Milwaukee M18 Fuel 7 1/4 Circular Saw Review (YOU NEED TO SEE THE POWER OF THIS SAW!)
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- čas přidán 24. 07. 2024
- If you are looking to buy a new saw, you need to see the power of this Milwaukee M18 Fuel 7-1/4" circular saw. Don't Miss this review!
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0:00 Milwaukee Circular Saw Specs
3:38 Cutting MDF and Plywood (MDF is the Devil)
4:43 Cutting through a treated 6x6
MILWAUKEE
M18™ FUEL™ 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw
2732-20
M18™ FUEL™ 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw
Designed for the carpenter, remodeler and general contractor the M18 FUEL™ 7-1/4 in. circular saw from Milwaukee generates the power of a 15 A corded saw, cuts faster than a 15 A corded saw and gives users up to 750 cuts per charge. The POWERSTATE™ brushless motor provides 5,800 RPM and higher speeds under load for corded cutting performance. REDLINK Plus™ intelligence ensures maximum performance and protection from overload, overheating and over discharge. The M18 REDLITHIUM HIGH OUTPUT™ HD12.0 battery (sold separately) delivers unmatched run-time in all applications. All magnesium guards and shoe delivers extreme durability for jobsite conditions. A built-in rafter hook offers quick and easy storage and an electric brake stops the blade quickly after cuts are complete for maximum productivity.
POWERSTATE™ Brushless motor: purposely built for the M18 FUEL™ 7-1/4 in. circular saw to generate the power and performance of a 15 A corded circular saw
REDLINK Plus™ intelligence: ensures optimal performance and provides overload protection to prevent damage to the tool and battery during heavy applications while still maintaining compatibility across the entire M18™ system
Compatible with all M18 batteries
Magnesium shoe and guards for maximum durability
LED light for increased accuracy and visibility
Integrated dust port on guard and included vac adapter
Electric brake for stopping blade after trigger is released
2-1/2 in. of cut depth
Integrated rafter hook for easy storage between cuts
I just bought one after using two makita corded for over 20 years. This is the best circular saw I've ever used. Precise, smooth and powerful. Its an amazing experience.
Have the exact same saw and battery, lasts forever and the power is amazing, definitely comparable to 15a corded. I am left handed and it feels super comfortable
Good saw. Just received this saw. Already have 6 1/2 model m18 saw. Super excellent build design and heavy duty. Premium quality lithium tool. The lithium technology is well designed in this powerful tool. No lithium surprises or odd requirements. Strong, dependable, and easy to use. Definitely ergonomic and designed to be easy to use in the hands.
If only it was blade left. I would buy it.
Used my buddies and it made me order one so I can redo my deck this weekend.
I just bought a 7¼ milwaukee fuel circular saw and i need to know how to use it first. My first search gave me this video and I'm already impressed by how much it can do. Although I only have a 5.0 Ah battery but im sure it will work for my projects
Great review. I don't know your issue with right sided blades, but I've used them for 50 years and have no problem with them. My RIGID worm gear is left side and has at times driven me nuts.
The rafter hook actually works fairly well when hung on 2x6 or larger, width of the lumber keeps it from swinging under like it was on your work table. The rail you were demonstrating on is just too thin for what it’s designed for.
Agreed! Mine works fine on 2x stock, I usually hang it on the 2x4 brace on my sawhorses
I agree with this guy for the most part. The rafter hook was designed to rest on the edge of a 2x4. That rafter hook is solid.
Recently moved to team red buying this on saturday it looks awesome and saves all the hassle of leads
I love my Milwaukee battery tools. Best line out there!!! and yes! This saw is AMAZING!! 30 years experience here and best tools I've ever used.
Have one. Really enjoy it. The only mild con would be the weight. I use it with a 6.0 to help, but it really is a powerhouse as you said. It cut through some tough knots with zero issues!
Thanks for the feedback PORTS!!!
Looks so freaking smooth, cutting like butter...
That definitely looks like a great saw. If I choose to expand my battery platform soon, it will be with Milwaukee, and this would be one of the first tools I would get.
Yeah Mike, very happy with the overall performance of this saw.
The plunge cut was going with the fiber structure of the wood, that’s why you got those longer stringy chips, or in the tree industry we call them noodles. So that’s the deal with the saw clogging.
