A long time ago we did a review on Makita metal cutting saw. While that was a great saw, we really haven’t had much experience with any of their newer saws, well at least not until today. Today we get our hands on the Makita XSH03 Brushless 6 1/2″ 18V circular saw. The kit comes with the saw, 2-18V batteries, a charger, blade and nylon bag. Let’s start out with the power of this saw. This saw delivers 5,000 rpm which is great for fast ripping or cutting of materials. Not only is this saw fast, but it’s smart. Makita designed this saw with Automatic speed change, which means the saw automatically adjust speed and torque depending upon the application. Now I could go into all the reason I like this saw such as the great balance, dual LED lights to help light up your area or the retractable hook, but there is one reason to love this saw.
The main reason I love this saw is the line of site. Not only is it easy to see where you are cutting, but the ejection port on the blade guard does an awesome job of taking waste away from where your cutting, the best we have seen. So many time it seems like circular saws pile up saw dust on the line your cutting. With the Makita, the line in front stays clean. There isn’t any saw dust build up at all. I have to say the power is also awesome.
If your looking for one of the top performing circular saws on the market, this is a must have. The saw is powerful and well designed.
Guys this saw looks awesome. It ripped threw material like a beast. I find any excuse to use my hand saws, even just to make saw dust & make saw dust angels. Laters TIA
Best saw in its class at this moment. Hands down.
Yep, you hit the nail on the head there. Line of sight (due to chip ejection) is fantastic!
Great stuff. Do you think that a saw like this or the dewalt dcs391 is a real alternative to a corded version?
For cutting softwoods, the Makita probably is. The Dewalt doesn’t quite have the same power or runtime, Having said that, I owned the Dewalt for quite a while, and hardly picked up an electric when i did.
Thanks. I think for the time being I will get a corded saw and when the technology improves I may get a cordless one. For me the only concern is the power. I would have to have a cordless saw for convenience when roofing but I will make do with pulling the cord with me for now.
I just ordered this saw. Can’t wait to get my hands on it to see for myself!