Pros & Cons
Pros
Recently switched platforms from dewalt to makita. I use a corded bandsaw or the full size makita for most work. I love the built in blade guard, which my dewalt did not have.
Highlights
Quality
I don't think i would want to use this tool all day, everyday because of the balance issue.
The tool arrived on time but when i opened it i found as it used before, as in the pictures i submitted ,scratched , dents ar... Read More
I have had no problem with the blade coming off as reported by users on some models.
Competitiveness
It cuts nice and smooth, much easier than a sawzall.
Blade kept jumping on the previous makita model.
Overview
- How are reviewers describing this item?
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- Our engine has analyzed and discovered that 37.5% of the reviews are reliable.
- This product had a total of 129 reviews as of our last analysis date on Dec 9 2022.
Helpful InsightsBETA
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Im sure i voided the warranty but i took that stupid little bar off just above the blade
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Except to limit you cut depth
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The tool arrived on time but when i opened it i found as it used before as in the pictures i submitted scratched dents around the motor exterior case and the hanging hock also the the u bar above the blade and the side handle did not come with the tooli am not requisting to return but you have to decrease the value of the tool as it used or open box
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Blade kept jumping on the previous makita model
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
They fixed the problem with this one
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I have only used it a handful of times
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Rips threw unistrut like its nothing
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
And if you take the back stop off it will cut 212 emt