SP600J Track Saw
A plunge circular saw with variable speed control for splinter-free cuts
The Makita’s handles are comfortable, and the plunge spring offers just the right amount of resistance. The thumb safety switch is the easiest to use, and I like how the saw’s base locks into the track for added stability during beveled cuts. When I used the scoring setting, the Makita made an almost flawless cut in the melamine. The dust collection was also very good. The Makita weighs at least 1⁄2 lb. less than the other saws and easily plowed through 3⁄4-in. plywood; however, it struggled a little with the thick oak, leaving burn marks as it cut. I was surprised to see that the depth-of-cut scale is in millimeters. Because it was so comfortable and easy to use, though, the Makita was my favorite mid-priced saw.
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