Can the Milwaukee Fuel M12 Circular Saw cut Metal?

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Answering Question From my Milwaukee M12 Fuel Circular Saw review by commenter Mack Dingo. Will the M12 saw cut EMT/Strut. You can View that review here... • Milwaukee M12 Fuel Cir...
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@brucebmendoza Жыл бұрын

That was bitching I’m sold. I’m buying myself M12 for home projects

@MORGANSMaintenance Жыл бұрын

I use M12 professionally and it is really good. I primarily use this saw for wood cutting, but someone asked if it would do it so I tried. Glad it helped 👍

@Fern.the.explorer Жыл бұрын

I use an m12 driver for handyman work and let me tell you these tools are bitchin

@codyscharkey-gd1sz 8 ай бұрын

I think I need to dive deeper in the m12 line for the weight difference since they are powerful enough. Looking at the fuel m12 osalater and impact driver

@MORGANSMaintenance 8 ай бұрын

I use M12 about 90% of the time. The only time I really use M18 is for longer battery life on all day jobs… and occasionally power/speed on impacts. The fuel oscillator and the surge are great in my opinion. I just got the newer impact and it’s good, but not a significant power advantage to the surge.

@ApacheLife-50 Жыл бұрын

Awesome review. By far the most underrated channel on YT. Thank you!

@MORGANSMaintenance Жыл бұрын

Appreciate that my friend 👍

@ligngood3787 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! I was contemplating this because the RPM's on this saw are in the appropriate range. Most wood circular saws are 2,000 RPM's FASTER, so I suspected this was true and your video confirmed it! Thanks!

@MORGANSMaintenance Жыл бұрын

You are welcome 👍

@jayd6607 2 ай бұрын

Just took a chance on the little saw. Bought it without looking at reviews thinking surely it will do all i want it for. Which will be cutting 2x4's & 2x6's around the house rather than pulling out the big 18v saws for quick jobs.

@MORGANSMaintenance 2 ай бұрын

I use it on almost all my 2x4 framing jobs that aren’t worth hauling and setting up a miter saw. I really like it. I have the Rear Handle 18v, but it’s so heavy I don’t use it unless I have too. They have a new Gen of it coming out, I didn’t see any big differences that are going to make me upgrade

@Stefan_Kawalec 2 жыл бұрын

Using slower tool with "faster" blade is always OK. The opposite may damage the sawblade.

@MORGANSMaintenance 2 жыл бұрын

For me…This isn’t the tool of choice for this. I would almost always get out my small Bandsaw. There may be a rip cut I run into in the future on something that it could work for. When he asked I was curious and thought I’d give it a try.

@Stefan_Kawalec 2 жыл бұрын

@@MORGANSMaintenance Bit it works quite fine. It's always good to have some backup options.

@carsonrowe8948 3 ай бұрын

@@MORGANSMaintenance for making a cut mid air on a completed run is way easier with a saw like that compared to a band saw.

@MORGANSMaintenance 3 ай бұрын

@@carsonrowe8948 👍👍

@chrisfyfe9212 Жыл бұрын

Make sure you are wearing good saftey glasses ! I’ve cut 1/2” and 3/4” with mine . 1” might be OK , but above 3/3” , O use the M12 Fuel Bandsaw . About 90% of the time , I use M12 .

@MORGANSMaintenance Жыл бұрын

Yeah it throws some shavings… the bandsaw is my preferred method as well 👍

@Mack_Dingo Ай бұрын

OMG I don't follow YT Shorts as much as I should the Milwaukee 2521-20 is going on my wish list. Kinda forgot about this whole thing. But hell ya this is gonna be by new compact EMT cutting machine

@MORGANSMaintenance Ай бұрын

👍

@brasshouse9822 Жыл бұрын

I think I still prefer to use a band saw to cut either

@MORGANSMaintenance Жыл бұрын

For sure… way less chips and sparks. That’s what I do too, just answering the question.

@brasshouse9822 Жыл бұрын

@@MORGANSMaintenance I get you. It was still cool to know that it can’t do it.

@MORGANSMaintenance Жыл бұрын

@@brasshouse9822 👍👍

@Mike-dn4ju Жыл бұрын

M18 fuel compact band saw is my go to for metal also, was thinking about this saw for cutting marine composites like g10 and starboard.

@MORGANSMaintenance Жыл бұрын

I’m wanting to get that M18 compact one at some point. I used someone else’s about a month ago cutting chain link fence posts… worked great

@thepitpatrol 2 жыл бұрын

Milwaukee always punches above its weight.

@MORGANSMaintenance 2 жыл бұрын

I just switched over in the last few years… I am finding that to be true 💪

@thepitpatrol 2 жыл бұрын

@@MORGANSMaintenance we switched from Dewalt to Milwaukee and have never been sorry. M12 or M18 I have got power and longevity. We farm so ours see a fair amount of abuse. Best of luck on your channnel.

@MORGANSMaintenance 2 жыл бұрын

@@thepitpatrol Thank you! I had Bosch & Dewalt When I had the old Dewalt 18v I felt it was good compared to others. I got some of the 20V but it just hasn’t done it for me. I feel like my M12 stuff beats all my old 18V stuff. Battery stuff has all become amazing in the last decade. Looking forward to see what Milwaukee brings to the table in the future. Thanks again for the encouragement. Have a Great Day!

@ToolsTrucksTrails 25 күн бұрын

That settles it. Don’t need the m18. This one is going in the cart

@MORGANSMaintenance 25 күн бұрын

@@ToolsTrucksTrails they just came out with a new version that has a little more umph… but it also has a plastic blade guard which might not be great for sparks. They are both good saws though

@ToolsTrucksTrails 25 күн бұрын

@@MORGANSMaintenance I didn’t know the gen 2 had a plastic guard! That’s not great. I was about to pick up the gen 2, # 2521-20 from HD for $99 here in town tonight. Now I am second guessing it. 🤔

@MORGANSMaintenance 25 күн бұрын

@@ToolsTrucksTrails if you are only cutting metal it’s something to think about.. it will likely be ok for short cuts, I think it would only be a problem for several seconds of continuous sparks.

