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Makita 2414NB 14-Inch Portable Cut-Off Saw | List Price: $306.00
Discount Price: $125.99
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Brand: Makita
Binding: Tools & Hardware
Features: - D-shape handle for easy gripping
- Lock-off button to prevent accidental starting
- Spark diversion guard for operator¿s safety
- Guide plate adjusts 45° right and left - 3 locations for various sizes of materials
- Quick release vise for secure stock retention and fast repeated cut-offs
Bad economics of abrasive disc saws [Posted on 2000-01-13]
The metal blade chop saws such as DeWalt's sell for 2x to 2.5x the price of this one. However, they work better, and the blade is much more reliable. This was a bad idea from the outset...soft cutting wheels. I argue they are too quick to fail, possibly even dangerous when they do. This is a saw for light aluminum work or for steel studs for drywall or maybe electrical conduit. Any of those applications would be better served by an investment in a metal blade tool.
Chop saw info needed/explanation included [Posted on 2001-03-03]
Having owned a Makita Chop Saw for approx. 15 yrs. I'm impressed with it's reliability. Now it's time to replace it.....One bit of info. that is needed is H/P not amps. Horse power can give the buyer an idea of the power available/how tough a cutting job may be attempted. I have tried the DeWalt 871 - 5.3 HP and found it unreliable. I have experienced multiple armature failures and while DeWalt cheerfully fixed it under warrantee, it does not have the reliability a tool of this class should have. Note: While DeWalt has not admitted to me that there is a defect in their armature design, one of their distributors finally revealed to me that they stopped handling this model for just that reason. Too bad for initially it appeared to be a great chop saw! With the experience that I've had with Makita, (it always seemed tough and ready to go until age caught up with it) I would buy another if they offered a model with competative HP (4 to 5.3 HP) and price w/o even shopping the market. As for now, I'm still shopping.
Not Made in America [Posted on 2002-04-20]
Recently purchased the 2414NB Cut-Off Saw and bought it based on the reviewer from Upland CA (1999) stating it was made in America. I also went to the Makita web site and felt confident the saw was made in America. It is made in China. Was very disappointed. It is now my understanding there isn't a cut-off saw made in America today so will give this saw a fair try. Hopefully the Makita name will keep it together. Will provide an update in a couple months. Respectfully, Larry Butterfield.
2414B model [Posted on 2003-10-04]
It is well worth it to by the 2414B(insted of 2414NB) model. It costs a little more and is slightly harder to find, but it is a much better saw. The pivoting head doesn't seem all that wonderfull in theory, but after a few cuts you will love it. The 2414B is a 5 star saw. It puts out plenty of power to make quick cuts, dynamic parts move smoothly, and the blade guard doesn't block the view of you marks. A very well designed machine. However what makes it singular, is the pivoting head.
Makita 2414B [Posted on 2006-01-21]
I got this chop saw about a year or so ago. It works great with good power to go through thick 2" and 3" stainless pipe and tube I have cut with it. I would suggest finding the 2414b model as being able to "rock" the saw helps to cut through tough steel. It seems like when you cut steel with a normal chop saw it gets half way through and doesn't cut as fast based on the angle. The 2414b lets you basically adjust the saw angle so that it gets through it quicker. I would give it 5 stars but my saw developed a problem. It tripped the breaker as soon as I turned it on, without even cutting steel. Took it to service and they corrected the problem. I debated with many saws and tried many, but this is the best.
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