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RIDGID 18V Brushless SubCompact 6-1/2" Circular Saw w/ 4.0 Ah MAX Battery/Charger

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Home Depot has select Ridgid 18V Cordless Circular Saw Kits on sale for the prices listed. Shipping is free or choose free ship to store for free store pickup.

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Available:Includes (R8656KN):
  • R8656 18V SubCompact Brushless Cordless 6-1/2" Circular Saw
  • 6-1/2" Circular Saw Blade
  • Hex Key
  • Vacuum Attachment with screw
  • R840040 4.0 Ah MAX Output Battery
  • R86093 18V Charger
  • Operator's Manual
Features:
  • 5,000 RPM
  • 50° Bevel Capacity
  • Accepts 1-3/4 in. and 1-1/4 in. vacuum hose attachments
  • Charger: Compatible with all RIDGID 18V Batteries

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Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This price for the 18V Brushless Cordless 6-1/2" Circular Saw Kit with 4.0 Ah MAX Battery and Charger is $70 lower (33% savings) than the list price of $159.
    • For reference, the 4Ah MAX Battery alone goes for $139 (link for reference)
  • About this product:
    • Rating of 87% from over 50 Home Depot customer reviews.
    • Lifetime Service Agreement with registration within 90 days of purchase.
  • About this store:
    • Details of Home Depot's return policy here.
  • Please read the Forum Thread for more deal discussion.
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Home Depot has select Ridgid 18V Cordless Circular Saw Kits on sale for the prices listed. Shipping is free or choose free ship to store for free store pickup.

Thanks to Deal Editor slickdewmaster for finding this deal.
  • Note, pickup availability will vary by location.
Available:Includes (R8656KN):
  • R8656 18V SubCompact Brushless Cordless 6-1/2" Circular Saw
  • 6-1/2" Circular Saw Blade
  • Hex Key
  • Vacuum Attachment with screw
  • R840040 4.0 Ah MAX Output Battery
  • R86093 18V Charger
  • Operator's Manual
Features:
  • 5,000 RPM
  • 50° Bevel Capacity
  • Accepts 1-3/4 in. and 1-1/4 in. vacuum hose attachments
  • Charger: Compatible with all RIDGID 18V Batteries

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This price for the 18V Brushless Cordless 6-1/2" Circular Saw Kit with 4.0 Ah MAX Battery and Charger is $70 lower (33% savings) than the list price of $159.
    • For reference, the 4Ah MAX Battery alone goes for $139 (link for reference)
  • About this product:
    • Rating of 87% from over 50 Home Depot customer reviews.
    • Lifetime Service Agreement with registration within 90 days of purchase.
  • About this store:
    • Details of Home Depot's return policy here.
  • Please read the Forum Thread for more deal discussion.
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Sep 23, 2022
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SaveMeMoneyPlease69
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Quote from Blueridge77 :
I hate left blade circular saws. If it's left blade, it's an automatic no, regardless of the deal. I have the Ridgid 18V 7 1/4" which is a blade right, and I've been very happy. I've used it a lot and nearly abuse it at times but it keeps going. I've had it for about 6 years. Maybe longer.

I say this because many new tool buyers aren't aware of the difference.
Are you lefty? I love the blade left orientation for line of sight. Is it just years of habit or something specific?
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SaveMeMoneyPlease69
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Brushless kit is only $20 more.

RIDGID 18V Brushless Cordless SubCompact 6-1/2 in. Circular Saw Kit with 4.0 Ah MAX Output Battery and Charger
https://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGI.../318983763
SKU# 318983763
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Quote from Blueridge77 :
I hate left blade circular saws. If it's left blade, it's an automatic no, regardless of the deal. I have the Ridgid 18V 7 1/4" which is a blade right, and I've been very happy. I've used it a lot and nearly abuse it at times but it keeps going. I've had it for about 6 years. Maybe longer.

