Cordless Circular

What is the best brand of cordless power tools?

I’ve been thinking about buying a set of power tools to use in carpentry applications (Im tired of borrowing my grandfathers). I’m in the process of remodeling my home and need a circular saw, a drill/screwgun and a recipricating saw. I saw the Milwaukee V28 set and it looks like just what I need. My grandfather who is a very experienced carpender tells me Milwaukee is a very good brand. Tell me what you think…..thanx.

Milwaukee V28 tool kit is very good (my brother has them-I use them) They are, however, not cheap – $600 (at Amazon.com) for drill, sawzall (recipricating saw) circular saw, drill and flash light. The V28 batteries are Lithium Ion, (the same type as laptops have) and last a long time, so unless you are doing a lot of work they probably will last all day. If you go with 18 volt nicad kit with the same tools in Milwaukee, it costs about $480, lithium Ion 18 volt $455. However, I have heard bad reviews of the 18 volt nicad Milwaukee batteries, although I have the 18 volt nicad drill, and haven’t had any problem with the batteries.

Other brands: Dewalt. Dewalt makes a 36 volt lithium Ion kit, about $800 at Amazon, however, replacement batteries are expensive, $130 compared to $95 for Milwaukee V28. Bottem line: maybe Dewalt 36 volt price will go down, but for now, between the two of them I would go with Milwaukee.

Other brands to consider: Makita makes a 18 volt lithium ion kit, light, compact, powerfull, $520 at Amazon for drill, impact driver, flashlight and circular saw. a good buy. bosch makes an 18 volt nicad kit: $500 for drill, recipricating saw, circular saw and flashlight. Dewalt also makes an 18 volt nicad kit:$480 for same equipment as Bosch. All these are good buys, any of them would be fine.

Also, not recomended unless you are doing very little work Ryobi, $250-$350 for same equipment as Dewalt and Bosch, however, very low quality, frustating to use, and short life time. Good for low useage.

Overall, go with the more expensive brands, and stay away from Rigid. Rigid is about as exspensive as the good brands and not as good. Best bets: Milwaukee, Dewalt, Bosch, Makita.

I hope that this helps you!

Product Reviews I : Dewalt Cordless Circular Saw Product Review

Dewalt DW939 6-1/2″ 18V Cordless Circular Saw. $50.00

Dewalt 6 1/2″ Cordless circular Saw $60.00

Makita 12V Max Cordless Lithium-Ion 3-3/8-in Circular Saw (Tool Only) SH01ZW NEW $39.99

DEWALT 28 Volt Cordless NANO 6-1/” Inch Circular Saw Kit DC310K Heavy-Duty $274.89

MAKITA 3-3/8″ CORDLESS CIRCULAR SAW SH01 W/ EXTRA BLADE BRAND NEW $69.00

Porter Cable 18V 6 1/2″ Circular Saw Cordless Wood Cutting PC186CS Blade Manual $29.99

DeWalt, DC390K 18V 6-1/2″ CORDLESS CIRCULAR SAW KIT $192.99 w FREE SHIPPING $192.99

Makita SH01Z 12-10.8v Li-Ion Compact Cordless Circular Saw 3-3/8″ (Tool Only) $75.36

Panasonic 15.6V Cordless Combo- 1/2″ Drill & Driver & Metal Cutting Circular Saw $349.99

