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

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This process is further simplified by the blade entering the work surface at the same place square or beveled. The end of the motor housing is flat which makes it easy to sit the saw on its side during blade changes. The SP6000J 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. The guide rail is one aspect of the Makita that I was disappointed with and had some frustration with.

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The Makita SP6000J1plunge cut circular saw together with it's guide rail offers outstanding cutting accuracy and versatility. The Makita 6-1/2” Plunge Cut Circular Saw (model SP6000J) delivers precise and more accurate cutting when combined with an optional guide rail system constructed with anodized aluminum for smooth, straight cuts. For this exercise, I didn’t use the angle guide but simply aligned the track with measurements I had made. As a cabinet maker, the bulk of the work I do with my Makita track saw is breaking down and sizing sheet goods. As the founder of House Grail, Pete's primary goal is to help consumers make educated decisions about DIY projects at home, in the garage, and in the garden.Even with a continuous rating input of 1,300W, you must let the track saw rest for a while when working with solid wood. If you have any comments or questions be sure to leave them in the comments box at the bottom of the page. The solid wood countertop was a thick maple wrap-around countertop and I used the Makita to cut all of the joints.

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Depending on what type of work you intend to use the saw for though, this might not even be an issue. I find the Makita indispensable for working with sheet goods since it is so quick and accurate to use. The MPT gives me a full size sacrificial cutting surface for rip cuts and also provides super accurate and repeatable cross-cuts using the cross-cut jig and Parf dog system.

The Makita has a swiveling dust collection port at the back of the blade housing that is very effective. Depth adjustment and depth stopper for splinter-free cutting to enable a preliminary groove at a depth of 2mm. The depth scale is easy to read but it would be nice if there was an option for an imperial scale rather than just the metric. It is easy to use with convenient depth adjustments, a cutting length indicator, bevel settings, and a bevel stop adjustment. Pete has been working in the trades since high school, where he first developed a passion for woodworking.