I say this because many new tool buyers aren't aware of the difference.
I just noticed this earlier today when watching a video. Left blade seems to be awkward to be paired with some guide rails.
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ChiefAlchemist
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Quote from BlueNarwhal5991 :
Lifetime service agreement**** big difference that people for some reason can't tell. It's only a free repair if it's due to their workmanship or a defect and it ends when the tool is unusable. They're solid tools but the warranty is only for 3 years, then theyre gonna charge you to repair it https://www.ridgid.com/us/en/lsa-warranty
Yes. But to further clarify

"These programs only cover wear and tear or failure of the tool arising under normal usage and proper maintenance. They do not cover any malfunction, failure or defect resulting from misuse, abuse, neglect, alteration, modification or repair by anyone other than an authorized service center for RIDGID® brand hand held, pneumatic and select stationary power tools."

So...wear it out, it's covered. Drag it around behind your car, it's not covered.

That's fair / typical Smilie

And better than any other similar major brand, yes?
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Quote from buzzwellington :
Doesn't seem too powerful but the color scheme looks like it matches with a Rebel X-Wing Fighter.
15 posts since 2016 and thats all you got. hahaha

And of course you are wrong. It is the most powerful, fastest cutting 6/12 circ saw per a comparison using a track system and long rip cuts. It beat:

Bosch – Model: CCS180B
Volts: 18V
Load Speed: 3,900 RPMS
Max Cut Depth at 90°: 2″
Max Cut Depth at 45°: 19/16″
Bevel Capacity: 50°
Weight: 6.7 LBS
Bare Tool Price: $114.80
Mfg Link: Bosch CCS180B

DEWALT – Model: DCS565B
Volts: 20V
No Load Speed: 4,950 RPMS
Max Cut Depth at 90°: 2-1/8″
Max Cut Depth at 45°: 1-5/8″
Bevel Capacity: 50°
Weight: 8.0 LBS
Bare Tool Price: $149.00
Mfg Link: Dewalt DCS565B

Makita – Model: XSH03Z
Volts: 18V
No Load Speed: 5,000 RPMS
Max Cut Depth at 90°: 2-1/4″
Max Cut Depth at 45°: 1-5/8″
Bevel Capacity: 50°
Weight: 6.7 LBS
Bare Tool Price: $179.00
Mfg Link: Makita XSH03Z

Metabo – Model: KS 18 LTX 57
Volts: 18V
No Load Speed: 4,600 RPMS
Max Cut Depth at 90°: 2-1/4″
Max Cut Depth at 45°: 1-11/16″
Bevel Capacity: 50°
Weight: 6.2 LBS
Bare Tool Price: $199.99
Mfg Link: Metabo KS 18 LTX 57

Metabo – Model: KS 18 LTX 66
Volts: 18V
No Load Speed: 4,800 RPMS
Max Cut Depth at 90°: 2-19/32″
Max Cut Depth at 45°: 1-11/16″
Bevel Capacity: 46°
Weight: 7.7 LBS
Bare Tool Price: $349.99
Mfg Link: Metabo KS 18 LTX 66

Metabo HPT – Model: C18DBALQ4
Volts: 36V
No Load Speed: 4,100 RPMS
Max Cut Depth at 90°: 2-19/32″
Max Cut Depth at 45°: 1-13/16″
Bevel Capacity: 50°
Weight: 6.08 LBS
Bare Tool Price: $139.00
Mfg Link: Metabo HPT C18DBALQ4

Milwaukee – Model: 2730-20
Volts: 18V
No Load Speed: 5,000 RPMS
Max Cut Depth at 90°: 2-1/8″
Max Cut Depth at 45°: 1-5/8″"
Bevel Capacity: 50°
Weight: 6.8 LBS
Bare Tool Price: $217.00
Mfg Link: Milwaukee 2730-20