Ryobi P501 5-1/2″ 18 Volt Cordless Circular Saw Body Only $9.95

dewalt 24 volt cordless circular saw owners manual model dw007 $9.00

NEW UNUSED SKIL 5995 18VOLT CORDLESS CIRCULAR SAW WITH NEW BLADE $25.99

BARELY USED BLACK AND DECKER BDCS2406 24VOLT 6 1/2″ CORDLESS CIRCULAR SAW $18.99

Dewalt DC390 XRP 6-1/2″ 18V Cordless Circular Saw Used $61.00

NEW Hitachi C18DL Cordless 18v Circular Saw 6 1/2″ $51.00

New 18v Ryobi P501 Cordless Circular Saw One+ use P100 P103 P104 battery $10.99

PORTER CABLE 18V 6-1/2″ CORDLESS CIRCULAR SAW New w/Blade PC186CS $19.99

5 DEWALT 5-3/8 CARBIDE CORDLESS CIRCULAR SAW BLADES 16T $10.50

Ryobi 18 Volt One+ Cordless Circular Saw Model P501 $0.99

ridgid 24v 6-1/2″ cordless circular saw -R855 $24.99

5 DEWALT 5-3/8 CARBIDE CORDLESS CIRCULAR SAW BLADES 16T $26.99

Black and Decker 7.2V 3 3/8″ Cordless Circular Saw $0.99

10 DEWALT 5-3/8 CARBIDE CORDLESS CIRCULAR SAW BLADE 16T $46.99

50 DEWALT 5-3/8 CARBIDE CORDLESS CIRCULAR SAW BLADE 16T $174.99

5 DEWALT 5-3/8 CARBIDE CORDLESS CIRCULAR SAW BLADES 16T $6.50

Ryobi One+ P501 18v Cordless Circular Saw NEW! $9.75

DEWALT CIRCULAR SAW BLADE FOR CORDLESS SAWS 5 3/8″16T NEW 2 COUNT $9.99

Porter Cable Cordless Circular Saw 18V 6.5 inch 3700 RV $0.50

RYOBI Operator’s Manual 5-1/2 in.(140 mm) Cordless Circular Saw Model No. R10632 $0.99

Skil 2875 Cordless 5 1/4″ Circular Saw with ext batt and charger $90.00

DEWALT DC390B 18V CORDLESS CIRCULAR SAW – NEW! $51.00

Makita circular saw cordless Model 5090D $35.00

BRAND NEW CRAFTSMAN 5 1/2″ 19.2 V VOLT CORDLESS CIRCULAR TRIM SAW-315.114261 $55.99

Makita Bare-Tool18-Volt Cordless 6-1/2-Inch Circular Saw Amp 15 4 NEW $105.99

ryobi cordless circular saw 18 volt $15.00

Skil 18V 18 Volt Cordless Circular Saw 5995 Uses Standard or Lithium Ion Battery $29.99

Ryobi 18 Volt 18V Cordless Circular Saw Model P501 & P104 Lithium Ion Battery $109.99

GENERIC 6 INCH CORDLESS CIRCULAR SAW $20.00

RYOBY HEAVY DUTY 1400652 12 V RECHARGEABLE BATTERY~DRILLS~SAWS~CIRCULAR~CORDLESS $5.99

Bosch Circular Saw 18V Blue Core 18V Cordless Bare Tool $50.00

New, Bare Tool DeWALT 6 1/2″ Cordless Circular Saw DC390 18V XRP with blade $89.99

BOSCH 24 VOLT 7 1/4″ CIRCULAR SAW/CORDLESS DRILL/DRIVERS/WORKLIGHT/BATTERY/CASE $199.99

DeWalt DC300K Heavy Duty 36V Cordless 7-1/4″ Circular Saw Kit With Nano Tech. $239.00

Ridgid 18V Cordless Circular Saw R845 $32.50

DeWalt DCS392 18V Cordless Circular Saw $90.00

18V LITHIUM CORDLESS PORTER CABLE CIRCULAR SAW FLASH LIGHT AND BATTERY CHARGER $14.51

Ryobi 18 Volt 18V Cordless Circular Saw Model P506 w/ Laser Guide Includes Blade $49.99

Ryobi 18 Volt 18V Cordless Circular Saw Model P501 Brand New $10.99

Makita cordless circular saw 9.6V with fast charger model 5090D $15.99

New 18v Ryobi P501 Cordless Circular Saw One+ use P100 P103 P104 battery $10.99

RYOBI 18V CORDLESS CIRCULAR SAW PACKAGE MODEL R1063 $9.99

Dewalt DC390 18V Cordless Circular Saw $82.00

Ryobi One+ P501 18v Cordless Circular Saw NEW! $9.75

MAKITA Circular Saw 5090D 9.6V Cordless $29.99

18 VOLT CORDLESS CIRCULAR SAW $0.99

NEW Makita 18v Lithium-Ion Cordless Circular Saw 2DaysShip $171.95

RYOBI Cordless Circular Saw With NO Battery. With Carrying Bag and Extra Blade $69.00

