Draper D20MS185 D20 20V Cordless Brushless Sliding Mitre Saw 185mm

The Draper D20MS185 is a cordless sliding mitre saw. It belongs to the Draper D20 20V battery range. A brushless motor drives a 185mm blade. Carpenters and joiners will like the freedom from a cable. It suits site work and the workshop. The sliding head lets it handle wider boards.

Capacity is 50 x 210mm for crosscuts. Compound cuts match that at 50 x 210mm. Mitre cuts reach 50 x 105mm. Bevel cuts reach 35 x 210mm on the left. The bevel runs from 0 to 45 degrees. A laser guide shows the cut line. The blade runs at 4,000 rpm.

The saw weighs just 9.5kg as a bare tool. That is easy to carry up stairs. The base is aluminium. You can bolt it to a bench if you need it fixed. A workpiece clamp holds timber and a bag collects dust. A 40T TCT wood blade comes fitted.

Check one thing first. Batteries and a charger are sold separately. Owners of other D20 tools can share their packs. Why choose it? A brushless motor gives longer runtime. It also gives longer tool life than a brushed one. The light 9.5kg body and no cable make it a good site saw.

A brushless motor uses electronics instead of carbon brushes to switch current. There is less friction and less wasted heat. That means more cuts per charge and less wear. The D20 system is Draper's shared 20V platform so one pack runs many tools. The blade turns at 4,000 rpm. The slide adds reach so a 185mm blade can crosscut boards 210mm wide.

Remove the battery before changing the blade. Clamp the workpiece and keep hands clear of the blade path. Let the blade reach full speed before you start the cut. Use the bench mount for steady cutting where you can. Wear eye and ear protection and use the dust bag. Do not stare into the laser.