The only difference between Makita SP6000J and SP6000J1 is that the SP6000J1 comes with a 55-inch Guide Rail. The rail part number is 194368-5, commonly costs over $70. Thus, the SP6000J1 is more expensive than the SP6000J.
If the 55-inch track is too long or too short for your projects, you can buy the cheaper SP6000J, then use the savings to buy a shorter Makita 39-inch track(part number is 199140-0) or a longer 118-inch track (part number is 194367-7).
Otherwise,just purchase the SP6000J1.
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The Guide Rails interact with the saw to provide smooth, dead-on straight cuts. Good for ripping sheet material.
Brand
Makita
Makita
Model
SP6000J1
SP6000J
Type
Plunge Circular Saw
Plunge Circular Saw
Weight
16.5 lbs.
9.7 lbs.
Dimensions
13-3/8″ x 8-7/8″ x 9-7/8″(L x W x H)
13-3/8″ x 8-7/8″ x 9-7/8″(L x W x H)
Power Source
Corded
Corded
Cord Length
8.2ft / 2.5m
8.2ft / 2.5m
Amp
12 amps
12 amps
Volt
120v
120v
Speed
2,000 – 5,200 RPM
2,000 – 5,200 RPM
Arbor Size
13/16″ (20mm)
13/16″ (20mm)
Blade Diameter
6-1/2″
6-1/2″
Blade Location
Right
Right
Bevel Capacity
48 degrees
48 degrees
Bevel Stops
22.5 degrees and 45 degrees
22.5 degrees and 45 degrees
Laser Guide
Cutting Depth Capacity
2-3/16″ at 90 degrees and 1-9/16″ at 45 degrees
2-3/16″ at 90 degrees and 1-9/16″ at 45 degrees
Adjustable Cutting Depth
Yes
Yes
Spindle Lock
Electric Brake
Dust Collection
dust port directs material away from the operator and connects to a vacuum system
dust port directs material away from the operator and connects to a vacuum system
The difference between DEWALT DWE575SB and DWE575 is that the DWE575SB features Electric Brake and comes with a carrying bag while the DWE575 does not have the Electric Brake feature and the contractor bag.
Electric brake stops the blade after trigger is released
No Rear Pivot
Anti-snag Ball bearing lower guard provides smooth guard operation and long life in harsh environments.
TOUGHCORD™ Cord Protection System provides longer durability against cord pull outs
Integrated dust blower function cleans the line of sight during cutting
Aluminum smooth base
On-board blade wrench storage allows for easy access to the wrench
Max Watts Out – 1,950W
No Rear Pivot
Anti-snag Ball bearing lower guard provides smooth guard operation and long life in harsh environments.
TOUGHCORD™ Cord Protection System provides longer durability against cord pull outs
Integrated dust blower function cleans the line of sight during cutting
Aluminum smooth base
Clear line of sight aids in blade visibility from any angle
On-board blade wrench storage allows for easy access to the wrench
Max Watts Out – 1,950W
What is an electric brake on circular saw? The electric brake is something that reverse the current to stop the blade more quickly after the trigger is released, take the DeWalt DWE575SB for example, it takes about 2 to 3 seconds from the time the trigger is released.
If you are looking for the best undercut saw for door jamb,frame,trim,baseboard,etc.,then you can have a look the following tools. They are handy for cutting under door jambs, remodeling your house, installing new flooring.
There are two types of undercut saws you can choose from:
an electric undercut saw or a hand saw.
An electric saw will save you time and effort, and gives you better precision, but costs more money. Whereas a undercut hand saw will be at a cheaper price, but costs you much more time and effort on cutting. Unless you are a purist, or have plenty of time for cutting, it is better to get a power saw.
Besides the above mentioned jamb cutting tools, there is also one less expensive power tool you can consider:
an Oscillating Multi Tool.
It can also cut under door jamb as a undercut saw does.
The Crain made several undercut saws: 575,812,825 and 835.
The 835 Undercut Saw is built on the 825, but features a bigger motor that provides more power.
Product Info:
Features a 13 amp motor.
Foldable front aluminum ratchet handle.
Undercuts masonry walls, doors, baseboards, doorjambs, inside corners,and other hard to reach places.
6-1/2″ diameter Carbide Tipped Steel Blade can fully undercut most doors in place.
Can be used for undercutting masonry walls and hearths when used with the 805 Masonry Blade.
Height adjustment from flush to 1″ above the floor. Height adjuster have 10 reference lines, in 3/32″ increments. Maximum height of cut is 1″.
Allows undercutting at a straight on or 45 degree angle.
