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Makita 4101RH 5 inch cutter
This wet-cutting masonry saw cuts through tile, masonry, concrete and more! Powerful 7.9 Amp motor cuts up to 1 3/8in. at 90deg , and 13/16in. at 45deg . Airtight cover keeps water out of motor housing. Amps: 7.9, Speed (RPM): 12,000, Arbor Size (in.): 3/4, Cutting Depth (in.): 1 3/8in. at 90deg and 13/16in. at 45deg , Blade Diameter (in.): 4 3/8
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Makita 4101RH 5 inch cutter Reviews
It does a good job - wet or dry - depending on the type of wheel that you use on it.
MK and Jepson make what is essentially the identical saw for about 1/2 the price.
But for the price I would look around a bit before I bought. Has a powerful motor and never over heated, even during a prolonged cutting session. However; I had a few nit-piks that gives it three stars. For what you get it should be cheaper.
The valve won't totally shut off the water. 4) Lack of a blade guard, you have to wait for the blade to stop before you can set the saw down. I will keep it though. Even Makita's web site doesn't list it. If it was cheaper I would recommend in a heart beat. 2) The blade.
Maybe add a brake. 6) In the sun the rubber water hose would pop off the saw and shoot water like a Keystone fire brigade. Funny the first time.This was my first attempt at cutting tile and for that it seemed to do very well. 5) Blade was not parallel to the base edge so the rear of the blade rubbed the cut causing excess heat there. 3) The water manifold and valve seems cheap. Good little saw that performed very well on 5mm porcelain tile.
1) The price. If the water was automaticly turned on when you turned the saw on, even better. No complaints about speed of cut or accuracy (see number 5) and was very easy to handle to do plunge cuts and cut outs. If it was made of metal or bonded to the base so it was better protected (for [the money] one expects more) I would feel better.
As I've come across with all of the Makita items I have - the saw is very dependable.
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