What's the max cutting depth for this saw?
1034960
2 3/8" see: http://www.makitatools.com/en-us/Modules/Tools/ToolDetails.aspx?Name=5477NB
1189379
A 6-inch diameter blade with a 5/8-inch arbor (standard) will cut about 2-11/16 inches deep.
753612
The owners manual does not specify a maximum cutting depth. It does say that as the blade wears, the cutting depth needs to be increased from the initial 1/2" to 1" setting. My guess is about 1 1/2" deep with a new blade. The unit is a good edger but not much of a trencher.
830338
The max. cutting depth of this saw is 6 1/2 inches with the blade provided. As for steel posts, I think it was designed for timber framing wood. Abrasive cut off blade might work. Do they come in the 16 inch size?
504293
The max dado on this saw is 13/16". You will be OK with a 3/4" dado blade with a 1/6" to spare.
830343
Yes,It's max cut is 6 1/4 inches. However, If you have to cut steel tho, find a blade for a 7 1/4 saw or even better sawzall blade. Infinitely cheaper ,easier and will not put makita at risk. Even if you need to cut at bevel, I would find another way. Not sure if metal blade exists and if it does it's gonna be a fortune.
733308
Hello there! The depth of cut at a 45 degree angle is 1-15/16in and the depth of cut at a 90 degree angle is 2-7/16in.
1669234
The blade depth is adjustable. I have used it to cut 2-ply and 4-ply museum board as well as 1/8" foam-core boards. Does a very credible job.
567172
I don't know, because I only needed to cut at right angles and shallow depths. That said, you can definitely extend the blade to cut at 1/2 an inch, but I'm not sure (this is not a doubt, just a lack of personal experience) how well it will work compared to the very reliable and clean cuts I get.
825797
19" vertical when closed. Assuming you are asking about a bevel cut set up, you save about 1-1/4" due to the axis of the saw head and the handle pitch when turned. Not knowing your skill level or experience, I will offer some unsolicited suggestions. Buy the best saw blade you can afford as any saw is only as good as the tooling it uses regardless of saw brand or cost. DO NOT use the laser attachment for this tool for trim as it does not allow crucial site of the cut unless you plan to use it for framing. Good Luck.
1022965
I can't say but I've had issues regarding ordering the specific blade for this saw. I bought one that the seller said was 4 3/8 but it was 4". Otherwise the saw is great!
1773531
I have a multi-blade set that has 10" and 12" blades, which work fine. I think you can feel safe to use whatever length blade is available, especially from Milwaukee. I think the limit will be what you are cutting. For really wide, hard materials (10" oak tree trunk) just take your time and don't overburden the saw. Let it do the job without overheating. You should be fine.
577673
I am sorry to tell you that I do not know. I bought the saw with good intentions of doing some work with it, but because of a mix of circumstances, I have not been able to spend any time using it. I hope that I will be able to soon. But for now, I frankly do not know.
697543
I bought this saw for my husband. I don't know the answer, but I will ask him to answer you.
1240329
Hi. CORRECTED ANSWER: I measured the depth on my blade (which is slightly worn) and it is 1-5/16 inch (1.32 inch) for a straight up cut. For an angled cut, it will be less of course. I used it to cut through floor tile with a concrete/metal mesh base layer. There is absolutely no room in the blade guard to try an even slightly larger blade. It is a tight fit. The saw performs well and is easy to control as long as it is used with water flow. I tried to use it dry, and in less then a minute the whole house was filled with a thick cloud of dust.
1381917
Maximum cutting depth at 90 degrees is two and three eighths inches. Maximum cutting depth at 45 degrees is about one and five eighths inches.
1189380
I have to revise my answer. The blade will only raise to about an inch and a quarter (1-1/4 inch) above the table on my Powermatic 10-inch table saw, so max depth is about 1-1/4 inch, not 3-11/16.