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Makita BIG BOY vs WORX WX530L.9

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Title Makita XSR01Z 18V X2 LXT Li-Ion (36V) Brushless Cordless Rear Handled 7-1/4" Circular Saw, XRJ06Z 18V X2 LXT Li-Ion (36V) Brushless Cordless Recipro Saw, & BL1840B 18V LXT Lithium-Ion 4.0Ah BatteryWORX WX530L.9 20V 6-1/2" Circular Saw Bare Tool Only
Model Makita
BIG BOY
WORX
WX530L.9

Basic Info

Suggested Price $537.00$69.79
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Release Mar 2013Jun 2019

Overview

Top Features
  • Brushless circular saw cuts 3X material in a single pass; blade left design
  • Brushless circular saw's X2 LXT technolgy delivers up to 558 cross-cuts per charge in 2x4 SPF lumber and up to 291 cross-cuts per charge in 2x10 SPF lumber using two 5.0Ah batteries
  • Brushless reciprocating saw's X2 LXT technology delivers up to 155 cuts per charge in 2x10 SPF lumber using two 5.0Ah batteries
  • Reciprocating saw's Makita-built variable 2-speed brushless motor delivers 0-2,300 (Low) and 0-3,000 (High) strokes per minute
  • BL1840B 4.0Ah battery features an integrated L.E.D. battery charge level indicator which allows users to monitor battery charge
  • BL1840B battery provides up to 35% more run time per charge compared to BL1830 and reaches full charge in 40 minutes or less
  • 6-1⁄2" circular saw makes straight cuts easy with accuracy and control
  • Patented features like blade guard lever and bevel gauge improve control and efficiency
  • Lightweight yet still delivers the power needed to cut straight and steady every time
  • Flush-mount blade design increases visibility, and easy-to-use bevel gauge enables precise angles as needed
  • WORX power share tools lets you tackle every job with our 20V max battery. Simply swap out tools with a click, and you're on to the next project. Bare tool only, battery and charger sold separately

Reviews

Walmart Rating4.6 (out of 23 reviews)
Latest Reviews No reviews yet.

Is This Slick Or What?
Rating: 5
Love the ExacTrack feature, no more measuring the distance from the blade to the edge when I cut against a straight edge. It line up the cut perfectly and quickly every time. The saw is well balanced and has a nice comfortable weight to it. It's just another of the ten well made and convenient Worx products that I own and enjoy using.
by Bob The Projects Guy on 2020-01-16T16:00:00

Great saw!
Rating: 5
Just got this saw. Needed to do a couple of fast cuts. Curious to how much noise and how powerful it would be. Well, to my surprise, it's much quieter than my regular circular saw, and has plenty of power. Haven't used the exactrak feature yet on a cut but it sure looks easy enough. Wish it took larger blades so when you use the exactrak feature it doesn't limit the depth of cut. But so far, EXCELLENT JOB WORX!!! Love all your tools!
by wurlydoc on 2018-05-07T17:00:00

Good Power
Rating: 5
I like using this saw in the Exact trak mode. just set a guide rail and the saw depth with easy to use marked depth setting and make the cut. It takes a little getting used to as you have hold the saw against the waste side not the good side and if you are trying to be very accurate you have to offset for the saw kerf.
by KeithWSr on 2018-05-08T17:00:00

excellent saw
Rating: 5
I purchased the reciprocating/jig saw about six months ago it worked so well for a project I was doing that when I first saw the xactrack cirular saw I ordered on the tool only as I already have extra batteries. The saw is so powerful and easy to use, almost anything can be used as a straight edge and there is no guesswork where the cut line will be, no hassle to compensate for the edge of the blade is going to cut, wish WORX would have come out with this saw sooner, excellent job WORKS!!!!
by Oscar 1 on 2018-04-30T17:00:00

Great saw
Rating: 5
This saw does exactly what you want. My only complaint is that the vacuum adapter I'd a tad too small for the standard shop vac hose. Duct tape fixes that but maybe Worx can address this issue. Otherwise unless you are doing production cutting its the only saw you need. No more cord dragging (and accidentally cutting) for me.
by Husker Bob on 2019-01-17T16:00:00

