Milwaukee M18 FUEL Cordless 8" Metal Cutting Circular Saw Review Model 2982-20 & 2982-21

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  • @islandcharlie7132
    @islandcharlie7132 Před 4 lety +36

    I can't believe how tools have changed since I was a kid. I wish I could show my Dad and Grandfather that animal.

  • @wftseriously6694
    @wftseriously6694 Před 4 lety +21

    I need one of these. No more cutting plate and angle with a grinder

  • @mikemorgan5015
    @mikemorgan5015 Před 4 lety +13

    This one is a Beast of a saw. The "new" Diablo blades go right on a regular circ saw and cut like butter. BUT...... Hot blue chips go everywhere, including your face with a left blade saw. They sting a little and stick you your clothes and skin. Face shield, hat, and long sleeves recommended. That's why the cuts are cold, the heat is carried away in those chips. This one catches them amazingly well. I have the M18 5 3/8 metal saw that I think you did a review on, and I love it, it doesn't have chip collection, though there is a guard that keeps the chips out of your face. They are loud. The thinner the metal, the louder they are. But they are amazing. If you work with metal in the field, you gotta try one to fully understand how good they are. They are multi-win tools. Extremely clean cuts, WIN. Cold cuts, you can grab the fresh cut edge immediately, WIN. You can use a guide or straight edge for laser straight cuts, WIN. No cord, HUGE WIN. And they cut FAST, HUGE WIN. Even without a straight edge, they hold a line easily, WIN. Being able to cut through 1/4 plate like plywood is a game changer for me. You can even do plunge cuts, but you gotta be REALLY careful, and it is hard on the blades. Blades are a little pricey, but they are getting cheaper. Time savings far surpass blade costs even if they were much more expensive. A lot of my work is done in environments where showers of sparks from a cutoff wheel are a really bad idea. I used to have to drill an access hole, and use a jigsaw or sawzall. Not anymore. These are straight cut only, no bevel adjustment, which would probably be a nightmare in a handheld saw anyway. All your points were spot on. Keep up the great work, Brian.

    • @donniestoolthoughts9209
      @donniestoolthoughts9209 Před 4 lety +2

      @Mike Morgan thx for the comments. Reassured me, that I need this saw.

    • @jimdiet8534
      @jimdiet8534 Před 4 lety +1

      We found the Diablo blades suck. They dull very quickly. We tried running on 14 inch cut off saw and we found the original Ridgid blade to be miles better.

  • @skidoosteve4669
    @skidoosteve4669 Před 4 lety +8

    If you're making straight cuts these saws are second to none when it comes to speed and cleanliness of cut. I've used the 8" corded milwaukee for 15 years. Bought the fuel 5⅜" model when it came out, but while it cuts anything I've run into, I keep tearing up the gears inside. When they released this cordless 8" I couldn't wait to get my hands on it. So far im impressed and its definitely as beastly as the corded 8". The brake is a nice safety feature as anyone who has run the corded model knows it takes awhile for it to wind down.
    Price is spendy but no one else wants to compete in this market and for me it pays for itself in speed and virtually no clean up after the cut. I'm kind of surprised dewalt hasn't made a flexvolt equivalent saw as their only cordless metal saw is a outdated brushed 5⅜" model. When it comes to blades we switched to using evolution blades years ago. Not only were they cheaper blades they last a lot longer.

    • @earlwagner5940
      @earlwagner5940 Před 2 lety

      I've been using my corded version of this saw for about a year now. I use it to rip 14ga. and 1/8" carbon steel plate for different fabrication projects. I works great with a clamped on straight edge and I get perfect cuts every time. BUT, when it gets dull and it doesn't take long it just stops cutting. Not like a wood blade that slows down when it gets dull, this just stops cutting. I've tried cutting slowly and letting the saw do the work, being very careful to set the blade depth to prevent binding. Nothing seems to help. Fortunately I have a sharpening shop near by who does a great job on these expensive blades but he's no bargain either. I alternate between two blades to always have a sharp one on hand. Does anyone else have a problem like this?

