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

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The edge of the guide rail splinter guard is still where the cut happens, regardless of the bevel angle. My son and were in the beginning stages of a banquette and table build so what better way to put this new addition through the paces? This feature comes in handy when working with different materials or thicknesses of materials to suit the speed to the cut. A professionally trained Journeyman carpenter, Richard co-owns a stair and trim installation company with his son Matthew. The great thing about track saws is that when you bevel the saw it doesn't change where the cut happens.

Makita SP6000J2 165mm Plunge Saw with 2 x 1500mm Guide Rails

I was very impressed with the power that the Makita has considering how thick and dense the top was. One unique feature added to the Makita Track Sawis a thumb wheel below the trigger that allows you to set the saw speed from 2000 to 6400 RPM. To make a long story short, I ended up sending a few rails back and forth with Makita until I settled on two that were good and straight. When it comes to breaking down sheet goods or making straight, precise cuts, you can't beat the accuracy of a track saw.

With plenty of power and the ability to give accurate, splinter-free cuts it definitely delivers on performance. However, if the solid wood is too thick, you’ll need to make several passes and pause to reduce the heat buildup on the blade and prevent the motor from straining. The Makita has a variable speed dial that allows a speed to be selected anywhere between 2000-5200 RPM. Learn more here) As I mentioned earlier, it is often much easier to bring the saw to the work rather than the work to the saw and this is especially true of heavy sheet goods. You can also use it for cutting solid wood with the assurance of getting clean and accurate results.

Makita SP6000J/2 165mm Electric Plunge Cut Saw 240V

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. The SP6000J1 has a powerful 12 AMP motor with soft start for smooth start-ups, and Electronic Speed Control to maintain a constant speed under load for smooth cutting. Product dimensions are stated with a battery / batteries, if they affect the overall dimensions of the product. The saw delivers precise cutting, as the position of the blade enters the material on the same cutting line whether cutting straight or bevel. The Makita SP6000J is certainly more than capable of producing excellent results while being easier on the budget than a lot of their competitors.

Makita Sp6000 110 / 240 Volt Electric 165mm Plunge Circular Makita Sp6000 110 / 240 Volt Electric 165mm Plunge Circular

As long as you make all the adjustments correctly, it’s easy to predict where the saw moves along the track. 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. It has advanced features like tip protection that locks the machine on the guide rail and a quick button for setting the blade at a 2 mm saw depth.The saw combines a powerful 12 AMP motor and a large cutting capacity with magnesium components for less weight and electronic speed control to maintain constant speed under load for smooth cutting and a splinter-free mirror finish. There’s one key thing to note about Pro Tool Reviews: We’re all about the professional tool user and tradesman! The Makita 6-1/2” Plunge Cut Circular Saw and 55” Guide Rail (model SP6000J1) work together to produce accurate cuts with minimal tear-out. Makita is one of the leading manufacturers of power tools with over 100 years of experience in the industry. The Makita 165mm Plunge Cut Circular Saw combines a powerful 12 AMP motor and a large cutting capacity with magnesium components for less weight and electronic speed control to maintain constant speed under load for smooth cutting and a splinter-free mirror finish.