Dans1210 Posted October 26, 2014 Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 Few pics of the uk machine, used it mostly all day today, its great although run time is a bit shorter than i expected. However this is my first cordless saw so i have nothing to compare it to. Its true tho as powerful as a corded model for most tasks!I used approx 2 full batts, i used the machine to cut a fair amount of osb and 6x2, saved me getting the mitre saw out and it was great to be able to move the saw to different locations without worrying about the cord. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmikez Posted October 26, 2014 Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 man that is a sweet lookin case!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR99 Posted October 26, 2014 Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 I really like that kit box its way better than the tool bags we get here. The other thing is the vacuum adapter they just don't seem to offer dust collection on tools marketed in the USA. I guess the think sawdust mitigation isn't important to most trades people here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regopit Posted October 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 That is a nice box with a nice lay out. I got the bear tool so you get the box it came in and the saw in a plastic bag and why they don't give you the dust extractor nozzle sucks. I did send a email to Milwaukee asking why the overseas version had it and the one in the states didn't. If I get an answer I will post it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmikez Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 yea big time Regopit.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR99 Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 We also don't get the fence either I think in a kit or bare tool purchase. I hate how we get de-contented tools here. I bet the prices are better though so we have that I guess. You guys are getting all sorts of cool tools though like M18 miter saw and that driver with all the different attachments to it like a Festool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dans1210 Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 well chaps this cost me 398 uk pounds for the kit when you translate that to dollars thats 640 bucks! the machine is much cheaper in the usa, i was gonna hold off as my folks are in florida every year but i really wanted the dust attachment and uk charger. Regarding dust extraction, most of my work is internal so a vac attachment is a must for me, in the uk sites are also getting tougher and some demand vacs be used. I love the saw, the case is ok not as nice quality as the dewalt but it will keep the tool safe. i would rather pay your prices and keep the tool in a black tloc systainer with red catch and still have some change... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR99 Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 I'm surprised the Dewalt kit boxes I had seemed to be feel cheaper than the Milwaukee. They weren't saw cases though they were for Drill and Impact driver kits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dans1210 Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 Its not bad just blow moulded plastic and the handle doesnt feel as robust as the dewalt in the pic. Dewalt box houses the framing nailer btw.Just my 2 cents... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrl58 Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 Just got this saw and my first impression is that it is a BEAST. Can't wait to pair it with the new 5.0 battery to see what kind of run time I get. I'm glad I held off on buying the 6.5" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 I think this saw is my next purchase as well......most likely the tool only........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMorrison714 Posted December 9, 2014 Report Share Posted December 9, 2014 This needs to be in the Ultimate Tool Bag GiveAway 5!!! Combo xc battery pack with hard case preferably!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Rebel Posted January 4, 2015 Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 That's a nice saw! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted January 4, 2015 Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 all Milwaukee saws are nice..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel L. Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 With everything I have read the last few days about this saw it is going to kick the Makita 36V saw to the curb. TOOL FIGHT!! TOOL FIGHT!! TOOL FIGHT!!! TOOOOOOOLLLLLL FIGHHHTTTTT!!!!! Guys I found a tool fight featuring both of them and the results are surprising.http://www.protoolreviews.com/tools/power/cordless/saws-cordless/full-size-cordless-circular-saw-shootout/12465/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmikez Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Nice find Sam for milwaukee being ran I one battery it hung in there damn well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Great find Samuel! I still wonder how the straight Dewalt 20v stacks up now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel L. Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Nice find Sam for milwaukee being ran I one battery it hung in there damn well I was amazed at the run time results it goes to show that Milwaukee uses premium lithium batteries compared to makita and that Milwaukee brushless motors are not to be made fun of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framer Posted January 31, 2015 Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 I was amazed at the run time results it goes to show that Milwaukee uses premium lithium batteries compared to makita and that Milwaukee brushless motors are not to be made fun of.i hate to break it to you, but they both use samsung battery cells, along with dewalt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel L. Posted February 1, 2015 Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 i hate to break it to you, but they both use samsung battery cells, along with dewalt. Yes they are all Samsung but the chemistry is different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted February 1, 2015 Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 Plus the way that battery juice is delivered to the machine via their proprietary red link. Just as Makita, Bosch, Dewalt, Festool all of them have different methods of converting that power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 I'm having some rage right now I have some choice words for Milwaukee right now!!! I wonder if Makita and their full size circular saw made them decide to make this.Hey Jason, still liking the saw? Milwaukee CPO is having 20% off but I'm still wondering 6-1/2 or 7-1/4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bremon Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 I don't have the 7.25" so you can take my opinion with a grain of salt, but I do have the 2730 6.5". If I had my way, I would have the larger saw. Despite being blade-right, it's more capable, blades are cheaper, and the weight difference is negligible. The redeeming factor for my 6.5 was it was free with my 2604-22 kit. Well, that, and it is still a great saw, the 2731 just seems better (2731 and 2530 would be my ideal combo). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NERemodeling Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 Hey Jason, still liking the saw? Milwaukee CPO is having 20% off but I'm still wondering 6-1/2 or 7-1/4 makita makita makita makita makita makita makita makita makita makita makita makita makita makita makita makita makita makita makita makita makita makita makita makita makita haha, no i really dont care which brand you go but heres my piece... you already have the big makita hypoid so why not go 6 1/2" i have both the makita cordless 7 1/4 and 6 1/2 (the new BL makita 6 1/2" is sick.. ive only made a few easy cuts with it yesterday but very very impressed) I will forever and always reach for my 6 1/2 cordless saw first unless i need more power or the extra cut capacity.. it is just nicer to use the smallest and lightest tool that will do the job. about 99% of what i do can be done with the 6 1/2" especially the ones with the brushless motors.. if and when you need that extra power or a speciality blade they dont make for 6 1/2 then just bust out the corded saw.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 Thanks Bremon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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