MAKITA Rear Handle 36V: It's Good, But Do You Need It?

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[jadenshamas]

This saw is amazing. I’m a framer here in Oklahoma and we use those saws and they’re an absolute game changer. Powerful, light, no cord hassle, long battery life. 10/10 recommend

[SmuggiNOLA]

Almost 2 years later, still don't need it, still love using it. I think I got some kind of flash deal on it at HD. 199 for saw and batteries/charger. Took the staff like half an hour to find the saw on the top shelf, box caked with dust. Wife and in-laws sitting outside in the car waiting the whole time🤣🤣

Man, I love finding a good deal!

[perihelion]

I don't need it, but I want it. Want is more powerful than need.

[olebole]

Discovered you randomly after searching for some reviews on diamondback toolbelts. I think ive watched every video you got here on YouTube now! Keep making great content 😁 shout out from a Norwegian carpenter 🇧🇻

[lachlanbell]

I've had this saw for 3 months now and it's easily become my favourite tool I own. My favourite part of this saw is the blade depth adjustment it's so accurate you don't even need to measure sometimes! If you work with any type of joists, rafters or just normal stick framing it is so handy being able to carry it around the Jobsite to do all your cutting I haven't found anything it won't cut well yet and the stock blade stays so sharp as long as you treat it well. Those on the fence about these style of battery saws don't even think twice just buy it!

[MrKlarthums]

RPM may be similar, but remember the linear velocity of the outside cutting edge will be significantly faster on the 7 1/4" / 185mm blade than the 6 1/2" / 165mm blade. About 14% faster if my math is correct.

[deeeeeeps]

I have had this saw for 2 years. It has completely surpassed my expectations and would highly recommend it. It is so nice cordless tools are replacing my corded tool with similar or better performance without a cord. Thanks Makita!

[whitechris]

This past Saturday I was working with a buddy. He needed to rip about a dozen 2x6 down. I loaned him my makita rear handled saw. He wasn't convinced it was the right saw for the job. After ther job was done he kept saying I am getting that saw.

I love mine, I also have other smaller makita saws.

[recommit]

I use the little 165mm every day. Love that saw, small, light & cuts most of the things you need throughout the day.

[djorig]

I’ve had mine for going on two years now. It still works great like it did the first day. I use it on average two days a week.

[timbodtoolman]

I’ve had that saw for 2 years now and it’s fantastic

[idwtbam]

I appreciate hearing someone else say they get the best regardless of brand.

[jamesandich]

i own this saw, i run two 5amp batteries and it the best it has replaced my corded skilsaw mag 77 as i frame houses for a living in Ontario, Canada. today framing the 2nd floors of 3 town houses the saw lasted over 400 cuts of 2x10 i was shocked at 430 pm it cut out ( started at 7am). awesome saw, depending on what you do!

[mtadams]

What made me decide on the smaller saw was talking to a construction crew that owned both saws. They all said the bigger saw was garbage and rarely used it. One said he built his house pretty much with the smaller saw, miter saw and a table saw. They said the weight was an issue and they said they rarely needed the additional power. Everyone on the crew were older so maybe that was factor. I am very happy with my smaller Makita. I can see for the type of work you do could be a good addition thought. For me I will save my money and plug in my old corded saw. Nice review.

[matthewtrigwell]

Best saw I’ve ever bought. Have no problems with it at all can’t imagine my life without it now

[adampease]

I recently got the DeWalt 60v worm drive saw and love it. Tons of power. It's heavy, but it cuts through timber with no resistance. I used it to build a shed and am happy with it.

[tobiasfarnsworth]

I’ve been loving the 6 1/2” saw for a couple of years now, but I’ve always had the mag hypoid saw for backup and heavier work. A few months ago my big corded saw got stolen. Bummer, but it had definitely paid its dues, so I replaced it with this 36v version. It’s absolutely amazing after a few little mods... disable the safety switch (small saw too😉), then I ground a big radius from the front inside corner of the guard to greatly improve the cutting line of sight, and then ground off the end of the acorn but on the bevel lever so it will balance on the front edge of the foot leaned up against your sawhorse 👌🏼. Now it’s damn near perfect. Another favorite feature is that it will balance nicely upside down, which helps greatly when setting up a rip fence.

[captbill]

Picked mine up for $100 in the bargain bin at Home Depot. Awesome saw. Very smooth power. The rear handle makes following a line easy, I find.

[stephenmurray]

I use the 36v sidewinder. It will in no way replace my corded saws. If i was cutting a roof I would burn through batteries. It is just better to be plugged in when cutting rafter after rafter. Saying that I do love the battery saw for smaller jobs.

[TheMrMitchell]

late comment but as a carpenter specializing in deck building, I love this saw! Easily my favorite tool that I own.