JerryNY Posted September 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 Just a heads up - HD updated the page to show it DOES INCLUDE TWO 9 Ah batteries! They mention it in the text and a photos showing the extra battery included. $599 with the quick charger and 2x9Ah make it one of the better bargains now in Milwaukee's product lineup and makes it far more competitive with the flexvolt. Two 9ers means you can go all day nonstop with this saw. You figure the 9Ah kit with charger is $250 and another standalone 9Ah is $200. It's like getting the saw for $150 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bremon Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 Looks like a special promo to me. Model is still -21HD. Still. A second 9.0 could sell me on this saw even though I don't want it lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 2 hours ago, JerryNY said: Just a heads up - HD updated the page to show it DOES INCLUDE TWO 9 Ah batteries! They mention it in the text and a photos showing the extra battery included. $599 with the quick charger and 2x9Ah make it one of the better bargains now in Milwaukee's product lineup and makes it far more competitive with the flexvolt. Two 9ers means you can go all day nonstop with this saw. You figure the 9Ah kit with charger is $250 and another standalone 9Ah is $200. It's like getting the saw for $150 keep in mind all stand alone batteries have been quite expensive by themselves.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerryNY Posted September 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 9 minutes ago, comp56 said: keep in mind all stand alone batteries have been quite expensive by themselves.... Oh totally but having a big ass 9 thrown in makes it a pretty decent deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bremon Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 I don't know that we will see twin packs of 9.0 or even pricing on a 6.0 twin pack that will make them appealing compared to 5.0. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 1 minute ago, Bremon said: I don't know that we will see twin packs of 9.0 or even pricing on a 6.0 twin pack that will make them appealing compared to 5.0. eventually they will, the week the 12's come out....lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khariV Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 Didn't someone somewhere say that this saw had a fair amount of twist / drift over the full length of the cut? I'd love to get my hands on one to see if it does indeed cut fully square across the full slide range before I plunk down the $$$. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bremon Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 Toolaholic mentioned the tracking being poor on beveled cuts because the head spring is so stiff. The actual deflection from the standard position seems middle of the pack according to toolpig, but is worse at the fence, because like the Bosch glider, the rail system is reversed. I've seen several other sources confirm this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR99 Posted September 24, 2016 Report Share Posted September 24, 2016 That's the thing with Milwaukee they love to throw in something to make you want to buy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerryNY Posted September 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2016 12 minutes ago, DR99 said: That's the thing with Milwaukee they love to throw in something to make you want to buy it. I think that's their pricing strategy. Price at the higher end of the mass produced tool market to give them a more premium presence and a healthy margin cushion which affords them the ability to do bundles or throw ins to sweeten the deal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bremon Posted September 24, 2016 Report Share Posted September 24, 2016 Perceived value is a hell of a drug lol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted September 24, 2016 Report Share Posted September 24, 2016 http://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-M18-18-Volt-FUEL-Lithium-Ion-Cordless-Brushless-10-in-Dual-Bevel-Sliding-Compound-Miter-Saw-Kit-2734-21HDP/207114512?keyword=Milwaukee+m18+miter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnarlyCarl Posted September 24, 2016 Report Share Posted September 24, 2016 Sure enough...... "Comes with an extra REDLITHIUM High Demand 9.0Ah Battery (48-11-1890 )" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted September 24, 2016 Report Share Posted September 24, 2016 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerryNY Posted September 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2016 On 9/23/2016 at 3:29 PM, Bremon said: Toolaholic mentioned the tracking being poor on beveled cuts because the head spring is so stiff. The actual deflection from the standard position seems middle of the pack according to toolpig, but is worse at the fence, because like the Bosch glider, the rail system is reversed. I've seen several other sources confirm this. Worksipaddict measured for deflection, I think just angled Though and not beveled and didn't see any deflection: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bremon Posted September 26, 2016 Report Share Posted September 26, 2016 I'm a toss-in battery away from splurging on two mitre saws lol. I need to remind myself I only need one and can use that money on other tools. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerryNY Posted September 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 The saw is up on HD's site for preorder now. I had a 10% coupon for my HD CC so I got it for $540 and picked up a 60t diablo blade and the Milwaukee miter stand while I was at it. $540 with two 9amp batteries is pretty good in my book. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bremon Posted September 30, 2016 Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 I would definitely jump in for that. Here $600 is what it costs for 2x HD9.0 and a rapid charger. $900 kit, in this hypothetical Canadian twist on your deal I would be looking at a $210 mitre. I would pull the trigger on that, like I said; perceived value is a hell of a drug. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnarlyCarl Posted September 30, 2016 Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 5 hours ago, JerryNY said: The saw is up on HD's site for preorder now. I had a 10% coupon for my HD CC so I got it for $540 and picked up a 60t diablo blade and the Milwaukee miter stand while I was at it. $540 with two 9amp batteries is pretty good in my book. Nice, I think that second battery might sway someone on the fence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerryNY Posted September 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 31 minutes ago, KnarlyCarl said: Nice, I think that second battery might sway someone on the fence Yeah, I already wanted to grab a rapid charger too so it seems like a good deal to get that and a couple of 9 Ah batteries. Kinda funny but those two battery's combined 18Ah of juice are more than all current M18 and M12 capacity combined Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerryNY Posted October 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 I got the stand and a diablo 10" 60t finish blade delivered. The blade was packaged in a big box with tons of packing material that could have shipped 100 blades inside and the stand's box looks like it went through hell: That being said the stand is fine and built like a tank. I haven't seen too many actual in depth reviews of this stand even though it has been around a while. No aluminum anywhere and looks like all steel everywhere except the red end caps. The steel quick release attachements for the saw are really nice and clamp on tight with a single tab on each side. They even adjust so if the tabs loosen over time you can snug them up to give a secure fit to the rails. The rollers are nice and even have a little shelf below so you can rest lumber on them instead of the roller making them function as an end stop. It's pretty heavy and might not appeal to everyone but like I said it is built like a tank and very sturdy, 550 lbs. capacity, with one adjustable foot on one leg so you can quickly level it out on an uneven surface. The legs have beefy retention pins with big round red pulls so you can easily release the leg for deployment or take it down quickly. For me its just about perfect because I wanted a decently sturdy stand so I can quickly set it up in the garage most of the year to keep sawdust out of the house or use it in the basement in colder months. Now I just need the saw 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bremon Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 That's a nice looking stand! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmikez Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 Man that stand is badasss!! ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glass Posted October 6, 2016 Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 Just checked out the dewalt dhs790.... lets hope Milwaukee does better..... on the dewalt same hard head spring, crappy sticky slides and when I lowered the head all the way down the blade contacted the base of the saw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerryNY Posted October 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 1 hour ago, glass said: Just checked out the dewalt dhs790.... lets hope Milwaukee does better..... on the dewalt same hard head spring, crappy sticky slides and when I lowered the head all the way down the blade contacted the base of the saw. I thought it was very similar to the highly regarded DWS780? That being said these cordless saws keep the batteries near the motors so the springs need to do more work than corded equivalents with the extra sprung weight. It might be worse for the Dewalt's spring though having to support two batteries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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