I am exactly the same as you. I managed for over 38 years with all electric saws. I had tried other peoples cordless not impressed. Then about two years ago I bought a compact cordless saw. Now I have a full size right hand top handle and a rear handle left hand. I no longer carry my old faithful 9 1/4 Hitachi that I have dragged around for nearly 40 years. The technology has in my opinion finally made them viable as an every day tool. The big rear handle does have a big appetite for batteries when ripping but has plenty of power for most things. Never thought a majority of my power tools would be cordless given I started in the days of Yankee screwdrivers. But here we are.
Deffo feel the same Dave. Despite being around since the mid 90's, battery cordless circular saws have only really been up to prolonged, professional use for the last few years. Like you, I used my faithful, 110v Hitachi 190mm saw up until the beginning of this year👊 when I replaced it with a DeWalt Flexvolt one. As I said in the video though, my little Makitas have been surprisingly good and so get a lot of use💪 Great comment and thanks for watching 😎 Have a great weekend 😀 Del
Great review. Fun to watch ur positive energy and natural dialogue. Your freehand cutting and tape measure skills come across on video too, unusually satisfying to watch.
Thanks for the video. I was trying to decide between the DHS660 (XSH04) and XSH06PT (only cos I can currently buy the kit with two 5.0Ah batteries and two-port charger for about S$409 (about £224) compared with paying about S$200 (about £109) for the bare tool version of the XSH04). But after watching this video, I've decided it's best for me to get the XSH04 and purchase the batteries and charger separately - mainly cos of the size and weight. In case you're wondering, yes, it will be my first Makita tool.
Hi there🖐You won't regret choosing this saw, and I think it definitely feels more solid than the blade left one👊Thanks for watching and your comment 😎 Cheers Del
Great suggestion Peter, and I could easily talk about and even tell a little storey about many of the pencils nesting in the bottom of my nail pouch🤩 Thanks for your comment and for watching😎
I'd actually love a discussion on pencils. I've gone back to regular carpenter pencils. Those newer tracer style types with the replaceable lead are OK when in my workshop, but on the job I can't get on with them. You're forever sharpening and replacing the lead and it's not as easy to do quick and easy scribes with them. I've gone back to regular carpenter pencils. I bought loads of those normal yellow and black hb pencils a while ago which was a mistake. They've changed the make up of the pencil so it's a bugger to sharpen with your Stanley knife. It's like a weird plastic type material. I used to just use those pencils you can nick from screwfix but they fall too far down into the pocket of my tool belt. Infact a few of my smaller pockets are blocked at the minute with drill bits and stubby pencils.
@@flyingjackcarpentry9394 Hi Kallum🖐 I broadly agree with your assessment of the various pencils we use as carpenters👍I still get on OK with the black and yellow Staedtler pencils with a proper pencil sharpener, and use a proper carpenters pencil on heavier, roofing work👍Great comment mate😎 Cheers
@@thetallcarpenter I've given up on carrying a pencil sharpener. It winds me up too much trying to find the buggers. I'd rather get some decent quality carpenter pencils. My mate bought a box of these black ones that say 'Barbarossa' on the side so I've been nicking loads of them. A discussion on Stanley knives would be cool too. I use the big Stanley knife with the brass coloured wheel on the side coz it fits in one of my tool belt pockets just right and I like you can get some two handed pressure behind it. I've got the good looking bessey knife and the fancy looking wood handled Stanley. The bricklayers have nicked and ruined all my cheaper bog standard ones and I refuse to by anymore.
@@flyingjackcarpentry9394 Hi Kallum. Another great comment bud🤩 I've got pretty simple taste when it comes to knives, and always go with the Stanley 99E👊 I know exactly the bigger Stanley you mentioned, and it's certainly good if you need to get both hands on it💪Cheers bud
Great review Del have to look about hanging up some of my leads very impressed with your review on the compact saw , just finished watching the lads on skill Builder on the Flitch beam lot of work could feel my knees hurting 😁👍🇮🇪☘️👋
Hi John. Yeah, watching James and the boys in that loft made me feel itchy😬 Thanks for watching my review mate, and I've got a few more planned 👍 Cheers Del
Great review. Thanks for sharing. Do you think this model is precise enough for precision cutting / cabinetry? Am guessing roofing doesn't require super precision? I noticed some UA-camrs (eg. JSK-Koubou) used a Japanese model HS474DZ which is 125mm 5400rpm 18v, has brake. The base is actually adjustable past 90 so no worries about dialing it in perfectly. I am also thinking of getting a Moore & Wright engineer's square.