@MORGANSMaintenance 25 күн бұрын

I set up my old one for just metal since I bought the new one.. I was originally thinking about trying to swap the plastic with the metal from the old one

@ToolsTrucksTrails 24 күн бұрын

@@MORGANSMaintenance just picked up the 2521-20 last night from the Depot. Didn’t even have them on the floor and yet had 5 in stock. Think they might be trying to get rid of old stock first?

@webtheweb 2 жыл бұрын

Well I bought the M18 metal saw. That saw allows to pull back the guard and helps with debris...

@MORGANSMaintenance 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, this saw will do it…. But it does throw a lot of shavings. I would normally use my bandsaw for this.

@webtheweb 2 жыл бұрын

@@MORGANSMaintenance i have the m12 saw and the M18 5" bandsaw, as well. I take the m12 everywhere for small jobs. Take the M18 for framing jobs, for wood. I took on a job doing metal framing, I bought the metal saw. That thing cuts metal like a beauty, it helps a lot with metal shavings, as it has a chamber for collection. Now the m12 does have your regular pullback guard lever, however the metal saw, because of it's chamber location, has the pullback guard in a different location and it turns out it's much more convenient. I've yet to test the saw n blade with rebar. I used the bandsaw on rebar and the blade gives out quickly, the reason I bought this metal saw, it's for another job cutting rebar.

@MORGANSMaintenance 2 жыл бұрын

@@webtheweb thanks for your feedback on the metal saw. I occasionally do metal stud framing but typically just 20 gauge. I normally use snips then score with a knife using a square and bend them till they snap off. (Primarily for sound). I don’t do metal enough to buy specific tools, but who know… maybe one day. Know I know it’s good.

@hydroking619 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@MORGANSMaintenance 2 жыл бұрын

I figured it would do it, but it was a little easier than I expected. Lots of shavings though….

@chrissatterwhite711 Жыл бұрын

The m12 bandsaw is kind of awkward to use so I might start doing this instead. It cut that strut better than I thought it would

@MORGANSMaintenance Жыл бұрын

I only have the non-fuel bandsaw and it’s right at its capacity to cut strut. I’m not sure if the Fuel is better. This method works, but it does make a lot of shavings… just a heads up.

@chrissatterwhite711 Жыл бұрын

@@MORGANSMaintenance the fuel one does have plenty of power. I just hate the way you have to push the safety switch and trigger at the same time. I know you have to with a circular saw too but it’s way more awkward on the bandsaw

@ulysesj-a9659 2 жыл бұрын

I've seen it cut 3 inch red rebar

@MORGANSMaintenance 2 жыл бұрын

Nice 👍. I’m going to try it on some bigger stuff next time I come across needing too. I’m mostly a “structural wood” guy but occasionally I work with some steel. Thanks for sharing your experience!

@marcoferreira226 Жыл бұрын

just curious did you reverse the blade

@MORGANSMaintenance Жыл бұрын

I put the direction arrow on the metal cutting blade to go in the same direction as the saw. I’m pretty sure the teeth were in the same orientation as a wood cutting blade, but I’ll have to look next time I’m at the store. I don’t have that blade anymore.

@edcknifetool2145 Жыл бұрын

Just made my M12 saw useful lol ty

@MORGANSMaintenance Жыл бұрын

Your welcome.. I can’t take credit, just answering someone else’s question 😂

@_LoV3_ 4 ай бұрын

Sir can help me can i use this to cut plastic barrels wood ? And what blade do i use...i been searching for circular saw..that is compact this look good..pls help I want buy this M12 but know nothing how to use it..😢

@MORGANSMaintenance 4 ай бұрын

Circular saws can cut plastic but sometimes it will chip depending on the type/condition of the plastic. You can try several things. You will need a blade with either a lot of teeth, a blade made for vinyl/ plastic, or you can try putting a blade on with the teeth backwards. It’s really trial and error on the specific plastic you are using to see what works best. You can do the backwards blade and maybe a higher tooth count with this saw… but special blades (like the vinyl/plastic) are hard to find in smaller saws like this

@_LoV3_ 4 ай бұрын

Thankyou very much for Ur help and replying❤thankyou!!!

@user-px5uv5mx8l 5 ай бұрын

Can you send a link to the blade please

@MORGANSMaintenance 5 ай бұрын

This is the one in the video amzn.to/3wgqYfx

@wim0104 2 жыл бұрын

wish I kept the M12: the M18 has a plastic guard, AND the M12 is a lefty!

@MORGANSMaintenance 2 жыл бұрын

The Lefty was a big deal for me. Its the main reason I bought it to try it out... but I have grown to love the little saw..

@MORGANSMaintenance 2 жыл бұрын

I normally use my Bandsaw for this type of stuff, but I thought i'd give it a try since he asked..

@tylermcelwain Жыл бұрын

@@MORGANSMaintenance that’s why I went with the 6 1/2 over the 7 1/4, and didn’t need the rear handle

@MORGANSMaintenance Жыл бұрын

@@tylermcelwain yeah, I have done the same before picking 6-1/2 over 7-1/4 just for the blade side. I don’t particularly like the rear handle over the standard… I only got it for the blade orientation.

@tylermcelwain Жыл бұрын

@@MORGANSMaintenance yeah if I needed the extra depth then I’d for sure go rear handle over standard for the same reason. The blade on the left is a must for me