Makita 12 Amp 6-1/2 in. Corded Plunge Saw with 55 in. Guide Rail, 48T Carbide Blade and Hard Case
$429.00
Plunge Circular Saw with Guide Rail and Case from Makita maintains constant speed under load for smooth handling and a splinter-free, mirror finish.
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Description
The Makita 6-1/2 in. Plunge Cut Circular Saw and 55 in. Guide Rail work together to produce accurate cuts with minimal tear-out. The saw combines a powerful 12-Amp motor and a large cutting capacity with magnesium components for less weight (only 9.7 lbs.). Electronic speed control maintains constant speed under load for smooth handling and a splinter-free, mirror finish. The saw delivers accurate cutting as the position of the blade enters the material on the same cutting line, whether cutting straight or bevel.
- Includes circular saw; 6-1/2 in., 48-tooth, carbide-tipped saw blade; hex wrench; 55 in. guide rail and stackable tool case
- 12-Amp motor with variable speed control dial (2000-5200 RPM) for optimum performance in a variety of materials
- Large cutting capacity (2-3/16 in. at 90° and 1-9/16 in. at 45°)
- Bevel capability (-1 to 48°) with positive stops at 22.5° and 45°
- Close to the wall cutting (11/16 in.) for expanded cutting applications
- 1-1/2 in. O.D. dust port directs debris away from you and connects to a vacuum system
- Built-in current limiter helps prevent motor burnout
- Soft start feature for smooth start-ups
- Smooth and convenient plunge release lever for your comfort
- Dual front and rear bevel supports provide additional rigidity for precise and accurate bevel cuts
- Easy-to-set depth adjustment with large scale
- 1-year warranty
- Precise bevel cutting as the position of the blade enters the material on the same cutting line whether cutting straight or bevel
- Locking lever holds the blade in position so that the wrench can be inserted through the hole in the blade case for easier blade installation
- Blade wrench attaches to the saw for fast and convenient blade changes
- Built-in depth stop allows a preliminary cut of 1/16 in. to be performed before the entire material is cut through for clean and splinter-free cutting
- Includes: 48T carbide tipped blade (B-07353), hex blade wrench (783203-8), 55 in. guide rail (194368-5), stackable tool case
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including arsenic, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Additional information
| Weight | 9.7 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 59.00 × 11.70 × 13.90 in |
| Amperage (amps) | 12 |
| Depth Adjustment | Yes |
| Spindle Lock | Yes |
| Saw Drive Type | Sidewinder |
| Power Tool Features | Case Included, Depth Adjustment, Keyed Blade Change, Spindle Lock |
| Model | SP6000J1 |
| Maximum Speed (rpm) | 5200 |
| Maximum Cut Depth @ 90 Deg. | 2.188 in |
| Maximum Cut Depth @ 45 Deg. | 1.563 in |
| Included Accessories | Case |
| Electrical brake | No |
| Cuts Through | Wood |
| Bevel Capacity | 48 |
| Cordless/ Corded | Corded |
| Corded Tool Type | Circular Saw |
| Cord Length (ft.) | 7.9 |
| Construction Material | Plastic |
| Condition | New |
| Color Family | Teal |
| Blade Location | Right |
| Blade Diameter (in.) | 6-1/2 |
| Blade Diameter | 6-1/2 |
| Tools Product Type | Power Tool |
Reviews (92)
92 reviews for Makita 12 Amp 6-1/2 in. Corded Plunge Saw with 55 in. Guide Rail, 48T Carbide Blade and Hard Case
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Arnaldo Murazik (verified owner) –
Makita makes good tools and this saw is no exception. Track saws are great for breaking down sheet OSB/plywood.
