Features and selection of Makita band saws

All kinds of construction tools are increasingly appearing in the household. Many people want to have a suitable technique for the manufacture of various wood blanks themselves. One of the fairly recent household tools on the market is band saws. Among the wide range of these products, the band saws of TM Makita have proven themselves well. What they are, and how to make the right choice of this tool, let's figure it out.

Makita is a Japanese brand that has been supplying all kinds of power tools to the Russian market for over 80 years. The factories of the company are located in 8 countries of the world, including Great Britain and Germany. The product range of this brand includes more than 1000 various modifications of tools for home and garden, among which there are band saws.

The Makita band saw is an electric tool that has a cutting element in the form of a tape closed in a circle with metal teeth. Such a tool is able to provide a minimum cut, which is especially important when working with valuable wood species. But you can use such a saw for other types of material, for example, metal, the main thing is to choose the right cutting blade.

Makita band saws have a number of advantages.

• Quality. This tool is quite high quality, meets the standards developed not only in Russia, but also in Europe.
• Rubbish. Waste from the production of this tool is minimal.
• Dimensions. The device is quite compact, does not take up much storage space.

• Guarantee. The warranty period for devices is 1 year from the date of purchase of the product.
• Service. Makita has a fairly wide network of service centers in our country. This allows you to troubleshoot the device as soon as possible.
• The lineup. The range of Makita band saws has several modifications with different technical parameters. Everyone will choose a tool with the necessary characteristics.
• Price. This device has an excellent combination of the cost of the device and its high quality.

To determine the Makita band saw model, you should pay attention to a number of indicators.

Makita band saws have two types of work: cordless and mains.

The rechargeable type works from a battery, does not require connection to the mains directly during operation, but the battery has a limited time resource and requires constant recharging.

The manufacturer produces band saws for household and semi-professional use.

Household saws are small in size, applicable only in the personal household. Installed on the carpentry table using special fasteners. They operate on a regular electrical outlet or battery. Their power is in the region of 350 watts. They are used for the manufacture of small furniture, as well as in order to prepare small blanks for their further processing with another tool.

Semi-professional devices are suitable for installation in small workshops. Their power can be up to 1.5 watts.These saws are usually quite large. They do not require installation in a workbench, since a small table is already provided in their design. The workpieces can be more than 10 cm thick.

Here, first of all, you need to pay attention to the cutting depth of the material, as well as the speed of rotation of the blade.

Prices for Makita band saws range from 9,000 to 40,000 rubles. It all depends on the modification and technical characteristics.

There are several band saws in the TM Makita product line. Here are a few in high demand.

• BPB180RFE. Hand-held rechargeable model. It has a fairly powerful engine that allows you to work not only on wood, but also on metal. The maximum cutting depth is 12 cm. The set includes two batteries with a capacity of 3000 A * h each, a charger, a convenient suitcase for carrying and storing. The cost of the device is about 14,500 rubles.

• 2107 FW. A network model that has a power of 750 watts. The cutting depth for this saw is 12 cm. The tool is equipped with an illumination of the cutting point, there is a function for adjusting the speed. The saw weighs about 6 kg. The cost of the model is 35,000 rubles.
• LB1200F. Semi-professional modification, which is a complete wood processing machine. It is also possible to cut metal blanks on it. The saw has a power of 900 W, the cutting depth of this device is 16.5 cm. In addition to straight cuts, curly cuts can also be made on it. The LB1200F model is equipped with a blocker that will prevent spontaneous start-up, a special tank for collecting sawdust, and LED illumination of the working area. In addition, the design of the table has wheels, with the help of which the machine can be moved around the room without much effort. This modification comes with a pusher, horizontal guide, grinding attachment. The cost of this saw is about 40,000 rubles.

Reviews of Makita bandsaws are mostly good. Buyers talk about the high quality of the product, excellent performance, detailed and understandable instructions for use.

Among the negative reviews, you can find that the device vibrates strongly during operation, has curved belt drive pulleys, and also that some models weigh quite a lot in comparison with counterparts from other manufacturers.

For the Makita Lb1200f band saw, see below.