Buy Makita BSS501 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 5-3/8-Inch Circular Trim Saw KitMakita BSS501 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 5-3/8-Inch Circular Trim Saw Kit Product Description:
- Makita-built motor delivers 3,600 RPM for faster cutting and ripping through wood
- Compact, ergonomic design at only 5.7 lbs. for reduced operator fatigue
- Features such as a built-in L.E.D. light to illuminate the work area, and a built-in dust blower to keep the line of cut free of debris
- Makita LXT Lithium-Ion battery and Energy Star rated 30-Minute Rapid Optimum Charger produces 430% total lifetime work with 2.5X more cycles
- 3-year warranty on tool; 1-year warranty on batteries and charger
Product Description
Includes 18V Cordless LXT Lithium-Ion 5-3/8-in Circular Trim Saw - BSS501, (1) 5-3/8-in 16-Tooth Carbide-Tipped Circular Saw Blade - A-94904, Hex Wrench #5 - 783203-8, Rip Fence - 164095-8, (2) 18 Volt 3.0 Ah LXT Lithium-Ion Battery - BL1830, Rapid Optimum Charger - DC18RA, Contractor Bag
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12 of 15 people found the following review helpful.
Saw Blade Availability Very Limited-Otherwise a Great Saw
By Larry W. Cormicle
I was within one minute of purchasing this saw and when I asked to purchase a plywood blade. None are available from Makita or any other blade manufacturer. The only saw blade that is available is the multipurpose blade that comes with the saw. The arbor size is 5/8 inch, which does NOT match the 3/8 inch of DeWalt saw blades of this diameter (5-3/8 inch). The dealer did not stock any replacement blades. The DeWalt blades do not fit. So buying any replacement saw blades would be a special order, not the story you want to here when you are in the middle of a project and need a saw blade now.On the plus side, this saw is light weight, well balanced, with very comfortable hand grips. If only replacement saw blades were available readily and in multiple types.One caution, a saw blade of this diameter, 5-3/8 inch cannot cut through a 2x4 (1.5 inches) in one pass if the saw is set at a 45 degree miter. So this small of a saw blade is strictly a plywood and paneling saw, not for framing lumber cut at 45 degree.I am not sure why Makita has chosen such a odd arbor size of 5/8 inch vs. every other manufacturer's 3/8 inch arbor for saw blades of this size.If not for the blade limitations this saw would have been mine and in my workshop.I opted instead for the 6-1/2 Makita cordless saw, model no. BSS610. 6-1/2 inch diameter saw blades are manufactured by almost every blade and saw manufacturer and are available in every type (framing, plywood, etc....). So I own a slightly larger and heavier saw that I can buy replacement blades for at any hardware store. Another plus, is a 6-1/2 inch diameter saw blade when set at 45 degrees cuts up to 1-9/16 inches, so cutting a 2x4 at 45 degrees in one pass is a winner.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.
N.Morris - Mpls
By N.G.M
I recently purchased this Makita trim saw and have been very happy with its overall performance. I planned to install a new window on the second floor of our home, and decided I did not want to drag the heavy electric circle saw up onto some scaffolding in order to cut the opening after removing the stucco. The Makita 18 Volt Trim saw worked like a champ cutting through the old wood siding with ease. I was surprised at the power that such a lightweight tool could produce. Of course a trim saw has more limited uses and capabilities compared to a full size circle saw, but I have found a number of other situations where I was able to use it during my remodeling projects. I ordered a few additional saw blades from Amazon when I placed the order for the saw, and found there are also metal cutting blades available if needed.Most of my powertools are Dewalt, but this is the second Makita product I have purchased, and so far have found the quality and price of Makita pretty much equal to the Dewalt line of power tools. If you are looking for a Circular Trim saw, I think you will be happy with the Makita 18 Volt LXT Lithium.
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