    • @marcowens3522
      @marcowens3522 Před 2 lety

      What do you mean (it kept tearing up the gears)??

  • @PersonaN007Grata
    @PersonaN007Grata Před 4 lety +3

    I’ve have the M12 version and even that thing is a beast! I’ve cut 3/16” plate with no issues. Just get a Diablo blade when the Milwaukee one wears out.

  • @williamdavis922
    @williamdavis922 Před 4 lety +4

    I have Milwaukee's M18 Fuel 5 3/8 metal cutting saw, and absolutely love it. I might have to pickup this bad boy as well, I had to cut some 1 1/8 road plate the other day with my gas powered Stihl demo saw, and it took forever, I wonder if I went slow and took my time if this saw would cut that thick of steel in less time. Great video as always Brian, definitely something to look into

  • @rexoliver7780
    @rexoliver7780 Před 3 lety +2

    Milwaulkee also makes a finer tooth blade for cutting things like the barn tin.The fine tooth blade would reduce the "chatter"Have saw--a really fine piece of machinery!

  • @AntonioClaudioMichael
    @AntonioClaudioMichael Před 4 lety +2

    I saw this in the background of one of your other videos such a beauty

  • @AntonioClaudioMichael
    @AntonioClaudioMichael Před 4 lety +2

    Wow at how clean the cuts were even through some osb thats nice 👌

  • @kevinklepp9526
    @kevinklepp9526 Před 4 lety +1

    Wow that looks like a great tool for your iron workers to have no need for cords and makes the use of torches a minimal thanks for that great review and testing

  • @idoit4urmom
    @idoit4urmom Před 4 lety +3

    Looks to be pretty much identical to the Corded version Milwaukee has had out for a long time, the Corded version is the fastest cleanest way to cut metal I have used to date

  • @Runehorn
    @Runehorn Před 4 lety +1

    That's pretty incredible, and the cut looks really clean.

  • @wolfy214
    @wolfy214 Před 4 lety +1

    Great review my friend, I really enjoyed this review video. Count on a new subscriber buddy! Look forward to watching some of your past tool reviews on some of the Milwaukee stuff i don’t have yet but want. An I also look forward to what you have in store for us in the future. Thanks buddy!

  • @fixedit8689
    @fixedit8689 Před 2 lety

    I got three. Returned three. First one the base was broken at the weld when I received it, appears a repair was attempted before being shipped to me. Second one, same thing. Apparently the spot welds were so so and factory had somebody try to add a few tacks to support the spot welds. No penetration with the weld. Third one, base wasn’t squared with the blade. Fourth one,,,got the FEIN Slugger and all is well

  • @eosjoe565
    @eosjoe565 Před 4 lety +3

    The chip collection system is impressive. I have a cold-cut chop saw and despite having a chip bin, chips still go everywhere. The weakness I see with this saw is the blade. I can't find a replacement blade anywhere. The Milwaukee site makes no mention of replacement blades. The owner's manual doesn't list a part number for a spare blade and the parts list doesn't even list a blade. Oddly it seems all of the places that sell it, while they list a lot of accessories, none of them lists a spare blade. Carbide blades are easily damaged. If spare blades aren't readily available this saw could be rendered useless with one miss cut.

    • @WorkshopAddict
      @WorkshopAddict  Před 4 lety

      I am working on that as I could not find that exact blade either, but I know it will be out there soon!

    • @eosjoe565
      @eosjoe565 Před 4 lety +1

      @@WorkshopAddict Isn't this saw just the M18 version of the AC-powered Milwaukee 6370-21 that has been out for several years? If so, wouldn't they use the same blades?

    • @rexoliver7780
      @rexoliver7780 Před 2 lety

      Acme tools carry spare blades for this saw.

  • @AntonioClaudioMichael
    @AntonioClaudioMichael Před 4 lety +1

    Only 1 bar used on battery thats impressive 👏

  • @aaronwidder9624
    @aaronwidder9624 Před 4 lety +2

    Wow! What a BA saw! I could
    Cut uni-strut and all thread all day with that! Great content! 🦅🇺🇸🤘🏼

  • @luciusirving5926
    @luciusirving5926 Před 3 lety

    I remember when defunct channel ChuckE2009 had this tool, but AC back in 2013. Milwaukee circular saws could slice one inch plate.

