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Sep 22, 2022 10:26 AM

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 2:31 PM
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blueapplepasteSep 23, 2022 2:31 PM
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Been this price for a while now. I bought it in Aug for this price.

I've been slowly migrating most of my tools to cordless and am fully in the Ridgid ecosystem. I'm a weekend warrior, so cordless 18V is plenty for all of my jobs. The final piece was a circular saw. My current one was a 7-1/4" Hitachi that had been bullet proof.

But this checked the boxes so I went for it. It is super light and cut through 2x4 and composite decking with ease. While blade selection is somewhat limited compared to 7-1/4", there's plenty enough for any other home owner from coarse cut to finishing blades to diamond blades, etc. I struggle to imagine a situation where one couldn't find the blade they needed.

The one pseudo minus to this (and other 6-1/2" saws) is the blade is on the opposite side compared to 7-1/4". Not a deal breaker, but first several cuts just felt "weird" and took some getting used to.

But overall this is a solid purchase and I feel confident in it 100% replacing my corded 7-1/4" saw.
Sep 23, 2022 2:37 PM
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SaveMeMoneyPlease69Sep 23, 2022 2:37 PM
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Quote from crauty View quoted comment :
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!
Awesome response, agreed and thank you! The passion of your post was not lost on me😁 At the heart of your statement you're right in that a corded Circ is what i'd pick if there could be only one🗡️. I also much respect someone who is willing to do the work by hand. I often go that route vs using some of the modern machinery and short cuts. People often look at me sideways but I reply "it's a free gym membership".

Doers always have my respect🍻! Someone who prefers to pay others is going to get all bent and thumbs down that🤣
Last edited by SaveMeMoneyPlease69 September 23, 2022 at 07:39 AM.
Sep 23, 2022 4:25 PM
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BT1982Sep 23, 2022 4:25 PM
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Quote from jdoubleh View quoted comment :
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.
Ironically the only part that has ever hurt me on a table saw was the anti-kickback device (no the table saw was not running at the time).
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Sep 24, 2022 1:31 AM
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crazymonkey1208Sep 24, 2022 1:31 AM
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Quote from crauty View quoted comment :
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!
I agree, which is why I still own my corded saw. I know the day will come that I'll need it. With my luck that day is usually the day after I sell it lol

BTW, I got my Milwaukee 6.5" off Ebay "refurbished" tool-only for about $70 or 80, I can't remember the exact amount . It came looking brand new with nothing missing. I luckily didn't pay too much of a premium for it
Sep 24, 2022 4:33 PM
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SmilingBird412Sep 24, 2022 4:33 PM
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Quote from jeff34270 View quoted comment :
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.
Hmm, a Japanese hand saw is a strange tool to use for those cuts. Generally it's a specialized tool for undercuts and finish work.
Sep 24, 2022 4:36 PM
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SmilingBird412Sep 24, 2022 4:36 PM
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Quote from crazymonkey1208 View quoted comment :
I agree, which is why I still own my corded saw. I know the day will come that I'll need it. With my luck that day is usually the day after I sell it lol

BTW, I got my Milwaukee 6.5" off Ebay "refurbished" tool-only for about $70 or 80, I can't remember the exact amount . It came looking brand new with nothing missing. I luckily didn't pay too much of a premium for it
At this point there are many cordless circular saws that perform as good or better than their corded brethren. You tube is full of comparison videos. I have't used my corded Skill saw in I don't know how long.
Sep 26, 2022 1:50 AM
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TonythebrickSep 26, 2022 1:50 AM
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I bought (actually it was "free" with the $169 drill + impact Home Depot deal in August) the R8656 based on the Tool Box Buzz "Best Cordless 6-1/2 Circular Saw" head-to-head video and I've been totally satisfied. TONS of power even with the 2ah battery. I'm a DIYer.
Last edited by Tonythebrick September 25, 2022 at 07:00 PM.
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Sep 26, 2022 2:40 AM
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Sep 26, 2022 2:40 AM
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Quote from SmilingBird412 View quoted comment :
Hmm, a Japanese hand saw is a strange tool to use for those cuts. Generally it's a specialized tool for undercuts and finish work.
That's what I had thought too. I was wrong. A Japanese saw like the double sided Ryoba will make quick work of resizing a 2x4 or making quick cuts in plywood to fit it around the many obstructions in a bath remodel.
Sep 26, 2022 2:47 PM
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Kuma1Sep 26, 2022 2:47 PM
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Quote from Tonythebrick View quoted comment :
I bought (actually it was "free" with the $169 drill + impact Home Depot deal in August) the R8656 based on the Tool Box Buzz "Best Cordless 6-1/2 Circular Saw" head-to-head video and I've been totally satisfied. TONS of power even with the 2ah battery. I'm a DIYer.
Yes it is. The person that said its a "toy" has not answered to tell us what circ saw and bats he actually has. I hope he realizes his "toy" can cut his arm off.
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Oct 5, 2022 3:57 AM
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outback_97Oct 5, 2022 3:57 AM
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I've been watching this… the original deal appears dead but they have had a combo with a regular 4Ah battery for $129 off and on. Now it looks like it's $119 for a limited time.

How much difference does the max battery make? I've got other ridgid 18v tools and I've been happy with them, but mostly impact wrenches, drivers and a drill.

Edit: looks like it's a different model now, OP's link is no longer to the brushless saw.
Last edited by outback_97 October 5, 2022 at 04:24 AM.
Oct 8, 2022 4:16 AM
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my_crib_tooOct 8, 2022 4:16 AM
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I would get a 7 1/4 because the blades are more common. In fact, I own this saw in 7 1/4 and think the saw is fantastic. So easy to use.
Jun 3, 2023 8:21 PM
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CyanPencil512Jun 3, 2023 8:21 PM
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I know this is an old deal but I am seeing the brushless kit at the local HD for $99 "while supplies last."

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