Skil 3601-02 vs Makita 2705X1 | Compare Power Saws


Model	Skil 3601-02	Makita 2705X1
Basic Info
Suggested Price	$159.21
Release	Dec 2014	Sep 2012
Overview
Top Features	Cuts solid, engineered and laminate flooring with ease Makes cross, miter and rip cuts Lightweight design for transport and use at any project location Miter detents at 0, 22.5 and 45 degrees Die-cast aluminum miter and rip fence	Powerful 15.0 AMP motor delivers 4,800 RPM “”Tool-less”” modular blade guard system with an adjustable riving knife/spreader Blade guard assembly with cam lock provides easy “”tool-less”” installation or removal Adjustable dual side guards allow for ease of measurement from the blade to the rip fence for cutting set-ups Two onboard independent stowable anti-kickback pawls and riving knife/spreader for through cuts Release lever for easy riving knife/spreader height adjustments into 3 different positions for through, non-through and dado cuts Guard design allows operator to view the blade as it contacts the material Right extension table allows for greater cutting capacity with the capability to rip 4×8 sheets of plywood Aluminum die cast, precision machined table top remains flat and true for out of the box accuracy Large cutting capacity (3-9/16″” at 90° and 2-1/2″” at 45°) can rip 4x material in one pass; can use up to a 13/16″” dado blade Electric brake for maximum productivity Extended capacity with up to 25″” ripping Large on/off switch and easy to read scale for faster adjustments Complete storage capacity to hold most commonly used accessories including saw blade, power supply cord, miter gauge, rip fence, push stick, wrench, safety guard and dado blade 3/8″” x 3/4″” T-slot miter gauge grooves accepts commercial accessories with T-formed shanks for versatile cutting Saw blade enclosed underneath the table to protect the blade during transport Dead-on cam-locking rip fence and bevel locking handle for fast and easy adjustments Two pole slide system for raising and lowering blade for a more efficient and smoother adjustment of the blade depth 32T Carbide Tipped Blade (A-94948) Rip Fence (122740-1) Miter Gauge (122838-4) Push Stick (416772-1) Wrench #5 (783203-8) Wrench #19 (781038-1) Wrench (782024-5) Portable Saw Stand (194093-8) 2705 2012NB Tool-less modular blade guard system with an adjustable riving knife Two on board independent stowable anti-kickback pawls and riving knife/spreader for through cuts T-slot miter gauge grooves accepts commercial accessories with T formed shanks for versatile cutting Rips 4X material in one pass 1 year warranty
All Features
Amperage (amps)	7	15
Product Height (in.)	11	15 in
Power Tool Features	No Additional Features	Blade Guard System,No Tool Blade Change,Stand Included
Cordless/ Corded	Corded
Blade size (in.)	4.375
Reconditioned	No	No
Product Depth (in.)	26.75	22.25 in
Product Width (in.)	20	29.63 in
Manufacturer Warranty	Limited 3 Year Warranty	1 Year Warranty
Material	Wood
Certifications and Listings	1-UL Listed	1-UL Listed
Returnable	90-Day	90-Day
Tools Product Type	Power Tool	Power Tool
Flooring Product Type	Tool
Corded Tool Type	Specialty Saw
Product Type	Flooring Saw
Cord Length (ft.)	6	8.2
Keyless/keyed blade change	Keyed
Table Width (in.)		29.63
Bench & Stationary Tool Type		Table Saw
Bench or Stationary		Bench
No Tool Blade Change		No
Maximum Cut Depth @ 45 Deg		2.5 in
Table Length (in.)		22.25
Blade Diameter		10 in
Dust Collection Method		2.5 in. Dust Port
Blade guard system		Yes
Blade Location		Left
Maximum Speed (rpm)		4800
Maximum Cut Depth @ 90 Deg		3.56 in
Blade Speed		4800 RPM
Power Tool Product Type		Bench & Stationary
Rip Capacity – Left		12.5 in
Rip Capacity – Right		25 in
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