Buy Bare-Tool Makita BCS550Z 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 5-3/8-Inch Metal Cutting Saw (Tool Only, No Battery)Bare-Tool Makita BCS550Z 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 5-3/8-Inch Metal Cutting Saw (Tool Only, No Battery) Product Description:
- Makita-built motor produces 3,400 RPM for faster cutting in a wide range of metals including Unistrut all thread, channel, corrugated, conduit, pipe, sheet metal, square tubing, steel and more
- Compact, ergonomic design at 13-3/4-Inch long and weighs only 5.7-Pound. for reduced operator fatigue
- A built-in L.E.D. light conveniently illuminates the work area
- Makita LXT Lithium-Ion battery and Energy Star rated 30-Minute Rapid Optimum Charger produces 430-Percent total lifetime work with 2.5X more cycles
- 3-Year warranty on tool
Product Description
The Makita 18 Volt LXT Cordless 5 3/8in. Metal Cutting Saw features a Makita-built motor that delivers 3600 RPM for faster cutting in a wide variety of metals including Unistrut , all thread, channel, conduit, pipe, sheet metal, square tubing, steel and more. Compact, ergonomic design and built-in LED make for easy operation and precision.
SAVE MONEY by replacing or adding specific tools that work with the Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion battery and charger you already own. The Makita 18V bare tool system lets you choose the tool you need to get the job done - without buying a complete kit. Add a Makita bare tool to your 18V LXT cordless system today. Cordless: Yes, Cutting Depth at 90deg (in.): 2, Arbor Size (in.): 5/8, Blade Diameter (in.): 5 3/8, Battery Included: No, Speed - No Load (RPM): 3,600, Case Included: No, Volts: 18, Charger Included: No
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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful.
Remarkable performance from cordless tool
By Gregory Girard
Among many other tasks cutting stainless steel and various grades of aluminum stock, my current project includes cutting massive 5/8" thick solid plates of cast aluminum, each over four feet long and weighing in at over 100 lbs each. These plates must be cut to exact specs, then the final dimension achieved by trimming to +/- 1/164th inch tolerance for the whole length of the cut. I originally purchased this Makita saw for general cutting of lighter aluminum stock and, on lark, tried it on these big aluminum plates. This very demanding cutting task seemed, on the face of, absurd to consider trying with a cordless handtool given the sheer amount of metal to cut, its thickness, binding potential, and the need for accuracy. Though my saw had seen much other use (so the blade was not razor sharp), I was absolutely amazed that tiny little saw aggressively cut through these big aluminum plates as if they were made of brie cheese. I cut at a moderate rate, running the saw edge along a straight edge guide, such that it took me about 3-5 minutes to cleanly and accurately slice off a full length aluminum "plank" from one of the aluminum plates. This extremely demanding task required installing a freshly charged 3.0 Amp battery just before the cut was complete. The cut was so clean and straight that it looked almost as if it had been milled, with virtually no significant irregularities. My heavy-duty saw, previously serving to cut this big plates, had been completely outclassed: it was noisier, took three times longer due to binding and sticking of the blade, was exhausting to use, made four times as much metal chip waste, and could not duplicate the near-perfection of the cut achieved by the Makita. It has now been set aside, replaced by the "new guy" (the Makita BCS550). I have continued using the Makita cordless for my work on these aluminum plates (in addition to other far less demanding tasks). I also got rid of my wood circular saw that I use cut plastic plate material, plywood and other wood stock, since the metal-cutting saw really doesn't really care what cuts, within the hardness limits of the blade installed. The stock blade works great for everything, so I picked up a spare to have on hand. Do not hesitate to buy this saw for fast, efficient, convenient (cordless) cutting of stock, whatever that stock may be.I use it in conjunction with a 14" dry-cut metal-cutting cut-off saw, which is perfect for cutting things off squarely and precisely to length.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful.
Small saw with a smooth cut
By Mark Jones
I recently purchased this little saw and have been glad I did. I'm an industrial mechanic and this saw has proven to be a job saver. It cuts steel without effort. The cuts are extremely clean and straight without the need for a fence or guide. It's lite weight and easy to handle. I highly recommend this tool.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful.Great saw replcement blade very expensive
By A. Pena
First of all my tools are Makita ,saw is awsome light,easy to use. The (ONLY PROBLEM)is the blade is exclusive to Makita do to the arbor size 5/8 or 15mm. All others like Bosh,Dewalt are 10mm cost about $20.00 the Makita blade is $42.00 plus shipping and you have to order online. The other brands Bosh,Dewalt you can purchase at local hardware stores.
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