I was skepticle of a 20 volt circular saw. But I have several B&D 20 volt batteries and the drill Works great ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxjpBI8OOeUXib_iT7UomCrQ-uauwZJ62c . I saw the 4 stars and some glowing reviews so decided to purchase this saw. Well, leave your money in your pocket and run a cord because this little saw won't cut
I got this saw in December to replace my brushed , love the smaller saws I never need the 7 1/4 .,the lighter weight is what I like best .Definitely more powerful than the brushed version .
Yeah I'm gonna get me one of this saw!!! My old brushed DeWalt circular saw needs a replacement and I'm gonna want this new Brushless 6-1/2" Saw. I don't need a fancy flexvolt rear handled saw or the flexvolt XR saw since I already have a DeWalt cordless sliding miter saw I also have a corded Hitachi 12" sliding miter saw too for a much more heavier job application. What I need for this new DeWalt Brushless 6-1/2" saw is only for cutting 2x4's or 2x6's for framing otherwise! The Diablo Freud framing carbide circular saw blades really helps a lot and does the trick! And I don't think I'm gonna be needing the flexvolt battery either since I have a lot of DeWalt's genuine 20V max 8.0Ah batteries in reserve I got 4 of them and 6 5.0ah and 3 compact 4.0ah batteries too!
I have the old brushed 6.5 blade left. I like it more than my Flexvolt saw. I had almost given up on it, and then I put an aggressive Diablo blade on it, and it's amazing and loves my bigger batteries. I use it more than the Flexvolt.
It's an Awesome saw, I got it for FREE when I bought some batteries I got it before Xmas as soon as it came out , I mean it wasn't even advertised yet and Dewalt had it on HD's shelf, alot of people have been waiting a long time for this "BRUSHLESS" Saw to come out ...👍
although this is a great saw, the small 12v and the big 7 1/4, both have a better blade guard design. The 6 1/2 gets caught in between thinner sheet goods a lot, if you don't set the cut depth correctly. still a great saw, but as a right handed person, i really dislike blade left saws even for trim, just akward to have the weight of the saw resting on the cut off, thats why i think in my opinion, the 12v is better for a trum saw, less rpm, less weight , means less saw dust in your face. truth of the matter is, blade left is a left handed saw and blade right is a right handed saw, thats the proper and safe way, always stay behind the blade. especially for crosscutting....but yeah,.. good saw tho for lefties , but beware of that blade guard, it doesnt habe that extra triangle coming towards the arbor to roll over thinner material. Try cutting a single sheet osb, without setting the cut depth, and you will see the material runs into the blade guard, without the blade guard even touching the material, really wish they didn't cheapen out on that part, the guard design on the 12v and 7 1/4 is much more thought out.
I have always preferred to see the blade. I have a I believe it's a 5.5" saw by craftsman, and they stopped making it shortly after introducing it. Corded, but I love it and can see the blade
I've been wanting someone to review this saw for s while now.. glad you did! I've got to save a few bucks and pick it up to cycle out my dcs391 and keep it for the house projects
Hi I do the same thing but my blade has a little bit play and as a result my cuts do not come very straight. Do you have any ideas ? Have you ever put a straight edge against your cut ? When I put a straight edge against my cut I see a day light. Do you have any suggestions?
Welcome back Brian! Glad you had a nice break! 😄👍 Awesome review! I’ve been wondering about this saw since you and I ‘talked’ about it awhile back? I’m glad you and Jeff Booth and Brian F received good copies. Unfortunately I did not, and did not keep mine. I never cut anything with it, but I liked the feel of it, and it ran well. I must have got a bad copy, as not only was my 90 off, the run out was atrocious, and the baseplate has a bad bow to it. I’m glad you are happy with it, and appreciate mentioning me. 😊 Thanks for the information on Metabo. Good news for sure! Stay safe and Healthy! 👍👍👍👍👍👍😁✌🏻🇺🇸
I have the brushed version and it has a higher rpm 5150 and I own the 20v 71/4 and they have about the same power it's not the detect or the flex advantage
Thank you for how you took my suggestion up for review! I have had and used saw myself for 2 months. I sold my DCS575 to get this one instead. It is currently not for sale in Europe yet, so someone brought it over here for me. I like it in general, but think it could be better. These are my complaints about it; Bevel is poorly marked Cut-diamond is slightly inaccurate Plastic guard Rafter-hook does not hang on Norwegian 2" lumber (48mm) Does not cut through Norwegian 2" lumber on 45 degree bevel. Marking on the shoe in general is a bit low quality I would have paid 20 dollars extra if the build quality would have increased. What do you think about this? I think the DCS575 has a higher build quality and feel to it.
