[TheForge] Milwaukee Announces New Cordless Metal Saw

[Rob Fertner]

>From the Tool Monger blog at:
http://toolmonger.com/2011/03/14/milwaukee-announces-new-cordless-metal-saw/
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Milwaukee just keeps churning out cordless tools: The latest addition to
their M18 line is a 5-3/8″ metal circular saw with a 1/8″ to 2″ cutting
capacity for electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, and general
construction.

The saw weighs just 5.8 lb. with the battery despite having a stainless
steel shoe. It features an impact-resistant window and an LED light so you
can actually see what you’re cutting from above the saw. Milwaukee built
the saw around a 4-pole frameless motor spinning at 3600 RPM. This setup
allows you to make over 200 cuts of 3/4″ EMT on one charge.

On their website, Milwaukee says the saw won’t be available until April
2011, although several online retailers already advertise it. Preliminary
pricing for the kit (2682-22) with two Red Lithium batteries and a one-hour
charger starts around $330, but if you already have M18 tools you can
purchase a bare tool (2682-20) for $150. Both options ship with a METAL TECH
30-tooth carbide-tipped blade.