I started with the regular brushed and slowly upgraded to Fuel. If you can swing it get the Fuel. They're more efficient and more powerful.

Brushed cordless isn't exactly outdated but it isn't far off. If you buy the Fuel, you won't regret it. I don't pull out corded tools very often any more, they're that good.

 

I have not used the brushed Milwaukee version but I did have a brushed Makita. My Fuel saw is far more powerful and lasts longer. I added 5.0 batteries to the lineup and it does almost replace a corded saw.

 

Your links didn't work for me. Then again nor does mine?? What is up with that? When I check the URL it is correct. I can cut and paste it, but when I click on all the Home Depot links in our posts they go to the wrong page?

Once you go brushless you will never go back...oh just for the power difference, plus the batteries last longer. More importantly because there is less heat by not having brushes, the tool will last longer.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-M18-Fuel-18-Volt-Lithium-Ion-Brushless-6-1-2-in-Cordless-Circular-Saw-Bare-Tool-2730-20/204410455

Alright this link works!
http://www.amazon.com/Milwaukee-2730-20-FUEL-Circular-Tool/dp/B00G0GLZF2/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1459713336&sr=8-8&keywords=milwaukee+brushless+saw

They have a 6 1/2" version and a 7 1/4". Since the 6 1/2" does 95% of the work needed, weighs less, and will have more power with the smaller blade it would be my saw of choice.
Milwaukee 6 1/2" Model # 2730-20

This is the 7 1/4" version # 2731-20.

 

I own both saws the 6.5 and the 7.25. They compliment each other well, because they have the blades on opposite sides of each other. Just remember the 6.5 blades are around 12 bucks and can be harder to find then the 7.25.

 

I use the 12v fuel 5-3/8" and is light and takes care of sheet goods and 2x material with relative ease.

 

I took the advice here and got the 18 v Fuel 7.25" I had 2 4.0 batts that I got when I got the 18 v Drill / Impact. With the bigger batts, the saw works very well.

I'm pretty sure I'm going to get a 18 v MW jigsaw rather than a corded Bosch of 15 yrs I need to replace.

Look at CPO is where I'm getting mine.

 

I have that jigsaw. I don't even carry my corded Bosch anymore. However if your ever going for ultra precision, the blade is a little more stable on the Bosch. But for everyday use, the MW an awesome saw.

 

I framed this whole deck with 1.5 batteries and the fuel circular saw. I haven't brought out my wormdrive but maybe once or twice in months. I love those little saws.

 

No jordans?

 

Milwaukee will be releasing a 6 and 9 battery at some point. If you expect heavy use one of those would be great.

 

Good feedback. I will go with the fuel. That was all I had in mind when I started shopping but the cheap skate within started second guessing. The tools are worth the money. I wish I would have figured it out before I pissed away money on other cordless tools and even some corded tools. For example I never use my fein multi tool anymore. It's a nice tool, but it has a cord. I have a cordless Bosch sawzall and circular saw. They are a joke.

 

What multi tool are you using? And how does it compare to your Fein corded?

 

Lol don't we all!

 

Cali, there sure is a lot of pictures of you bending over on this site....






:sly::sly::sly:

 

Milwaukee cordless drills are the biggest POS I have ever used. I have fried both brush and brushless. The time I fried the brushed drill I knew better than to 3" holesaw over 50 holes. Just today I smoked a brushless gave no indication it was running hot just smoke.

Milwaukee has somethings going for them the 3.0ah batteries are cheaper in 2 packs than Makita or Dewalt. I like the multitool and circ saw. But overall based on the 2 tools I use the most the impact and drill. I am lukewarm on Milwaukee cordless.

 

Did you contact Milwaukee? They have a good warranty on the tools. I am at year 2.5 on mine. They have already out lasted any other set I have owned. That does not even account for how much more power they have during that 2.5 years or run time. If they broke on you, I agree that sucks, but I really don't think there is a better cordless drill out there.

 

Cali Mike is like the neighbor Wilson on Home Improvement- you never see his face.


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Seems to be a on going problem. :laughing:

 

You found a pissy customer on youtube and it's an ongoing problem? So if I found 1000 times that in satisfied customers would that mean anything?

 

The company I work for we have over 30 drill sets and saws. Everyone of them has a barely functional cordless drill. Brushed or brushless.

I am glad your purchase for your one man crew has served you. Based on what I have seen with Milwaukee drills they are rubbish. :thumbsup:

 

I mostly use 20v Dewalt and I wouldn't hesitate to buy into the fuel line if I wasnt like 7 tools into the Dewalt.

If you burned out a brushless on 5 holes, no matter the manufacturer and didn't get it replaced I'd say there's something wrong with the user, not the tool. Because commercial is so much more tough than residential

Thanks for playing.

 

Same here, Im like 12 tools in. and 8 in the m12. And 4 in the bosch. and 6 in the ridgid. And 3 in the dewalt 12v.

Too many choices all over the place can suck as well too.

 

I have a fuel drill and impact. I have been very pleased with the drill. Great power and torque. Been able to drill a lot of holes I never dreamed of with my DeWalt 18v XRP. I have not been as impressed with the impact. Sometimes it will start driving a screw and then stop. I release the trigger and then depress it again and am good to go. I am getting use to it. It also seems like it runs slower on the fastest setting than some other impacts that I have used.

 

Every manufacturer will put out a percentage of tools that will fail. I don't know what the percentage is, but maybe 2-3%?If it fails after a short time, chances are you got one of the duds. I would get it replaced. Judging a manufacturer or specific tool on a single failure is absurd. you could have had the same luck with any other manufacturer, whether it be Ryobi or Festool.

As for the excuse of not having time to roll out a cord; I don't have time to go to the repair center because I overworked a tool by using it for something it wasn't designed to do.

 

I tried out the Milwaukee Super Hawg Cordless at a recent Milwaukee event and was impressed. That being said, if you want the absolute best for the heavy work, corded is still the way to to go.

I just bought another Milwaukee D-Handle 0-500 RPM drill for heavy work. Damned impressive.

 

Last house I personally framed was my brothers, we use a CSMS for the cut list but we used our Fuel circulars for everything else. I havent owned any other cordless i would do the same with. Very good tools.

 

I almost feel guilty for not ever breaking out the worm drive. Almost!

 

I feel the same. I have a Mag77LT that is pretty new but it sits in the trailer most of the time now that I have my Fuel saw.

 

I just received the Fuel 18 v jigsaw today from CPO. That's about 5-6 Fuel 18 v tools I have,

Used the 7.25, driver and impact all day today. I'm pretty happy with them I'll say.

 

I don't think the jigsaw is a fuel. However it doesn't need to be.

 

Yup, you are correct. Looks like the jigsaw is only 18 v Li-Ion.

 

It's a great saw without it. There's never been a time I thought it needed more power or runtime.

 

If it comes out in a barrel grip I'll get one. Got used to that style when I had my Carvex. Oh, and an LED light.

Basically, it needs an update.

 

It has an led. In fact all the new tools from Milwaukee have lights.

 

Oh. I thought I read that it didn't.

Will it cut a 4x4 relatively square? If so I'll probably get it instead of a corded Bosch I've been eyeballing.

 

Sorry Mort. You are right it didn't have a light. It's the circular saw that do. And I wouldn't cut a 4x with it. It's just not that reliable. For me.

 

I have a Bosch 1487 VS a lot of us have. I need to replace next with a similar one. Maybe a barrel grip. I think the MW 18 v I just got for $90 CPO will get me through most things.