  • @josegervantes1486
    @josegervantes1486 Před 3 lety +1

    Wooow I do Sheeet metal panels
    Wall panels and ACM s I'm gonna have to get this puppy I'll let you know how good it is

  • @LonersGuide
    @LonersGuide Před 4 lety

    I have several good dry cut saws, so I don't really need this right now, but I can't help wanting it all the same...

  • @loucifer323
    @loucifer323 Před 4 lety +1

    You know why they don't use magnesium bases on metal saws, because magnesium is actually flammable and if it does actuallys catch fire do not attempt to put it out because the flame is so hot water will do nothing but could cause a explosion, they say just let it burn till there's nothing left, if it might burn down your house find a way to move it outside

  • @simonmoran6009
    @simonmoran6009 Před 9 měsíci

    Class looking bit of gear 👌💪👌…… are its blades expensive?!👌

  • @zagan1
    @zagan1 Před 4 lety +1

    8inch would be great.
    Hard getting the cutting blades sometimes

  • @unitedgray
    @unitedgray Před 4 lety +2

    I guess my one concern with these types of saw is the poor line of sight for shorter cuts. It's seems like you really have to know the saw well and sort of guess where your cut will be since there's a huge chip catcher covering the blade.

    • @WorkshopAddict
      @WorkshopAddict  Před 4 lety

      It is a blade right saw, and I prefer blade left... So I can see the same with this saw as a right hander can see with a blade right wood saw.

    • @earlwagner5940
      @earlwagner5940 Před 2 lety +2

      I always clamp on a straight edge, even for short cuts.

  • @AntonioClaudioMichael
    @AntonioClaudioMichael Před 4 lety +1

    Only thing I wish Milwaukee did was make a left facing blade version 😒 but its a beast I would pick it up anyways even though its a right facing blade

    • @WorkshopAddict
      @WorkshopAddict  Před 4 lety +1

      It does not matter as it is covered up as a chip collection

    • @AntonioClaudioMichael
      @AntonioClaudioMichael Před 4 lety

      @@WorkshopAddict I'm right handed i like left facing better not for me about chip evacuation more about comfortability

  • @jonspitzley2801
    @jonspitzley2801 Před 4 lety +1

    Great video...i want 1 now😁👍👊

  • @thehvachacker
    @thehvachacker Před 4 lety +2

    Does this cut better than a grinder? Looks like it cuts faster than a nibbler.

    • @WorkshopAddict
      @WorkshopAddict  Před 4 lety +2

      I do think it cuts better than a grinder as long as you want a perfectly smooth and shiny cut. It is faster than a grinder and a nibbler.

  • @orijimi
    @orijimi Před 4 lety +1

    Holy shit that is a huge motor for brushless.

  • @jaimegenovajr3257
    @jaimegenovajr3257 Před 4 lety +1

    Wow definitely I buy one

  • @4RyanEck
    @4RyanEck Před rokem

    I've been using this saw for a couple days and I find it challenging to line up the blade on my marked line of the piece I'm cutting. I'm using it to cut ribbed steel roofing panels. I'm used to being able to see the actual blade while cutting to line up the cut line with the blade but this saw hides the blade completely from the topside. You are forced to use the saws guideline on the saw. For me it makes it difficult to line up the cut precisely, especially when starting out a cut. I have to do multiple test cut to establish where my blade is actually cutting and cutting the steel at an angle (not right angle) for the roof pitch needs to be pretty precise.

    • @elgayetas
      @elgayetas Před rokem

      What type of blade are you using?
      I've tried about 5 different ones and I lose teeth on the first cut.
      I cut corrugated 18 gauge metal decking

    • @4RyanEck
      @4RyanEck Před rokem

      @@elgayetas I am still using the blade that it came with, I don’t have a saw right now because I lent it to someone otherwise I would go check for you. It sounds like you’re cutting pretty heavy gauge material, mine was only 27 gauge. I ended up having to use a guide board every time I cut in order to make a nice clean cut. Wish I could be more helpful.

