Powerful Enough for Industrial Applications
Product Name: Makita 2414NB 14-Inch Portable Cut-Off Saw
Product Description: Makita Portable Chop Saw
Price: $$$
Currency: US
Availability: InStock
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Rating - 8.3/108.3/10
Summary
The Makita 2414NB 14-Inch Portable Cut-Off Saw one of the oldest Makita models in the market, but customers are very happy with this cut-off saw and there are great reviews as well. People may complain about tool-less adjustments or a heavy weight, but the point is that you require a cutter that gets going once started.
The rating of 4.3 for a portable cut-off saw which was introduced back in 1999 is quite impressive. Durability, reliability, and the power stand is behind the Makita 2414NB 14-Inch Portable Cut-Off Saw good average rating. It is being assembled in China, while the parts are coming from Japan.
When you require a Cut-Off saw, you are looking for power to rip through almost any metal, the efficiency with fence adjustments and convenience for a frustration-free job. The 2414NB has more to offer than what you require and delivers no less than any modern cutter. The abrasive wheel and motor are improved. Let’s see how this portable cutter competes with top of line power tools.
Fit for Industrial Applications
The Makita 2414NB Cut-Off Saw is designed to perform heavy-duty metal-cutting in a wide range of industrial applications. The 15-ampere motor can drive abrasive wheel at an impressive rate of 3,800 RPM and it will cut anything you throw at it. It features D shape handle on the right side of the wheel for comfortable handling. Release the stress from your finger on the trigger during long runs with a lock button on the handle.
The fence has a capacity of 45° on both right and left sides with onboard scale adjustments for numerous material sizes. Fence requires a tool to deal with angles adjustment. DEWALT and Ridgid are tool-less but they require a wrench to change a wheel. It is durable if you just prevent abusive hits on wheel guard and base.
Cutting is Easy Like Butter
The Makita 2414NB 14-Inch Portable Cut-Off Saw has an old-fashioned chain that hooks with a handle to lock head so you can carry it, unlike DEWALT that has a simple push pin to lock. The 2414NB lacks variable speed option as it is designed to operate with grinding blades only, but if you can attach speed controller, which comes for 15 to 20 USD, you can attach a metal cutting blade instead of buying a $500 dry metal cutter. The base looks fine but isn’t very strong and is made from thin steel.
It has an adjustable wheel guard to guide sparks for increased user safety protects the wheel when it is not in use. The motor is same as DEWALT 15-amp & 3800 RPM, but Makita’s motor takes longer before gaining full speed.
Specifications and Features
- 14” blade diameter
- 1” arbor
- 4.55” cutting capacity at both 90° and 45°
- 3800 no load RPM
- 15 Ampere motor
- 6 lbs. weight
Cons
- Lacks AC-DC switch
- Lacks tool-less blade change and tool-less vice & fence adjustments
Verdict
The Makita 2414NB 14-Inch Portable Cut-Off Saw one of the oldest Makita models in the market, but customers are very happy with this cut-off saw and there are great reviews as well. People may complain about tool-less adjustments or a heavy weight, but the point is that you require a cutter that gets going once started. It should finish the job quickly to save a lot of time with tons of cutting.
It is completely inspected before coming out of a factory and there is a one-year warranty which comes with every Makita’s tool sold on Amazon. The package includes abrasive wheel, switch buttons, and a socket wrench.
