Makita SP6000J 165mm Plunge Cut Saw Complete with Connector Case/ Hex Wrench and Carbide-Tipped Saw Blade

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Makita Sp6000j1 165mm Circular Plunge Saw 240v With 1.5m

Unlike a table saw where you take the work to the saw, the track saw is taken to the work which makes it much easier to deal with large or heavy work pieces. Even though the Matika SP6000 has some trade-offs, it is a machine designed to give you an excellent bang for your buck. I made the cuts in a couple of passes to reduce the strain on the motor and heat build up in the blade.When it comes to breaking down sheet goods or making straight, precise cuts, you can't beat the accuracy of a track saw. Adjust the two round knobs should until you have no lateral movement on the rail while maintaining a smooth sliding action. Equipped with straight or bevel cutting; the blade enters the material on the same cutting line, with locking lever to hold the blade in position, so that the wrench can be inserted through the hole in the blade for easier installation. The Makita SP6000J1plunge cut circular saw together with it's guide rail offers outstanding cutting accuracy and versatility. The saw includes a range of convenient features, including a large top handle, an electric brake for more productivity, as well as a lock-lever that attaches the saw to the rail system so the saw stays on the rail when positioned for a bevel cut.

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Some of the tasks that I have used the Makita for such as cutting butcher block countertop are more demanding and I appreciate that extra power that the saw has. What used to be the domain of the table saw and a taper jig can now be done quickly and accurately with the track saw. Dual front and rear bevel support for precise and accurate bevel cuts and mechanical brake for increased operator safety.There’s one key thing to note about Pro Tool Reviews: We’re all about the professional tool user and tradesman!

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The Makita has an 8' long power cord which works fine but it would be helpful if it was a little bit longer.Thanks to its flat outer guard the Makita SP6000K1 can cut extremely close to the wall - just 18mm away in fact. Moreover, you can adjust the blade speed from 2,200 RPM to 6,400, depending on the material you want to cut. The solid wood countertop was a thick maple wrap-around countertop and I used the Makita to cut all of the joints. Depending on what type of work you intend to use the saw for though, this might not even be an issue.