Depth gauge includes 13 increments at approximately 1/8″ each. Minimum depth is 1/8″ and maximum is 1 3/4″.
Double insulated power cord.
Has dust port for dust collection.
Includes Saw, 805 Masonry Blade(primarily used for cut- ting brick), 836 Carbide Tipped Steel Blade for wood cutting, 1812-P Blade Clamp, Plastic Carrying Case, Hex Wrench and Instructions.
NOT come with the 822 Diamond Blade for cutting brick, tile or stone.
This saw is NOT for cutting steel,aluminum,or other metal.
120V,60Hz,13Amps,1500W
6500 rpm no load speed
weighs 21.5 lbs.
Pros:
Powerful.
Good quality.
Easy to change blades.
Has dust port to use with a vacuum to control dust.
Does what it’s supposed to do.
Cons:
Pricey.
The 822 Diamond Blade for cutting brick, tile or stone is not included,it is sold separately.
Overall:
This saw is powerful, does the job well. With the right blade, it can undercut door jambs,baseboard,masonry,tile,stones,etc. If you are looking for a powerful saw to undercut the entire base perimeter, this is a good pick.
This is a corded saw to cut under door jambs,baseboards,inside corners,and more.
Product Info:
120V,60Hz,7.5 Amps,900W motor.
Cut full inside corners in molding up to 0.5 inch thick.
Undercut doors up to 1.75 inch.
Adjustable cutting depth guide.
Height adjustment from flush to 1.0625 inch.
Spiral ground gears.
Include carrying case, 6.1875 inch carbide tip blade.
Carries 1 year limited warranty.
7000 RPM
0.625 inch arbor
Dimensions: 15″ L x 8″ W x 6″ H
Weighs 8.8 lbs.
Pros:
Does what it is supposed to do. Handy for undercutting baseboards, door jamb, installing hardwood floor, plank flooring,laminate flooring,tile flooring,etc.
Easy to handle, no kickbacks.
Powerful and cut quickly.
Easy to adjust height and depth.
Cons:
Noisy.
Spit out lots of dust.
To put the saw back into case, you have to unset the height and depth after every use.
If you just need a tool to cut a few door jambs,casing,window sill, or want a more versatile tool than a pure jamb saw, you can consider an oscillating tool.
This is a corded oscillating multi tool that is more than what you need to cut a door jamb. It is also good for removing grout in tiles,sanding,shaping,plunge cutting, and more.
Product Info:
3 amps motor.
Oscillations per minute: 0-22,000 OPM
Tool free accessory change allows changing attachments without wrenches.
DUAL-GRIP Variable Speed Trigger let you match speed to your application.
LED Light illuminates dark work surfaces for accurate cutting.
Adjustable depth and height setting.
Universal accessory adaptor compatible with most oscillating tool accessory brands.
Includes DWE315 Oscillating Tool,DEWALT Oscillating Tool Guide System,(1) Wood with nails blade,(1) Fast-cut wood blade,(1) Semi-circle blade,(1) Sanding pad,(25) Sheets of sand paper,Accessory storage box,Contractor Bag
10 ft. cord.
Pros:
Versatile and works great on door jambs, costs you much less time on cutting jambs than a manual jamb saw.
Fast blade change.
LED lights help you see the areas you are working better.
Overall:
A powerful and versatile tool that not only undercutting door jambs,but also sanding, plunge cutting drywall, and sometimes does a better job than a drywall jab saw.
Overall:
This tool is versatile, it is easy to handle work like cutting door jamb,baseboard to install tile,laminate,vinyl flooring,etc.,handy for home DIY. But if you need a tool just for sanding,there are better choices.
Overall:
If you love cordless tool, and already have the Dewalt 20V Max battery system, then go for it. But if you do not have the battery pack, or just have limited jambs to cut, it will be a bit pricey.
If you only have a small amount of door jambs to cut, a cheap hand undercut saw could be a better choice to save you money.
6. Crain 336 Undercut Hand Saw
image from craintools.com
This manual undercut saw is designed for undercutting door jambs or similar obstacles. It has dual handle style, and features a 12 inch trapezoid-shaped steel blade with 10 point teeth on both sides, and the blade is replaceable.
Pros:
Sharp.
Good quality.
Handy for cutting jamb,frame,and more.
Cons:
No.
Overall:
A sharp and handy undercut hand saw for small cutting jobs,works as advertised. If you have time on cutting jambs, it is good pick.
Makita LS1219L vs LS1219LX
The difference between Makita LS1219L and LS1219LX is that the LS1219LX come with a Compact Folding Miter Saw Stand (WST06) which weighs 33.7 lbs and has transport wheels and a side handle. Otherwise, they are the same.
