I've had this saw for over a year now and find it truely to be an awesome saw with out the Festool price. Have not had to adjust any depth or angle setting yet still dead on since day one. Had to replace the rubber stripping on the rails after using the router with it.
@OllyPJ Hi Olly, I am sure this is as safe as any other portable saw. I have previously been using a Skil Orca which has no riving knife without any problems, particularly as the type of material these saws are designed for are mostly panels which are unlikely to twist as they are cut. You can fit a side fence though using the guide rail is a far quicker and more accurate option.
Hi. Very nice presentation. Have you ever put your cut against a straight edge to see if there is day light between the straight edge and the piece ? Please let me know. Thanks.
Мощная штука, без riving knife при работе на весу приходится ОЧЕНЬ крепко держать в руках. Срез обработки не требует, почти как стекло гладкий. Алан впечатлил ;)
I'm Picking a plunge saw and rails up in the next couple of days. I have in mind the usual 3 suspects. Festool, Makita and DeWalt. The thing about the Makita is the lack of a riving knife and the possability of kickback without one. Did you have any issues with it?
in my opinion better than the festoon in terms of functionality and ease of use, no frills, no nonsense. just bought one from Tool Store UK, £235 +VAT when RRP is £775. 1 metre Makita guide only £30+vat. A no brainer purchase. Beats hand held circular saw, hand saw, band saw, table saw etc etc
Great review, Alan. How 'safe' do you find the saw, as it's designed without a riving knife? Also, is there an option for a side fence, as you would find as standard with any non-plunging circular saw?
Thanks for the review, nicely done. My brand new SP6000J1 is burning the inboard face of the cut, I contacted Makita-USA tech support, and they were absolutely useless, the owner's manual that came w/ my kit is all of about 14 pgs. that includes settings suggestions that contradict normal saw practices and are also at odds w/ Festool's Supplement Manual for their competing TS-55REQ. The Festool guide is a good and very useful reference even for this Makita. That said, the SP6000J is easily equal to the TS-55RE series in terms of build quality, performance, economics, and so on. Going forward, these heavy hitters will get to duke it out in the tiny detail department (i.e., I prefer apples over pears) AND in the cost to own. Clearly, Makita eats Festool's lunch and dinner on this account with an offering that is nearly 50% cheaper for a totally comparable tool; Makita owners also are lucky enough to operate outside the shackled and princely expensive world of Festool accessories. So my question remains: "Does anyone know how to eliminate this inboard burning on a brand new saw?
table saw fences are usually set to slope away from the back of the blade by a few thousands of an inch but track saws are set so blade is perfectly parallel to the track.. this is what often causes burning.. other things are goop built up on blade (clean it) dullness of blade (sharpen it) slow feed (speed up the cut) too many tooth blade (change to less tooth blade) and also setting blade to cut only to bottom of material, 12 mm depth of cut setting to cut 12 mm material (keep teeth and gullets below bottom of material) these are all common things that can burn wood whether you using table saw, skill saw, or track saw..
+MrMeanderthal Yep, all true. I ended up finding tuning commentary on the Festool Owners Group forum, and no surprise, it was totally applicable to the Makita. The "short answer" is to set the tracking so that the toe is open a couple of thousandths to the rail. Cuts PERFECTLY, what an incredible tool! As to kick-back: Let the track guide the saw, release the trigger and let the blade spun down before moving the tool. In other words, be patient.
If you bought it new and legitimately, as in not previously used, then that should be a warranty item. Did you file a warranty claim? If they honored it, then why are complaining?
SuperBardley I'll tell you why.Yes it was a waranty service but it was a very expensive part that was broken, namely the anchor. Can you imagine I lost a little bit of trust in this saw and a little in makita, although I am still a very satisfied user of the makita tools.