@@thetallcarpenter Good to know! Just confirming, you said the 660 is more precise than the 680? Some people have complained about the 680 base plate having wobble. I think the Aluminum base plates have much less play.
I’ve got quite a few Makita 18v tools including a little BSS150, only a 136mm blade but it really works well for the majority of what I do. I’m thinking of going slightly bigger and that one looks a good contender. Another great video Del, keep ‘em coming. 👍🏼
I was tempted to get this model.. but we tend to go by our batteries, don't we ..so I just bought a Milwaukee M18 CCS55-0 Circular Saw..see how that goes. Its very light..and a solid base..they are great tools. 👍
I see that Milwaukee are doing an 18v, 190mm saw for £199.00 at Toolstation, and I was REALLY tempted to buy it to see what it was like, but I came to my senses and stuck to buying the box of screws I went in there for😆Thanks for watching😎Cheers Del
@The Tall Carpenter yeah, they do. I have a dewalt DCS577T2-GB 54V XR FLEXVOLT High Torque Circular Saw (190 mm) (2 X 6 Ah).. I was mainly dewalt.. my 1st fix nail gun kept failing.. so bought the milwalkee one, much much better. Love it. Found the battery retaining mould isn't sufficient and needs modifying.. over 18 months continuous use, the tool kept going dead..turned out the battery comes loose. Had to tape them up.. so lost faith in dewalt. Just the cradle needs modifying to support the batteries during use. My sds failed also using it upside down to much..I know..doesn't make sense huh?
@@davidguest6004 I moved onto the DeWalt Flexvolt with both the 190mm saw and the SDS drill, and so far, all is well, but for how long, who knows🤞I've just never tried any Milwaukee stuff, but hear its very good👊
I have a DeWalt 54 volt a 18 v Dewalt ,Makita 40v ,but this 18v Makita saw is the saw I use all the time , Brilliant for scribing architrave follows a wonkey line way better than plaining.also use it roofing pretty good battery life
Hi Francis. How does the Makita 40v compare to the Flexvolt🤔I also have the Flexvolt, but it is a bit of a brute so, like you, I mostly reach for the smaller Makita👊 Thanks for watching and your comment😎 Cheers Del
@@thetallcarpenterhi Makita 40v runs on the track as well ,not as powerful as the DeWalt ,but far more refined ,but I have only the 2.5amp batteries so not great run time,also it has some sort of cut out protection so you can't dog it like the flex volt use it in the workshop most of the time ,I wouldn't recommend buying 1 best off having a dedicated plunge saw.thanks for the reply
@@francishughes7856 Thanks for your thoughts on the Makita 40v. I like the idea of a big, powerful 190mm saw that goes on a track for ripping longer, straight cuts in larger timber for things like furrings and sprockets as I have the dedicated 36v one, but its not got enough grunt for thicker structural timber. I may just buy the base that can run on a rail for my Flexvolt saw, but that would mean getting the DeWalt rail as well😬It's all food for thought🤔Cheers bud
I have the DHS680 and unfortunately it just stopped working one morning, possibly a dodgy switch or stator unit but I'm not really sure. Quite disappointing as it was less than 2 years old and it just completely died. I bought another one as a quick replacement and now I'm thinking I should have bought the DHS660 instead after your brilliant review 😂😂
Hi FWR🖐Both this 660 and my 680 have been running for a few years now, trouble free🤞I would also be a bit disappointed if one of them stopped working given their age is similar to your one🤔 If I could only have one saw, I would have the 660 though as I feel it suits me better👊Thanks for watching and your comment 😎 Cheers Del
Hi Barry. Funny you should say that, because I also have a REALLY old DeWALT 18v saw that I also use a Makita battery on, (through a converter), and its also gutless😬 This little Makita is definitely a good saw mate😎 Thanks for watching
I have the DHS680Z model. One key difference that I have noticed with your one, is the way you slide the battery into its housing. Rather from the back (behind the handle) like most Makita products, with your one you have to slide the battery to the side. Out of curiosity, how often do you use the positive stops on the saw?