Quote from BlueNarwhal5991 :
Lifetime service agreement**** big difference that people for some reason can't tell. It's only a free repair if it's due to their workmanship or a defect and it ends when the tool is unusable. They're solid tools but the warranty is only for 3 years, then theyre gonna charge you to repair it https://www.ridgid.com/us/en/lsa-warranty
Had a 8 year old brushed drill that was used and a bit abused and it was exchanged for the best brushless drill kit with 2 bats and charger available. And, HD told me to keep the original bat and charger that are still LSA. All this for free.
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crauty
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My two cents (okay hundreds of dollars): I own a bunch of Ridgid tools and have been invested in the ecosystem since the very first drill that they offered with a lifetime warranty in 2003 (yup, the first one wasn't an LSA) and have used that and the LSA more times than I can count. I quite like many of them and have few complaints about how most perform for the total cost of ownership However, a cordless circular saw is a waste of money for nearly every job they are likely useful for. Even a cheap, corded saw is vastly better than all but the very best cordless versions - in which case it's only just a lot better. You need raw torque in a circular saw. That is what keeps the blade moving and not kicking back and trying to geld you. Yes, I have one - but only because it was a gift. I used it once, determined it was a toy (at best), and tossed it in the "donate" pile. Do yourself a favor and get a decent corded saw and a good 50ft power cord. It'll work better, faster, and outlast one of these when you need it most.
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Quote from snowdrifter :
Can confirm that this 6 1/2" saw does have a brake, and I would guess the 7 1/4" does too. It's probably so common on modern saws, it might not be listed as a feature anymore.
Thanks, I believe I read the previous Octane models did not have the brake. The corded Skil Sidewinder I bought to complete a deck project about two years ago does not. It continues to spin a lot longer than the 1990s Craftsman it replaced. The brake probably should be a required safety feature on circular saws, just like a splitter/ riving knife and anti-kickback device on table saws.

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Quote from crauty :
My two cents (okay hundreds of dollars): I own a bunch of Ridgid tools and have been invested in the ecosystem since the very first drill that they offered with a lifetime warranty in 2003 (yup, the first one wasn't an LSA) and have used that and the LSA more times than I can count. I quite like many of them and have few complaints about how most perform for the total cost of ownership However, a cordless circular saw is a waste of money for nearly every job they are likely useful for. Even a cheap, corded saw is vastly better than all but the very best cordless versions - in which case it's only just a lot better. You need raw torque in a circular saw. That is what keeps the blade moving and not kicking back and trying to geld you. Yes, I have one - but only because it was a gift. I used it once, determined it was a toy (at best), and tossed it in the "donate" pile. Do yourself a favor and get a decent corded saw and a good 50ft power cord. It'll work better, faster, and outlast one of these when you need it most.
I have both corded and battery powered saws. Once upon a time I may have been in your camp but to call a cordless saw worthless is really not true at all.

Corded = more utility to cost, yes
Corded = never going to let you down 1/2 through a job, yes

However, the versatility, light weight, and ease of use of the cordless makes it very nice to have for select jobs. You can do a lot if you finess it right. I've ripped 1/2 osb with my 6.5 and been very thankful not to drag the extension cord out to the shed where I did it. My battery powered is also a hell of a lot easier to control when / if it does decide to kick.
Last edited by SaveMeMoneyPlease69 September 22, 2022 at 10:56 PM.
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Quote from crauty :
My two cents (okay hundreds of dollars): I own a bunch of Ridgid tools and have been invested in the ecosystem since the very first drill that they offered with a lifetime warranty in 2003 (yup, the first one wasn't an LSA) and have used that and the LSA more times than I can count. I quite like many of them and have few complaints about how most perform for the total cost of ownership However, a cordless circular saw is a waste of money for nearly every job they are likely useful for. Even a cheap, corded saw is vastly better than all but the very best cordless versions - in which case it's only just a lot better. You need raw torque in a circular saw. That is what keeps the blade moving and not kicking back and trying to geld you. Yes, I have one - but only because it was a gift. I used it once, determined it was a toy (at best), and tossed it in the "donate" pile. Do yourself a favor and get a decent corded saw and a good 50ft power cord. It'll work better, faster, and outlast one of these when you need it most.
Completely disagree. I have a Milwaukee 6.5" M18 and I haven't touched my corded saw since. Unless I'm cutting 4x4 or 6x6 posts the cordless handles everything I throw its way. I also find it bucks way less than the corded and is far quieter. As soon as I release the trigger the noise is gone. It's way better
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"Corded = never going to let you down 1/2 through a job, yes"

Unless you have a power outage lol😂
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Quote from SaveMeMoneyPlease69 :
I have both corded and battery powered saws. Once upon a time I may have been in your camp but to call a cordless saw worthless is really not true at all.