I have had this saw for 3 years now. It has jumped back on me twice and I have done hundreds of cuts. I remember both times because I damaged the rail a little. Rail is fine to use but it bugged me. Blade stops so fast it is way safer than a table saw. That being said if I could go back in time I would opt for the festool not due to safety issue but I like the festool removable cords and its 8 feet long and not the 6 feet Makita gives you. I like the varying rail sizes festool has as well so I use them with this saw. . I really like this saw so no way will I sell it to buy the festool now though. Not worth the financial hit. It's also half the price of the festool now where I live anyways.
"A saw with truly unique features" don't make me laugh, it's an exact copy of the Festool System. I'm not knocking the saw itself but don't claim it to be something it isn't
I have this saw 5 years already and it is one of the best helper in most projects.
One day I'll open my fridge and hear the voice "hello, I'm Alan Holtham" - the guy is literally EVERYWHERE
I've had this saw for over a year now and find it truely to be an awesome saw with out the Festool price. Have not had to adjust any depth or angle setting yet still dead on since day one. Had to replace the rubber stripping on the rails after using the router with it.
Excellent your demonstration. Thank you.
@OllyPJ Hi Olly, I am sure this is as safe as any other portable saw. I have previously been using a Skil Orca which has no riving knife without any problems, particularly as the type of material these saws are designed for are mostly panels which are unlikely to twist as they are cut. You can fit a side fence though using the guide rail is a far quicker and more accurate option.
This is really impressive :) I am going to buy one for sure now.
Good presentation. I learned a lot more of what this saw can do
Hi. Very nice presentation. Have you ever put your cut against a straight edge to see if there is day light between the straight edge and the piece ? Please let me know. Thanks.
Absolutamente sensacional, tenho uma dessas e é um excelente brinquedo de gente grande, uma esquedrejadeira de precisão perfeita.
Мощная штука, без riving knife при работе на весу приходится ОЧЕНЬ крепко держать в руках. Срез обработки не требует, почти как стекло гладкий. Алан впечатлил ;)
Kupiłem taką samą ,mysle że będzie to super sprzęt 👍💪
Another Excellent Video Alan, Thanks
2.35 when bevel cutting the saw rocked over off the rail !! hence changing the bevel angle !! could do with a ledge on the rail !
I'm Picking a plunge saw and rails up in the next couple of days. I have in mind the usual 3 suspects. Festool, Makita and DeWalt. The thing about the Makita is the lack of a riving knife and the possability of kickback without one. Did you have any issues with it?
in my opinion better than the festoon in terms of functionality and ease of use, no frills, no nonsense. just bought one from Tool Store UK, £235 +VAT when RRP is £775. 1 metre Makita guide only £30+vat. A no brainer purchase. Beats hand held circular saw, hand saw, band saw, table saw etc etc
Great review, Alan.
How 'safe' do you find the saw, as it's designed without a riving knife?
Also, is there an option for a side fence, as you would find as standard with any non-plunging circular saw?
Nice video, have you compared this to Festool the industry standard? Thoughts on not having a riving knife and outside blade splinter guard.
Has the makita the same guide rail as the festool??? thanksssssss
Can you cut a 2" deep slit down the length of a 2X4 or 4X4?
the router attachment, is that only for Makita routers or will dewalt also fit?
so which one you prefer this or Bosch?
nice saw , being using it for 2 years great saw , watch out for kick back has no riveting blade, i think thats how you sat it
u mean riving knive?
thats the one thanks
Muito boa demonstração de toda praticidade que esta belezinha pode fazer! D+^^
what kind of blade i shoud use on my plunge makita to cut hard wood ?
They need a battery version , also if the guide had two cutting edges
You're a bit weird, but that thing is amazing, the cuts are razor sharp!
Thanks for the review, nicely done. My brand new SP6000J1 is burning the inboard face of the cut, I contacted Makita-USA tech support, and they were absolutely useless, the owner's manual that came w/ my kit is all of about 14 pgs. that includes settings suggestions that contradict normal saw practices and are also at odds w/ Festool's Supplement Manual for their competing TS-55REQ. The Festool guide is a good and very useful reference even for this Makita.
