Makita HS7601J/2 240V 190mm Circular Saw Supplied in a Makpac Case

Product Information

Makita is the industry’s top maker of professional power tools. The 5008MGJ/2 Circular Saw has a 1,800-watt motor that can spin up to 5,200 times per minute. With a maximum depth of 75.5mm at 90 degrees, the 5008MGJ/2 has an intense cut. It’s well-priced compared with the more premium saws on my list, but I would honestly save up for a machine that was better finished and could cut through timber a lot cleaner. The Circular Saw has a huge cutting capacity of 66mm at 90 degrees and a bevel capacity of 0 to 50 degrees with a positive stop at 45 degrees. The operator can make extra-accurate straight cuts with the help of a convenient guiding rule.

Makita HS7601J/2 240V 190mm Circular Saw Supplied in a Makpac

The HS7601J features a new aesthetic design, an aluminium base plate, an aluminium die-cast safety cover for more outstanding durability, and a single action lever for easy cutting depth adjustment. If any person has any knowledge about professional working tools, they would tell you how Makita leads the market when it comes to professional working tools, especially saws. The Makita HS7601J/2 is a powerful circular saw which comes with a 240V battery and a blade length of 190mm, which is the best on its own.

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The first tests I performed were on standard constructional softwood timber. I made a series of cuts at 0 and 45°, then upped the ante by doing the same with some hard English oak I had seasoned in my attic. The DHS680Z is a cordless circular saw with a high-efficiency brushless motor that delivers up to 680 watts of maximum output at 5,000 rpm when driven by an 18V Li-ion battery. 5000 rpm is a massive rotational speed that will provide you with the best-finished cuts. Seeing as this saw comes with Evolution’s legendary multi material TCT blade, I thought I should use it on a few different materials. It’s this saw’s ace in the hole and what sets it apart from the other circular saws on my list. As good as the Makita and Bosch saws are, you can’t use them on metal unless you buy a separate blade.

HS7601 - Circular Saw - Makita UK

the tool is not an Air Compressor/ Air Tool, a Battery/ Charger, an Accessory, or a Petrol or Production Tool The DRS780Z has a die-cast magnesium base and blade guard for added durability and a rear handle design and Automatic Torque Drive Technology (ADT), which adjusts the cutting speed based on the load condition.I was actually quite surprised at how difficult it was to push the big Evolution saw through the English oak timber I had set up for the test. I honestly expected the saw to power through it, but it took more persuasion than perhaps necessary. I was under the impression that this heavy saw would be the most powerful one. Moving on to the baseplate, this is where I think Evolution have let themselves down. It’s a huge and heavy cast aluminium shoe, but the casting isn’t great and there’s a rough texture on the surface. I’m not sure if this is to make it more durable but compared to the rest of the saws on my list it doesn’t slide very easily.

Makita HS7601J/1 110V 190mm Circular Saw Supplied in A Makpac

Again, I suspect it’s down to the blade. The teeth are relatively small, and if they’re designed to work on multiple materials then they might not be fine-tuned for optimum cutting timber. I suspect that the multi-material blade is a good all-rounder but not ideal for any particular job.

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The Makita DHS680Z comes with an automatic speed control feature which turns out to be a great help. It also prolongs the battery life. The cutting speed automatically changes depending upon the load. There was a fair bit of tear out when working with the constructional timber. It left a lot of ragged fibres on the end of the cut, which would need cleaning up if you were trying to do anything with precision. In comparison with the Makita DHS680Z, I know which saw I’d want to use for second fix work! The Makita DSS611Z has an immense powered motor which makes it extremely fast. It is powered by an 18V battery, which delivers a smooth cutting experience required and expected by the users. The cut depth scale on the 5008MGJ/2 is easy to see, with the most commonly used two numbers, 13mm and 19mm, stamped on in more significant proportions. The huge lever can be used to make a one-handed adjustment.

HS7601J/1 Makita 110V Corded 190mm 1200W Circular Saw HS7601J/1

There were also quite a few marks and scratches on both the bevel adjustment and depth gauge, straight from the box. This doesn’t mean that all Evolution saws are going to have these faults, but there’s an obvious quality control issue somewhere. The main trigger grip feels nice with my nitrile gloves on. There’s plenty of grip even without them on and it sits well in the hand, which is vital thanks to the weight of this big saw. The front handle is a bit disappointing though, it’s just hard ABS plastic without any added grip. It’s fine when you’ve got gloves on but without them it’s not so comfortable. Makita DSS501Z circular saw is one of the best circular saws that you can find in today’s market. Moreover, it is also included in the top tier in Makita’s list. It comes with a 136 mm blade length, making it easier for the users to cut into rigid materials. The power of this circular saw takes its users to surprise. Evolution have carved out a good name for themselves in the DIY sphere. Their blades are well-liked as the average user doesn’t want to swap them out each time they need to cut different materials. This saw does well at the basic jobs of crosscutting timber and can cut a serious size bit of wood as well.

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The DRS780Z Circular Saw is powered by two 18V Li-ion LXT slide-type batteries, which provide power to the 36V brushless motor, which delivers up to 5,100 rpm and 1,700 watts of peak power. The Makita DSS610 Circular Saw features a double safety trigger to help reduce the risk of injury. It offers a high no load speed of 3,700 RPM and features a low vibration K factor of 1.5m/sec and has a low weight of 3.2 kg. Thanks to the trace cutting line you can achieve precise cuts, while the ergonomic design will reduce user fatigue.