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Circular saw · Makita 18V LXT

Makita 18V LXT Sub-Compact Brushless 6-1/2" Circular Saw

Makita owners, or anyone who wants a light, compact 'real' saw.

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What we like

  • 6.4 lb with battery — light for a 6-1/2" saw
  • Electric brake + XPT dust/water resistance
  • Short 10-5/8" body

Keep in mind

  • Blade on the right (left-handers may prefer it; right-handers lean over to see the line)
  • Battery not included

Specs, with sources

Blade size6-1/2"source ↗
Max cut depth at 90°2.25"source ↗
Max cut depth at 45°1.625"source ↗
Bevel range0–50°source ↗
No-load speed5,000 RPMsource ↗
Blade sideRightsource ↗
Electric brakeYes (electric)source ↗
Guard / dustDust extracting attachment included; magnesium blade coversource ↗
Voltage18Vsource ↗
Battery familyMakita 18V LXTsource ↗
Weight (tool only)Unverified
Weight with battery6.4 lbsource ↗
Length10.625"source ↗
HeightUnverified
Brushless motorYessource ↗
In the boxSaw, 24T carbide blade, dust attachment, hex wrench (battery/charger not included)source ↗
Warranty3-year limitedsource ↗
Noise (declared)Unverified
Vibration (declared)Unverified
Colorstealsource ↗

Note: With 18V LXT 2.0Ah battery (Makita)

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