  • @philipjohn4149
    @philipjohn4149 Před rokem

    How many watts can this handle... blade size and rpm tells me this is what I consider m18 HO light duty... just like many m18 HO tools. When u consider what the competition has... it's because this m18 tool is 18v. All they do is heat up and cut out... not worth the investment needed .

  • @macbook802
    @macbook802 Před 2 lety +2

    If you touch the blade with your bare hand while it’s spinning it will stop automatically

    • @jkgkjgkijk
      @jkgkjgkijk Před 2 lety +1

      Incorrectly stated. This man is a liar. I now have four fingers. Seriously, don't do that people.

  • @Pskawt
    @Pskawt Před 2 lety

    Now if you throw a Diablo carbide tipped blade on there you would have an unstoppable tank!

  • @casycasy5199
    @casycasy5199 Před 4 lety +1

    nice review

  • @__WJK__
    @__WJK__ Před 3 lety

    Nice! If Milwaukee doesn't offer this design in a traditional chop saw configuration... they should! That said, what is apprx life expectancy and cost of replacement blades(?)

  • @philipjohn4149
    @philipjohn4149 Před rokem

    What is the maximum thickness or capacity of this saw and then the run time before it kicks out due to heat.

  • @philipdove1705
    @philipdove1705 Před 4 lety +1

    Seems better than abrasive wheels

  • @donniestoolthoughts9209
    @donniestoolthoughts9209 Před 4 lety +2

    Milwaukee here's my $$$... gotta have it. Is it deep enough to cut 1 5/8 unistrut? This is why Ridgid made me add a second battery platform... thx for the review!

    • @WorkshopAddict
      @WorkshopAddict  Před 4 lety +1

      yes, 2-9/16" cut capacity. Went over that in the beginning.

  • @beefuzzy310
    @beefuzzy310 Před 4 lety

    Love the concept of this. Would have been nice to be able to see the cut. Should easily win ugliest tool of the year.

    • @WorkshopAddict
      @WorkshopAddict  Před 4 lety +1

      i showed all the cuts after I was done cutting.

    • @beefuzzy310
      @beefuzzy310 Před 4 lety

      @@WorkshopAddict Sorry, I didn't make that very clear, the vid was great. I like to see the blade while I'm cutting, even if I have rails or a guide set up. Would be nice if they engineered this into the blade guard.

  • @izzyzilla80
    @izzyzilla80 Před 4 lety +2

    Crazy

  • @neomis0119
    @neomis0119 Před 3 lety

    I just used my m12 Jigsaw at 1 am to cut some 14 gauge metal pipes, it only took me 2 hours and 3 batteries(1 had to recharge) to make 4 cuts. true story, why the hell do you think I'm looking up metal-cutting saws. 😭

  • @laredotech
    @laredotech Před 2 lety

    I need to replace my blade... What would be a better blade? The Milwaukee Model #48-40-4515 or the Diablo Model #D0842CF?

  • @ericchevalier6260
    @ericchevalier6260 Před 3 lety +1

    Can the saw handle cutting 8’ long rip. I have the evolution the smaller one corded and I’ve fried two motors.
    I’m not a ram rod im nice to my Equipement well try to be.
    Thanks for the video. I’m a Milwaukee guy all the way.

  • @jncn1490
    @jncn1490 Před 4 lety

    Great review 👍🇺🇸

  • @precisionbuilding1439

    i love this saw!

  • @TheNorthlandWorkshop
    @TheNorthlandWorkshop Před 4 lety +3

    I’ve had their corded version of this saw for about 3 years now. I love it, but I’m not sure if I’m sold on a cordless one yet.

    • @harleyrider025
      @harleyrider025 Před 4 lety +1

      This cordless model is amazing... no lack of power

    • @earlwagner5940
      @earlwagner5940 Před 2 lety

      Does your corded version eat blades the way mine does? I might be able to cut 25 feet of 1/8" mild steel plate and it's dull and stops cutting. I am, as far as I can tell using the correct blade (tooth count wise) and very careful to set the depth of the cut.

