What is Reddit's opinion of Makita SP6000J1 6-1/2" Plunge Circular Saw Kit, with Stackable Tool case and 55" Guide Rail, Blue?

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I snagged this one. My one regret is not buying the 108" track to go with it. Came out of the box just about perfect. I do find the metric depth gauge a little annoying and early on I was having to compensate for the 25.4 mm = 1" but the track adds a few mm to the height and so on, a whole lot. I don't work with much that's thicker than 3/4" plywood so once I got it dialed in, I've mostly left it. I did have an accident where I left it at 45 degrees and set it on my work bench off of the track and it rolled off onto the concrete floor, but it's still cutting true. Much cussing happened that day.

It was a toss up between that and the Kreg. The Kreg looked good, has a riving knife, and the price was better, but the Makita had over all better reviews and the Festool style track. I'm happy with my Makita though.

See if there’s a makerspace near you, it can be hit and miss finding one with enough decent equipment that’s not too busy to actually build things.

Generally look for the ones with an entry fee as that helps curb people’s enthusiasm- it’s still going to be way cheaper and more practical than buying all the machines yourself.

Other then that, be very selective about what tools you use - a cheap circular saw or track saw and a decent drill/driver set will take you a long way.

You hear correctly. I have this and can't imagine why I'd need to spend any extra money for something else - it's freakin' awesome.

Here you go!

https://smile.amazon.com/Makita-SP6000J1-Plunge-Circular-Stackable/dp/B00CHN6L74/

It would be difficult to find a better deal than this on a track saw:

https://smile.amazon.com/Makita-SP6000J1-Plunge-Circular-Stackable/dp/B00CHN6L74/

Makita SP6000J1 w/ 55" rail, $377.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Makita-12-Amp-6-1-2-in-Corded-Plunge-Saw-with-55-in-Guide-Rail-48T-Carbide-Blade-and-Hard-Case-SP6000J194368-5/204338179

https://www.amazon.com/Makita-SP6000J1-Plunge-Circular-Stackable/dp/B00CHN6L74?th=1

https://www.rockler.com/makita-6-1-2-plunge-cut-circular-saw-with-55-guide-rail

There's a Makita deal going on Amazon right now where you get $25 off every $100 you spend, so you can get this Makita track saw for $100 off of the normal price right now: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CHN6L74/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1