @aaronmaxwell3213
    @aaronmaxwell3213 Před 2 lety

    Another fantastic test video. Love your work, keep them coming!

  • @justme_gb
    @justme_gb Před 2 lety +5

    As an M18 aficionado, I am always cheering for Milwaukee in these tests. The common denominator is the Diablo blade. If you have not used Diablo, you will not be disappointed is cut quality and speed.

  • @BYOTools
    @BYOTools Před 2 lety +101

    Amazing testing as always! So detailed and very informative since I’m in the market for one now. The only test I wish could have been included was a battery longevity test to see how long each saw lasts when in use. But amazing job as always.

    • @RayEttler
      @RayEttler Před 2 lety +6

      agree w longevity test

    • @bcd2107
      @bcd2107 Před 2 lety +5

      I have the Milwaukee and with a 5.0 AH battery I can cut an entire skid of 2x6's to stud length.

    • @bcd2107
      @bcd2107 Před 2 lety +7

      Also, after 2-1/2 years of everyday use my saw did stop working but Milwaukee replaced it under warranty with no questions asked. I'm a framer so it gets used hard.

    • @KumarKush69
      @KumarKush69 Před 2 lety +2

      Would last long for average homeowner

    • @dlzonwlz
      @dlzonwlz Před 2 lety +3

      Hooking up a vacuum hose seems like it would defeat the purpose of a cordless tool

  • @edrosiak
    @edrosiak Před 2 lety

    As usual, very well thought out process. Great info. Thank you.

  • @Jappy26
    @Jappy26 Před rokem

    Very helpful, no bias, just pure and honest review.

  • @ExcavationNation
    @ExcavationNation Před 2 lety +6

    I'm curious about this one I've ran a few of these and my go to is my DeWalt 60 volt flex let me gets some popcorn real quick.

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před 2 lety +2

      DeWalt 60V saw with the 60V battery is amazing!

  • @walterheublein5848
    @walterheublein5848 Před rokem +1

    I bought a Milwaukee saw 40 years ago and still using it today,. It is much heaver then the new saws, but it really cuts nice.

  • @makingstuff242
    @makingstuff242 Před 2 lety +4

    That’s exactly what I’ve been telling people. The makita just has a nice, refined, finesse feel to the saw. Love using makita saw. I personally think they are the best in terms of longevity, durability, lineup, and performance.

  • @acidsurprise
    @acidsurprise Před rokem

    Great video! I've always used DeWalt but this video was great at showing how it was compared to other brands.

  • @YankeeWoodcraft
    @YankeeWoodcraft Před 2 lety +4

    Bosch broke my heart. I really wish they'd make a comeback. They were once the standard by which all other tools were measured for reasonably priced pro tools. DeWalt? They're hit & miss. I'm giving up on DeWalt.
    Flex, here I come ready to fully invest in your line of tools. Throughout the years, they've consistently managed to come out at or near the top over better established brands and they continue to offer the best bang for the buck even if they are higher priced than the rest. I'm ready to make that commitment. Thanks for the review.

    • @ajmedeiros77
      @ajmedeiros77 Před 2 lety

      I wonder if the Bosch in Germany is still like the old stuff. Many brands sell cheaper crap in the US.

    • @fawkesmorque
      @fawkesmorque Před rokem +1

      Well, to be fair the Bosch in this test was from their middle class line. They also have saws at the price point of the Milwaukee. Bosch still has many very good products, but yes, they also spread their line up and outsourced most of their production lines which resulted in an overall quality drop in some aspects.
      I really would like to see Festool in these tests. They are considered the best circular saws here in Europe and also have other top notch products. It's often a battle between Bosch, Festool, Makita and Milwaukee.

  • @floobertuber
    @floobertuber Před 2 lety +20

    It's always nice to see a Ridgid tool included in these consistently excellent tests. However, I feel compelled to say something about the R8652. Not only does it have the inherent disadvantage of being brushed, it's also quite old. Best I can determine, it was introduced no later than 2015.
    Seven years is pretty long-in-the-tooth in the cordless tool world. Ridgid has released no fewer than four 18V brushless circular saws since then, including the Gen5x Brushless R8653, the Octane R8654, and their two current brushless models, the R8657 and Subcompact R8356 (both 6.5" bladed).
    Putting the R8652 up against a bevy of more-modern, brushless models doesn't feel like an even remotely fair fight. But that's just my $0.02 USD.

    • @PostUp_Time
      @PostUp_Time Před 2 lety

      NEW RIDGID TOOLS ARE BRUSHLESS. DO NOT WHY HE SELECTED SUCH AN OLD SAW. $$

    • @TheIronTank
      @TheIronTank Před 2 lety +1

      Yes, this! The test should of been done with the R8657B (7 1/4)and their new batteries

    • @stuarcl
      @stuarcl Před 2 lety

      Thx for pointing this out. I don't think you can order Ridgid off of Amazon and get the lifetime warranty(has to be Home Depot), so I wonder if the link is a reseller?