Ned Pollich (verified owner) –
Saw is working good My point is that when people buying set which is saw and track you should add track cover for protecting track and for easy transportation Now it is extra $70 and this is expensive
Jadyn Lakin (verified owner) –
Great tools it is compared to festool with of excellent quality
Thurman Lubowitz (verified owner) –
Works great
Tressa Schultz (verified owner) –
My old saw was spewing saw dust all over my garage. This saw is good at dust containment and the dust that does escapes the vacuum drops with in a few feet for easier clean up. One needs to manage both the power cord and the vacuum hose while cutting and that can be a pain. Over head management will help. The track guide does have a non slip backing and generally works except when dusty, when your cutting surface is not flat (I sometimes use a pair of 2x4s over saw horses as an example of possible non flat) or if you are not managing the hose/cord duo. I took to clamping backer 1x2s 90 degrees to the track to keep it from slipping back. The saw has a quick set to cut a shallow kerf before cutting through. In Melamine, this precut created a near chip free cut using the standard blade. When cutting at 45 degrees the saw is over balanced and wants to tip. There is a lock that holds it flat on the track if your track is clamped down. Other wise that is one more thing to manage while cutting. Do consider buying the track clamps.
Fred Kihn (verified owner) –
this tool is a savior. for cutting down big sheet goods, to fine cuts on finished cabinetry, this is my go to tool. I’ve used the festool tracksaw and i prefer the makita. great tool for the price, plenty of power. the cut this saw produces is so clean, you don’t need to sand and the rubber edge of the track causes no chipping at all. dust collection is amazing, you can cut inside a finished home with a vacuum and have no worries. overall weight isn’t too bad but this is meant to sit on a track. since i got this tool, i find myself using my tablesaw less. favorite way to use this saw is for cutting down doors and cutting weird angles as the track can be placed in whatever degree you want to cut. motor has a slow start so no jerking making it very smooth. hard case that is included is very nice and robust and can be stacked with festool sustainers. only thing i would watch out for is the track as it can get bent in shipping, this issue is very common.
Martine Hane (verified owner) –
I wish i had this product years ago! I didn’t even know track saws existed!. With this saw, the tracks, and clamps, I can make a perfectly square plywood box! Its much faster and accurate than a home made guide. Dust collection is very good too. Finding the right connection for the dust exhaust is an issue. I still haven’t found the perfect one. The depth guide is in metrics. I am very pleased with this saw!!
Lee Larson (verified owner) –
Wish I would have sprung for this years ago, tried a festool and didn’t see any thing better for that money, if anything this saw cuts deeper,cuts smooth clean and glides on the track with no effort, first cut was 1 1/2″ maple, smooth as glassshe’s a keeper.Mine was packed well and arrived in 1 day
Russ Haag (verified owner) –
yes the Makita track saw work’s very well.
Katlyn Schmitt (verified owner) –
I’ve had this cutting system for about a year now and it is a definite upgrade from the lesser expensive track saw system I had before. It operates smoothly and has enough power to cut through sheet stock and thicker panels as well. I used it the other day to cut through a 1 7/8 ” thick panel and it did so pretty easily although there were times that it seemed to bog down a little. I was making long 8 ft. cuts and I only got 3 or 4 cuts with fully charged 5Ah batteries, so I’m thinking the saw could use a little more voltage, especially on the thicker cuts. Generally speaking though I’ve had no problem making easy work of cutting 3/4 sheet stock. The saw is very well made and dust collection is very good, although over time the dust shoot swivel becomes loose and you’ll have to tape it to get it stay in a fixed position. Edge cuts don’t work well if your trying to take off anything less than the full thickness of the blade due to the very thin blades that come with these type saws. And to get square cuts you have to square the the blade to the track while the saw is sitting on the track. If you try and square the blade to the saw base your not likely to get square cuts.I like that on the Makita you can lock the saw to the track which is especially needed when making 45 degree cuts and that it has fixed settings for 22 and 45 degree cuts, something the Dewalt saw doesn’t have. The most frustrating issues with these type track saws happens when trying to join two 50″ tracks together. Getting them to line up to execute a smooth, straight cut can be difficult if not impossible, due to the inconsistency in the measurements from track to track. And if your reading the reviews this is the case with most all brands on the market. Your better off getting a longer continuous guide, if they even make one, if your doing a lot of longer cuts.I’m a cabinet maker and recently retired and sold my panel saw and purchased this to use for the fewer cabinets that I’ll make in retirement.Not a bad system for in the field or in retirement, but not any where close to being as fast and accurate for processing panels compared to a CNC or panel saw !
Zackery Franecki (verified owner) –
I vacillated for weeks on which track saw to purchase. They are all expensive and I wanted to make sure I didnt end up underpowered. I ultimately settled on the corded Makita. I thought it was the best balance. If money were no object o would get the Mafell. Great saw and very accurate.
