Onoff Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 Brother wants to get himself a battery circular saw. I've suggested Makita 18V with at least 5Ah batteries. Brushless of course. Any recommendations on models. Not too big. Ta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Punter Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 I have makita dhs680. Very good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyT Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 Does he have any other 18 volt tools? we are a 18 and 54 volt dewalt set up and stick to one supplier for a few years until they break down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted February 16, 2021 Author Share Posted February 16, 2021 30 minutes ago, TonyT said: Does he have any other 18 volt tools? we are a 18 and 54 volt dewalt set up and stick to one supplier for a few years until they break down No this will be his first decent brand 18V. He was thinking DeWalt but I suggested Makita. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyT Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 Both good brands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpd Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 Following this as My really old battery makita is failing and i to will be looking fir the best possible replacement in this brand, the old one is at least 14 years old so has lasted really well and has done a hell of a lot of work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted February 16, 2021 Author Share Posted February 16, 2021 12 minutes ago, Cpd said: Following this as My really old battery makita is failing and i to will be looking fir the best possible replacement in this brand, the old one is at least 14 years old so has lasted really well and has done a hell of a lot of work. Is it the saw or the batteries failing? 14 years old, has it had / does it need new brushes? (Guessing it's brushed). 18V old red Nicads or black NiMH? Adapter any good? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/18V-Li-ion-to-for-Makita-Adapter-18V-Ni-cd-Ni-Mh-Batteries-Converter-M-U-/193499504996? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted February 16, 2021 Author Share Posted February 16, 2021 Short term I'm going to FINISH ? my Makita battery to Champion tool adapter and see how that runs. I've literally ONLY got to cut and bend some 1mm copper up then solder a couple of wires and female spades on. Hope to be done by tomorrow night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpd Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 11 hours ago, Onoff said: Is it the saw or the batteries failing Thanks @Onoff I just had a look and the brushed are fine, however the battery is the old sort and must be worn out.... it works in the drill and impact driver but the power draw from the saw just runs it completely flat very quickly, the new batteries don’t fit...... I guess I could have a look on line for an old style battery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 My Makita brushless 18V works well enough, but it can chew through batteries like there's no tomorrow. It depends what he plans to do with it, but if he's expecting to make lots of long cuts, especially through thicker stock, I'd consider one of the twin-battery models and pay the premium for two batteries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted February 17, 2021 Author Share Posted February 17, 2021 1 hour ago, Cpd said: Thanks @Onoff I just had a look and the brushed are fine, however the battery is the old sort and must be worn out.... it works in the drill and impact driver but the power draw from the saw just runs it completely flat very quickly, the new batteries don’t fit...... I guess I could have a look on line for an old style battery. See my link above to use new style batteries on the old tools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted February 20, 2021 Author Share Posted February 20, 2021 (edited) A bit off thread... Only 2 days later than planned but I finished my Makita battery to Champion circular saw! (Finished the second set of parts to convert the BiL's one too). The saws were bought with two Nicad batteries and charger, in their own case, years ago, at 75% off marked price for £25 when a Focus/Do It All was closing. Never seen much use didn't have much grunt and the batteries died quickly. Not sure how well it will work or even last. (My previous attempt at converting the Rolson 18V grinder to work with 18V batteries looked like it was a winner until the tool burnt out). A quick video at this link: https://flic.kr/p/2kDdSQh I do note the saws no load speed is only around 2500rpm compared to say a modern Makita that runs at twice that. If cheap enough I guess I could try a gruntier motor from Banggood, AliExpress etc. I'll have a go on some sheet material later. Edited February 20, 2021 by Onoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epsilonGreedy Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 On 16/02/2021 at 17:44, Mr Punter said: I have makita dhs680. Very good. I have the same model, it is my first circular saw. It drains my one and only 3ah battery quickly. The other problem is that if I hand steer the saw into a slight deviation from a straight cut it can stall the motor as the sides of the blade bind on the wood and generate friction. A couple of days ago I was cutting 18mm plywood and used another block of wood as a guide to steer the saw along a straight cut, in this situation it performed very well and sliced its way through the plywood like butter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickfromwales Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 Disclaimer; Circular saws do not go around corners ........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 On 16/02/2021 at 21:19, Onoff said: He was thinking DeWalt Then he is a man of distinction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickfromwales Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 6 minutes ago, pocster said: Then he is a man of distinction Almost, but not quite. Makita, is the way.....my young cr’apprentice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 Just now, Nickfromwales said: Almost, but not quite. Makita, is the way.....my young cr’apprentice. No Mando ! Makita is the way into darkness and despair ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 11 minutes ago, Nickfromwales said: my young cr’apprentice You speak from the way of Makita . I have tread this path in the past . One night as grouting dread filled my soul with emptiness I saw the Dewalt light ! From that day till now I honour my skills(ish) to the one true Dewalt god . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdinand Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 52 minutes ago, pocster said: You speak from the way of Makita . I have tread this path in the past . One night as grouting dread filled my soul with emptiness I saw the Dewalt light ! From that day till now I honour my skills(ish) to the one true Dewalt god . Dewalt has two gods. The pro and the consumer. Did you choose the right one, grasshopper? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 45 minutes ago, Ferdinand said: Dewalt has two gods. The pro and the consumer. Did you choose the right one, grasshopper? Yes master - way of the tiger ; the pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epsilonGreedy Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 3 hours ago, Nickfromwales said: Disclaimer; Circular saws do not go around corners ........ Some humans do in error ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickfromwales Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 3 minutes ago, epsilonGreedy said: Some humans do in error ? Disclaimer; Please use circular saws with your eyes in the open position Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted February 21, 2021 Author Share Posted February 21, 2021 3 hours ago, Nickfromwales said: Almost, but not quite. Makita, is the way.....my young cr’apprentice. 18 or 40V? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickfromwales Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 1 minute ago, Onoff said: 18 or 40V? I may be treating myself to some new toys soon...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 10 minutes ago, Nickfromwales said: I may be treating myself to some new toys soon...... Ann Summers doing home delivery ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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