Hi there 🖐 I regularly lean the saw over to the 45 degree stop, but very rarely flip the little lug to get the angle past 45 degrees👍The DHS660,s battery position helps make the saw so compact and doesn't affect its overall balance too much😎Thanks for your comment 😎
Del Is this saw suitable for ripping 18 mm osb . I mainly build sheds / garden rooms . I have a makita impact driver with 2 5ah batteries so I’m considering this saw.
Hi there🖐Yes, I would say this saw would be great for ripping 18mm osb💪I may chew through a 5ah battery fairly quickly if you've got lots of cuts to do, but I've used mine on a few flat roofs with 15 to 20 boards on, many of which needed cutting, and it lasted well👍Cheers
Hi there🖐 I've sort of already done a little review of the 680 in the same video when I compared it to this 660. It was one of my earliest videos, so isn't the best, but I do give my thoughts on it there 😎 Thanks for watching🤩 Cheers Del
Great saw but it seems the visibility is pretty poor. Try the hikoki 3606 or 3607 both blade right and you'll see you don't need to lean to over the saw to see the line, they have great visibility and a "blower" feature to keep the line clear. Cheers.
Hi there 😊 It's a shame I can't try more saws to compare them to one an other😬 I think this saw has been made to be really compact, which is why the visibility from the left isn't that great. I have a DeWalt blade right saw, that also has great blade visibility like the Hikokis you mentioned🤩Thanks for adding in your comment and for watching 😎 Cheers Del
Hello sir, Thank you for this video, does the dhs 660 cut perfectly at 90 and 45 degrees? Is it appropriate to do small furniture projects, tables, chairs, shelves?
Funny you say that Terry, but I bought the guide rail adapter for my blade left Makita and its actually really great to use with the blade on that side🤩 I've done a video on it somewhere👍Thanks for watching
Hi Richard. I think sleepers are around 5 inches thick, so any saw, (other than a chainsaw), will have to cut one in 2 passes. (one from each side). I would be using my 190mm DeWalt Flexvolt saw for cutting sleepers, but if I was cutting lots of them every day, I would go for a cheaper, mains powered saw like the Hitachi/Hikoki C7U👍 Cheers
Hello ,dell would u reccomend this saw to a week end woodworker like me .i already got makita drills and a 7 inch corded saw. Need to go cordless it,s easier.cheers
Hi Luke🖐I generally choose the saw that best suits whichever hand I'm cutting on, but if I could only have one, it would be the 660, as I'm used to leaning over a saw, and, in my opinion, its better when cutting at 45°👊Great comment and thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del
@@thetallcarpenter awesome thank you, came across your review about a year ago when i was looking at making my daughter an L shaped reading nook and was put on the back burner due to everything going on glad to see your channel has grown and have been binge watching your content over the last 24 hours great work, love your attention to detail and care you put in.
Makita blade right corded saws were the best imo ,great sightlines both sides but these cordless ones have abysmal ergos ,they tried to make them to compact and f@#ked it all up .If you can't see the left side of blade you CANNOT cut accurately . I have a Dewalt cordless 7 1/4" blade right saw and love it ie great sightlines and power .
I think you've made some great observations there, and I also have a blade right, cordless 190mm DeWalt saw, and agree that it has great blade visibility and is awesome to use👊Thanks for your comment and for watching 😎Cheers Del
Hi Benjamin🖐 It's a Freud blade, (can't remember which model exactly, but not the expensive one), and they are a great blade which we're recommended by my saw sharpening guy. I find they are easier to keep to the line while cutting and don't wander like some other blades👊 Cheers Del
So many tools are set up for right-handers us let hookers need to become ambidextrous, I find it does become rather second nature now and use as many tools right-handed. I'd be interested to know if many right-handed need to switch to left every now and then?
Hi Gavin. I think most tools are actually not handed, but circular saws definitely are. Your comment has made me think of what it might be actually like to use many of my tools with my left hand🤔and this something I'm going to look into😎 Great comment and thanks for watching🤩
@@thetallcarpenter You'll probably correct, more me thinking of circular saws, mind you my mite saw I use with my right hand, how anyone would use their left hand is a mystery:)
Hi Roland. I think it's just the rivet that holds the hat together🤔 (or maybe it causes a magnetic field around my brain to stop my mind from being read😵) Thanks for watching 😎
I am exactly the same as you. I managed for over 38 years with all electric saws. I had tried other peoples cordless not impressed. Then about two years ago I bought a compact cordless saw. Now I have a full size right hand top handle and a rear handle left hand. I no longer carry my old faithful 9 1/4 Hitachi that I have dragged around for nearly 40 years. The technology has in my opinion finally made them viable as an every day tool. The big rear handle does have a big appetite for batteries when ripping but has plenty of power for most things. Never thought a majority of my power tools would be cordless given I started in the days of Yankee screwdrivers. But here we are.
