Makita Table Saw

After incorporating in 1938, Makita Electric Works quickly became Japan’s top manufacturer and exporter of power tools. Although Makita’s main manufacturing focus was on professional grade tools, Makita saw an increasing need to supply tools for the home do-it-yourself market. Makita answered that need with their distinctive turquoise colored tools including the popular Makita table saw.

Eventually, Makita included both small workshop table saws and profession table saws into their product lineup, producing high quality, durable Makita table saw options for home workshop users and contracted job sites.

Which Makita Table Saw Models Do Contractors Prefer Most?

The factory-reconditioned Makita 2704 is a 10-inch table saw with a large cutting capacity and has the ability to rip four times the material in one pass. With a powerful 15 AMP motor, rip fence, angled miter gauge, the 2704 table saw will certainly hold up to the workload of both home users and contracted carpenters. Mounted on the right, an extension table allows for 4X8 plywood sheet rips and the blade is enclosed under the table to protect the blade during transportation.

Although this Makita table saw model weighs about 61 pounds, it is rather compact and easy to store under a workbench. A new Makita 2704 model costs about $850, but factory-reconditioned models are also available for about $400 and includes a one year limited warranty.

Similar to the 2704, the factory-reconditioned Makita 2703X1 model is a 10-inch table saw with a hefty cutting area (27” x 22”) and 15 AMP motor. However, the 2703X1 model also includes a stand and features a carbide-tipped blade. With a locking rip fence and a rack and pinion bevel adjustment, cuts are both accurate and smooth.

The 2703X1 table saw only weighs about 40 pounds, and with the rugged stand, it offers easy transport and a quick setup. New 2703X1-R models cost about $690, but factory-reconditioned models of this Makita table saw only cost about $330 and includes a a one year limited warranty.

The impressive Makita 2704X1 model is a rugged table saw that is able to utilize a 13/16” dado blade. Features include a 3/8” by ¾ T-slot miter, adaptable to commercial accessories, a saw blade enclosure, a slide system for lowering and raising the blade to ensure a smooth adjustment and a large storage area a to hold the miter gauge, dado blade and power cord.

Since the 2704X1 is equipped with a collapsible, wheeled stand, the Makita table saw is effortless to transport to any job site or stored in small spaces. With a list price of about $980, those wishing for a Makita 2704X1 may wish to consider a factory reconditioned table saw model that costs about $615 and includes a one year limited warranty from Makita.

Here is a good video review of the Makita 2704X1 portable table saw:

Overall, when you purchase Makita power tools you know you are getting a quality product, and their table saws are no exception. Regardless of whether you decide to purchase a new or reconditioned Makita table saw you will be getting a high-performance saw that will give you precise cutting for years to come.

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