Corded = more utility to cost, yes
Corded = never going to let you down 1/2 through a job, yes

However, the versatility, light weight, and ease of use of the cordless makes it very nice to have for select jobs. You can do a lot if you finess it right. I've ripped 1/2 osb with my 6.5 and been very thankful not to drag the extension cord out to the shed where I did it. My battery powered is also a hell of a lot easier to control when / if it does decide to kick.
Your points are all fair and well received. 'Worthless' was a bit strong of an adjective and I will retract it here. Perhaps I should have said 'worth less to me than...' 😉 I think you distilled the essence of the utility vs. tradeoffs of cordless tools very succinctly. It is amazing not to have to drag a cord up a ladder or out to that shed to rip a single sheet! Those use cases could also favor owning a sharp handsaw - I can cut OSB relatively fast and accurately with an old Diston, and the only charging I require is the occasional sandwich and a cold beer at the end of it. (I am still not willing to give up my Skillsaw though!) FWIW, I used to think the same thing about portable bandsaws and caulk guns. I think perhaps I need to reconsider my stance on this particular tool as well.

Thanks for having a respectful, productive discussion about our respective opinions!
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Quote from crazymonkey1208 :
Completely disagree. I have a Milwaukee 6.5" M18 and I haven't touched my corded saw since. Unless I'm cutting 4x4 or 6x6 posts the cordless handles everything I throw its way. I also find it bucks way less than the corded and is far quieter. As soon as I release the trigger the noise is gone. It's way better
I haven't had a chance to use the Milwaukee version but, like most of that brand's wares, I have no doubt it is an excellent tool - at a premium. I suspect we'd agree that comparing a corded and cordless tools is all about which compromise we're willing to accept. Qualifying that distinction is a very individual pursuit with no perfect answers. However, it sounds as if that's a tool that does the work you want it to and that's great!
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Quote from crazymonkey1208 :
"Corded = never going to let you down 1/2 through a job, yes"

Unless you have a power outage lol😂
Lol...then I'll have to get my battery powered headlamp and handsaw out.
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Quote from crauty :
Lol...then I'll have to get my battery powered headlamp and handsaw out.
It was many years ago, working on a bathroom remodel with a seasoned builder, when I was getting out the circular saw and jig saw to make cuts in plywood and 2x4s and he scoffed, got out his Japanese style pull saw and completed the same cuts in less time with no noise and little mess. It was a game changer for my work from then on.

Don't underestimate a good hand saw, especially when used in good hands.

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Quote from crauty :
My two cents (okay hundreds of dollars): I own a bunch of Ridgid tools and have been invested in the ecosystem since the very first drill that they offered with a lifetime warranty in 2003 (yup, the first one wasn't an LSA) and have used that and the LSA more times than I can count. I quite like many of them and have few complaints about how most perform for the total cost of ownership However, a cordless circular saw is a waste of money for nearly every job they are likely useful for. Even a cheap, corded saw is vastly better than all but the very best cordless versions - in which case it's only just a lot better. You need raw torque in a circular saw. That is what keeps the blade moving and not kicking back and trying to geld you. Yes, I have one - but only because it was a gift. I used it once, determined it was a toy (at best), and tossed it in the "donate" pile. Do yourself a favor and get a decent corded saw and a good 50ft power cord. It'll work better, faster, and outlast one of these when you need it most.

I live on acreage and work on other properties where power is not always nearby. In fact, I used the circ saw yesterday for trellis repair work for a large garden that is far from the house where the power source is. No more generator, no more dragging cords on top of roofs, cords hanging down and pulling on the tool when removing rotted fascia... just come prepared with charged batteries. That being said, my skilsaw is not for sale.

Curious, do you have this specific Max Tool model? Max bat and what size?

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