It’s never failed to cut through stuff but just sounds and feels like it’s struggling way more than a saw like that should. Did a little big of research last night and apparently the trigger assembly likely is the issue. I’m not sure what I want to do at this point.
The Milwaukee addiction thread! :)
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manwithtools
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Well, that saw is nearly 10 years old. Treat it to a new switch, or replace the saw...
Things have improved in that product family a lot since 2017.
Odd-job
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maybe hit the trigger with compressed air and some electronics cleaner.
The problem with that circ saw is that the blade is on the wrong side. I'm right handed and HATE a blade right saw. Also that looks like the smaller 5" saw which I've never even bothered with. The 6.5" saw I have that is several years old has never failed me and is a blade left saw.
Now I'm wondering if I bought the wrong hole hawg. I'm not doing holes that big though and it has saved me when doing some electrical work in tight spaces....
Now I'm wondering if I bought the wrong hole hawg. I'm not doing holes that big though and it has saved me when doing some electrical work in tight spaces....
manwithtools
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That's a 7-1/4" saw...
Rusty if you bought the 2807, I’d return it. I’m not sure how much better the 2809 is but..
If it wasn’t for the fact I stained this one mixing fast setting concrete mix on a 106 degree day, it’d be going back.
Well ahhh ya apparentlyYou bought the wrong one. Milwaukee has 2 of these that, at first glance, look similar but aren't.
(Not including the variants with the quick lock bit holder)
The one you want:
M18 FUEL™ SUPER HAWG™ 1/2" Right Angle Drill | Milwaukee Tool
MILWAUKEE® M18 FUEL™ SUPER HAWG™ 1/2" Right Angle Drill generates corded power to deliver up to 100 2-9/16" holes per charge. The drill's all-metal 1/2" keyed chuck provides ultimate durabilitywww.milwaukeetool.com
This one is a beast. I've mixed thinset with mine.
So I just went and looked. I bought the 2807 model. Damn pos
Get the blade left/rear handle/hypoid gear saw. That thing does work. The sidewinder 7.5" is joke mode.
danski0224
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I did the same thing, but in my defense, the "Super Hawg" wasn't released yet and I thought I was buying an equal to my corded D handle 90 degree drill. Nope.Well ahhh ya apparently
So I just went and looked. I bought the 2807 model. Damn pos
Ohio Andy
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That describes things well... But mine is very new And I've only used it a couple of times.
I just know I can use my Ryobi with larger blades and when I fire it up it just feels like it's good to go and doesn't bog down. My Milwaukee sounds and feels like it's bogging down but it's still cut through things but it always slows me down because I'm afraid it's going to stall so I slow down. That said, it was cutting through treated 2x8s...
I won’t argue it’s almost 10 years old but it’s seen minimal usage. It sits in my basement until I need to use it so not stored improperly.
This is a premium brand and reflected in the price, some store brand one I wouldn’t be upset about.
I tried that, it’s getting power through the switch to the motor. The weird thing is it will try to turn and stops. I can’t upload a video here but playing with the trigger makes the blade very slightly move each time. Using a screwdriver to move the blade it’s a ratchet feeling, not smooth like I’d expect.
Grandpa was left handed and he actually had a Milwaukee right blade saw… you used the other ones and not that one. I’d prefer the left side, blade but the 7.25” saws don’t come that way.
I’ve used this saw maybe a dozen or so times so not worn out at all. This has never spun up like the old corded ones, I’ve used it to cut 2x8s also and it did it but sounded really like it was getting work hard.