Deffo feel the same Dave. Despite being around since the mid 90's, battery cordless circular saws have only really been up to prolonged, professional use for the last few years. Like you, I used my faithful, 110v Hitachi 190mm saw up until the beginning of this year👊 when I replaced it with a DeWalt Flexvolt one. As I said in the video though, my little Makitas have been surprisingly good and so get a lot of use💪 Great comment and thanks for watching 😎 Have a great weekend 😀 Del
Great review. Fun to watch ur positive energy and natural dialogue.
Your freehand cutting and tape measure skills come across on video too, unusually satisfying to watch.
Hi David🖐 Thanks for your lovely comment🤩and I'm glad you find my videos interesting 😀 Cheers Del
Thanks for the video. I was trying to decide between the DHS660 (XSH04) and XSH06PT (only cos I can currently buy the kit with two 5.0Ah batteries and two-port charger for about S$409 (about £224) compared with paying about S$200 (about £109) for the bare tool version of the XSH04). But after watching this video, I've decided it's best for me to get the XSH04 and purchase the batteries and charger separately - mainly cos of the size and weight. In case you're wondering, yes, it will be my first Makita tool.
Hi there🖐You won't regret choosing this saw, and I think it definitely feels more solid than the blade left one👊Thanks for watching and your comment 😎 Cheers Del
Thanks for this, most helpful. Just ordered a 660 and feel confident that's correct for my use-cases and as a leftie. Much appreciated!
It'd my pleasure🤗and I'm glad my video was useful to you👍Cheers Del
How true Del, this isn't a joke but a talk about pencils would be good,one of the unsung hero's in our tool bag.😊have great weekend.
Great suggestion Peter, and I could easily talk about and even tell a little storey about many of the pencils nesting in the bottom of my nail pouch🤩 Thanks for your comment and for watching😎
I'd actually love a discussion on pencils.
I've gone back to regular carpenter pencils.
Those newer tracer style types with the replaceable lead are OK when in my workshop, but on the job I can't get on with them. You're forever sharpening and replacing the lead and it's not as easy to do quick and easy scribes with them.
I've gone back to regular carpenter pencils.
I bought loads of those normal yellow and black hb pencils a while ago which was a mistake. They've changed the make up of the pencil so it's a bugger to sharpen with your Stanley knife. It's like a weird plastic type material.
I used to just use those pencils you can nick from screwfix but they fall too far down into the pocket of my tool belt. Infact a few of my smaller pockets are blocked at the minute with drill bits and stubby pencils.
@@flyingjackcarpentry9394 Hi Kallum🖐 I broadly agree with your assessment of the various pencils we use as carpenters👍I still get on OK with the black and yellow Staedtler pencils with a proper pencil sharpener, and use a proper carpenters pencil on heavier, roofing work👍Great comment mate😎 Cheers
@@thetallcarpenter I've given up on carrying a pencil sharpener. It winds me up too much trying to find the buggers.
I'd rather get some decent quality carpenter pencils.
My mate bought a box of these black ones that say 'Barbarossa' on the side so I've been nicking loads of them.
A discussion on Stanley knives would be cool too.
I use the big Stanley knife with the brass coloured wheel on the side coz it fits in one of my tool belt pockets just right and I like you can get some two handed pressure behind it.
I've got the good looking bessey knife and the fancy looking wood handled Stanley. The bricklayers have nicked and ruined all my cheaper bog standard ones and I refuse to by anymore.
@@flyingjackcarpentry9394 Hi Kallum. Another great comment bud🤩 I've got pretty simple taste when it comes to knives, and always go with the Stanley 99E👊 I know exactly the bigger Stanley you mentioned, and it's certainly good if you need to get both hands on it💪Cheers bud
Great review Del have to look about hanging up some of my leads very impressed with your review on the compact saw , just finished watching the lads on skill Builder on the Flitch beam lot of work could feel my knees hurting 😁👍🇮🇪☘️👋
Hi John. Yeah, watching James and the boys in that loft made me feel itchy😬 Thanks for watching my review mate, and I've got a few more planned 👍 Cheers Del
I love the sub compact 18v tools.