For me, the positive stops or common angle detents are a bit scary, because we’re i to buy this and want to make a 46 instead of a 45 I may end up in a situation where the detent prevents the angle from being made. Without detents as long as I look at it and put the thing on the thing where they line up it’s money.
i bought one today and works exactly like you’re said
Just about to buy a Saw, this is a great Video - Thanks.
This is a great circular saw I have used this for a couple of month can't say enough good things about it
I have the 6 1/2 inch version which is blade left. Love it. Never wanting for more power. Never bogged it down.
can it make bevel cuts through 2x4?
@@209chevymon I have not tried it yet. Doing some work in the next day or two, I will try it. It is supposed to do it.
@@brentdiez7012 ok thanks just wanna know if it can make a 45 degree cross cut through 2x4 cause i heard they cant
@@209chevymon I just tested it, it cuts a 45 degree angle with no issues.
@@brentdiez7012 wow i saw a video and heard on review that it cant ill try and send you the video i saw
I've used the 6-1/2 fuel with treated 6x6 and can confirmed how nice it cuts.
Funny, the opening ad for my view of this was Makita OPE. Anyway, i LOVE my 12ah H.O. battery. I run Red Sonja (my SUPER SAWZALL) with it all the time! Even birthday cakes! 🤣🤣
Haha just save me a corner piece!!!
@@ToolReviewZone 😆😆🍻
As a lefty the the left hand motor is a game changer, you don’t have so lean over the saw to see your cut line
Exactly, it's awesome
Just bought this saw with the hammer drill. I fucking love it. Beastly, yet smooth
Love the power it's awesome compare it with the new cordless skillsaw worm drive
I have the 12v fuel saw and love it just stepped in 18v and well be getting this soon
My dewalt doesn’t cut this good. That’s why I’m gonna buy some more Milwaukee tools too
Every tool I have bought from Milwaukee I am pleased with, the fuel sawzall is just stunning.
I have all dewalt tools, I'm very happy with drills and impacts, they are old and beat up but still work great... I need a cordless laminate trimmer, circular saw, jig saw, and Sawzall... I'm really thinking about milwaukee now...
Nice saw! I built a deck with the old 6.5 in 2630-20. Old saw!
I've been a carpenter for 30 years and everyone tells me my saw is left-handed.
I've never understood that. A lefty can't use the measurements on the table to make quick productive tablesaw straight rips. It don't throw dust in your face plus the blade on the left side just don't feel ergonomic to me.
I reckon it all depends on what your use to.
Great video. I just got this saw today, it starts making me money tomorrow
I just ordered this saw, I borrowed a 2731 and liked it so much that I wanted one for my self but they don’t make it anymore, looks like the 2732 is the upgraded version.
great review thank you, what would you say was the best cordless left handed blade circular saw?
I m in the house having a beer watching the show and like always smashing my like botton kaboooooooooooooom
Your the man Moises. Have a beer for me to bro KABOOM!!!
Carpenter apprentice out of Detroit. Just picked this up, excited to try it out
Is there a difference in power and torque when using the smaller m18 battery,
@@boruchschuster826 yes 100% it runs its best when on a HD battery. Preferably 6Ah or up if possible. But I'm sure it'll get the job done on any battery.
how far do you like it ?
@@alex3I4_ i love it. So much power.
I scored the whole kit on clearance for $300. I have the Gen 1, which is awesome in and of itself, but this.......this saw is just impressive. Yes it’s heavy, but it’s a circular saw you just push it. I don’t care whether or not it has positive stops I prefer miter cuts on my Miter Saw anyway. As always thanks TRZ!
Hi TRZ,
I have a question on this circular saw. Would it be possible to cover the dust section so the dust can blow downward? Would it damage or harm the circular saw? It's cool it has it but if you are a lefty the dust blows right at you. I use the 6 1/2 (2530) model and the dust blows downward like a worm drive. I like that style better.
I get it for the guys who work inside and want to use a vacuum system. When working outside that dust in the face is annoying. My son is a lefty and when he use this saw he hates it. It's alright for me because I'm on the other side of the blade (I'm a righty).
Just wanted to get some feed back
Have you reviewed the brushless cir saw model? Is the fuel a big upgrade over it?
Hi great video, any idea why the base has the rear corner cut off?
