Lowe's[lowes.com] has Kobalt 24V XTR Brushless Circular Saw Starter Kit w/ 2.0Ah Battery & 45W Charger on sale for $129. Shipping is free.
Note quantities may be very limited; I see 6 available in my area. YMMV.
Includes:
Kobalt 24V XTR Brushless Circular Saw
Kobalt 24V 2.0Ah Battery
Kobalt 45W Charger
Features:
24V XTR brushless motor for up to 50% more power
5,500 RPM no-load speed
2-1/2" cut capacity at 90°
0–56° bevel range with preset stops
Built-in LED light
Electric brake for added safety
Battery features built-in power indicator and protective circuitry (heat, over-discharge, over-charge)
Charger provides full recharge in approximately 85 minutes
Compatible with entire Kobalt 24V system
5-year tool warranty; 3-year battery and charger warranty
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Anyone here made the jump from regular Kobalt Brushless line to XTR? Is performance that much better?
Compared to the original Kobalt Line they were a massive upgrade, but the problem is they haven't updated the xtr tools in like 5 years and in that time they released the third gen Kobalt lineup that bridged the gap a lot.
For the circular saws this gives you a full 7 1/4 blade versus 6 1/2, so if you need the cut size that alone is worth it. It's also cheaper than the regular one right now with this combo
Compared to the original Kobalt Line they were a massive upgrade, but the problem is they haven't updated the xtr tools in like 5 years and in that time they released the third gen Kobalt lineup that bridged the gap a lot. For the circular saws this gives you a full 7 1/4 blade versus 6 1/2, so if you need the cut size that alone is worth it. It's also cheaper than the regular one right now with this combo
I believe I have more of the early gen/original line save a few... but main thing I wish I had on my circ saw/jig saw is the dust management port
Anyone here made the jump from regular Kobalt Brushless line to XTR? Is performance that much better?
For the circular saw in particular it is a pretty big jump- going from 6-1/2 to full size 7- 1/4 and associated increase in power. There is also a difference of blade left vs blade right, but that's a personal preference thing. I have the smaller original line circ saw and it is fine for what it is. This thing will not only have a greater cutting capacity but it will be torquey-er
For the circular saw in particular it is a pretty big jump- going from 6-1/2 to full size 7- 1/4 and associated increase in power. There is also a difference of blade left vs blade right, but that's a personal preference thing. I have the smaller original line circ saw and it is fine for what it is. This thing will not only have a greater cutting capacity but it will be torquey-er
Which side is better for right handed ppl... I feel like it would be blade left...which I do not have lol
I have both right and left. Left is way better to see what you're doing. Right is better because for a right handed person the small part you usually cut off is to the right of the saw and the saw doesn't drop with it.
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For the circular saws this gives you a full 7 1/4 blade versus 6 1/2, so if you need the cut size that alone is worth it. It's also cheaper than the regular one right now with this combo
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