Excellent video mate 👍
They're really quite good Tyler👊 Thanks for watching mate 😎
Great review. Thanks for sharing. Do you think this model is precise enough for precision cutting / cabinetry? Am guessing roofing doesn't require super precision?
I noticed some UA-camrs (eg. JSK-Koubou) used a Japanese model HS474DZ which is 125mm 5400rpm 18v, has brake. The base is actually adjustable past 90 so no worries about dialing it in perfectly.
I am also thinking of getting a Moore & Wright engineer's square.
Hi there🖐This saw IS more precise than 680 and is capable of making precise cuts with the right blade👍Thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del
@@thetallcarpenter Good to know! Just confirming, you said the 660 is more precise than the 680? Some people have complained about the 680 base plate having wobble. I think the Aluminum base plates have much less play.
I’ve got quite a few Makita 18v tools including a little BSS150, only a 136mm blade but it really works well for the majority of what I do. I’m thinking of going slightly bigger and that one looks a good contender. Another great video Del, keep ‘em coming. 👍🏼
Hi Simon. As I said in the video, both the dhs660 and the dhs680 have far exceeded my expectations for saws of their size👊Thanks for watching 😎
of course its interesting...your vlogs always are..keep them coming
Thanks for watching Arthur, and you kind words🤩 Have a nice weekend 😎 Cheers Del
Yes that's right👍and I actually mention this in a comparison video I did on both saws😶Cheers Del
I was tempted to get this model.. but we tend to go by our batteries, don't we ..so I just bought a Milwaukee M18 CCS55-0 Circular Saw..see how that goes. Its very light..and a solid base..they are great tools. 👍
I see that Milwaukee are doing an 18v, 190mm saw for £199.00 at Toolstation, and I was REALLY tempted to buy it to see what it was like, but I came to my senses and stuck to buying the box of screws I went in there for😆Thanks for watching😎Cheers Del
@The Tall Carpenter yeah, they do. I have a dewalt DCS577T2-GB
54V XR FLEXVOLT High Torque Circular Saw (190 mm) (2 X 6 Ah).. I was mainly dewalt.. my 1st fix nail gun kept failing.. so bought the milwalkee one, much much better. Love it. Found the battery retaining mould isn't sufficient and needs modifying.. over 18 months continuous use, the tool kept going dead..turned out the battery comes loose. Had to tape them up.. so lost faith in dewalt. Just the cradle needs modifying to support the batteries during use. My sds failed also using it upside down to much..I know..doesn't make sense huh?
@@davidguest6004 I moved onto the DeWalt Flexvolt with both the 190mm saw and the SDS drill, and so far, all is well, but for how long, who knows🤞I've just never tried any Milwaukee stuff, but hear its very good👊
@@thetallcarpenter the combi 18v fuel are very very good...2nd fix nailer. amazing .with circular saw, that's all I have, will test it tomorrow.
I love mine, I use it with an adaptor with the Makita rails, works like a dream
Hi there🖐That's great bud, and it's a little cracker👊Cheers Del
With the rail adapter it the depth still 57mm?
