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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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  • 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
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RIDGID 18V Cordless 6-1/2" Circular Saw Kit w/ 4.0 Ah Battery & Charger [homedepot.com] $119 - NLA, Price IncreaseAlternatively, RIDGID 18V Brushless Cordless SubCompact 6-1/2" Circular Saw Kit w/ 4.0 Ah MAX Output Battery and Charger [homedepot.com] $139
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Model: 18V Cordless 6-1/2 in. Circular Saw Kit with (1) 4.0 Ah Battery and Charger

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jeff34270
09-23-2022 at 07:00 AM.
09-23-2022 at 07:00 AM.
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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Kuma1
09-23-2022 at 07:23 AM.
09-23-2022 at 07:23 AM.
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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blueapplepaste
09-23-2022 at 07:31 AM.
09-23-2022 at 07:31 AM.
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.
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SaveMeMoneyPlease69
09-23-2022 at 07:37 AM.
09-23-2022 at 07:37 AM.
Quote from crauty :
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🤣
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BT1982
09-23-2022 at 09:25 AM.
09-23-2022 at 09:25 AM.
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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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crazymonkey1208
09-23-2022 at 06:31 PM.
09-23-2022 at 06:31 PM.
Quote from crauty :
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
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SmilingBird412
09-24-2022 at 09:33 AM.
09-24-2022 at 09:33 AM.
Quote from jeff34270 :
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.
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09-24-2022 at 09:36 AM.
09-24-2022 at 09:36 AM.
Quote from crazymonkey1208 :
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.
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Tonythebrick
09-25-2022 at 06:50 PM.
09-25-2022 at 06:50 PM.
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.
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09-25-2022 at 07:40 PM.
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Quote from SmilingBird412 :
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.
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09-26-2022 at 07:47 AM.
09-26-2022 at 07:47 AM.
Quote from Tonythebrick :
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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outback_97
10-04-2022 at 08:57 PM.
10-04-2022 at 08:57 PM.
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.
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10-07-2022 at 09:16 PM.
10-07-2022 at 09:16 PM.
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.
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CyanPencil512
06-03-2023 at 01:21 PM.
06-03-2023 at 01:21 PM.
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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