That said, the SP6000J is easily equal to the TS-55RE series in terms of build quality, performance, economics, and so on. Going forward, these heavy hitters will get to duke it out in the tiny detail department (i.e., I prefer apples over pears) AND in the cost to own. Clearly, Makita eats Festool's lunch and dinner on this account with an offering that is nearly 50% cheaper for a totally comparable tool; Makita owners also are lucky enough to operate outside the shackled and princely expensive world of Festool accessories.
So my question remains: "Does anyone know how to eliminate this inboard burning on a brand new saw?
table saw fences are usually set to slope away from the back of the blade by a few thousands of an inch but track saws are set so blade is perfectly parallel to the track.. this is what often causes burning.. other things are goop built up on blade (clean it) dullness of blade (sharpen it) slow feed (speed up the cut) too many tooth blade (change to less tooth blade) and also setting blade to cut only to bottom of material, 12 mm depth of cut setting to cut 12 mm material (keep teeth and gullets below bottom of material) these are all common things that can burn wood whether you using table saw, skill saw, or track saw..
+MrMeanderthal Yep, all true. I ended up finding tuning commentary on the Festool Owners Group forum, and no surprise, it was totally applicable to the Makita. The "short answer" is to set the tracking so that the toe is open a couple of thousandths to the rail. Cuts PERFECTLY, what an incredible tool!
As to kick-back: Let the track guide the saw, release the trigger and let the blade spun down before moving the tool. In other words, be patient.
Well done. Very helpful video.
I'm in love. Just need the right project to justify the expense to the boss/wife.
watch this then the bosch gkt55gce, same saw different name?
Does this saw fit the Festool Dust Collection Vacuums like the CT26?
macchine bellissime W.MaktaSP6000.
I had this saw for nearly 3 months en the 1300 watt motor burned through, I was very disappointed in makita because of its good name.
If you bought it new and legitimately, as in not previously used, then that should be a warranty item. Did you file a warranty claim? If they honored it, then why are complaining?
SuperBardley I'll tell you why.Yes it was a waranty service but it was a very expensive part that was broken, namely the anchor. Can you imagine I lost a little bit of trust in this saw and a little in makita, although I am still a very satisfied user of the makita tools.
I think a saw with this image and successfully sells and not often used after buying it NEW should not be broken that fast!
lástima que sea un disco tan pequeño..
how much a Master Craftsperson - Expanding Round Table
This saw have no riving knife and have extremely strong kickback. You should be very careful when work with it
I have had this saw for 3 years now. It has jumped back on me twice and I have done hundreds of cuts. I remember both times because I damaged the rail a little. Rail is fine to use but it bugged me. Blade stops so fast it is way safer than a table saw. That being said if I could go back in time I would opt for the festool not due to safety issue but I like the festool removable cords and its 8 feet long and not the 6 feet Makita gives you. I like the varying rail sizes festool has as well so I use them with this saw. . I really like this saw so no way will I sell it to buy the festool now though. Not worth the financial hit. It's also half the price of the festool now where I live anyways.
+m352005 your so right this saw has kicked back on me on many occasions costing me a kitchen work top, i think it s time for a festool
bikin sediri"an
very good
I want one~!
Is it me or is makita missing a trick by not telling you how good it is putting a leading edge on a door!
yea, yea....i want one...
Great
Should have the knife to proteckt for kick back there is no kick back safety at all.
115Euro 3miter
Cant wait till I get paid :D
Yah... the "Makita" shirt kinda makes be doubt your impartiality. :)
"A saw with truly unique features" don't make me laugh, it's an exact copy of the Festool System. I'm not knocking the saw itself but don't claim it to be something it isn't
Truly unique features such as being within budget...
Anti-tip feature on Festool?
Wrong product you're demonstrating, should of been the Festool TS55!
I've used both have you?
I have only used the Makita once and in that one use i just find the Festool TS55 allot easier to use and that's why I own one.
Festool is for pussies.
@@mihkus comments like these are for tossers
9000р 3м
Please turn up the sound of your saw while speaking, i can almost understand what you're saying..👎
He creeps me out.