Hard for me to test on your lumber and I believe this was made for USA lumber so it would make sense why it is not across the pond. Bevel markings were on par to other dewalt saw IMHO. What does not have a plastic blade guard these days in battery tools? Rafter hook designed for USA 2x lumber. To me, this is one of the better saws on the market for our side of the pond. The Metabo HPT 6.5" might for your needs better.
Ok. For me I am not a big fan of plastic guards because I've had it on a circular saw before. It broke when I cut through hardwood, and it got stuck inbetween the machine and the guard. If you look at most Dewalt saws they have metal. Pro brands tends to have metal, say Milwaukee, Makita etc. I struggled with cutting on 45 degree because it was difficult to understand the marker for degrees. I guess the point with the rafter hook is valid. If you want another suggestion there is one tool that I personally am thinking about getting. It's the DCH263 :)
@@olgajoachimosmundsen4647 All my milwaukee tools have plastic guards except my corded ones.I wonder if there are differences for Europe in that reguard.
I bought this saw shortly after it came out. Works great and I like to be able to use the vac attachment working in the garage. I had the brushed 6.5" and was able to sell it so didn't cost me much to upgrade. I also have a nice Dewalt 7-1/4 and going to keep both.
I purchased the same saw, not too long ago for $99.00 on sale off E-bay. Didn't need any batteries, have plenty from Waitley. I was shocked like you were, how this little puppy performs, not quite like the 7.25 but damn close. The Dewalt blade that came with the saw was OK-? I did switch to Diablo, WOW
I gotta say this DeWalt 61/2" : "Brushless" is the Best 61/2" on the Market. I owned 2 Milwaukee m18 Fuel 2730 61/2" saws and the blade on both saws was 3/16" off with the blade at full depth and it had NO Way to Adjust it , plus the DeWalt has a bit more power. I also had a Makita 18v Brushless 61/2" , it was nice and smooth , but the Magnesium Deck rattles like crazy and it drove me Nuts and it Does it on All of them , plus the cheap plastic ruler / cutting guide on the front was Extremely Flimsy , I can't see it lasting long on a Construction site , but this is just My opinion, but you can check these things out for yourself and see ....👍✌🖖
Be careful Brian F, you’ll be giving Brian ideas for a new Comparo! 🤔😄 I like the Metabo, and a Vs video/ showdown between the DeWalt, Milwaukee, Makita and Metabo would be killer! I hear you on the Makita, and that dang rattle! It would seem every Manufacturer has one or two little things they can’t seem to get right? The plastic ruler piece on the front bothers some, and I can see how it would, but the tape on the older brushed modems would loosen, and would start peeling up. No getting around the power and the smoothness of that XSH 03. I’m surprised and sorry to hear about the Fuel saws being off that much. That was one of the reasons I didn’t keep my copy of the DeWalt brushless. Take care!
The Metabo HPT "Deep Cut" saw is a great tool (the review of it on this channel is very good), I use it all the time and can recommend it highly: lightweight, powerful, good sight line, and more. But since I also have a set of Dewalt tools, I'll have to check this new left-blade saw out at some point... gotta have options. 🤷♂️ Thanks for the review.
@@Dravus-xs1bu Hitachi/ now Metabo HPT have long been underrated. Solid tools. Glad you like your saw. Check out the DeWalt, just pay attention to the 90 degree setting as Brian points out, and check it for parallel to the blade. I also had a problem with the bevel lever on the one I tried. I think I just got a bad copy. 🤷🏻♂️ Good luck! 👍😁✌🏻
Coming from the 7 1/4 XR the build quality of the 6 1/2 brushless model is disappointing. The shoe wasn’t adjusted correctly out the box, had to tune the stop to get a 90” cut. Worse yet the shoe itself its not completely flat. There is also a lot of lateral slop in the blade, probably from loose tolerances in the shaft assembly. Not a saw you want to use if square cuts are important. The plastic blade guard is also junk, don’t care how tough they claim it to be, rattles around and flexes when in use. It’s shame because the smaller size and handling is great. Paired with the powerstack battery it’s plenty powerful and very lightweight. Hopefully one day they will offer a better quality version comparable to the XR line.
