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expiredneatoslik posted Jul 27, 2023 10:45 PM

Makita 18V X2 LXT 5.0Ah Lithium-Ion (36V) Brushless Cordless Rear Handle 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw Kit $154

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Hello, Newbie here. As a homeowner would you recommend Makita @154$ with battery or a Dewalt @75$. I currently have a Dewalt battery that i can use. Both are HD hacks. Using it for basic tasks, any advantages of going with Makita? Any suggestions?

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https://www.homedepot.com/p/DEWAL.../203164241

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Model: Makita 36V 7-1/4 in. Cordless Brushless Rear Handle Circular Saw Kit (Battery & Charger)

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WheresTheDeal4Real

Jul 27, 2023 11:03 PM

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WheresTheDeal4RealJul 27, 2023 11:03 PM

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The longest running promo in Home Depot history…

ducksdontcrow

Jul 27, 2023 11:27 PM

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ducksdontcrowJul 27, 2023 11:27 PM

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To answer your question in the top of the post, as a Makita fan boy I bleed that bluish greenish perfection 😂

Cord440

Jul 27, 2023 11:32 PM

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Cord440Jul 27, 2023 11:32 PM

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I feel I get straighter cuts with the longer Makita.

CrimsonWren353

Jul 28, 2023 12:26 AM

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CrimsonWren353Jul 28, 2023 12:26 AM

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If you are already in the dewalt lineup I would personally try to stick to dewalt. A good compromise might be spending a little more for the brushless 6.5 dewalt (dcs565). I have both this makita and the dcs565, and while the makita is definitely superior in build quality, features, and power, the dewalt is much lighter and cuts well enough for my liking. Outside of drills/drivers, circular saws are my most used tools and well worth spending a little more for better quality imo.

jstpsntym

Jul 28, 2023 1:28 PM

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jstpsntymJul 28, 2023 1:28 PM

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Per your links, you are comparing apples to oranges...6 1/2" single battery Dewalt vs. 7 1/4" dual battery Makita.

I am all in on Makita. I have the 6 1/2" and it does almost everything I need. Every time I see the dual battery 7 1/4" hackable, it takes two hours to talk myself out of it.

TLDR if you don't need a 7 1/4" saw, stick with Dewalt since you have batteries.

EfficientBanana7993

Jul 29, 2023 6:47 PM

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EfficientBanana7993Jul 29, 2023 6:47 PM

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I dont see the items price as 174 i see it as 299 for the kit plus 2 free batteries 5 amp

sloughboy

Jul 31, 2023 3:07 AM

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sloughboyJul 31, 2023 3:07 AM

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Quote from EfficientBanana7993

I dont see the items price as 174 i see it as 299 for the kit plus 2 free batteries 5 amp

Return the batteries.

MellowLake3032

Aug 5, 2023 2:03 AM

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MellowLake3032Aug 5, 2023 2:03 AM

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My experience: Firstly, all my cordless tools are Makita 36v X2 + some 18V. NONE have ever broken on me and I have been using them on and off for about 8 years. I am not a contractor, but I am a landlord and DIY guy so I do give them a workout. Now, I have multiple residences and own the Makita standard cordless 7 1/4 up north and have this referenced model in Florida. IMHO, this model is much smoother and accurate than the other design. Which brings me to the story of how I purchased this model at HD. Most HD stores have a clearance section near the lumber aisles. The store decided to move this saw (NIB) to that section for some unknown reason and price it at $100. No batteries included, but I had plenty. Scooped that baby up fast.Check that clearance section. It's hit or miss.

BTW, I never did do the hack thing, though. Should have, but now being retired, I watch my tool budget! Good luck, guys!

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Product Description:	Makita, a pioneer in brushless motor technology and battery innovation, combines both in the 18-Volt X2 LXT (36-Volt) Lithium-Ion Brushless Rear Handle 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw (XSR01PT). It's powered by two 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion batteries for maximum performance and has an electronically controlled BL Brushless motor that matches torque and RPM to the application. Makita 18-Volt X2 means freedom from the cord, even for demanding applications like cutting sheet and dimensional lumber that traditionally called for a corded saw. Best of all, users can remain in one battery platform, using the same fast-charging 18-Volt batteries with the XSR01PT as they use across the expansive Makita 18-Volt LXT cordless tool series. The XSR01PT has a long list of features for efficient cutting without the cord. Users of leading corded saws will appreciate the blade-left rear-handle design. The electronically controlled brushless motor delivers a full 5,100 RPM for efficient cutting. In internal testing, the XSR01PT made up to 558 crosscuts per charge in 2x4 SPF lumber using 2 fully-charged 5.0Ah batteries. Added features include a large 2-9/16 in. cutting capacity at 90 degree that will cut 3X lumber in a single pass and an electric brake for maximum productivity. The saw has a die-cast magnesium base and blade guard with die-cast aluminum blade cover and motor housing, which combines durability with less weight (only 12.4 lbs. with batteries).
Product SKU:	301282463_301282463
UPC:	88381846677

Makita 18V X2 LXT 5.0Ah Lithium-Ion (36V) Brushless Cordless Rear Handle 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw Kit $154

$154

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