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The Makita GPS01M1J is a cordless 6-1/2-inch plunge circular saw on Makita's 40V max XGT platform, built for track-guided cutting of wood, laminate and MDF. It pairs a brushless motor with Automatic Speed Change and constant speed control, a 2,500-4,900 RPM variable dial, soft start and an electric brake. Depth capacity is 2-3/16 inches at 90 degrees and 1-1/2 inches at 48 degrees, with bevel from -1 to 48 degrees and positive stops at 22.5 and 45. It competes with corded plunge saws and other cordless track saws; owners like the clean, splinter-free cuts on rail and the dust collection, while some find the keyed blade change and the cost of rails and the AWS transmitter to be drawbacks.
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Lowest price we've seen: $287.60 on Nov 11 at Balux Pet Market. Tracked across 14 stores since Nov 11.
Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 38 ratings, owners praise the cut quality, especially on a guide rail, and the smooth, controlled plunge. Complaints center on the extra cost of rails and accessories and on the weight.
The Makita 40V max XGT Brushless 6-1/2" Plunge Circular Saw Kit (GPS01M1J) is a cordless plunge saw powered by a Makita-built brushless motor.
