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A circular saw is useful for everything from demolition to fine woodworking, and purpose-built circular saws can slice through metal just as easily as they do wood, plastic, or brick. A metal cutting circular saw from a heritage American tool brand is on sale now at Walmart, and if you ever find yourself needing to make straight cuts through pretty much any material it’s worth picking one up.
The Milwaukee M18 Fuel Metal Cutting Circular Saw is on sale for $238 at Walmart, 26% off its normal $324 price tag. It comes with a 5-3/8-inch 30T blade and an Allen wrench (that’s necessary to change the blade) but no battery. It is compatible with the Milwaukee M18 batteries you have on hand, with new batteries available for as little as $54, though you might want a higher capacity option for a heavy duty tool like this.
Unlike most circular saws on the market, this model has a best-in-class Powerstate brushless motor that can reach up to 3,900 RPM and cut through metal, steel and aluminum generally, and products like unistruts, angle irons, and threaded rods. It’s compatible with all professional 5-3/8-inch metal circular saw blades and is full of thoughtful, user-friendly features. An LED light improves cutting surface visibility. A rafter hook allows for more convenient storage on a jobsite. The stainless steel shoe provides a durable base that reduces chip build-up to prevent surface marring. It weighs a moderate 6.5 pounds and is just 4.7 inches long, so you can use it in pretty tight spaces as needed.
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While the reviews are pretty slim on Walmart, over on Amazon, shoppers are singing this saw’s praises. One called it “another remarkable tool from Milwaukee” that’s “an efficient way to cut raised floor tiles,” saving time without chipping the finish the way a jigsaw or reciprocating saw might.
A commercial electrician who cuts pipe to run cables reports that this saw “cuts like butter, better than any band pipe cutter.” It can even “cut 3-inch metal pipe without hesitation,” a testament to just how powerful this tool is.
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The Milwaukee M18 Fuel Metal Cutting Circular Saw is a great saw, and $238 is a great price for it. DIYers and pros alike will appreciate its power, user-friendly features, and, if they can grab one before it disappears, this sizable discount.