    • @kristene2372
      @kristene2372 Před 2 lety

      The Milwaukee is old to released 2014

    • @steveflanders949
      @steveflanders949 Před 2 lety +1

      Was going to post the same thing till I saw yours, you beat me too it.

  • @UnimportantAcc
    @UnimportantAcc Před 2 lety +15

    i was amazed by the makita i used with inbuilt dust/swarf collector. cut thru metal strut like butter. so light and easy to use

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před 2 lety +4

      Impressive!! Thank you

    • @RandiRain
      @RandiRain Před 2 lety +6

      Before cordless... Makita made the best circular saws hands down.

    • @UnimportantAcc
      @UnimportantAcc Před 2 lety +1

      @@RandiRain this one was cordless! made me wish i was invested in the makita ecosystem already. sadly all my tools/batteries are dewalt haha

    • @gr8dvd
      @gr8dvd Před 2 lety +1

      @@UnimportantAcc Think hand-me-down or resale? Never regret buying quality but OTOH amazing what high grade blades, bits, etc. can do.

  • @brownbomber6151
    @brownbomber6151 Před rokem

    Whenever I want to see tool reviews I make sure I come to your Channel first.
    Well done sir and we appreciate you thank you👌🏽

  • @Ahats5
    @Ahats5 Před 11 měsíci

    I appreciate the videos and would love to see one on cordless track saws. Thanks Project farm!😊

  • @Farm_fab
    @Farm_fab Před 2 lety +13

    Todd, thanks for the effort that you put into your videos, as well as the testing methods that you use. I know of no one else in your league. I hope the saw manufacturers take notice. Who knows what could be accomplished if they did.

  • @jaydupuis4103
    @jaydupuis4103 Před 2 lety +12

    Once again you have done an amazing job! Thank you Todd for helping all of us make an informed decision on which tools to purchase. You never cease to amaze! Please keep up the great work!

  • @stevenwoodward4333
    @stevenwoodward4333 Před rokem

    Project Farm, I love your channel and what you do. I am a small business owner that does remodeling work, and I am invested in the Milwaukee brand. My brother/partner loves the DeWalt brand. It is good fun to rag on each other about tools, and your channel helps us decide our debates sometimes. We have a carpenter whom uses the Makita brand, so this helps us to keep our tools separated for the most part. I truly think that your videos are just something wonderful, and I eventually would love to give insight from the field to engineer the best tools that could ever be made. I truly hope that the engineers designing these tools watch some of your methods, and take the information into account. One major thing I would love to see overcome is the saw guard be able to not catch when ripping 1/2” or 3/4” plywood. I often like to use one hand to rip plywood when they are small cuts, and it makes it difficult when the guard gets caught making necessary the use of both hands on the saw, which ends up requiring either a clamp, or some kind of weight. Thanks again Project Farm. We love what you do sir! Many Blessings!

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před rokem

      Thanks so very much! Thanks for sharing!

  • @0530AZTECA
    @0530AZTECA Před rokem +1

    I really like the way you tested the saws with the higher amp batteries. I’m a dewalt guy, so it just does me buying the bigger batteries. Tks! 👍🏼

  • @angrydalek
    @angrydalek Před 2 lety +5

    Surprising results. I’ll hang onto my Makita though.

  • @electronicsNmore
    @electronicsNmore Před 2 lety +44

    Outstanding as always! You're saving countless people time and money when purchasing power tools like these. You make deciding a much easier task. Thank you!

  • @dominicwhite6529
    @dominicwhite6529 Před rokem +3

    First thanks for giving complete insight to the tools, when it comes to the ryobi brand idk if you noticed but the saw has 2 extra terminals on the battery connection which is meant for the ryobi high performance battery which gives it it's full performance saw you were using an ordinary ryobi battery but not all ryobi tools are HP they say HP but only thing about all of the HP's are they are brushless only certain tools have the actual HP terminals for better performance and run time not to be a critic just bring informative as you are to us I'm 27 and been in the mechanic and construction industry for many years and most of my money goes towards tools and ways to better my workshop and time saving in my businesses

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před rokem

      Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.

    • @Dirtyharry70585
      @Dirtyharry70585 Před rokem

      I bought a Ridgid octane which has a higher rpm. It is a brushless motor made by the same company of Milwaukee and Ryobi. It was on sale because Milwaukee is removing the better ridgid platform so it doesn’t compete. The 7 1/4”ridgid Saw was marked down from one $189-$85.

  • @scottbrewer4827
    @scottbrewer4827 Před rokem +2

    Great test, thank you! The cycle speed test was telling though and I don't consider slower as worse. The fastest saws will be harder to keep on their cut line when ramping up to speed and that was evident in the video. Since I'm not in the construction industry, speed is not my priority, accuracy and ease of use is.

  • @actionjksn
    @actionjksn Před 2 lety +3

    This test makes me glad I bought the 60v Dewalt instead of that 20-volt thing in this video. And I got a huge battery out of the deal.

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před 2 lety

      Thanks for sharing.

    • @nelsonbrum8496
      @nelsonbrum8496 Před 2 lety

      I bought my Dewalt rear handle Flexvolt last year when everyone started their holiday BOGO deals. I was so impressed, I bought my brother-in-law one too!