I love my dhs660, I prefer blade right saws, being left handed it is easier for me to view the path of the blade.🙂👍
Hi Bradley🖐 Of course, for you lefties out there they are great👊 Like you, I think it is a cracking little tool😎 Thanks for watching👍
I have a DeWalt 54 volt a 18 v Dewalt ,Makita 40v ,but this 18v Makita saw is the saw I use all the time , Brilliant for scribing architrave follows a wonkey line way better than plaining.also use it roofing pretty good battery life
Hi Francis. How does the Makita 40v compare to the Flexvolt🤔I also have the Flexvolt, but it is a bit of a brute so, like you, I mostly reach for the smaller Makita👊 Thanks for watching and your comment😎 Cheers Del
@@thetallcarpenterhi Makita 40v runs on the track as well ,not as powerful as the DeWalt ,but far more refined ,but I have only the 2.5amp batteries so not great run time,also it has some sort of cut out protection so you can't dog it like the flex volt use it in the workshop most of the time ,I wouldn't recommend buying 1 best off having a dedicated plunge saw.thanks for the reply
@@francishughes7856 Thanks for your thoughts on the Makita 40v. I like the idea of a big, powerful 190mm saw that goes on a track for ripping longer, straight cuts in larger timber for things like furrings and sprockets as I have the dedicated 36v one, but its not got enough grunt for thicker structural timber. I may just buy the base that can run on a rail for my Flexvolt saw, but that would mean getting the DeWalt rail as well😬It's all food for thought🤔Cheers bud
Have you used it with the guide rail adapter that can allow it to go on the track? 199232-5 Guide rail adapter
Hi there🖐I haven't tried it with that adapter, but I did try the 680 with an adapter and it worked great👍Cheers Del
I have the DHS680 and unfortunately it just stopped working one morning, possibly a dodgy switch or stator unit but I'm not really sure. Quite disappointing as it was less than 2 years old and it just completely died. I bought another one as a quick replacement and now I'm thinking I should have bought the DHS660 instead after your brilliant review 😂😂
Hi FWR🖐Both this 660 and my 680 have been running for a few years now, trouble free🤞I would also be a bit disappointed if one of them stopped working given their age is similar to your one🤔 If I could only have one saw, I would have the 660 though as I feel it suits me better👊Thanks for watching and your comment 😎 Cheers Del
Nice one Del, I’ve got an old DeWalt cordless that I use a Mikita battery converter with & find it a bit gutless, so I could well buy one of these. 👍
Hi Barry. Funny you should say that, because I also have a REALLY old DeWALT 18v saw that I also use a Makita battery on, (through a converter), and its also gutless😬 This little Makita is definitely a good saw mate😎 Thanks for watching
@@thetallcarpenter cheers Del, might have to give one a go?
I brought one today. Very good tool
Good choice bud👍Thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del
Great video Del........thanks !!!!
Morning Michael🤩 Thanks for watching mate and have a nice weekend 😎 Cheers Del
I have the DHS680Z model. One key difference that I have noticed with your one, is the way you slide the battery into its housing. Rather from the back (behind the handle) like most Makita products, with your one you have to slide the battery to the side. Out of curiosity, how often do you use the positive stops on the saw?
Hi there 🖐 I regularly lean the saw over to the 45 degree stop, but very rarely flip the little lug to get the angle past 45 degrees👍The DHS660,s battery position helps make the saw so compact and doesn't affect its overall balance too much😎Thanks for your comment 😎
Del Is this saw suitable for ripping 18 mm osb . I mainly build sheds / garden rooms . I have a makita impact driver with 2 5ah batteries so I’m considering this saw.
Hi there🖐Yes, I would say this saw would be great for ripping 18mm osb💪I may chew through a 5ah battery fairly quickly if you've got lots of cuts to do, but I've used mine on a few flat roofs with 15 to 20 boards on, many of which needed cutting, and it lasted well👍Cheers
@@thetallcarpenter tks del . 👍
Good stuff! DHS680 up for review next?
Hi there🖐 I've sort of already done a little review of the 680 in the same video when I compared it to this 660. It was one of my earliest videos, so isn't the best, but I do give my thoughts on it there 😎 Thanks for watching🤩 Cheers Del
Great saw but it seems the visibility is pretty poor. Try the hikoki 3606 or 3607 both blade right and you'll see you don't need to lean to over the saw to see the line, they have great visibility and a "blower" feature to keep the line clear. Cheers.
Hi there 😊 It's a shame I can't try more saws to compare them to one an other😬 I think this saw has been made to be really compact, which is why the visibility from the left isn't that great. I have a DeWalt blade right saw, that also has great blade visibility like the Hikokis you mentioned🤩Thanks for adding in your comment and for watching 😎 Cheers Del
Hello sir, Thank you for this video, does the dhs 660 cut perfectly at 90 and 45 degrees? Is it appropriate to do small furniture projects, tables, chairs, shelves?
Hi there🖐This saw is quite accurate, especially if used with a high tooth count blade👍Cheers Del
They removed that handle on the 40v version of this saw just to improve the visibility perhaps?
Hi HH🖐You might be right about that bud🤔I'd love to have a go with one of those 40v saws👊Thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del
We bought a similar one for cutting celcon blocks 😏.
Not bad for wood too 😆🧱👍🏽
You boys are just plain naughty 😆
@@thetallcarpenter 😏
Del I can’t wait till makita make a track saw with the blade on the other side . I think all track saws are wrong .
