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BigmikezMember since Jun 2013Jan 9, 2015 10:31 AM CT

http://www.toolnut.com/

Hope the link works but I got this email awhile ago from ToolNut for the fuel m12 circular saw

comp56Member since Sep 2014Jan 9, 2015 10:35 AM CT

regopitMember since Feb 2013Jan 9, 2015 11:39 AM CT

Here is the link that goes right to the kit or bare tool

http://www.toolnut.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=2530-2&utm_source=New+Milwaukee+M12+Fuel+Circ+Saw&utm_campaign=New+Milwaukee+M12+Fuel+Circ+Saw&utm_medium=email

BigmikezMember since Jun 2013Jan 9, 2015 12:41 PM CT

Thanks Regopit I haven’t quite learned how to do that yet! It looks really cool very compact and that light that it has is pretty bright.

NordrawMember since Dec 2012Jan 9, 2015 2:28 PM CT

Hope it has the power needed to do a job.

madman_usMember since Sep 2014Jan 9, 2015 2:52 PM CT

looks really compact and light

comp56Member since Sep 2014Jan 9, 2015 2:59 PM CT

I’m guessing no angle cuts on stock

NERemodelingMember since Aug 2014Jan 9, 2015 3:09 PM CT

Bigmike, im not sure if you saw in the upper corner of tool nut page, below the price, it says it will ship late January. so its kind of like a pre order i guess

here are the links that shoud take you right to the saws

bare tool; http://www.toolnut.com/Milwaukee_2530_20_M12_FUEL_5_3_8_Circular_Saw_p/2530-20.htm

kit; http://www.toolnut.com/Milwaukee_2530_21XC_M12_FUEL_5_3_8_Circular_Saw_p/2530-21xc.htm

NERemodelingMember since Aug 2014Jan 9, 2015 3:11 PM CT

looks like a really cool saw.. im struggling with the fact of if its necessary or if a 6.5″ brushless 18v will give you that much more power, runtime and cut capacities with only a little more size.. decisions decisions…

chadlanthierMember since Mar 2013Jan 9, 2015 6:16 PM CT

Nice saw, question its usefulness. It maybe great for small cuts. But beyond that, I don’t know.

woodstockvaMember since Mar 2014Jan 9, 2015 7:21 PM CT

I will be doing runtime testing on this when it comes out…..the big thing for Milwaukee with the M12 FUEL is that it will cut 2x material in one pass & will also cut through a lot more OSB than the previous version.

It is NO WHERE near as powerful as the M18 FUEL 7-1/4″.

I am guessing it will come in about 40-50% of the cuts as the M18…..we will see soon.

DR99Member since Nov 2012Jan 9, 2015 7:45 PM CT

This is nice for someone that is invested in the M12 platform that could use a cordless circular saw, doesn’t want to spend at ton on a 18v version of the tool. Having to buy a whole circular saw kit with two batteries isn’t cheap this is a nice option for someone that doesn’t need all abilities of a bigger saw.

ChrisKMember since Dec 2012Jan 9, 2015 8:22 PM CT

Yup DR and it would be great for cutting down sheet goods outside of the lumber yard before throwing it in a car or SUV. I’m looking forward to some reviews on account that I cant see spending more cash on another cordless saw. I really am liking my Dewalt 20v but the Milwaukee 7-1/4 and Makita 7-1/4 really look appealing. Plus you can buy the Makita for 229 with two batteries (sans charger though) on Home Depot online.

regopitMember since Feb 2013Jan 10, 2015 2:31 PM CT

I have the 6 1/2 and the 7 1/4 m18 saws so I know that I will pass on this

NERemodelingMember since Aug 2014Jan 10, 2015 3:12 PM CT

woodstockva wrote:
I will be doing runtime testing on this when it comes out…..the big thing for Milwaukee with the M12 FUEL is that it will cut 2x material in one pass & will also cut through a lot more OSB than the previous version.
It is NO WHERE near as powerful as the M18 FUEL 7-1/4″.
I am guessing it will come in about 40-50% of the cuts as the M18…..we will see soon.

Looking forward to the review!!

ChrisKMember since Dec 2012Jan 10, 2015 3:43 PM CT

regopit wrote:
I have the 6 1/2 and the 7 1/4 m18 saws so I know that I will pass on this

Regopit, I’m guessing you like the Fuel 7-1/4 better?

regopitMember since Feb 2013Jan 10, 2015 11:43 PM CT

I have not used a corded saw since I got the Fuel. It is very nice

chadlanthierMember since Mar 2013Jan 11, 2015 12:08 AM CT

I’m guessing tool fight is in the future.

DiBellioMember since Jan 2015Jan 15, 2015 5:00 PM CT

Tool Fight!!!!

trogoMember since Nov 2013Jan 16, 2015 8:51 PM CT

chadlanthier wrote:
Nice saw, question its usefulness. It maybe great for small cuts. But beyond that, I don’t know.

That’s exactly what I am thinking. Perhaps it might be useful for a roofer cutting ridge vents. I’ll stick with 6 1/2 or 7 1/4″ 18 Volt or the double 18 Volt battery Makita.

ChrisKMember since Dec 2012Jan 16, 2015 9:11 PM CT

regopit wrote:
I have not used a corded saw since I got the Fuel. It is very nice

Somive got a question, I thought I read something or saw a video or something in which the Fuel 7-1/4″ can be fitted with a side vac attachment. Is that true?

Samuel L.Member since Sep 2014Jan 16, 2015 9:14 PM CT

comp56 wrote:

Video (YouTube)

Not bashing the tool just the marketing in the video why compare it to the smallest makita 18V and a dewalt model that is over 5 years old, and then act like it beats all the other 18 volt on the market.

DR99Member since Nov 2012Jan 16, 2015 10:33 PM CT

Yea there is a bit of marketing bs in that video for sure, but there isn’t anything they can really compare to in the 12v world of tools. It gets a little weird trying to find tools to compare things to all the other 12v circular saws are tiny that can only do really shallow cuts this saw can actually cut 2x material.

Samuel L.Member since Sep 2014Jan 17, 2015 12:40 AM CT

DR99 wrote:
Yea there is a bit of marketing bs in that video for sure, but there isn’t anything they can really compare to in the 12v world of tools. It gets a little weird trying to find tools to compare things to all the other 12v circular saws are tiny that can only do really shallow cuts this saw can actually cut 2x material.

Then why not say its in a league of its own leave it at that, and stop coming off as a bunch of narrow minded Nazis who are full of themselves, honestly power tool marketing makes me sad.

BremonMember since Dec 2014Jan 17, 2015 7:05 PM CT

I would say it has less to do with fascism and more to do with comparing it to units that are similar in size or price. Comparing it to the full-size Fuel doesn’t do anyone any favors because they have different niches, similar to the 12v Fuel drills being compared commonly to compact 18v instead of the big buggers. This marketing is aimed at size, price points, and the work cycle expected of them.