The Milwaukee 2831-20 is an 18V cordless plunge track saw with a 6-1/2 inch blade, built for carpenters and remodelers who cut sheet goods and solid hardwood on site. Its brushless Powerstate motor spins at 5,600 RPM, a variable speed dial sets the pace for the material, and the pivoting plunge action holds an accurate depth of cut. Milwaukee claims over 90% dust collection efficiency, which puts it near the corded track saws it replaces. It is sold as a bare tool, so the M18 battery and charger are bought separately, and the track is not in the box either. Compared with corded plunge saws it trades a mains lead for M18 pack compatibility; compared with other cordless track saws it leans on the High Output battery line for cut count.
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Owners rate the 2831-20 highly for cut quality and dust control, and many say it matches or beats the corded track saws they used before. The recurring complaints are the bare-tool packaging and the extra cost of buying the track and High Output batteries.
The Milwaukee M18 FUEL 6-1/2" Plunge Track Saw is a cordless plunge saw for carpenters and remodelers. It is sold as a tool only, so the battery is not included. Its Powerstate brushless motor runs at 5,600 RPM for clean, finish-quality cuts, and a variable speed dial sets the blade speed to the application.
The saw plunges with a smooth pivoting motion for precise plunge cuts at an accurate depth. An easy-slide depth stop and a micro adjust depth knob set the depth. An adjustable cam system fits the saw to the track, and a riving knife keeps material from pinching on the blade and reduces kickback. Bevel stops are at 0, 22.5 and 45 degrees.
A vac port and dust bag handle dust, with over 90% dust collection efficiency. The vac port works with 1-7/8" vac hoses. A quick-locking blade change system and onboard Allen wrench storage make blade changes easier. REDLINK PLUS intelligence protects the tool from overload, overheating and over-discharge.
