When it comes to rear-handle saws, “compact” isn’t really the name of the game…but that’s okay! The Makita GRS01 weighs in at 12.4 pounds with the kitted 4.0Ah battery and measures 17-1/2 inches from tip to tail. Makita 40V Rear-Handle Circular Saw Design Notes In many cases, the saw cut faster than we could, or would on the jobsite. The saw was able to glide through the board with ease and stayed very true to our cut line with very little extra effort.įurthermore, it sailed through our stacked 3/4-inch OSB sheets like a hot knife through butter. It performed exceptionally well while making a difficult 45-degree compound miter cut in our pressure treated 2×10. When it comes to making the cut, the saw cuts really well and there’s more than enough torque behind the blade to maintain those RPMs. As we saw on the Makita GSH01 40V Circular Saw, Makita utilizes a three-position dial which lets you quickly set the bevel to 22.5°, 45°, and 53°. This saw has a max cutting depth of 2-9/16 inches which allows it to easily cut 3x dimensional lumber and tackle rip cuts in triple-stacked 3/4-inch sheet goods. Its brushless motor generates power equivalent to a 15-Amp motor, making this a great replacement for your old-school corded saw.Īs you would expect, bevel and height adjustments are both tool free for making quick changes on the fly. The Makita GSR01’s speed tops out at 6,400 RPMs, almost 2,000 RPMs faster than its corded counterpart. Rear-handle saws really shine in situations that demand brute strength in order to maintain blade speed. Author’s Note: Don’t forget to check out our top picks for the Best Cordless Rear-Handle Circular Saws of 2023! Makita 40V Rear-Handle Circular Saw Performance
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