Ryobi P506 18V 5-1/2″ One+ Cordless Circular Saw New ~ Uses P100 P104 P103 P113 $39.95

Porter Cable Cordless Circular Saw 18V 6.5 inch $19.99

Porter Cable Cordless Circular Saw 18V 6.5 inch $22.99

18V One+ Lithium-Ion 5-1/2″ Cordless CIRCULAR Saw (Bare Tool Only, Battery and C $39.99

IRWIN 14025 7-1/4″ Marathon Cordless Circular Saw Blade $5.50

DeWalt DC390 18v Cordless Circular Saw $69.99

Milwaukee Cordless Circular Saw $100.00

DEWALT 4 PIECE TOOL KIT 18 VOLT CORDLESS DRILL,CIRCULAR,RICPROCATION SAW + LIGHT $76.00

Milwaukee Cordless 18 volt Circular Saw $29.95

RYOBI P501 18V 5-1/2″ CORDLESS CIRCULAR SAW $29.99

Dewalt DC390B 6-1/2″ (165mm) 18V Cordless Circular Saw (Tool Only) $96.90

PORTER CABLE 18v PC186CS CORDLESS CIRCULAR SAW ** $9.99

DeWALT Dc390 18V Cordless Circular Saw $90.00

5 BOSCH 5-3/8 CORDLESS CIRCULAR SAW BLADES 24T CARBIDE $32.99

Vulcan Cordless Circular Saw Model 614-5957 $99.99

DeWalt DC300K Heavy Duty 36V Cordless 7-1/4″ Circular Saw Kit With Nano Tech. $239.00

GOOD USED BLACK AND DECKER 14.4VOLT CORDLESS CIRCULAR SAW CS144 $10.99

Makita Cordless Circular Saws 9.6 volt battery $0.99

Makita Cordless Circular Saws 9.6 volt battery $0.99

Dewalt Dw936 18v Cordless 5-3/8″(136mm) Circular Saw $65.99

New 18v Ryobi P501 Cordless Circular Saw One+ use P100 P103 P104 battery $10.99

New 18v Ryobi P501 Cordless Circular Saw & 17″ tool bag use One+ P100 P103 P104 $15.99

Ryobi One+ P501 18v Cordless Circular Saw NEW! $9.75

Ryobi P501 18v Cordless Circular Saw and Light!! $19.99

Ryobi Circular Saw Model P501 18.0 Volt Cordless Low Start No Reserve $5.00

Craftsman 18 Volt Drill & Circular Saw Cordless Kit *SOLD AS IS* $0.99

Black and & Decker Cordless Circular Saw 4100 RPM 18V R $0.50

RYOBI 18 VOLT CORDLESS CIRCULAR SAW WITH BATTERY $19.99

Dewalt Dc390 Cordless Circular Saw 18vlt Xrp Nice!! 6 1/2″ $0.99

NEW 18v Lxt Circular Saw Kit Makita Ea. Cordless Circular Saws BSS610 $464.51

Dewalt combo-pak cordless circular saw blades $29.95

NEW 18V 5-1/2″ Cordless Circular Saw $53.75

Bosch Cordless Circular Saw Blade $20.45

Craftsman Evolv 18.0 Volt Cordless Drill and Circular Saw Combo NIB New $59.99

RIDGID 18 VOLT 6-1/2″ CORDLESS CIRCULAR SAW-G15 $67.19

KingCraft CCS165U-180 Cordless Circular Saw w/ Battery Charger BONUS Flashlight $69.88

18-Volt Cordless Drill & Circular Saw Tool Set $89.99

New Porter Cable 18 v volt cordless circular saw lithium Ni Cad PC 186 $2.51

*New* Milwaukee 0730-20 M28 Li-Ion 28V Cordless 6-1/2″ Circular Saw with Blade $154.95

RYOBI 18V CORDLESS 5 1/2 CIRCULAR SAW/trim R10633/18 V $29.99

Makita BSS610Z 18V LXT Cordless 6-1/2″ Circular Saw $179.00

CRAFTSMAN 19.2 VOLT 5 1/2″ CORDLESS TRIM SAW NEW CIRCULAR $49.00

PANASONIC EY3502 12 V Cordless 4 3/8″ Circular Saw $66.97

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