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« Reply #15 on: November 23, 2009, 07:12:02 PM »

Quick question - when you guys say the saw is not good for ripping 2x material .... do you mean it can't do it or do you mean it will kill a battery too quickly to make it worthwhile doing repeatedly? 

Ripping boards will not be something I do frequently, so I'm wondering if that drawback is something that I should be considering strongly.
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« Reply #16 on: December 28, 2009, 06:37:30 PM »

my tests here http://toolhacker.com/2009/05/dewalt-dc390-vs-makita-bss610-18v-cordless-circular-saw/
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« Reply #17 on: December 28, 2009, 07:05:14 PM »

I got the DC390 bare tool on black friday for 79 bucks.  I use it w/ the Nanos from my drill/driver.  I'm a happy camper with that setup.
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« Reply #18 on: December 28, 2009, 07:11:54 PM »

FYI, I am currently building my home and have used nothing but my Dewalt cordless circular saw to make every single cut. I have 4 DC9180 Lithium batteries,  with a dual charger, and have never had to wait on a battery. I've noticed a drop in performance while working in the 20 degree weather. If It were summer, I'd probably only need 2 batteries.
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« Reply #19 on: December 28, 2009, 08:33:14 PM »

Makes me feel even better for returning the heavier, corded Makita 5007MGA.  You know, that saw kicked back on me a lot.  I haven't had a single kickback w/ the DC390.

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« Reply #20 on: August 04, 2010, 08:04:13 PM »

I ended up also picking up the 369CSK.  Now I have a cordless and the corded w/ composite base.  Haven't cracked open the case yet - will do so after vacation when I can start building the shelves for my shed.
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« Reply #21 on: August 14, 2010, 04:51:03 PM »

Well, all I can say is everybody on Sawmill Creek and other forums RAVE about the Makita 5007MGA.  Let me tell you, this DW369CSK cuts like a dream compared to that heavy POS.  I think my Makita had a off kilter arbor or something because it kicked back something fierce almost every time I used it. 

This thing on the other hand is a work of art.  I can cross cut 2x material just by propping it up on my foot and letting the saw do the work.  I didn't bind it up once, and I wasn't doing everything I could to support the material like I was w/ the Makita.

Another fine product by DeWalt. 
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