I find the saw maybe drawing too much power from the 5ah battery I couldn’t even get through cutting a sheet of 3/4 maybe I’m expecting too much from it battery was hot and I had to get my wired dewalt saw plus my safety lever on the left side can’t actuate I have to use the right side of it for some reason oh and it’s on the stock blade
Depending on your cuts. If you are ripping a lot then I would go 8. For short cross cuts a 5 will work, but you will notice the power difference between those batteries. I would go with the 8 if you can get a deal on it.
Left hand side is the perfect side, it has the best sight for your cut, sidewinders have you hunched over the saw just to make a clean cut, i don’t understand how ppl like them
@@dakushlife5225 Notice in the video that he's right handed. He's operating the saw with his right hand and holding the workpiece with his left hand. When he's cutting on the RH side of the wood it puts the baseplate off of the work piece, into thin air, so it's not doing its job of stabilizing the saw. But if he was cutting the LH side of the material he'd have to cross his left hand to the RH side of the saw hold the workpiece. Either way is awkward - at least for me. I'm right handed as well so I prefer a RH saw.
@@dakushlife5225 Right handed carpenter here with over thirty years experience all on blade right saws ,tried a blade left once and HATED IT , dust all over me and awkward to do bevel mitre cuts on the long point .Btw 90% of saws are blade right because they are meant for right handers .
Battery size has nothing to do with cutting ability... it’s how many cuts you can make. It’s ok most people don’t realize that. The “boost” is all in your head.
I was skepticle of a 20 volt circular saw. But I have several B&D 20 volt batteries and the drill Works great ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxjpBI8OOeUXib_iT7UomCrQ-uauwZJ62c . I saw the 4 stars and some glowing reviews so decided to purchase this saw. Well, leave your money in your pocket and run a cord because this little saw won't cut
I’m rookie DIYer. My projects are getting larger each time and I just bought this saw because of this review. Thank you.
I got this saw in December to replace my brushed , love the smaller saws I never need the 7 1/4 .,the lighter weight is what I like best .Definitely more powerful than the brushed version .
Glad you got a ‘good copy!’
It's ot as powerful as the brushed version a few tool guys did test and the brushed version cut faster but the brushless cut more
Yeah I'm gonna get me one of this saw!!! My old brushed DeWalt circular saw needs a replacement and I'm gonna want this new Brushless 6-1/2" Saw. I don't need a fancy flexvolt rear handled saw or the flexvolt XR saw since I already have a DeWalt cordless sliding miter saw I also have a corded Hitachi 12" sliding miter saw too for a much more heavier job application. What I need for this new DeWalt Brushless 6-1/2" saw is only for cutting 2x4's or 2x6's for framing otherwise! The Diablo Freud framing carbide circular saw blades really helps a lot and does the trick! And I don't think I'm gonna be needing the flexvolt battery either since I have a lot of DeWalt's genuine 20V max 8.0Ah batteries in reserve I got 4 of them and 6 5.0ah and 3 compact 4.0ah batteries too!
I have the old brushed 6.5 blade left. I like it more than my Flexvolt saw. I had almost given up on it, and then I put an aggressive Diablo blade on it, and it's amazing and loves my bigger batteries. I use it more than the Flexvolt.
We’re finally getting this in Europe after years of only having the option of a brushed left side DeWalt saw 😂
It's an Awesome saw, I got it for FREE when I bought some batteries I got it before Xmas as soon as it came out , I mean it wasn't even advertised yet and Dewalt had it on HD's shelf, alot of people have been waiting a long time for this "BRUSHLESS" Saw to come out ...👍
I’m glad you like yours Brian! Good luck with it! 👍✌🏻
although this is a great saw, the small 12v and the big 7 1/4, both have a better blade guard design. The 6 1/2 gets caught in between thinner sheet goods a lot, if you don't set the cut depth correctly. still a great saw, but as a right handed person, i really dislike blade left saws even for trim, just akward to have the weight of the saw resting on the cut off, thats why i think in my opinion, the 12v is better for a trum saw, less rpm, less weight , means less saw dust in your face. truth of the matter is, blade left is a left handed saw and blade right is a right handed saw, thats the proper and safe way, always stay behind the blade. especially for crosscutting....but yeah,.. good saw tho for lefties , but beware of that blade guard, it doesnt habe that extra triangle coming towards the arbor to roll over thinner material. Try cutting a single sheet osb, without setting the cut depth, and you will see the material runs into the blade guard, without the blade guard even touching the material, really wish they didn't cheapen out on that part, the guard design on the 12v and 7 1/4 is much more thought out.
