8-in. cordless circular saw from Milwaukee Tool cuts 1-in. plate steel

Milwaukee Tool has developed what it says is the industry’s first cordless 8-in. metal cutting circular saw. Generating 15-amp corded power on a cordless platform, the saw is designed for tough cutting applications such as 1-in. plate steel, angle iron, corrugated decking, and 2-in. black pipe, without slowing users down.

An overload indicator light illuminates when users push the saw too hard, and a blade shield with integrated chip collection deflects and collects metal chips and sparks.