Yo bro! Once again great vid! With all the different brands you review, which brand do you prefer overall?
Whats up AMOS! Wow, that's a tough question as there are so many cool tools from a lot of different brands. That said, in my own personal opinion, I think Milwaukee got it going on right now.
Just picked it up today 🙏🏽
Do you know how this compares in power to the Dewalt Flexvolt Sidewinder Circular saw? The rafter hook on the Octane Ridgid is better and has positive stops, but the octane is a little lacking in power when cutting 2x12 pressure treated, but much improved over the previous generations.
The problem with your plunge cyt was you were going along the grain and starting in the middle, when you start at the end of the wood you're ripping up along the ends of the grain. You get the same with a chainsaw when cutting down a bit of wood like that you get grainy strings and it can clog the saw.
You should do a tool dual with the DCS578.
Nice video man have you reviewed the worm drive saw yet?? I cant remember I really want to get my hands on that!! 😀😀
I haven't Making. I could probably get one here if you all want to see it
Wonder how well it runs with the new forge batteries
Could somebody answer this for me...I just picked up this saw and currently have a 3.0 CP High Output battery pack. Will this give me the same power that an XC High Output 6.0 or higher would? Just at a shorter run time? I'm fine with that as this saw is a luxury and is definitely overkill for me. But if it doesn't have the same power I would think about getting an 8.0 pack. Thanks in advance!
I'm using this exclusively on metal. Cuts metal like you cut butter. No need for wood usage as there are plenty of other tools that can do wood very well.
The reason most blades are on the right is because the weight of the saw is rested on the keep side and doesn’t want to drop with the drop material with most left blade saws.
If you cut from right to left with a blade-left saw, you get to keep the weight of the saw on the keep side. Long rip cuts from right to left are really easy and really safe with a blade left saw. You just have to change what you're used to.
If your ripping. I’m talking generally cross cutting as a right handed person
@@chadhoward3347 Yeah, I'm right handed too. Same applies, you just clamp up with the waste on the left instead of the right, or stand end-on and cut right to left. That way the weight of the saw is always over the keep side of the cut.
The only time it's more of a pain is when you are using a speed square in your left hand as a fence for cutting 2x4's ...then the weight falls over the waste. But for everything else, left blade is easier and better.
Chad Howard Right handed carpenter here , right side blade is my favorite, keeps the dust away and is safer for kickback, you can hold the timber with left hand ,no need to clamp and cutting bevels is also easier 👍
It is a nice saw looks great, but I’m just a left blade guy. So, I like the left side 7 1/4 circ saw from Milwaukee 😆
Everyone has there own preference 💪🏼
Thx for the review......✌🏼
Thanks for the comment Aepek!
I’m undecided. I’m right handed myself, but I’m trying to work out which side would feel best for me. 🤔
@@MetalMayhem1978 right side blade is best for right handed people in my opinion. So when you have to shave a bit off from a length most of the soleplate is resting on the timber. If it was left handed you would have to balance it on the small part of the soleplate if that makes sense. Also it stops dust going in your face as the saw is in the way, and you can pop your head over for a more accurate cut, and bevel cuts feel more natural on right handed saw
@@craigcrofts156 Yup. And maybe it's just me, but I like keeping the blade as far away from my body as possible ;)
thz saw is gr8 for smaller detail trim cuts wth a HO 3amp batt
Just got one for 50$ yardsale seing what it's capable of thanks for the review
I got this for $199 and the super sawzall as well I just need a 12ah battery all I have are 3ah high output batteries and a lot of 5ah most of those 5ah were free
What's your experience using the 5A batteries with this saw?
I ran mine with the 5.0 battery and it didn’t have as much power as my Dewalt . Does the 12 give it more power ???
There's one thing I don't like about it. It's the paddle for engaging the trigger you got to keep your finger one it in order to press the trigger, dewalt got something similar but it's much small and its more like a botton rather then a switch and you don't have to keep your finger on it. The reason I don't like that is when you have to make a plunge cut holding it vertical
My Milwaukee 10 year old 6390 needs a new bearing so, im replacing it with a cordless 2732-20.
Nice review! Have you reviewed the Metabo HPT Multivolt circular saw yet? If not, you should, it’s a beast! 🍻cheers🍻
I don't believe I have Benjamin, but I'll see what I can do bro!
