Customer Reviews

Milwaukee 6310-24 18 Volt 6-1/2-Inch Circular Saw and 1/2-Inch T-Handle Hammer-Drill Combo Kit with Two Batteries, Charger, and Case

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I don't have a lot to say but WOW... When I got my Combo kit home and charged it up I took it out to try, I was amazed at the power precision and quality that was incorporated in this fine kit. I use to be a Craftsman man but got tired of there stuff craping out after a short time and leaving me hang' in... I would recommend this to all that has serious and hard work to be done... If this isn't you, then go buy the other guys brand that can be treated like a toy. This is my 8th Milwaukee tool... I'm a firm believer. You won't go wrong...

I am a homeowner and hobby woodworker. I purchased this set of cordless tools after using a friend's DeWalt set. Milwaukee sends DeWalt to the back of the line in quality, ruggedness, power, you name the category. You want to see a friend cringe with envy, pull this set out while he is using his DeWalt. I chose this set from shopping in the local stores and using Amazon's reviews. Thanks everyone who posted five stars, you all were right. This is one of my first reviews on anything, I usually don't take the time, but I just had to tell the world about this set of Milwaukee tools. Simply, these tools ROCK!

I've owned both combo's, although my Dewalt did not include the new 3 speed XRP drill. This is my assessment: The saw is without a doubt the finest 18volt cordless saw on the market right now. It has near perfect balance and is very comfortable to operate. Dewalts saw is long and awkward in comparison. The drill is a tougher argument for Milwaukee's superiority over Dewalt. While the jury seems to still be out on the new XRP drill Dewalt has introduced, it looks nice and the numbers are convincing. Still you cannot deny that Milwaukee builds a tougher drill. On the jobsite, if you drop a drill, you gasp a little deeper if its a Dewalt because the battery snaps in place with a weak hold for brute force. Milwaukee's reverse slide rail design for the battery pack is very difficult if not impossible to break. Weight is a non-issue. They are both big, heavy drills, with Milwaukee slightly heavier. Dewalt utilizes space in their cases better than Milwaukee, producing smaller, more compact cases. This combo comes with a big case. I would be more inclined to buy this with the contractor bag option. Dewalt vs. Milwaukee: its a close call but Milwaukee has my vote. The saw is superior and the drill, while maybe not as versatile, is extremely tough.

I tried an entry-level Ryobi quad-pack (at the Orange store) with circular saw, sawzall, 1/2 drill, and flashlight. Not all that bad for $199.00, but I needed a hammerdrill and wanted longer battery life as well as more precision tools. I bought the Dewalt saw and hammer/drill and found it was physically impossible to make one-handed 45's with the saw. Very clumsy "safety" switch, probably ends up being somewhat dangerous considering what you have to do to be able to finally pull the trigger switch.

I then discovered Milwakee's saw/hammerdrill combo on Amazon, all I cold find was the higher item count sets at the Orange store. I am extremely happy with my choice. Some of my oldest tools are Milwakee and I have no reason to get new as they are tough and capable ene though 25 years old (sawzall and 1/2" angle drill, both have lot of miles on them).

One thing no one has mentioned is the brake on the saw. Let go of the switch and it stops instantly, something my wormdrive and other circulars don't do. When it comes to safety, that is right up there as far as effective. A coasting cirluar can do a lot of damage, if it gets away from you. Safety switches and blade gaurds are questionable in the final analysis, but without them, the lawyers would be driving bigger cars, I suppose.

Another reason I bought this saw was, aside from the incredible conveinece, is it is light and well balanced and at 60, I'm just not as strong as I used to be. This saw is light comparatively speaking.

What can you say... I own a small custom furniture bus. and both tools get a workout. The drill is heavy but you will never have a problem. Wood or metal. The hammer is nice when it comes to installing in-wall units when all you have to drill into is a block wall. The saw runs on a 6 1/2 in. blade. This gives you the option of running a forrest ww1. With this set-up and a strieght edge clamp I get clean cuts in sheet goods without having to give up space to a pannel saw. Keep the blade sharp and the battery fresh you should have no problems showing a finished edge. THE LIFETIME WARRENTY IS UN-MATCHED! I haven't had to use it but no other company stands behind it's tools like Milwaukee. If you make a living with, or just enjoy owning nice tools, this is the set for you. I recomend that all the contractors out there buy the saws-all too. You get 2 more batteries and another charger.

I had this kit for less than 1 month and cannot tell you how many times I have used it..I just built some shelves for my mom and it was a breeze having the cordless conveinence but furthormore the circular saw does not stop..I ripped down some boards with no problem and it has plenty of power. I did look at dewalt circular saw and the milwaukee is built 10 TIMES BETTER..
Dewalts cordless drills seem fine but I think milwaukee is built with tough standards..Buy this combo you will not be dissapointed...I know this was the best purchase I made!!! Hope this helps...

I was very impressed with the quality level of both the drill/driver and the circular saw. When comparing to my friend's 19.2v Porter Cable drill, the Milwaukee seems to be a notch above in terms of quality and features. All for less money! My decision to buy was based on owner reviews as well as my previous purchase of a Milwaukee Sawzall and corded drill. Do the comparison yourself and you'll see that the Milwaukee combo is the best bang for the buck.

DeWalt, DeWalt, DeWalt. thats all you hear these days. Does anyone know Black & Decker owns them. I was swayed by all the hype until I purchased a couple of there tools. What a joke. I sold all the DeWalt tools I purchased. Yes they do make some good tools, but not many. I just purchased my first house. The salesman at the big Orange store told me, buy it they are the best. I did and big yellow scored a big 0. I went out and bought Porter Cable And the Milwaukee drill and saw sets. I am very pleased. Right out of the box I was Impressed. My only complaint is the chuck is all plastic. Oterwiase the set is great. I just completed my first project and the set performed flawlessly. I find myself using the Miluakee more than any other tool. Thanks Miluakee for sticking to grass roots design. For those of you who say BUY American. I agree. But America, wake up and make some tools that work for the people, not the sales department. Big yellow is so big they would not even send me a banner for my workshop. Porter Cable did, so did Miluakee. Wake up people and get off the band wagon. Go to ebay and see how many recvonditioned DeWalt tools there are. Then look and see how many Miluakke or Porter Cable reconditioned tools there are. You will be surprised. Anyone wonder why Black and Decker Batteries fid DeWalt? I wonder?