I have always preferred to see the blade. I have a I believe it's a 5.5" saw by craftsman, and they stopped making it shortly after introducing it. Corded, but I love it and can see the blade
Just got one from lowes and get a 5ah battery for free as a gift. Very happy with my new toy. I am a women but I love tools more than purse.....lol
Gave a like for "a little bit closer than China." 😆
Made in Mexico with global materials. Lol
Being I’m left handed,this saw will do nicely.The right side cut blasts saw dust down my pant leg as I’m cutting.Good comprehensive review,thanks.
Dewalt 6 1/2 brushless vs Milwaukee fuel 6 1/2 and makita 6 1/2 brushless comparison please
And throw in the Metabo!
Got mine today at Home Depot Buy battery pack with charger and got the saw free. Nice sale.
decent saw but i would use dewalt 60 volt saw.
I've been wanting someone to review this saw for s while now.. glad you did! I've got to save a few bucks and pick it up to cycle out my dcs391 and keep it for the house projects
Glad I could help!
Buenos dias from Mexico Bryan!!!
Looks a fenomenal saw
That's 7/16 difference in depth of cut if anyone wanted to know.
Thanks for the leveling tip!! I am not that tool knowledgeable so need all the good advice I can get. I hit subscribe. Have a great rest of your day.
Get out all your hands that you have?
Hi I do the same thing but my blade has a little bit play and as a result my cuts do not come very straight. Do you have any ideas ? Have you ever put a straight edge against your cut ? When I put a straight edge against my cut I see a day light. Do you have any suggestions?
Welcome back Brian! Glad you had a nice break! 😄👍 Awesome review! I’ve been wondering about this saw since you and I ‘talked’ about it awhile back? I’m glad you and Jeff Booth and Brian F received good copies. Unfortunately I did not, and did not keep mine. I never cut anything with it, but I liked the feel of it, and it ran well. I must have got a bad copy, as not only was my 90 off, the run out was atrocious, and the baseplate has a bad bow to it. I’m glad you are happy with it, and appreciate mentioning me. 😊 Thanks for the information on Metabo. Good news for sure! Stay safe and Healthy! 👍👍👍👍👍👍😁✌🏻🇺🇸
Check you blade mine was installed backwards from the factory.
I have the brushed version and it has a higher rpm 5150 and I own the 20v 71/4 and they have about the same power it's not the detect or the flex advantage
gr8 stuff as uzual - rock n roll from cntr/city philly han d man🎸
Thank you for how you took my suggestion up for review! I have had and used saw myself for 2 months. I sold my DCS575 to get this one instead. It is currently not for sale in Europe yet, so someone brought it over here for me. I like it in general, but think it could be better. These are my complaints about it;
Bevel is poorly marked
Cut-diamond is slightly inaccurate
Plastic guard
Rafter-hook does not hang on Norwegian 2" lumber (48mm)
Does not cut through Norwegian 2" lumber on 45 degree bevel.
Marking on the shoe in general is a bit low quality
I would have paid 20 dollars extra if the build quality would have increased. What do you think about this? I think the DCS575 has a higher build quality and feel to it.
Hard for me to test on your lumber and I believe this was made for USA lumber so it would make sense why it is not across the pond. Bevel markings were on par to other dewalt saw IMHO. What does not have a plastic blade guard these days in battery tools? Rafter hook designed for USA 2x lumber. To me, this is one of the better saws on the market for our side of the pond. The Metabo HPT 6.5" might for your needs better.
