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Makita SP6000J Plunge Cut Saw 165mm in Makpac Type 4 Carry

Built in soft start eliminates sudden movement on start up that may misalign the position of the rail Amp motor with variable speed control dial (2,000 – 5,200 RPM) for optimum performance in a variety of materials The SP6000J is engineered for cutting sheet material, finish work, trim work, and remodelling. It is ideal for a broad range of trades, including cabinet installers, cabinet manufacturers, finish carpenters, stair installers, flooring installers, woodworkers, and general contractors seeking a best-in-class 165mm Plunge Circular Saw. Large 1-7/16" rear dust port directs material away from the operator and easily connects to a vacuum system Guide Rail interacts with the saw base to provide smooth, perfect, dead-on straight or bevel cuttingThe SP6000J2 saw has a bevel capability of -1° to 48° with positive stops at 22.5° and 45°. The saw delivers precise cutting, as the position of the blade enters the material on the same cutting line whether cutting straight or bevel. In addition, the saw has close-to-wall cutting (18mm) for expanded cutting applications. The built-in depth stop allows a preliminary cut of 2mm to be performed before the entire material is cut through for clean and splinter-free cutting. 12 AMP Direct-Drive Power for Smooth Cutting

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There’s no doubt that the Makita SP6000 is an impressive tool. However, there are a few things you may not like about it. Power 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 variable speed dial control (2,000 – 5,200 RPM) allows the user to set the speed for optimum performance in a variety of materials. The built-in torque limiter helps prevent motor burnout, with an electric brake for added productivity. AMP motor with variable speed control dial (2,000 - 5,200 RPM) for optimum performance in a variety of materials Precise bevel cutting as the position of the blade enters the material on the same cutting line whether cutting straight or bevelMy name is Dan Pattison and I am a self-employed builder and designer from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. The majority of my local work consists of custom kitchens, built-in cabinetry, trim work and finish carpentry. I enjoy the design and build process and the satisfaction that comes from building things with my hands.

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Optional guide rail system interacts with the saw base to provide smooth, perfect, dead-on straight or bevel cutting (available as SP6000J1)The SP6000J1has an impresive 55mm max cutting depth and can also be tilted at a 45 degree angle and still cut 39mm deep. With its flat outer guard, it can cut extremely close to the wall, just 18mm away in fact.

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The SP6000J2 is engineered for cutting sheet material, finish work, trim work, and remodelling. It is ideal for a broad range of trades, including cabinet installers, cabinet manufacturers, finish carpenters, stair installers, flooring installers, woodworkers, and general contractors seeking a best-in-class 165mm Plunge Circular Saw. Built-in depth stop allows a preliminary cut of 2mm to be performed before the entire material is cut through for clean and splinter-free cutting Large rear dust port directs material away from the operator and easily connects to a vacuum system

metre Guide Rails (x2 + P-45777 single joining bar supplied) interact with the saw base to provide smooth, perfect, dead-on straight or bevel cutting Product dimensions are stated with a battery / batteries, if they affect the overall dimensions of the product. The bevel guide located at the front and rear has an easy to read layout as well as 4- and 22.5-degree positive stops. The maximum bevel is 48 degrees which aids in those funky angles we run into. And if you find the occasion to use it, there is also a 1-degree counter bevel. Why is that important? The SP6000J saw has a bevel capability of -1° to 48° with positive stops at 22.5° and 45°. The saw delivers precise cutting, as the position of the blade enters the material on the same cutting line whether cutting straight or bevel. In addition, the saw has close-to-wall cutting (18mm) for expanded cutting applications. The built-in depth stop allows a preliminary cut of 2mm to be performed before the entire material is cut through for clean and splinter-free cutting. Large 1-7/16″ rear dust port directs material away from the operator and easily connects to a vacuum system