February 16, 20215 yr 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.
February 16, 20215 yr 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
February 16, 20215 yr Author 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.
February 16, 20215 yr 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.
February 16, 20215 yr Author 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?
February 16, 20215 yr Author 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.
February 17, 20215 yr 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.
February 17, 20215 yr 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.
February 17, 20215 yr Author 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.
February 20, 20215 yr Author 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, 20215 yr by Onoff
February 21, 20215 yr 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.
February 21, 20215 yr On 16/02/2021 at 21:19, Onoff said: He was thinking DeWalt Then he is a man of distinction
February 21, 20215 yr 6 minutes ago, pocster said: Then he is a man of distinction Almost, but not quite. Makita, is the way.....my young cr’apprentice.
February 21, 20215 yr 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 !
February 21, 20215 yr 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 .
February 21, 20215 yr 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?
February 21, 20215 yr 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
February 21, 20215 yr 3 hours ago, Nickfromwales said: Disclaimer; Circular saws do not go around corners ........ Some humans do in error ?
February 21, 20215 yr 3 minutes ago, epsilonGreedy said: Some humans do in error ? Disclaimer; Please use circular saws with your eyes in the open position
February 21, 20215 yr Author 3 hours ago, Nickfromwales said: Almost, but not quite. Makita, is the way.....my young cr’apprentice. 18 or 40V?
February 21, 20215 yr 1 minute ago, Onoff said: 18 or 40V? I may be treating myself to some new toys soon......
February 21, 20215 yr 10 minutes ago, Nickfromwales said: I may be treating myself to some new toys soon...... Ann Summers doing home delivery ?
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