Primary Uses
The Makita circular saw is built for straight, fast cuts in timber and sheet materials.
-Rip cutting: Cutting wood parallel to the grain (lengthwise) to narrow down planks.
-Crosscutting: Cutting across the grain (widthwise) to shorten boards.
-Miter and bevel cutting: Tilting the base plate up to 45 degrees to cut angled joints for framing and molding.
-Sheet processing: Sizing down large panels like plywood, MDF, and OSB.