Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18-Volt 8 in. Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Metal Cutting Circular Saw (Tool-Only)

I use this for cutting unistrut and 2×2 3/16 angle iron. It works great and the chip collection keeps the mess to a minimum. I’ve also used it on metal decking and corrugated sheathing as well as ductwork.

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I had to cut notches 1″ deep in 2″ strap 1/4 inch thick for the crossing points. Being able to set the depth of the cutand making several passes in each point took very little time. Making the first plate assembly the saw paid for buying it. After making three, 24 notches each, the blade still looks like new.

Okay, this thing is a beast in terms of size and capability. Metal cutting technology has come a long way in the past few years and Milwaukee is on top of it with this M18 FUEL *in brushless metal cutting circular saw. It comes complete and ready to go with a tool bag with strap, 8ah battery (great size for heavy use) and rapid charger and 42-tooth metal cutting blade that is rated for steel, stainless steel and aluminum 1/8 to 1/2 inches thick. This cordless saw is somewhat heavy, but not a lot heavier than most other options if at all. The great thing about circular saws to cut steel is that they make the cleanest smoothest cuts, they cut quickly, doesn’t make a ton of black dust like an abrasive blade does, and being cordless it is extremely portable. This is geared toward tradesmen in construction jobs, particularly such as electricians who cut allthread and strut all day, but anyone who needs a highly portable, clean cutting metal saw will find the usefulness of this saw immediately.

We use this to cut stainless steel angle 2x2x1/4″ … we were using bandsaws but we’re going through lots of blades. The new saw is fast and efficient and the blade lasts quite longer that the band saw blades.

This Milwaukee M18 FUEL 8 inch metal cutting circular saw is a well-designed, heavy duty tool. A lot of thought went into this tool, and it really shows. The saw is rated to cut up to 120 feet of corrugated decking per one charge of its 8 Ah battery, and this saw has an adjustable cut capacity of up to 2 and 9/16 inches so it will easily handle angle iron as well. Not being tied to a power cord is another advantage on this saw, and you do not give up any cutting power because this saw has the performance of a 15 Amp corded saw. Another great design feature is the onboard metal chip collection slot (an enclosed sleeve – see picture) which reduces loose debris and sparks (still wear those safety glasses though!). You can safely dispose of those metal chips by easily unlatching the side of the saw (see picture). Speaking of safety, there is an electric brake on the blade so this stops in less than one second of trigger release. It also has a square LED light on the top of the handle which alerts you to any problem, such as potential overload, overheating, or over-discharge (see picture). The saw comes with the 8 Ah battery I mentioned above (and it fits all Milwaukee M18 batteries), a charger, an 8 inch 42 tooth tungsten carbide infused blade, and a sturdy zippered carrying case (with shoulder strap for hands-free carrying), so you are all set to take this anywhere! I highly recommend this circular saw because of its great design features!

I received my Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18-Volt 8 in. Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Metal Cutting Circular Saw Kit. It came with a with 8.0 Ah Battery, Rapid Charger, saw blade and a nice carrying bag. The first thing I did was charge the battery. With the rapid charger it did take very long at all. I installed the blade to the saw. I looked around my shop and found a piece of thick walled pipe to cut. It cut through the pipe fast and smooth. The allen wrench is stored on the handle of the saw. Make sure to wear safety glasses when using. There are a lot of chips flying. I would recommend this metal Cutting saw to anyone that has metal to cut. Milwaukee tools are awesome and they have a lot of great tools.

This saw is a monster, yet it is so versatile and easy to use. It’s right at 12lbs, uses the popular and dependable M18 batteries. This thing will cut just about any metal you’re going to run into on the jobsite. Its depth of cut is up to 2-9/16″. So, you can cut steel studs, decking, roofing panels, up to 1″ steel plate, 2″ steel pipe, 2-1/2’x2-1/2″x1/4″ angle iron. It goes through aluminum siding and plate like a hot knife through butter. All of these while making a smooth clean finish. It has the standard 5/8″ arbor, tool included and a place on the saw just for it. The chip container catches most of the chips and there’s a window to check the level of chips in the container. Emptying is quick and easy by unlatching one latch. There is an overload indicator light on the saw, to let you know when you might be pushing too fast. Let the saw do the work! It has a large and very comfortable handle, with ambidextrous safety switch or lock-off button. I really like that the shoe has clear markings as to where the blade travels and where the front of the blade is, so there’s no surprises there. The saw has a spindle lock, depth gauge, rip fence slot and depth adjusting lever like other Milwaukee circular saws, but this saw is not the same. It is a metal sawing beast and I don’t have to wrestle with cords or a generator. Just grab it and go. For those that have used Milwaukee’s corded saws, you know how good they are. Get that and more without the cord. This kit came with the heavy, well-made contractor bag, the powerful and long last High Output XC8.0 battery, the Rapid Charger and a blade. Read the manual, there’s always good information in them and then go and enjoy your new saw.

works well for going out and cutting steel off the metal rack

Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18-Volt 8 in. Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Metal Cutting Circular Saw Kit is new for me doing metalwork. This is a heavy duty circular saw that has on the side a hot metal chip container that gives it that different look. The chip container works reasonably well. The saw has an 8-inch blade with a maximum cut-off length of 2 9/16-inches. Per the manual, it’ll cut steel up to the following dimensions: decking 2 9/16-inches, plate 1-inch, pipe 2-inches, angle iron 2 1/2-inches per side by 1/4-inch thick and studs up to 10 gauge. The 8-Ah battery has plenty of power and is a pleasure with no trailing cord. The included battery has a capacity to cut 120 feet of metal decking. It is great in this regard to use on the job-site. The motor is larger, a sidewinder and found it a bit getting used to in working. The saw weight is 15-pounds with the 8.0 Ah battery. It comes with a top handle that is long and comfortable to get a good grip on the tool. It has a double safety trigger and an electrical brake. The brake is first rate and liked the slight buck because the motor stops the blade fast. It comes with a standard base for plunge cuts and more importantly, to adjust the blade height to the work for safety. Changing the blade is standard as with other aspects of this circular saw. The primary difference is its larger size and the hot chip container on one side.The battery recharges in less than an hour, add a second battery, if you want to keep going, but consider you may want some cooling time between recharges. It has an overload light that is sensitive when cutting, located on top of the handle and easy to view. It also helps in not burning the blade besides saving the motor. It comes with a Milwaukee metal cutting, 42-teeth, blade. I haven’t done any really heavy cutting yet, just some angle iron, metal studs and scrape that made quick work of it all. Previously, I would have used a Sawzall and a large portable band saw for this work. I was immediately impressed with this saw. Cuts are clean, quick, few burrs, more precise and cooler to the touch when done. The 2 9/16-inch capacity with the powerful motor means it can easily handle jobs that I’d been using other saws to handle. It is a no nonsense portable saw for tough jobs.