Makita HS7601J/2 240V 190mm Circular Saw Supplied in a Makpac Case

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There was a fair bit of tear out when working with the constructional timber. It left a lot of ragged fibres on the end of the cut, which would need cleaning up if you were trying to do anything with precision. In comparison with the Makita DHS680Z, I know which saw I’d want to use for second fix work! There’s something to be said about big heavy tools. You’re less likely to try out dangerous manoeuvres and keep them down on the bench. Even though there’s a fair amount of plastic on this saw, Evolution have used metal where it counts. The saw guard and blade housing are made from aluminium, so it makes you feel confident during use. This Guide Rail Adaptor fits the Makita HS7601J Circular Saw and is intended for use with Makita or Festool Guide Rails. I was actually quite surprised at how difficult it was to push the big Evolution saw through the English oak timber I had set up for the test. I honestly expected the saw to power through it, but it took more persuasion than perhaps necessary. I was under the impression that this heavy saw would be the most powerful one. the tool is not an Air Compressor/ Air Tool, a Battery/ Charger, an Accessory, or a Petrol or Production Tool

MAKITA HS7601J 240v Circular saw - 190mm blade - Howe Tools MAKITA HS7601J 240v Circular saw - 190mm blade - Howe Tools

When it’s running this is an incredibly loud saw. Even under no load, it’s punishing. Compared with the cordless circular saws I’ve tested out; they feel like they’re whisper quiet. I wouldn’t dream of using a circular saw without proper PPE, but even with my British Army issue Peltor ear defenders on, it’s a bit too loud. Again, I suspect it’s down to the blade. The teeth are relatively small, and if they’re designed to work on multiple materials then they might not be fine-tuned for optimum cutting timber. I suspect that the multi-material blade is a good all-rounder but not ideal for any particular job. The baseplate has a rough texture to it, and it didn’t seem very flat. After using it a few times the high spots on the shoe were getting marked already. It just didn’t slide smoothly enough. The silky smooth baseplate on the Makita HS7601J is much easier to slide across the surface of timber in comparison. If the tool is faulty within 30 days of buying it, we will arrange for its collection at no cost to you and supply a replacement.

Product dimensions are stated with a battery / batteries, if they affect the overall dimensions of the product. As I found out when dealing with the hard English oak timber, I was forced to push this saw much harder. I’ll put it down to the multi-material blade. There are just 20 teeth on it, and they’re much less aggressive than the DeWalt DT1209 for example. It’s well-priced compared with the more premium saws on my list, but I would honestly save up for a machine that was better finished and could cut through timber a lot cleaner.

Makita HS7601J/1 110V 190mm Circular Saw Supplied in A Makpac

The Evolution R185 CCS Circular Saw has got, by far, the largest motor out of all the ones I’ve tested out. The 1,600 Watt power plant is big, bulky, and counts for a lot of this saw’s weight. This massive motor spins up the large 185 mm TCT multi-material blade to 3,900 rpm. That’s a lot slower in comparison with the Makita HS7601’s 5,200 rpm.

Seeing as this saw comes with Evolution’s legendary multi material TCT blade, I thought I should use it on a few different materials. It’s this saw’s ace in the hole and what sets it apart from the other circular saws on my list. As good as the Makita and Bosch saws are, you can’t use them on metal unless you buy a separate blade.