Makita 40v Plunge Saw Review | Is it Better than the Makita 18v x2 Makita Track Saw

Is this the best Makita 40v Tool yet? Let's compare the Makita 40v Plunge Saw with the 36v (18v x 2) Plunge Saw. What's the same? What's different? What's it all about?
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[usdpaulp]

This is the best Makita track saw video there is. I've watched 20+ videos, and this one finally answered my questions

[bartfoster]

I've had the 18x2 for a few years now and it is great. The smaller size and weight of this saw look great but not enough to get me to upgrade. I got lucky and found a deal on this saw lightly used at a pawn shop. Having a track saw is a real game changer!

[daafrsn]

I have the 2x18v for several years now and I absolutely love the thing

[jonomills]

Great point with the depth of cut. Something so simple aswell.

[scottbionicnerf]

Something I noticed right away, when you broke both those saws out, and put them side-by-side was how much of a 'foot-print-reduction' has been accomplished with the 40v platform. Makita engineers deserve a good pat on the back for that one. There's nearly no overhang of the base plate on the left side of the saw, maybe 5 to 10cms for you guys, but when compared to the predecessors what looks like a good 2" hanging over the base plate. 'Baby-got-some-back!' Indeed.😎🤠🤓.
You have already mentioned this, and I didn't hear, but I'm multitasking.
Anyways, great video Brother.

[igorkuzmanovski]

Was using the 18x2 last week it was struggling with 40mm solid timer. So I got the xgt same pc of 40mm timber and wow well worth the upgrade thanks for the review as always love vids.👍👍

[ThaddeusVilain]

Literally no better tester than a damp R.S 8x2 rip. Love your content mate

[Ya-never-know]

I’ve never used a track saw, don’t have a need for one really. I’ll damn sure watch a tools&stuff video on one though. 40v was shooting out a nice rooster tail in the speed/power side by side.

[fanaticz]

Also the 40v dust extractor has become available in NZ

[georgiafan]

I have the Makita and hate the depth of cut screw. Was hoping they were gonna fix it. It has the 6-1/2” blade but have a chip guide. Festool’s new TS55K won’t cut 1-1/2” at 45 DEG with the 6-1/4” blade. It has the double battery and struggles in dense wood. Gonna check out the Milwaukee. Good video 👍

[jezior_lca]

The LXT track saw also seems to have AFT, it behaves the same when kickback happens.

[outthere]

Faster speed makes cleaner cuts on panel which the plunge saw is designed for. although the 40v is better designed, I'm sure most people still love the 36v.

[balazsbanhalmi]

Interestingly the Instruction Manual does not mention the AFT feature at all, while for other tools it is advertised on the tool's body and cited in the Instruction Manual as well. I made a call to the distributor and they could not confirm the saw having AFT either. Maybe the anti kickback feature is part of the electric brake or ADT?

[stavman]

40V looking the goods. Can’t wait for the HS004G comparison.

[estebanfranco]

good tip about which saw to buy at the end of the of the video.

[renee]

Hm the makita 36v kit with track is $560. This 40v is $690. Festool is $800. (Mafell is like $1, 500 which I hear is the best but that's out of budget for me.) I'm leaning towards festool for the included dust bag, ability to use only 1 battery, imperial depth measurement which includes the track, and the fact that the tso parallel guides have an easier connection with the festool track. Still undecided though.

[theshoplifeindustries]

Best reviews on the interwebs bar none!!! 🤘🏽🤘🏽🔥🔥🔥

[jimbob]

You said "track" 127 times in this video

[ZafroSoundz]

Cheers dude, made my mind up now 40v all the way 👍🏻

[patbird]

Who needs to read manual when you have Mr Tools to the rescue. Thanks mate