    • @actionjksn
      @actionjksn Před 2 lety

      @@nelsonbrum8496 I didn't get the rear handle version. I never liked the worm drive saws but I know some people love them. The rear handle is made to simulate the feel of a worm drive. Surprisingly Skil makes a real cordless worm drive and I hear it's pretty fantastic.
      Does the rear handle Dewalt have more power than the regular 60v or is it the same motor?

  • @GreenKeysLLC
    @GreenKeysLLC Před 2 lety +4

    I have been watching this channel for a couple years now, always excellent information and I love the creative ways of testing different products, and no sponsorships to taint the results. Keep up the great work.

  • @rickeymh
    @rickeymh Před 2 lety +11

    Great review. Regarding cut speed and force, I think that blade depth should not be overlooked. I own a Kobalt 7-1/4", but I discovered after my purchase that the superior deck design of the lower cost 6-1/2" Kobalt, the overall cutting depth was almost the same.

  • @user-kp3lt1gy8s
    @user-kp3lt1gy8s Před 3 dny

    Thanks for the excellent review. The test jig was spot on. I did notice a slight downward force on the cutting disc on some tests due to the deformed bar profile. A round bar would give a more consistent result.

  • @Colorado_Native
    @Colorado_Native Před 2 lety +14

    Keep up the awesome work and we will keep watching. We love your unbiased reviews and your recommendations at the conclusion. As always, thanks for your tight editing. As a former teacher, I appreciate no 'uhs', 'and so uh', and all the other verbalized pauses. Waiting for next week's video already.

  • @StarvingAutist
    @StarvingAutist Před 2 lety +7

    Glad to see you including flex in your lineups now 👍I'm an early adopter of the top end drill and impact and can attest to their quality. Flex is up there with the best.

  • @markhiscock5530
    @markhiscock5530 Před rokem

    Thanks for the great and thorough reviews as always. The only thing I can add is the DeWalt 60v only saws (dcs575 and dcs578) seem to be even more powerful than their 20v/60v variants.

  • @jockosboy17
    @jockosboy17 Před 2 lety

    I feel pretty good about owning that Craftsman saw. Glad he included Craftsman in the test. Most of the time I have to reply on how the DeWalt performs to get an idea on the Craftsman as they are closely related now (both owned by Black and Decker).

  • @robotstonka7118
    @robotstonka7118 Před 2 lety +6

    I've learned over the years that often what is more expensive now, ends up being cheaper in the long run. I myself prefer quality tools Makita, Bosh or DeWalt. I'm not a tradie, but I do many projects at home and for me those three brands are very intuitive, a pleasure to use and I think ultimately improve my work.

    • @fixerupperer
      @fixerupperer Před 2 lety +1

      ryobi has a couple winners that are dirt cheap for the performance returns, especially at diy level. ill recommend and swear by their 18g brad nailer and the 7-1/4 miter saw. each can be had at or under $100(direct tools) and add tons of portability, versatility and convenience. the miter saw isnt fine woodworking exact but its been good to me and easy to move around/setup.

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks for the feedback.

    • @robotstonka7118
      @robotstonka7118 Před 2 lety +1

      @@fixerupperer Thanks man! You are right... today this theory is less true. There is much bigger competition, more advanced and widely accessible technology, often copied by China at much reduced production costs.
      About 8years ago I bought Ryobi industrial vacume cleaner which I use a lot and is still going strong, but I'm trying to stick with brands I already have, as I don't want to buy yet another type of battery or keep even more bulky chargers around.

    • @fixerupperer
      @fixerupperer Před 2 lety

      @@robotstonka7118 many are still stuck in 10+ year ago mindset regarding power tools where significant innovation is happening annually.

    • @TechieTard
      @TechieTard Před 2 lety

      @@fixerupperer I have all Dewalt Flexvolt and Milwaukee 18v Red Lithium, and the 16" and 18" Ryobi brad nailer's. Those brad Ryobi brad nailers run circles around every other brand out there! Just wish all batteries were interchangeable.

  • @brianhildebran4351
    @brianhildebran4351 Před 2 lety +3

    Being already invested in Craftsman cordless tools, I love this circular saw using 4ah batteries. Light, lasts a while, and rips.

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před 2 lety

      Thanks for sharing.

    • @baddog4347
      @baddog4347 Před 2 lety

      Sucks that it was 100 when I bought it 🤦‍♂️

  • @that_laughing_hyena
    @that_laughing_hyena Před rokem +2

    i really love the way you test tools and how you build jigs to test them. I think you're one of the best channel for that and now every time i need to buy a new tool i first look at your channel to see if you have made a vid about the tool i want to buy
    but i was wondering if you are planning on testing plunge circular saws. Not because i need to buy one but i think it could be intresting to test them

  • @shuster1921
    @shuster1921 Před 9 měsíci

    Another Excellent review, that saved me from buying the Wrong Saw! Thanks!!
    That Craftsman went from $70.00 to 129.00 in a yearWhat a mark up!