Funny you say that Terry, but I bought the guide rail adapter for my blade left Makita and its actually really great to use with the blade on that side🤩 I've done a video on it somewhere👍Thanks for watching
Del I made an adapter from acrylic cause I couldn’t get a makita one at the time . It’s great for ripping down sheets ! Get covered in dust though 🙈
@@Tez73 It's always a little treat to get showered with dust Terry😵
Which one do you use more oftn, the 660 or the 680?
And when will you prefer the 660?
I got the 680 and i am curious about this one..
Hi AA. I actually think I use the 680 more often, but find the 660 gets more use when roofing👍Thanks for your comment 😎 Cheers Del
Thanks
No worries Ray👍
Whats the best saw to cut through sleepers and advice will be great
Hi Richard. I think sleepers are around 5 inches thick, so any saw, (other than a chainsaw), will have to cut one in 2 passes. (one from each side). I would be using my 190mm DeWalt Flexvolt saw for cutting sleepers, but if I was cutting lots of them every day, I would go for a cheaper, mains powered saw like the Hitachi/Hikoki C7U👍 Cheers
Do you find out the two you use one more then the other just by natural choice?
I think so Paul🤔I tend to grab the dhs660, (blade right), more often👍Thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del
Hello ,dell would u reccomend this saw to a week end woodworker like me .i already got makita drills and a 7 inch corded saw. Need to go cordless it,s easier.cheers
I've got no problems recommending this saw Wayne👍It's a great all-rounder 🤩Cheers Del
I,ll get one ordered now thank,s again 4 ur time .love the vids u do
@Wayne Bond You won't be disappointed Wayne, and I use mine regularly👊Cheers again.
in terms of sighting the cut, isn't there a notch on the baseplate that lines you up?
Hi Zander🖐Yes there is bud, and its pretty handy to get you started in the cur👊Cheers Del
What reasons do you use one over the other (the 660 vs 680) and would you be able to pick one over the other if you were to only have one of them?
Hi Luke🖐I generally choose the saw that best suits whichever hand I'm cutting on, but if I could only have one, it would be the 660, as I'm used to leaning over a saw, and, in my opinion, its better when cutting at 45°👊Great comment and thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del
@@thetallcarpenter awesome thank you, came across your review about a year ago when i was looking at making my daughter an L shaped reading nook and was put on the back burner due to everything going on glad to see your channel has grown and have been binge watching your content over the last 24 hours great work, love your attention to detail and care you put in.
@@Luke-A Appreciate you watching my videos Luke, and hope you find them helpful😎Cheers Del
Makita blade right corded saws were the best imo ,great sightlines both sides but these cordless ones have abysmal ergos ,they tried to make them to compact and f@#ked it all up .If you can't see the left side of blade you CANNOT cut accurately . I have a Dewalt cordless 7 1/4" blade right saw and love it ie great sightlines and power .
I think you've made some great observations there, and I also have a blade right, cordless 190mm DeWalt saw, and agree that it has great blade visibility and is awesome to use👊Thanks for your comment and for watching 😎Cheers Del
It seems to be a too small grip to be comfortably used with winter gloves on. Anyone tried that?
Hi Johan🖐I have used this saw with fingerless winter gloves, and it wasn't an issue👊Not sure about extreme weather gloves though🤔Cheers Del
What blade was that Del?
Hi Benjamin🖐 It's a Freud blade, (can't remember which model exactly, but not the expensive one), and they are a great blade which we're recommended by my saw sharpening guy. I find they are easier to keep to the line while cutting and don't wander like some other blades👊 Cheers Del
@@thetallcarpenter thanks mate. Good as ever
So many tools are set up for right-handers us let hookers need to become ambidextrous, I find it does become rather second nature now and use as many tools right-handed.
I'd be interested to know if many right-handed need to switch to left every now and then?
Hi Gavin. I think most tools are actually not handed, but circular saws definitely are. Your comment has made me think of what it might be actually like to use many of my tools with my left hand🤔and this something I'm going to look into😎 Great comment and thanks for watching🤩
@@thetallcarpenter You'll probably correct, more me thinking of circular saws, mind you my mite saw I use with my right hand, how anyone would use their left hand is a mystery:)
Great review, but what's with the screw on your hat, is that a magnetic strip? and that close to your brain!
Hi Roland. I think it's just the rivet that holds the hat together🤔 (or maybe it causes a magnetic field around my brain to stop my mind from being read😵) Thanks for watching 😎
I've just realised your talking about the little silver Nike tick on the side😆 Yeah, it does look like a screw🤓