cordless

Got any cordless tools already.

I have a Bosch GKS 18 V-LI circular saw, powerful, very good tool, but you do need to use the larger batteries like 4Ah,5Ah & 6Ah to get the run time.

No idea as how it compares with the Makita DSS611Z LXT 18v cordless circular saw.

But, Makita do have a wider range of cordless saw, & have the DHS710Z a 190mm circular saw, it's a 36v model, uses two 18v batteries.

 

Heard a few moans about Makita batteries failing, that why I stay with Bosch, when I changed from Ni cad to Li-ion battery tools.

 

Use dewalt xr myself 18v no moans from me

 

No bud but thinking that's the way forward got about 12 4amp battery's but thinking of getting 2 flex for my mitre saw

 

http://www.screwfix.com/p/makita-dhs680z-165mm-18v-li-ion-brushless-cordless-circular-saw-bare/8373j

I have one, I couldn't be happier with it.

 

It is a very well designed saw, think I should have gone with Makita now, Bosch cordless circular saw is good, but's it's not brushless which is a shame.

 

The brushless DHS680 is a far better saw than the brushed DSS610 - the battery life is up by maybe 40% whilst it is also a far more powerful saw, too (something like 600watts vs. 350 watts). The DHS710 is a much bigger, heavier saw and unlike its' Milwaukee equivalent it isn't brushless. So battery life won't be as good.

That old chestnut! 3 or 4 years back I'd have said something similar - since the Star batteries and D-series tools came out the liklihood of overheating a battery is about nil. The batteries also give 3 to 4 years in heavy trade use - about the same as the lifespan of colleagues Milwaukee, Metabo and Bosch kit. I've been on Makita for nearly 9 years now, so I saw the issues with the really early Li-Ion tools.