  • @ron1martens
    @ron1martens Před 4 lety

    Impressive. Does it run on a track similar to the metabo cold cut saw? At half inch is its limit it slows down a bit. You used 5 amp hour. How many bars of battery did you use up?

  • @curtiswilliams7638
    @curtiswilliams7638 Před 4 lety +1

    This can replace the gaint gas power cut off saw my boss uses its like 12' blade

    • @WorkshopAddict
      @WorkshopAddict  Před 4 lety

      Wow, I would love to use that!

    • @orijimi
      @orijimi Před 4 lety +1

      I think you meant two apostrophes/quotation marks. I don't think you could get a 12' blade saw anywhere without like a semi flatbed.

  • @Russell8021
    @Russell8021 Před rokem

    Do I NEED one? Absolutely not, I have grinders, recipes saws, and cut off tools. Do I really really want one? Yes.

  • @benbjr
    @benbjr Před 4 lety +1

    Brian...what do you mean by decking?
    What's that?
    Sorry for the dumb question.
    Thanks

    • @WorkshopAddict
      @WorkshopAddict  Před 4 lety +1

      It's a heavier metal commercial roofing.

    • @benbjr
      @benbjr Před 4 lety +1

      @@WorkshopAddict ok, give it a go if you can.
      Thanks!

    • @benbjr
      @benbjr Před 4 lety

      @@WorkshopAddict is this the cordless metal cutting circular saw with the deepest cutting capacity?
      Have you ever used MK Morse blades? They probably make blades in 8" sizes.
      Thanks again Brian

  • @miquelanesto1762
    @miquelanesto1762 Před 4 lety

    I want a review after a four months of use thanks.

  • @user-sj3nu4ku3s
    @user-sj3nu4ku3s Před 2 lety

    Does it cut Square

  • @elmertudball7671
    @elmertudball7671 Před 4 lety +1

    Can you see what you are cutting or is it a blind cut?

    • @WorkshopAddict
      @WorkshopAddict  Před 4 lety

      I can see the front of the blade hitting the line.

  • @harleyrider025
    @harleyrider025 Před 4 lety +1

    thanks man, you just cost me $585 from Home Depot

  • @dissonantiacognitiva7438

    Can it cut wood removing the metal.cover and disc?

  • @nooneimportant4335
    @nooneimportant4335 Před 4 lety +1

    I mean I know it’s made for metal but man I wanna put a wood blade on one of these assuming you can find an 8 inch blade

    • @WorkshopAddict
      @WorkshopAddict  Před 4 lety

      Can I ask why?

    • @nooneimportant4335
      @nooneimportant4335 Před 4 lety

      WorkshopAddict mainly to see how it does wonder how it would do ripping lvls just my thoughts really

    • @jncn1490
      @jncn1490 Před 4 lety +1

      No one Important not made for ripping lvl stock. You want a worm drive or the flexvolt rear handle is the most powerful saw for that

  • @rustybrowneye
    @rustybrowneye Před 4 lety +1

    I want one

  • @bossmanz28
    @bossmanz28 Před 3 lety

    Great saw, great tool but i still got 1 problem with it. This should have been made as a 9" saw to achieve that 3 1/4" depth of cut. An 8" metal saw has same depth as a wood cutting saw that is 7 1/4". So you can throw a metal blade on a regular saw which many ppl already have although i know not nearly as efficent as this. Going to a full 3" depth of cut unlocks SO MANY more things you can cut. I have a 9" corded mk morse metal cutting saw is the only corded tool left that i still use a cord for although i do have a 5 1/2" metal cutting circ saw. Im a dewalt guy myself and if this saw was a 9" i would probably buy this as my only m18 tool i got. I need this bad but in 9" lol. 98% of my cutting is metal

  • @thejunouyang
    @thejunouyang Před 2 lety +1

    Can you use this saw to cut wood?

    • @WorkshopAddict
      @WorkshopAddict  Před 2 lety +1

      Yes, it will cut wood and I believe I did it in the video.