Great tool for what it is intended for.
Rating: 5
I have only used this saw a few times but it does exactly what it was made for and that is for cutting straight lines while moving right against a straight edge. No more guessing or measuring. Just clamp a straight edge exactly where you want to cut and use Exactrack feature to get a clean precise cut. It also functions without the ExacTrack feature. The supplied blade has a very thin kerf. This saw is not intended to be an everyday lots of work implement but when you need to make precise cuts it will do the job and since it runs on the standard WORX 20 volt battery and is very lightweight it goes anywhere. It is my go to saw when I need to make just a few cuts. I have used it on 4X4 posts by rotating the post and making several cuts along the same axis. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]
by Walter K on 2018-04-08T17:00:00

nice addition to the 20v family
Rating: 4
I have been looking for a cordless circular saw for a while and came across this saw by Worx and found it to be exactly what I was looking for. I love the fact that it uses the same batteries as my weed eater and blower. it has more features that the other cordless saws on the market which was an other deciding factor for me to purchase the saw. Great Job Worx on another great product!
by dennisg on 2019-05-15T17:00:00


Rating: 3
I bought this two months ago to break down plywood sheets. The edge guide works as advertised. However I can not use a standard 6 1/2 inch saw blade with a 5/8 arbor. I've bought two different brands and they will not fit on my Worx saw. Even the information with the saw notes that it has a 5/8 arbor. The blades I bought fit fine on my Dewalt cordless saw. The arbor on the Worx is just a few thousandths larger than 5/8.
by Bob158 on 2019-03-30T17:00:00

It aint no worm drive power saw
Rating: 2
Pros: Its light weight and fairly simple to operate Cons: Not powerful, the exact track isn't all that great and and side to side movement while cutting (adjusting to follow the line) will stop it in its tracks. I've been using this thing a ton, as I recently had to give back a borrowed corded saw which led me to purchase this as I have a few other powershare tools. I even bought the 40v battery hoping it my provide some extra juice. Cutting OSB or 2x4's will work just fine, but anything other than that, especially long extended cuts you better just take it nice and slow as I mentioned any adjusting laterally (even minimally) there's a good chance it will stop it in its tracks and its difficult to get it going again. Also, it's somewhat backwards as the motor on most saws is to the right of the blade whereas this saw has it on the left making it kinda awkward on the cutting and using the exacTrack where as the cutting away piece will drop off along with your grips holding the rail on there unless you switch it around if you know what I mean. Altogether, I hate to say it as the Worx tools have done very well for me (The switch driver is awesome) but this one I would pass and spend an extra $100 or so and get a worm drive cordless. I'm actually wondering if I should return it. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]
by EricS on 2020-04-29T17:00:00

Not enough power.
Rating: 2
I bought this saw a few months ago to use to cut 1/2 inch osb sheeting. It just does not have the power I expected. Even going very slow the saw will stop the blade/motor. I like the exact cut feature-wish it performed better.
by Buck7784 on 2020-01-14T16:00:00

All Features

Item Package Quantity1
Power Sourcecorded-electric
Batteries Required?No
Package Dimensions27 x 17 x 15 inches
Batteries Included?No
Item model numberSC-14SU
Item Weight32.3 pounds
Included Componentsbare-tool
releaseMar 2013Jun 2019
Battery/ChargerTool Only
ConditionNew
Cordless/ CordedCordless
Manufacturer Warranty3 years limited
Color FamilyOrange
Voltage (volts)20
Product Width (in.)7.25 in
Battery Size20-volt
Maximum Speed (rpm)4900
Cordless Tool TypeCircular Saw
Charger IncludedCharger Not Included
Power Tool FeaturesDepth Adjustment,Electric Brake,Keyed Blade Change,Spindle Lock
Bevel Capacity50 °
Certifications and ListingsETL Listed
Motor TypeBrushed
Returnable90-Day
Maximum Cut Depth @ 90 Deg.2.15 in
Product Height (in.)10 in
Product Depth (in.)12.5 in
Tools Product TypePower Tool
Included AccessoriesAllen Key/Wrench,Tool Only
Product-Weight (lb.)3.99 lb
Battery Power TypeLithium Ion
Blade LocationCentered
Blade Diameter (in.)6-1/2
Depth AdjustmentYes
Batteries IncludedNo
Construction MaterialPlastic
Maximum Cut Depth @ 45 Deg.1.53 in
Saw Drive TypeSidewinder

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