Ok. For me I am not a big fan of plastic guards because I've had it on a circular saw before. It broke when I cut through hardwood, and it got stuck inbetween the machine and the guard. If you look at most Dewalt saws they have metal. Pro brands tends to have metal, say Milwaukee, Makita etc. I struggled with cutting on 45 degree because it was difficult to understand the marker for degrees. I guess the point with the rafter hook is valid. If you want another suggestion there is one tool that I personally am thinking about getting. It's the DCH263 :)
@@olgajoachimosmundsen4647 All my milwaukee tools have plastic guards except my corded ones.I wonder if there are differences for Europe in that reguard.
Great video! I have the brushed model and it is great! This new model looks very similar.
It is very similar!
great info before purchase ...
thanks
I bought this saw shortly after it came out. Works great and I like to be able to use the vac attachment working in the garage. I had the brushed 6.5" and was able to sell it so didn't cost me much to upgrade. I also have a nice Dewalt 7-1/4 and going to keep both.
Glad you like yours!
I purchased the same saw, not too long ago for $99.00 on sale off E-bay. Didn't need any batteries, have plenty from Waitley. I was shocked like you were, how this little puppy performs, not quite like the 7.25 but damn close. The Dewalt blade that came with the saw was OK-? I did switch to Diablo, WOW
Yes, performance was good with the stock blade but a change would improve it.
I gotta say this DeWalt 61/2" : "Brushless" is the Best 61/2" on the Market. I owned 2 Milwaukee m18 Fuel 2730 61/2" saws and the blade on both saws was 3/16" off with the blade at full depth and it had NO Way to Adjust it , plus the DeWalt has a bit more power. I also had a Makita 18v Brushless 61/2" , it was nice and smooth , but the Magnesium Deck rattles like crazy and it drove me Nuts and it Does it on All of them , plus the cheap plastic ruler / cutting guide on the front was Extremely Flimsy , I can't see it lasting long on a Construction site , but this is just My opinion, but you can check these things out for yourself and see ....👍✌🖖
This DEWALT saw and the Metabo HPT 6-1/2" are neck and neck. The Metabo HPT has the same depth of cut as a normal 7-1/4"
Be careful Brian F, you’ll be giving Brian ideas for a new Comparo! 🤔😄 I like the Metabo, and a Vs video/ showdown between the DeWalt, Milwaukee, Makita and Metabo would be killer! I hear you on the Makita, and that dang rattle! It would seem every Manufacturer has one or two little things they can’t seem to get right? The plastic ruler piece on the front bothers some, and I can see how it would, but the tape on the older brushed modems would loosen, and would start peeling up. No getting around the power and the smoothness of that XSH 03. I’m surprised and sorry to hear about the Fuel saws being off that much. That was one of the reasons I didn’t keep my copy of the DeWalt brushless. Take care!
The Metabo HPT "Deep Cut" saw is a great tool (the review of it on this channel is very good), I use it all the time and can recommend it highly: lightweight, powerful, good sight line, and more. But since I also have a set of Dewalt tools, I'll have to check this new left-blade saw out at some point... gotta have options. 🤷♂️
Thanks for the review.
@@Dravus-xs1bu Hitachi/ now Metabo HPT have long been underrated. Solid tools. Glad you like your saw. Check out the DeWalt, just pay attention to the 90 degree setting as Brian points out, and check it for parallel to the blade. I also had a problem with the bevel lever on the one I tried. I think I just got a bad copy. 🤷🏻♂️ Good luck! 👍😁✌🏻
I eat chips for breakfast ,lol ...
Buying this as a gift for my son...this video was a huge help. Excellent review! Thanks so much.
Glad I could help!
Coming from the 7 1/4 XR the build quality of the 6 1/2 brushless model is disappointing.
The shoe wasn’t adjusted correctly out the box, had to tune the stop to get a 90” cut. Worse yet the shoe itself its not completely flat. There is also a lot of lateral slop in the blade, probably from loose tolerances in the shaft assembly. Not a saw you want to use if square cuts are important. The plastic blade guard is also junk, don’t care how tough they claim it to be, rattles around and flexes when in use.
It’s shame because the smaller size and handling is great. Paired with the powerstack battery it’s plenty powerful and very lightweight. Hopefully one day they will offer a better quality version comparable to the XR line.