This post shows you some major differences between several DeWalt top rated miter saws, hope it helps you make an informed purchase. To save you time, you can click the links below to go directly to the specific part you want to read.
DeWalt DWS780 vs DWS779 vs DWS709
The DWS780 and DWS779 are the same except for the fact that DWS780 has the XPS light and model DWS779 does NOT have a work light. According to DeWalt customer service, the DWS779 does NOT support the XPS light.
As compared to DWS709, the DWS779 and DWS780 have a larger cutting capacity, taller cutting capacity of 6.75″ versus 4.5″ on the DWS709, horizontal cutting capacity of 14″ versus 9.5″ on the DWS709, DWS779 and DWS780 cut up to 2inx16in dimensional lumber at 90 degree and 2inx12in at 45 degree whereas the DWS709 cuts up to 2inx14in dimensional lumber at 90 degree and 2inx10in at 45 degree.
The DWS779 and DWS780 have adjustable depth stop whereas the DWS709 does not feature.
The DWS779 and DWS780 have preset bevel stops whereas the DWS709 does not.
The DWS779 and DWS780 have a cam lock whereas the DWS709 has a twist knob.
The DWS779 and DWS780 come with a 60-tooth blade whereas DWS709 include a DW3123
32-tooth blade.
Just like the DWS779, the DWS709 does NOT have work light.
DeWalt DWS780 vs DW716XPS (DWS779 vs DW716)
The major difference is the cutting capacity and sliding feature. The DWS780 is larger than the DW716XPS, it is heavier, has a larger cutting capacity than the DW716, and the DWS780 is a sliding compound miter saw whereas the DW716XPS does not slide.
The difference between DWS779 and DW716 is similar to the above, because the DWS779 is the DWS780 without the work light system, the DW716 is the DW716XPS without the light.
DeWalt DW716 vs DW715
The difference between them is that the DW716 is double bevel whereas the DW715 is single bevel.
A single bevel miter saw will tilt the blade only to one side, left or right.
A double bevel miter saw is able to tilt the blade to both direction, left and right.
To make it short, a double bevel saw makes it faster and easier for making bevel cuts, it allows you to make certain bevel cuts without having to flip over your work piece. However, with the single bevel saw, you still can get your work done, but maybe a little more time and effort.
DeWalt DW716 vs DW716XPS
The DW716XPS has the XPS light whereas the DW716 does not include. The DW716 Type 20 is NOT compatible with the DW7085 addon XPS system.
DeWalt DHS716 vs DHS790
Both of them can be corded or powered by batteries. The major difference between them is that the DHS716 is a fixed miter whereas the DHS790 is a slider. The DHS716 is smaller, lighter, allowing smaller cuts. While the DHS790 is larger, heavier, it has lager cutting capacity with the slide, and it is also more expensive.
DeWalt DHS716AT2 vs DHS716AB vs DHS716T2
The difference between them is what they includes.
The DHS716AT2 includes DHS716 12 in. (305 mm.) Compound Miter Saw, Blade, Blade Change Wrench, Dust Bag, Two 60V Lithium Ion Batteries, Dual Port Fast Charger, 120V AC adapter.
The DHS716AB includes DHS716 12 in. (305 mm.) Compound Miter Saw, Blade, Blade Change Wrench, Dust Bag, 120V AC adapter.
The DHS716T2 includes DHS716 12 in. (305 mm.) Compound Miter Saw, Blade, Blade Change Wrench, Dust Bag, Two 60V Lithium Ion Batteries, Dual Port Fast Charger.
DeWalt DHS790AT2 vs DHS790AB vs DHS790T2
The saw unit is the same, the only difference between them is the included things.
The DHS790AT2 comes with DHS790 12 in. (305 mm.) Compound Miter Saw, Blade, Blade Change Wrench, Dust Bag, Two 60V Lithium Ion Batteries, Dual Port Fast Charger, 120V AC adapter.
The DHS790AB comes with DHS790 12 in. (305 mm.) Compound Miter Saw, Blade, Blade Change Wrench, Dust Bag, 120V AC adapter.
The DHS790T2 comes with DHS790 12 in. (305 mm.) Compound Miter Saw, Blade, Blade Change Wrench, Dust Bag, Two 60V Lithium Ion Batteries, Dual Port Fast Charger.
Are you in the market for the best circular, track saw for the money? If yes, you can do side by side comparison of Dewalt, Makita, Festool, Milwaukee, Skil, Hitachi, Craftsman, Bosch, etc. circular saws, track saws here. These saws can be used for plywood cutting, cabinet making, and other DIY things. You are allowed to compare up to 4 saws at a time.
