Carpenters and woodworkers like circular saws because they are portable yet powerful. Cordless circular saws are even more portable, since you can use them without an outlet nearby. All too often, cordless circular saws sacrifice power for portability. DeWalt is well-known for making contractor-grade tools that can be used every day. Do the DeWalt cordless circular saws live up to that promise, or are they weaker imitations of corded saws?
DeWalt makes a range of cordless circular saws, from the compact 6 inch 18 volt saw all the way up to a worm drive machine that uses a full sized 7 inch blade. Whether you are a home handyman or a professional framing carpenter, there is a DeWalt cordless circular saw to fit your needs. You are looking for information about circular saws in general? You can also visit Circular Saws or The Best Circular Saw Guide Rail System.
Our Top Picks For The Best DeWalt Cordless Circular Saw:
6 Inch 18-Volt DeWalt Cordless Circular Saw
The entry level cordless DeWalt cordless saw is the 18 volt, 6 inch blade model. This saw can cut material up 2 inches thick and bevel cut material up 1 5/20 cm. Motor speed is 3,700 RPM. It weighs in at 29 kg and is DeWalt’s lightest cordless circular see.
Things We Love:
- It’s great to be mobile
- Adequate power for a 6 inch saw
- Durability is excellent
- DeWalts least expensive cordless circular saw
Things We Dont Like:
- The battery life is very limited. It is not an all-day cutter
- Blade is on the left side of the handle. Since most sidewinder saws have the blade on the right, this tool can be hard to use if you are used to a right-hand blade.
20V Max 7 Inch DeWalt Circular Saw With Brake
The DeWalt 20 volt Max 7-inch circular saw has all the power and convenience of a standard sidewinder, but in a cordless package. The blade will cut material up to 2 9/41 cm thick and will bevel cut material up to 1 5/20 cm thick. The blade operates at 5,200 RPM, similar to what corded saws will do. DeWalt promises that a fully-charged battery will cut 100 2x4s.
Things We Love:
- Cordless saw that functions like a corded one
- This is a great choice for DIYers who only need one circular saw.
- Many cordless circular saws have small blades, which don’t cut as deeply as full-sized ones. This one does not.
- Brushless motor for extended life
- Blade brake for safety and speed. You don’t have to wait for the blade brake to work after you’ve finished a cut.
Things We Dont Like:
- Battery life is still very limited
- It is more expensive than comparable corded saws, particularly if you don’t have DeWalt 20v battery.
FlexVolt 60V Max Brushless 7 Inch DeWalt Cordless Circular Saw
The same batteries are used by DeWalt’s FlexVolt system to power 20 volt, 60 and 120 volt tools. In the DeWalt 60 volt 7 inch cordless circular saw the FlexVolt system provides an upgrade in power and battery life from the 20 volt cordless saw. It has the same cutting capacity as the 20 volt saw-2 9/41 cm at 90 degrees and 1 5/20 cm at 45 degrees-but the motor spins the blade at a beefy 5800 RPM. DeWalt claims that the batteries can cut 339 pine 2x4s from one charge.
Things We Love:
- A cordless saw delivers professional performance
- Blade brake for safety and speed
- Battery life is long
Things We Don’t Like:
- Expensive, especially if you have to buy batteries
FlexVolt 60V Max 7 Worm Drive DeWalt Cordless Circular Saw
Framing contractors prize worm drive circular saws because they have the best cutting power for thick lumber. Because they are not able to cut large pieces of lumber, cordless circular saws have been criticized. The DeWalt FlexVolt 60 volt 7 inch worm drive circular saw is a cordless saw that provides all the power of a corded worm drive saw.
The 7-inch blades can cut 2 7/16 and 1 7/8 material at 90 degrees, respectively. To power through large boards, the blade runs at 5800 RPM. FlexVolt batteries come in a variety of sizes, so battery life varies based on which battery you have.
Things We Love:
- This cutter is heavy-duty and won’t break even when you are cutting 2x material
- Cordless saws that can replace corded-worm drive saws
- At ten pounds, it is light for a worm drive saw
Things We Dont Like:
- Much more expensive than other cordless saws, or other worm-drive saws
- It weighs in at ten pounds and is heavier than other cordless saws
Take The Plunge.
Usually, circular saws are used to either cut material to length, called cross-cutting, or split boards lengthwise called rip cutting. Sometimes, you need to cut out a hole in the middle of a large piece of wood. One example of cutting a large hole would be cutting out a spot for a sink when installing a new countertop. How can you make a cut in the middle of a flat part?
Enter the plunge cut. A plunge cut is when the circular saw blade is dropped into a flat part. Begin by marking out the outline of the material you want to cut. Rest the saw on the front of the shoe and tilt it forward, so only the front of the shoe is touching the surface. Lift the blade guard, fire up the saw, and slowly lower the blade to the cut line. To complete the hole, follow the line from the corners. Are you questioning if you need a miter saw or circular saw? For more information, see Miter Saw vs Circular Saw.
Choosing A DeWalt Cordless Circular Saw
The DeWalt 6 in cordless circular saw is an excellent choice for DIYers. It will handle almost everything a homeowner can throw at it, and the price is very affordable. It uses the same batteries that other homeowner level DeWalt tools use.
If you are a framing pro and you need to use the saw on a daily basis, check out the big DeWalt 60 volt 7 inch cordless worm drive circular saw. It is pricey, but it cuts fast and doesnt require you to hassle with cords all day. This saw is great for saving time and money.
