You're probably looking at this article and saying, "Really? A cordless tablesaw?" But my work as a finish carpenter requires me to be power independent. The new homes I'm trimming are still awaiting electrical devices, so I either need to use a generator or fight over a couple of outlets with four or five other trades. Cordless tools allow me to leave my generator at home, and avoid conflicts over available power.Before I get into the DeWalt saw itself, let's talk about the battery. The Flexvolt system provides two voltages from the same pack. Ordinarily, it puts out 20v (18v nominal), so it's compatible with most DeWalt 20v Max tools (the larger pack won't fit in some models) and can be charged on older DeWalt 20v chargers. But when the same pack is connected to a Flexvolt tool, an internal switch boosts the pack's output to 60v (max). While the Flexvolt sliding miter saw offers an AC adapter (See "Cordless Sliders," FHB #266), there isn't one for the Flexvolt tablesaw. DeWalt tells me that this is to keep the saw as compact and lightweight as possible.
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