I read that as you didn't have the Benjamin's ($100) LMBO😁😍 silly me
Love the video man keep it up 👍👍👍👍
Thanks bro👊
I agree 💯, excellent saw
Why doesnt the 6 1/2 " version have a vacuum port? I dont like cleaning up my whole house when using this indoors T-T
I have this saw and it doesn't work this good does the 12 ah battery make the difference
How does it compare to the 1st gen? My 1st gen burned up the armature.
Will it run a a 4ah I’m new to Milwaukee and only have two 4ah but I might get a bigger one
TRZ if you were going to hang the saw on a 2 x 4 with the rafter hook you wouldn't have the problem that you were having with it ready to fall off you're sawhorse. It would have held it much better and in a different position try it out and you'll see what I mean. Great video I really enjoyed it. But in my book Makita rules. Please brother
Thanks Brother
Do you folks think it's worth the extra money over the 2631-20 brushless non fuel?
muy buena sierra yo la compre porque uso la makita 5007 mg muy buena pero millwakee la cago en el diseno de esta puedes usar la mano derecha pero no puedes ver del lado isquierdo cheken eso espero puedan hacer otra plataforma en mi caso voy hacer un oyo para ver por el lado esquierdo
I need to buy me one to try it out
Ill stick to corded for now only because of the weight and nothing else
Do you think the saw would work well for people who are left handed? My whole life I've struggled to cut a straight line using others' skilsaws that are made to be held in a right hand, and this caught my eye a while ago because the handle is on the left side. For someone like me, it seems like a dream come true. I haven't seen one in person yet, though.
me too a fellow lefty i'll be getting this
do you just cut the wood and throw it away? cuz if so, can i give you dimensions for pieces of wood i need and you can cut those to test and send to me? :-)
Caterpillar gave up on the detent positions for their machines. They found out that they eventually wear and come out of true. People would complain that their machine wouldn't track straight. I can see why the elimination of the positive stop positions.
Will it run ok on a xc6 and xc 8 bat?
Watch for shoe to blade alignment on this model. I had to exchange one.
I had the same problem they ex changed but still had the same issue
I don't understand why another show says that that saw would bog down in full depth cuts than the worm drive style from Milwaukee. From the looks of the video am not seeing it in ripping down the 6x6
Yeah not sure as I haven't seen other videos on it. All I used was the framing blade that came with it, so maybe they were using a different blade? For me, it was a beast
Just got one myself, awesome saw
How much did you pay for it?
@@sergiov766 $198.
@@mexicant777 Wow that's great. I'm seeing the tool, battery, charger, and bag for 450$, am I missing something?
@@sergiov766 I didn’t get the bag, battery, or charger just the tool.
Yo but how's it going I think you're right about the rafter hook I thought about getting the saw letter A have few of the circular soles greater review I was going to tell you about the new Makita 40-volt tools coming out think we'll find them information on the Makita website or CZcams all right Bud cheers with a beer
Nice. Thanks for the info and comment KONAMAN!!!
I bought this saw a month ago to do a composite deck, I had to buy a special blade (diablo), but the saw and blade were amazing, it didn't bog down or slow up at all. I was using 5 amp hour batteries, and they lasted almost all day with cross cutting and angle cuts.. Fantastic saw.
Thanks for the feedback Sam!
For right handers would be great...
I build custom houses and I have cut just about everything with that very saw. The thing is durable, pretty powerful, and I have been very happy with it. I'd say the only drawback in my opinion is slightly less torque than the chorded Milwaukee.
I was just wondering if anybody has been having trouble with the safety switch it appears my brand new saw is having issues with the safety switch.
I'm happy with ryobi 7quarter saw with Diablo blade, cuts just as fast as the Milwaukee, costs only a bit over $100. Probably may not last as long as the Milwaukee, and blade guard is not as smooth, it's plastic
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KABOOOM!
Great review. Do you reckon it would shoot dust all over you as a left hander or shoot behind you. I can't tell in the video
Is this meant for left handed people? Or both
Has anyone used the 8ah battery on this saw ? How do you think it would perform with the 8ah
It will perform well with 8ah
I know Dewalt's new DCD578 is more powerful, but I would rather have the 5 year warranty. I"ve had a lot of tools fail just after the 3 year mark.
