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Makita 2703 15 Amp 10-Inch Benchtop Table Saw | 
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| Brand: Makita
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $607.00
Buy New: $316.69
You Save: $290.31 (48%)
New (5) Used (1) from $54.98
Rating:  56 reviews
Sales Rank: 4562
Media: Tools & Hardware
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 40.5
Dimensions (in): 28.2 x 24.8 x 13
MPN: 2703
Model: 2703
UPC: 088381025768
EAN: 0088381025768
ASIN: B0000223IK
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | 10-inch table saw with 27-by-22-inch table; cam-locking rip fence; electric brake | | • | 15 amp motor; 3-9/16-inch cut capacity; rack-and-pinion design bevel adjust | | • | PVC base, magnesium table, carbide blade | | • | Includes saw, blade, rip fence, miter gauge, wrenches, manual | | • | 27 by 22 inches; 40 pounds; 1-year warranty |
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Product Description
Powerful and lightweight table saw has a 15 Amp motor with the capacity to rip 4X material in a single pass. U.S.A. Volts: 115, Amps: 15, Speed - No Load (RPM): 4,600, Table Dimenions W x L (in.): 27 x 22, Blade Diameter (in.): 10, Arbor Size (in.): 5/8, Cutting Depth at 90deg (in.): 3 9/16, Cutting Depth at 45deg (in.): 2 1/2
Amazon.com Review
For the price, Makita's 10-inch portable table saw is a solid choice for the job site. The 15 amp motor packs plenty of power, and with a 3-9/16-cut capacity, this saw will rip four-by material on a single pass. This saw also has an electric brake, so adjustments between cuts are both safer and quicker to make. The table's a good size, too: 27 by 22 inches. We also really like the saw's new cam-lock rip fence, which is much easier to adjust than double-locking designs. The bevel adjust has a pretty good rack-and-pinion design (metal, admittedly, would be better). All in all, this saw strikes a nice balance between weight (only 40 pounds) and vibration (minimal). Simply put, the Makita 2703 is a solid saw, better for the job site (quick, powerful, lightweight) than the home shop. For the shop, we'd recommend a saw with a more accurate fence. --Jon Groebner
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| Customer Reviews: Read 51 more reviews...
 The bomb with rousseau 2700 December 6, 2008
C. GOWEN (central virginia)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Must get rousseau 2700 with this saw. Table saws are for ripping. Throw away the miter gauge and makita factory fence. The rousseau besenmeyer fence will do it all. Get an outfeed roller. Light, portable, strong. Want to build fine furniture, get a $4000, 500 pound Delta. Want to bevel rake boards and rip plywood or 2x. Get this one.
 Makita table saw September 8, 2008
Nels Larson
I have had one of these for about ten years. I mostly use it on the job for ripping 2x material. It is light weight and stay very accurate even after years of use.
plenty of power March 21, 2008
NJtrimmer (NJ)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I've owned this saw for seven years now and couldn't be happier. I use it with the Rousseau stand and one wing extension which in my opinion is a must have for the professional contractor. Forget the lousy miter slot, that's what a good cabinet saw in the shop is for. On the job I assume most have a good chop saw with them for crosscuts. The fence is ok I guess for a quick cut when you need to pull the saw out in a hurry and don't feel like dropping it in the stand. For the most part I use the fence with the Rousseau stand which also is less than perfect if your trying to cut to the nearest 64th. This saw has flawlessly cut through some of the thickest lumber (even wet) that I've pushed through it (as long as it's not twisted)
My saw has been left out in the rain more times than I care to admit and still works as good as day one. A thorough cleaning of the mechanics with Paslode's cordless gun cleaner and a good spray lubricant has kept the raising and lowering gears running smooth. The brake system is a must have and still works great after all these years.
A buddy of mine was set up next to me with his brand new Bosch table saw and couldn't get it to cut through a wet 2x6 in one pass without bogging down the motor...He pushed it through mine effortlessly and to say the least was a little unhappy. To be fair with the Bosch, he was running a higher tooth blade more suited to finishing, but so was I...To make him feel better I told him "But yours looks really cool"...
Nice job Makita, don't ruin a good thing.
 Not Precise Enough for Woodworking, Flimsy Fence November 26, 2007
Smaug (Round Lake Beach, IL United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I had this for my first table saw when I started woodworking. No matter how long I spent adjusting it, I couldn't get the rear of the fence to lock solid, or to lock in the same place every time. VERY frustrating when you're trying to make pieces of plywood with square corners.
This is not the same caliber tool as Makita's hand tools.
It may work OK for carpenters, but compared to woodworking, they don't need any kind of precision. For that, a good contractor saw like a Jet would be good. But do spend the money for the upgraded fence. The stock fences on those are garbage too. If you really need a lightweight, compact saw, look at the DeWalt and the Bosch.
Makita fan November 3, 2007
J. Carpenter (MBSC)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Great saw. I haved owned two of the 81/4 makitas and the dark army green one gave up after 12 yrs of hard service and the current green/blue still working.This saw is more powerful and I like the bevel wheel however sawdust gt into the mechanism and kept it from going to 45 after clearing it it has been good.I have the roussou set up the fatory fence is a joke for finish accuracy.with the roussou table this is a really good saw for small shop and portable situations.25 yr exp woodworker.
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