Enough is Enough! The Line Has Been Crossed!

In today's furious rant, I share my frustrations with the Milwaukee Fuel M18 framing saw. In my experience, when set to its maximum depth, it doesn't clear a speed square, which is a crucial tool for making precise cuts. Compared to the West Coast-style saws like the Skil Mag 77 or my DeWalt Flexvolt, which easily clear a speed square and have the blade on the left for better visibility, this is quite disappointing.

I'll also address some of the feedback I've received, suggesting I use my other hand (even though I'm right-handed) or avoid setting the saw so deep. These suggestions, in my opinion, miss the practical reality of needing to use a speed square for deep cuts. Join me as I share my thoughts and frustrations. Let's discuss! Many of our videos are comedic & satirical & not intended to cultivate antisocial or unlawful behavior.

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[Ravespillo]

This is how the U.S. Forest Service fights the whole internet.

[mattfinn]

I've experienced this flaw on other brand cordless and corded saws before. I believe this is a problem with Engineers who've never actually used a saw in a production environment while trying to make tools more "streamline" and compact.

[mr.clancy]

Flip the speed square 180, the saw blade will clear the material before hitting the lip of the square - I am an east coast man. Continuing to solve west coast problems

[lidlett]

You're not wrong.
It does have a major flaw. It's not a wormdrive
Wormdrives were first known as a 77 skill saw. That red thing is a circular saw. Circular saws are for hobbyists. Skillsaws are for men with calloused hands

[earthboy]

I'm lefthanded - Finally an advantage! Now on to scissors.

[capg]

I am a right handed carpenter, and I own a “left-handed” porter cable, circular saw that I’ve had for almost 18 years. It’s the best circular saw ever because I can actually see the blade and see my cut.

[narutobroken]

Milwaukee makes another model with the blade on the other side

[FA-tqip]

The benefit from having the blade on the right side is that the bottom plate has more material to rest on when cutting (rather than hanging off the edge like with your DeWalt)

[greatamculture]

Suggestion…flip the speed square so that it s pointing toward you on the other side of your work. By the time the body of the saw reaches the stop on the speed square you should have a full cut or at least nearly a full cut. Follow through on each side to complete. Give it a try and let me know what you think.

[zactillett]

I miss the furious rants. Please bring them back full time.

[crankymac]

As a right handed framer/carpenter I absolutely agree and find clearance an issue. A worm drive saw is far superior in many ways.

The only thing I think you’re missing is that Milwaukee (fuel) makes that exact sidewinder saw for both right and left hand. You can buy it with the blade on either side.

[zeroskill.]

i came expecting the manifesto, severely disappointed

[DILLSNOB]

here i was thinking the revolution was underway. Nope just a saw rant. Love you wranglerstar.

[chuckmiller]

And Milwaukee makes a rear handle saw, just like the Dewalt rear handle, just like Dewalt makes a battery sidewinder like that Milwaukee sidewinder that will not clear the square at full depth either.

[logicVSpassion]

As a pro framer... The better saw depends on the application. For rough framing, a wormdrive is superior. For trim and bevel cuts, a circular saw (the Milwaukee) can be a better option because this style of saw has better precision and stability than a wormdrive. In practice, this saw is usually used with the wide side of the table toward the workpiece. The best framers I know use both, even just for cutting fascia and decking.

[zekefrye]

Third generation carpenter here. I put the fence of the square on the opposite side of the board than you. The cut will be well established and nearly finished before the motor hits. I just raise the rear of the saw slightly to finish the cut. It also gives more of a reference edge to guide the saw starting the cut in narrower boards with the tip of the square hanging off towards you. It’s just habit and second nature now. However I rarely use that method. It’s faster for me to strike a line and cut straight than to line up a square. It’s especially easier if the wood has tension and you need to back up multiple times to relieve the cut. Fooling with a square while cutting isn’t effective or efficient enough to be my go to method. Enjoy your channel from time to time btw.

[mvblitzyo]

Sir Wrangler, my name is Joe, I do not comment on every video BUT, this along with many other videos, caused an eye bro raise ! For the simple fact, that so many NEGATIVE comments of sad uneducated humans. Think they have all the answers .. As for me and my household, we are VERY greatful for the fact of EDUCATION on many levels, thanks to you ( no father growing for myself ) I made its this far ..around 2010, I stumbled across an interesting man with the true value of life as GOD in my opinion wanted us to live . so many years later, you are offering a FREE PROPER education to all of us, who love and enjoy what a man should value on our beautiful planet we call home .. I strive thanks to you to be a gentlemen and live a life full of learning plus knowing good tools and how to use them ..

[jfarmer]

You clearly need to grind the lip of the speed square down with the bench grinder…. Just like Midwest man.

[dennisminnick]

I’m a left handed west coast guy. Worm drive saws used with my left hand my entire career. I just got used to it.Semi retired now at 76. Also I miss work. Blessings.

[r.rodriguez]

Looking online it looks like there are left and right handed versions of the saw.