Then. ..there must be something wrong with you
@@conqwiztadore2213 There is something wrong with me because I want a 5 year warranty.
I am a career carpenter, I have Makita ,Dewalt, Ryobi ,the only tool I used the warranty on was a AEG drill ,total POS !
Just got this and I can't loosen the nut to put on the blade, the owners manual said anti clockwise and I've even tried my impact driver on it and it still won't loosen.
Wow, even an impact driver wouldn't work😲. I do have to ask, and you pushing the blade lock button down when trying to take it off?
Can it cut cast iron pipe
Is Milwaukee saw better than dewalt?
nice
Great video Clint
Thanks Antonio!!!
I would buy it, but only have 5Ah batteries...pretty sure it will be lacking performance on those...
Mine can't achieve a true 0° cut, no matter what I try, it's always 2°-3° of positive bevel off. I suspect this is the reason they don't offer positive stops. If they can't even get 0° correct the rest would be off as well. I like to call this my "flaw saw" it's the one I use when the cut isn't that critical and I use my 15 year old cheap $60 corded rigid saw when I need the cuts to be perfect.
Compararla con la DeWalt flexvolt advantage
I see the Devil made it up to Austintown 😁. Seem like it has some power. The dust extractor is much better than the Ridgid but that's the price difference too. The positive stops are good and bad. If they are on the cuts are good but if they are off is it hard to fix or hard to slightly move off the positive stop? As for the rafter hook, I haven't really used it to have an opinion. Is this saw lighter and balanced better than the Ridgid? Thank you for a great review. 25k 🎉🎊🎆
MDF is the Devil! I think the ridgid is a bit light, but around the same size. You can tell they were both using some of the same designs, but the power of the Milwaukee is crazy awesome. The bevel is actually smooth, but I still like my positive stops my broski
/// If they are on the cuts are good but if they are off is it hard to fix or hard to slightly move off the positive stop?///
Most decent saws should have a set screw on the shoe that allows you to square up the blade to the scale. As the stops are part of the scale assembly, they should get trued up at the same time. On my Makita I just set the shoe to the 0 stop, check the blade is square to the shoe with a square and if it isn't, adjust the set screw until it is. Then everything is dead nuts on. The shoe, stops, scale ...everything.
@@Martyntd5 I didn't know that. I used to do rough carpentry years ago. I have just lately been getting into trim and finishing carpentry. Thank you very much sir
@@johnrice9121 Yeah, I've got an old B&D saw I inherited from my dad. It's long since drifted out and the only way I can think of to correct it, is to take the shoe off and bend the brackets. But most of the newer gen saws have some sort of adjustment to true the blade to the shoe/scale. I just check mine whenever I change blades and if it's out, just a quick nip up on the set screw and it's done. After that, the 45 and 0 stops are damned near as good as a table saw.
thats the one i wanted but i ended up getting the m12
Can you cut through marble/granite with this using the proper blade?
Na, would probably burn up. Look at the Milwaukee 9" cut-off saw
gr8 wth 8amp batt alzo
How much of an impact does it make in terms of accuracy (or pain in the ass looking over to the other side) with being a rh user?
My buddy bought me this... And I fucking hate it. I am a worm drive user. I can't cut as well with my left and looking over guard makes shitty cuts versus letting the saw fall. No returning it. He's already made a cut
@@drewwagner9893 😂😂 I thought it would be annoying, the thought of using my left arm just makes me think of it going all over the shop
At 149$ do you think the kobalt 24v is a good saw compared to this? Thank u
Right blade saws are NOT for left handed people. The right blade allows you to actually have effective dust control. The direction of the blade, and the configuration of the guard on a right blade saw, allows all of the dust to be ejected away from your body. Worm Drive saws are very good, but the left blade configuration blows all of the dust straight into your eyes. You can use a left blade saw with your left hand, and avoid the dust, but this is not generally how they are used, and many of the left blade saws don't come with a dust ejection port--all right handed "Sidewinder" saws have a dust ejection port. See 4:10.
Can I turn the blade the other way around to cut roofing?
Sure
Hey trz! I have a request for you! If you can get your hands on the dcs575, and this saw, would you be able to do a tool duel? I'm trying to find direct comparisons between these saws and have found none. Only anecdotal statements. Thanks again for all the work you do for us! it helps making purchasing decisions so much easier.
ill put in the request bro