Comments on: DeWalt FlexVolt 60V Max Circular Saw Review

By: Danny

Danny — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 03:06:21 +0000

Is the 578 made in China?

By: Clint DeBoer

Clint DeBoer — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 10:21:49 +0000

In reply to Jack Smith.

That’s a pretty awesome solution.

By: Jack Smith

Jack Smith — Sun, 07 Mar 2021 17:10:52 +0000

In reply to Jim Townsend.

Only $300 now, with a 9Ah battery and 6 amp charger.

By: Jack Smith

Jack Smith — Sun, 07 Mar 2021 17:07:19 +0000

In reply to xtsallad.

I just buffed mine and it’s perfect now.

By: Jack Smith

Jack Smith — Sun, 07 Mar 2021 17:05:28 +0000

So I just bought this yesterday at HD. When I tested it I saw what you mean about the shoe not gliding across the wood. I fixed that little problem.

I took a green metal polishing stick and loaded up a little buffing wheel on my drill and smoothed it out and finished it out with some polishing compound.

It doesn’t stick at all now and glides perfectly. I even finished it out with some good ceramic wax just for good measure. I know you shouldn’t have to do that but I don’t mind tinkering anyway so I did it and I’m happy with it.

I pretty much always have some of the ceramic based spray Wax around so I will probably just hit the shoe with it periodically.

By: xtsallad

xtsallad — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 02:42:29 +0000

I have both the 575 and the 578. My 575 is the later release with the rafter hook and 2 9/16 depth of cut at 90 deg. So aside from the sticker that says 578 I can’t tell the difference between them when I use them side by side with the same sized batteries. The main difference I can notice is the 3.0/9.0 batteries make both saws feel more powerful for longer than when they’re used with the 2.0/6.0 batteries. I don’t do any full depth cutting so I’m comparing them in 2X material and ¾” material. The biggest performance gain I have found for either one is to lightly sand the plate bottom with 600 grit paper. The anodizing stays looking good and the saws slide across material with no noticeable resistance.

By: Sammy Agana

Sammy Agana — Wed, 20 May 2020 12:52:54 +0000

I like this machine

By: Mick

Mick — Sat, 10 Aug 2019 15:59:14 +0000

Flexvolt 7 1/4″ now comes with Rafter Hook.

By: Jay Burner

Jay Burner — Wed, 19 Sep 2018 07:35:51 +0000

Seriously though – I just bought my 575 NEW with bag, charger, (1) batt., blade, for $229.00 off the bay :)=

By: Jay Burner

Jay Burner — Wed, 19 Sep 2018 07:31:46 +0000

Blade Left, or Blade Right.. That is the question! Personally I just flip the blade 180, reverse the polarity of the motor and pull the saw with my left hand instead of push with my right. I like to see where I’ve been, not where I’m going :0;)+