Glad u like it as much as i do🖒🖒
Great lil saw 👌, but I think the blade they gave me with it was designed for cutting butter 😂😂😂
Still love you Dewalt 😂👍
Do you have the dust chute part number?I don’t have this chute when I bought,and I did a lot search online,still did not find out
What’s difference between this and the XR 575 model? There’s only $10 difference. Is the XR better than the 565? Confusing lol
Nice video 💪💪💪💪💪💪💯💯💯👍
Has anyone had any issues with blade lock button? Mine only worked half the time.
This is old but I just got this saw for free with a battery purchase and I love it.
Could you compare this saw to the Milwaukee fuel 6 1/2 on a 5ah battery or above. Looking at both of them
Do you think i could do framming with this one? Thanks.
What do you mean by “what’s currently going on with tools and parts”
I am having a hard time finding tools and building materials with covid.
Can you cut bevel 45degree with 61/2?
Thank you for the show
Writing on the video is blocking what u are showing us
Does the DCS565 come with the black dust chute?
You’ve got to love the vehicles on display here…god only knows what’s off camera. This man died and went to heaven.
Great video. I have the brushed version and I love it. Can’t wait to purchase this one. Definitely worth the extra money just to be cordless
It really is!
Any chance of it coming to Australia? I emailed dewalt and they didn’t seem to know.
Is it the 9ah flexvolt 21700 cells?
Yes
Thanks for making this. About to pick one up for cheap at a local construction sale event
🤩🍻🍺😊
You look like you lost a solid 20-30 lbs!
Amazing what changing from a hoodie to a T-shirt will do.
Did you like the 61/2 or the 51/2 saw better?
When are you going to review Flex?
Not sure when or If I will.
I have this saw in my van at all times. It's great and mine actually came square. I hardly use it tho but hopefully summer time work will change that.
👍👌👊
How is it next to milwaukee and the makita?
I find the saw maybe drawing too much power from the 5ah battery I couldn’t even get through cutting a sheet of 3/4 maybe I’m expecting too much from it battery was hot and I had to get my wired dewalt saw plus my safety lever on the left side can’t actuate I have to use the right side of it for some reason oh and it’s on the stock blade
Do you have the blade on backwards?
I purposely bought a 9ah flexvolt battery for mine, hope that helps & a Freud thin kerf blade 👍
Would you recommend the 8ah woth it or the 5?
Depending on your cuts. If you are ripping a lot then I would go 8. For short cross cuts a 5 will work, but you will notice the power difference between those batteries. I would go with the 8 if you can get a deal on it.
Great review and how to use.
Thank you
Mine stuck in the wood u think I need bigger battery???
Need sharper blade?
Great video, thank you!
When’s it coming to the uk??
Made in MEXICO
I MUST BUY THIS SAW
ALSO you look skinnier
So the hoodie adds 10 pounds. LMAO
@@WorkshopAddict man congrats on the weight loss
I like the metal blade guard looks solid
How does this differ from the 565b ?
565b is the same tool, but the tool only, no battery or charger included.
thanks
What a badass saw
Price to
Yeah, but why did they put the friggen blade on the wrong side?
Left hand side is the perfect side, it has the best sight for your cut, sidewinders have you hunched over the saw just to make a clean cut, i don’t understand how ppl like them
@@dakushlife5225
Notice in the video that he's right handed. He's operating the saw with his right hand and holding the workpiece with his left hand. When he's cutting on the RH side of the wood it puts the baseplate off of the work piece, into thin air, so it's not doing its job of stabilizing the saw. But if he was cutting the LH side of the material he'd have to cross his left hand to the RH side of the saw hold the workpiece. Either way is awkward - at least for me. I'm right handed as well so I prefer a RH saw.
@@dakushlife5225 Right handed carpenter here with over thirty years experience all on blade right saws ,tried a blade left once and HATED IT , dust all over me and awkward to do bevel mitre cuts on the long point .Btw 90% of saws are blade right because they are meant for right handers .
@@interman7715 Blade Left is meant for right hander, so you can see the line.
@@interman7715 yeah, plus when you go to adjust the miter you have to switch hands. It's hard to explain those things to the left handed rightys
Battery size has nothing to do with cutting ability... it’s how many cuts you can make. It’s ok most people don’t realize that. The “boost” is all in your head.
That is 100% false. The larger Ah batteries can also put out more amps and if the tool can use it, you get more power.
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