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DeWalt DCS578B FLEXVOLT 60V MAX 7.25" Cordless Circular Saw w/ Brake (Tool Only) Expired

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Woot has DeWalt DCS578B FLEXVOLT 60V MAX 7.25" Cordless Circular Saw w/ Brake (Tool Only) on sale for $144.99. Shipping is free w/ Amazon Prime or is otherwise a flat $6 per order.

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Product Details:
  • Uses a 7-1/4-inch cordless circular saw blade and features a maximum cut depth of 2-9/16-inch at a 90 degree bevel.
  • The compact circular saw has the maximum bevel capacity of 57 degree with bevel stops at 22.5 degree and 45 degree
  • Electric brake stops the blade after the trigger is released
  • Integrated LED for increased visibility and cut accuracy
  • Integrated rafter hook for quick and easy storage
  • Battery and charger sold separately
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Decent price for this 60v circular saw. Far more powerful than most of the 20v including Flexvolt Advantage stuff. Home Depot currently has it on sale for $199, normally $269. Amazon non-authorized resellers can be found selling this for $175ish.

Woot has some deals on the 2Ah/6Ah, 3Ah/9Ah, and 4Ah/12Ah batteries as well if you need them.

https://tools.woot.com/offers/dew...nt_wp_0_12
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This is the one you want.

More power than a corded circ saw.

I use this daily cutting 2" hardwood countertops.

Note that this only uses the 60v batteries, not the 20v.

So all your other 20v tools CAN use the 60v batteries, but this tool CAN'T use the 20v (hope that makes sense).
Torque Test YouTube channel was very impressed with this saw: https://youtu.be/2Cjf0beYXfU?si=43o-NUTjCkXVS1UB
Carpenter here, this is my daily saw, I've cut every type of wood, metal rebar, and even concrete with this bad boy. I'm never going back to corded.

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BeigeCaption3625
05-11-2024 at 04:27 PM.
05-11-2024 at 04:27 PM.
Nice and pretty light it was a deal at $199. This is pretty much a steal imo I've had mine for over 2 years and it's been very reliable even after I lent it out to an in law now imagine that.
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vid1900
05-11-2024 at 05:06 PM.
05-11-2024 at 05:06 PM.
Quote from tC2009 :
Do they make replacement batteries for this 60v?

Stanley Black and Decker makes Dewalt. In the past they also made a Craftsman 60v self propelled lawnmower. They didn't make any replacement batteries, so withing 1-3 years the lawnmowers were inoperable due to battery defects and just dying out.
Yes DeWalt sells many different 60v batteries
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Arcticat
05-11-2024 at 06:05 PM.
05-11-2024 at 06:05 PM.
Very expensive by the time you add in batteries and charger. Tempting, though, my Milwaukee 18V keeps kicking back at the end of almost every cut, no matter what I try.
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05-11-2024 at 07:59 PM.
05-11-2024 at 07:59 PM.
Quote from Arcticat :
Very expensive by the time you add in batteries and charger. Tempting, though, my Milwaukee 18V keeps kicking back at the end of almost every cut, no matter what I try.
Get the fuel!
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05-12-2024 at 05:05 AM.
05-12-2024 at 05:05 AM.
Quote from notslow :
It all comes down to the history of jobsite circular saws. West coast had the worm drive saws with blade left, east coast favored the direct drive "sidewinder" saws, blade right. Seems most manufacturers still follow these two form factors for the professional size saws. They offer other options in the smaller saws.

I'm still not sure if the blade right or left was due to technical limitations (motor rotation direction?) or just preference. Funny how preferences are different based on geography.
Same with commercial trucks having Dayton spoke wheels in the east, but pretty rare in the west.
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05-12-2024 at 05:05 AM.
05-12-2024 at 05:05 AM.
Quote from blamus :
It's something you have to try for yourself. I personally settled on crosscutting when I'm holding the piece with my left hand, saw on right hand (e.g. framing) to prefer the blade right, because then the weight and shoe of the saw will rest on the piece (not the off cut) with more stability. And I can use a framing square as a guide. In this situation a blade left saw would have most of its shoe and weight on the offcut, and if you're not used to it, then it's easy to end up with non square cuts. Blade left also feels sketchy when using a framing square as guide as your hand holding the square is really close to the blade. Experience will mitigate all those problems.

But for ripping (long cuts) and cutting things that are secured (i.e. I'm not holding it with my left hand), I like to stand to the left of what I'm cutting and use a blade left saw. I get great visibility of the cut, and I can walk along with the rip cut.

I think this is why most 7-1/4 framing saws are blade right, and 6-1/2 trim saws are blade left, with the exception of the "West Coast worm drive" which is a bit of a freak in the rest of the world. In Europe no one uses a worm drive.
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05-12-2024 at 05:32 AM.
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05-12-2024 at 05:37 AM.
05-12-2024 at 05:37 AM.
My DCS570 (20V) is great for remodeling projects.
I would imagine this one has plenty of extra oomph for hardwoods and big jobs.
I have a 60V battery I use as 20V, but it's one of my worst performers. Maybe a dud?
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Quote from SplendidGuitar6325 :
I never buy anything on this website or app like Woot is that legit?
They have been on the internet a very long time. I have purchased from them multiple times without an issue.
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05-12-2024 at 05:40 AM.
05-12-2024 at 05:40 AM.
Quote from reactionary :
My DCS570 (20V) is great for remodeling projects.
I would imagine this one has plenty of extra oomph for hardwoods and big jobs.
I have a 60V battery I use as 20V, but it's one of my worst performers. Maybe a dud?
It should actually give a small performance boost to tools because of the increase power. I have 1 60v that sometimes is a rockstar and sometimes lasts 20% of the time. I need to send it back but keep putting it off.
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05-12-2024 at 06:43 AM.
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Quote from Arcticat :
Very expensive by the time you add in batteries and charger. Tempting, though, my Milwaukee 18V keeps kicking back at the end of almost every cut, no matter what I try.
It's a deal for anyone already vested in dewalt. Choose your brand and build out with that brand.
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05-12-2024 at 12:03 PM.
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Quote from SplendidGuitar6325 :
I never buy anything on this website or app like Woot is that legit?
Yes, they're owned by Amazon
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05-12-2024 at 03:37 PM.
05-12-2024 at 03:37 PM.
Quote from SensibleGiraffe645 :
The "worm-drive" variant (not actually worm drive but has worm drive form factor) has the blade on the other side. Power is the same but has some other durability upgrades such as magnesium shoe.

Would you say those upgrades are worth the extra $? I'm looking to replace my old Skilsaw and would prefer a "blade-left" model, most people seem to agree this is a good saw but if the other variant is the same but better I may just hold off.
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05-12-2024 at 07:31 PM.
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Quote from bearstampede :
Would you say those upgrades are worth the extra $? I'm looking to replace my old Skilsaw and would prefer a "blade-left" model, most people seem to agree this is a good saw but if the other variant is the same but better I may just hold off.

It's a nice saw for sure. Keep in mind, the worm drive style can't be used one handed very easy. I think it's easier to hold a straight rip with it though.
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05-12-2024 at 08:04 PM.
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Quote from bearstampede :
Would you say those upgrades are worth the extra $? I'm looking to replace my old Skilsaw and would prefer a "blade-left" model, most people seem to agree this is a good saw but if the other variant is the same but better I may just hold off.

I have both saws. Had this one, love it, but wanted the blade on the left. Bought the "worm drive" one. Barely use it. It is very heavy and elongated. Like notslow said, good for long rips and such but for everyday stuff this one is easier to work with. My $.02
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