which is the best cordless chop saw on the market???
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I've only ever seen the Makita one , didn't think anyone else did one.
Ryobi makes one but I've never used it. Even if I thought I had a need for it I'd probably try to find another way to make the cut. 
http://www.ryobitools.com/power-tools/products/details/396
http://www.ryobitools.com/power-tools/products/details/396
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I've had the Bosch 24v one for 8+ years. It is fine when you NEED cordless. It has made a few hundred cuts because I only use it when I have no other choice. Based upon its lack of power, I assume the 18v Makita is also a joke although it is based upon a good corded saw.
I think Bosch or Makita needs to make one based upon their excellent 36v systems. I'm very impressed with my Bosch 36v SDS Rotary Hammer and my Makita 36v (2x18v) Chainsaw. Makita now has a 36v circular saw so I assume they may get around to making a 36v miter saw. As long as there is physical clearance, the 2x18v stuff is simply an adapter that lets you mount two 18v LXT batteries to a 36v Makita tool. The adapter includes individual battery condition LEDs.
I think Bosch or Makita needs to make one based upon their excellent 36v systems. I'm very impressed with my Bosch 36v SDS Rotary Hammer and my Makita 36v (2x18v) Chainsaw. Makita now has a 36v circular saw so I assume they may get around to making a 36v miter saw. As long as there is physical clearance, the 2x18v stuff is simply an adapter that lets you mount two 18v LXT batteries to a 36v Makita tool. The adapter includes individual battery condition LEDs.
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Yeah I would think you would need 36v when using a chop saw I recently got the mafell kss400/36 which uses the same batteries as bosch. It feels every bit as powerful as the corded. The only down side is the price here is a vid I did
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That's true but at the moment on sites and a lot of major house builders is no way of getting power other than cordless or generator. It is far easier to take a cordless saw than hump a generator. I'm thinking of looking in to the hilti vacs which is a hybrid cordless and can be powered either by there 36v batteries or 240. Granted if you have power then there is no point bit sometimes that option isn't there
I liked the look of the Hilti vac, but not for around £1000... it would also come in handy to charge all my Hilti batteries. I do have cordless circular saws, the Hilti 22v and the Hilti 36v. I do prefer to use my Mafell MT55 or KS300 [big grin]
I must admit i would like the Festool cordless saw, but i can't stand there guide rails.
John.....
I must admit i would like the Festool cordless saw, but i can't stand there guide rails.
John.....
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Yeah it's slightly on the dear side it would be good if someone like bosch or makita or someone else come up with a cordless vac at a sensible price
elfick said:Ryobi makes one but I've never used it. Even if I thought I had a need for it I'd probably try to find another way to make the cut.
http://www.ryobitools.com/power-tools/products/details/396
I've been thinking about getting one to cut 4-1/2" kicks and the odd trim, just a handful of quick cuts that don't warrant setting up the tools. The Makita is too expensive for that, and the Ryobi only cuts upto 4-1/4" crosscut so is no good. I like the price of the Ryobi.
Down a long list of things to-do when I have time is the concept of a miter box for a Makita 18v circular saw, which will fulfill the need for quick square cuts on soft material.
I have had a makita 18v miter saw for about 10 years or so. It is underpowered for sure but for some things it is extremely handy and effective. Dust collection is great with ct hooked on it. I would not want to "trim out" anything with it but for cutting build up strips, drop edge, base shoe mold, or anything that you need an accurate cut or two, whether mitered, beveled, or square, it is worth it. I found it on clearance at lowes for about $150.00. I have modified it to use the lithium batteries. Keeping a sharp blade is a must!
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