Vada Jacobi (verified owner) –
Very useful, especially in a smaller shop, very good saw. Do make sure to make a very straight and calculated initial cut, because that determines the cut line going forward.Safe cutting!
Halle Krajcik (verified owner) –
My son in law has the Festool plunge saw with the 55 in. guide rail and I feel that the Makita performs as well as his Festool at about $200 less.
Lupe Williamson (verified owner) –
This saw makes accurate cuts the first time easy to use and change angles. I like the built in scribing stop and tilt safety, which the festool saw doesn’t have. Its worth the money just like all my other makita tools makes working more enjoyable. I build and install high end cabinets and I rely on this to make perfect cuts in expensive panels and veneer plywood. Had it for 3 years now and still running strong .
Alek Orn (verified owner) –
I’m not a pro but an avid DIY’er. My table saw could not provide the accuracy and it was a hassle trying to rip 8′ sheets of plywood. For two years I used aluminum guide rails with my circular saw to save money but the frustration was too much. I scrapped too many expensive sheets because the saw “moved” laterally.The dust collection port connects perfectly to my Dewalt DWV010 HEPA vacuum which I also bought here at Home Depot. Now I can cut pieces in my basement with sawdust cleanup remaining minimal. Now that I’m used to the vacuum turning on and off with the saw, I can’t go back! I do have one complaint directed at Makita: pack the saw & guide rail better. My saw bounced so much that the plastic tray in the bottom was busted. If you pay $400 plus for tool, is a $1 piece of foam at the top too much to ask for? Show a little respect to your customers please. Also, my guide rail had some cosmetic damage at the corners from poor packaging. Not a show stopper but very disappointing.
Alisha Borer (verified owner) –
This thing is the best! It cuts sheet goods perfectly! I’ve used it to cut a stud down to length to match the height of the two next to it, patch wood flooring (amazingly) amongst other things. All in all, this is a really nice saw.
Kayla Gutkowski (verified owner) –
Why I didn’t take the plunge into this saw sooner…. so easy and accurate, I’ll never cut sheet goods any other way, a life saver.
Margret Jakubowski (verified owner) –
I bought this saw for several upcoming projects building cabinets. So far I haven’t gotten to them yet. I’ve used it for cutting OSB and plywood. The cut is very clean. The blade is good quality. The saw guide is easy to align with pencil marks. I bought the dewalt clamps which work on the Makita track. I’ve only used them once for a full length (8 foot) cut. The bottom of the track is grippy and doesn’t need to be held down. I hooked the saw up to my shop vacuum and it gets most of the dust. The plunge action is smooth and easy to do with one hand. The saw is quiet compared to other circular saws I’ve used. One thing to be aware of is the rubber edge on the track gets nipped off the first time you use it. It might be a sixteenth of an inch or so which means if you aligned using the rubber edge your cut will be off. After the rubber edge is trimmed it aligns perfectly.The case closures are a bit strange and hard to use sometimes. It is a nice big case. You can easily stuff in the cord, manual and any other bits that you want to keep with the saw. The depth guide on the saw looks like its metric. It doesn’t bother me since I adjust the depth visually anyway. I have it set so it just barely cuts through so my sacrificial work surface doesn’t get too torn up.I got a second track and the joiner kit. I’ve seen some comment that you need two kits. I’m not sure why. One kit works fine. The tracks go together using a hex head wrench. I have an old edge guide that uses thumb screws. That would have been nice. Fortunately I don’t have to join and take them apart often.I used to cut panels with a 4.5 inch circular saw. I’d always do it outside because of the mess it creates. For me this saw allows me to cut sheet goods in my shop with dust collection. The track makes it much faster and easier to measure and cut. With an edge guide you always have to subtract off the saw base to blade distance. The cut is much cleaner so you don’t have to oversize the cut. I used to do my final edge with a table saw. I looked at the other major brands. Makita seemed to be the best option especially for the price. No remorse on choosing the Makita.
Kristoffer Gulgowski (verified owner) –
Works great just wish it had a little more in accessories department like Festool. The saw itself is great.
Yasmin Marvin (verified owner) –
This is a very good saw. The blade that came with the saw did an excellent job cutting. The problem I experienced was cutting old treated lumber down to size.