Does anyone have experience with the M18 FUEL ONE-KEY 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 8-1/4" Table Saw?

[Irun]

I'm in need of a table saw for a couple pending projects and am considering the M18. Looking at the reviews though there are numerous comments about the calibration being off and some references to batteries overheating. My guess is the battery problem could be solved with Forge batteries, but that makes the saw very expensive. Portability isn't a primary concern here, so I'm wondering if the more prudent course is to stick with a corded table saw?

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauk...-1-4-in-Table-Saw-Tool-Only-2736-20/307744663

 

[Mike_H]

I would stick with corded on a table saw, if I didn't care about portability. I have a 220v Table saw and hardwoods will bog it down sometimes. I'd image that getting into a difficult cut with a batt op saw will suck the juice out of the battery right quick.

We have a Bosch contractor model at my shop. I think I paid 350 bucks or something for it last year. 110V, folds up for storage and its pretty nice. I got it from Lowes, I think.

 

[jjvw]

In the world of small portable tablesaws, the M18 is the nicest I have ever used. Mine has never overheated with 8 and 12ah batteries. Accuracy has never been an issue, but I do verify blade angle when it matters. I also use a nicer larger miter gauge. The accompanying stand (or any secure raised platform) is a necessity along with in and out feed support. Many of the recent aluminum fabrication projects on the Jeep were cut with this saw using an aluminum blade, including several long rip cuts through thick material and big rabbets.

It will never be a Unisaw, but it is what I am able to have these days and it has exceeded my expectations.