  • @justmowed
    @justmowed Před 4 lety

    Do you think I could cut oil tanks with this?

  • @robertrada4783
    @robertrada4783 Před 2 lety +1

    Anybody try running this on 5ah? Yay or naye? Milwaukee ain’t my main squeeze and it seems like I need to buy a different battery for each Milwaukee tool I own. 😂

    • @WorkshopAddict
      @WorkshopAddict  Před 2 lety

      I would recommend a larger 8Ah battery.

    • @wim0104
      @wim0104 Před 2 lety

      they bundle it with an HO (High Output) battery, so the regular XC 5Ah will hold the tool back on thick cuts. could be ok on decking. you do get the super charger with the kit...

  • @jply87
    @jply87 Před 4 lety

    I would like to see if it can cut a single treaded rod clean and leave it "nut" ready. Also gang cut a bundle of treaded rod and leave all "nut" ready.

  • @davidwithers7181
    @davidwithers7181 Před 4 lety

    Can you try some oil field pipe? 2 7/8

    • @luciusirving5926
      @luciusirving5926 Před 3 lety

      A young welder named Shane here once used a modern Milwaukee circular saw to cut all kinds of heavy metal, even pipe. Too bad that boy's channel is dead.

  • @Dexter_Solid
    @Dexter_Solid Před 4 lety +2

    protect your hearing man

    • @WorkshopAddict
      @WorkshopAddict  Před 4 lety +2

      I have plugs in!

    • @orijimi
      @orijimi Před 4 lety +1

      @@WorkshopAddict You do a good job of speaking at normal volume despite them.

    • @WorkshopAddict
      @WorkshopAddict  Před 4 lety

      @@orijimi I adjust my volume down in editing and you become super conscious of not yelling.

  • @BiggMo
    @BiggMo Před 4 lety +1

    You seamed excited about the saw before you even tested it. I hope the review information isn’t a result of confirmation bias.

    • @WorkshopAddict
      @WorkshopAddict  Před 4 lety +2

      I like these kind of saws. You saw my experience with the saw from start to finish with nothing left out. I have changed up my reviews to reflect this so we are not showing "chosen" B-Roll over us talking about it. This lets you see exactly what I do. I pushed the saw to overload any times, explained the feeling. I always do my best to do an honest review. Some tools excite me to test more than others.

    • @orijimi
      @orijimi Před 4 lety +2

      @@WorkshopAddict We will not stand for this! If you keep having human emotions on this channel instead of being a goddamn robot like we demand, we're gonna... stew in our impotent anger.

  • @Redsr5
    @Redsr5 Před 4 lety

    I would buy it if they made it a left blade instead

    • @WorkshopAddict
      @WorkshopAddict  Před 4 lety

      It does not matter with the chip collection. You can see better from the other side of the blade. Lefty's would hate this IMHO.

  • @bombaicantor6018
    @bombaicantor6018 Před 4 lety +1

    Milwaukee is making the motor housing to big

  • @Rts-slots
    @Rts-slots Před rokem

    DeWalt got more rpm for half the price Milwaukee be getting over on people....dont get me wrong i love there tools but some of the tools including this saw aint worth buying...the only thing i see impressive about this is shaving collector thats it

    • @silverbackag9790
      @silverbackag9790 Před 9 měsíci

      This wins the dumbest post of the year award. Metal cutting saws are supposed to be less RPMs.

  • @elgayetas
    @elgayetas Před rokem

    It's complete crap when it comes to cutting metal decking, you will lose teeth on the first cut.
    Tried all types of blades.
    Also the blade being on the right is absolute shiet.
    I would returned it but lost the receipt

  • @arvivirash5561
    @arvivirash5561 Před 3 lety

    Cut the truck behind you

  • @LilasTools
    @LilasTools Před 4 lety

    FIRST!

  • @konamanstudio2447
    @konamanstudio2447 Před 4 lety

    😷🍻🍺

  • @anonymousduplicity9447
    @anonymousduplicity9447 Před 9 měsíci

    How deep could you cut with it