Makita Beam Saw Cutting with Jig

Monster Makita 16-5/16" Saw tamed with cutting jig.

Category:

Education

Tags:

• Carpentry
• Timberframe

[darthdvd]

wow that saw is a beast, Id seen pictures of it but never fully appreciated its size. Ever had it kick back on you?

[basswoodknot]

The Beam Saw is an interesting saw to use. The motor on this saw is about the same size as those found on "normal" circular saws. It takes a few seconds for the blade to get up to speed, then it relies more on inertia of the spinning blade, rather than raw power to cut. Inertia of that massive blade also helps prevent kickback... it tends to slowly bog down and bind... rather than kick. This saw gives the user more feedback than most saws and the jig does help keep the saw from binding too.

[DjEndurancE]

Chuck Norris uses one to trim his toenails.

[Handyscissors]

@DjEndurancE I laughed so hard at this

[pavolpi]

omg

Now I wonder how kickback would look like.

[kokaneesailor]

Nice jig, sorta gets rid of kickback, I hate it when I get lazy and she kicks!

[davestanton2779]

I would probably cut with my chainsaw first leaving an inch waste then use that thing. I know you said not much kick back but I wouldn't like to test it out.

[dhbiker191]

rofl, i like how the camera shook when the beam fell

[veritas264]

How's that Diablo com[ared to the stock blade?

[nonspinkick]

He's a real man

[67tr876]

Is it like 5hp ? needs something big. i bet you cant plug that in to a 15 amp outlet lol

[beoland100]

Wow ! I want !!