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A. SP6000J

The Makita U.S.A. SP6000J is Makita U.S.A.'s 6-1/2" Plunge Circular Saw, with Stackable Tool Case, listed with a 6-1/2" blade, 12 amps and a depth of cut of 2-3/16". Makita U.S.A. published every figure here; each one links to its source.

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What a track saw is for. Bosch Power Tools writes: "Bosch track and plunge saws are built for precision cutting in wood and sheet goods, delivering smooth, clean edges with minimal setup."

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SP6000J specifications published by Makita U.S.A. (7)
Current (amps)
12Makita USA - Product Details - SP6000J
Blade diameter
6-1/2"Makita USA - Product Details - SP6000J
Arbor
20 mmMakita USA - Product Details - SP6000J
Depth of cut
2-3/16"Makita USA - Product Details - SP6000J
Speed
2,000 - 5,200 RPMMakita USA - Product Details - SP6000J
Included
(1) 6-1/2" 48T C.T. Plunge Saw Blade (B-07353); (1) Hex Wrench (783203-8); (1) MAKPAC Interlocking Case, X-Large (197213-3)Makita USA - Product Details - SP6000J
Weight
9.7 lbs.Makita USA - Product Details - SP6000J

Every row is Makita U.S.A.'s own wording, read on 2026-09-28. Check the current SP6000J specification on Makita U.S.A.'s site before buying; makers revise their tools.

The SP6000J manual

Makita U.S.A. publishes Makita U.S.A.'s owner's manual for the SP6000J (PDF) and the parts list or diagram (PDF) on its own site. The SP6000J manual covers setup, adjustment and the guards, and it is worth reading before you buy as well as after.

From the SP6000J manual and Makita U.S.A.'s product page (3)
No load speed
2,000 - 5,200 RPM (variable speed)Makita USA - Product Details - SP6000J
Dust bag
To attach the dust bag, fit it onto the dust port; turn the dust port to change the dust bag positionMakita U.S.A. SP6000J owner's manual
Max. cutting depth at 48°
38 mm (1-1/2")Makita U.S.A. SP6000J owner's manual

Each row is our short reading of a passage on Makita U.S.A.'s pages, linked to where it appears.

What owners report about the SP6000J

A summary of 20 first-person reports from owners of the Makita U.S.A. SP6000J, counted at 2 places: Garage Journal (17, 2015–2025); WoodNet Forums (3, 2017–2023). Each theme below appears in at least 3 of the 20. Taikra has not tried the SP6000J. What follows is a count of what its owners wrote.

  • Owners like: Clean, accurate cuts in sheet goods (4 of 20 reports)
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SP6000J: questions answered from Makita U.S.A.'s specification

How many amps does the Makita U.S.A. SP6000J draw?

The Makita U.S.A. SP6000J draws 12 amps, by Makita U.S.A.'s figure. Check the manual for the circuit Makita U.S.A. requires.

Source: Makita USA - Product Details - SP6000J

What blade size does the Makita U.S.A. SP6000J take?

The Makita U.S.A. SP6000J takes a 6-1/2" blade, by Makita U.S.A.'s specification.

Source: Makita USA - Product Details - SP6000J

How deep does the Makita U.S.A. SP6000J cut?

Makita U.S.A. lists the depth of cut of the SP6000J as 2-3/16".

Source: Makita USA - Product Details - SP6000J

How much does the Makita U.S.A. SP6000J weigh?

The Makita U.S.A. SP6000J weighs 9.7 lbs., by Makita U.S.A.'s figure.

Source: Makita USA - Product Details - SP6000J

What arbor size is the Makita U.S.A. SP6000J?

Makita U.S.A. lists the arbor of the SP6000J as 20 mm.

Source: Makita USA - Product Details - SP6000J

What comes with the Makita U.S.A. SP6000J?

Makita U.S.A. lists included for the SP6000J as: (1) 6-1/2" 48T C.T. Plunge Saw Blade (B-07353); (1) Hex Wrench (783203-8); (1) MAKPAC Interlocking Case, X-Large (197213-3).

Source: Makita USA - Product Details - SP6000J

Where is the manual for the Makita U.S.A. SP6000J?

Makita U.S.A. publishes the SP6000J manual on its own site; the link is under "The manual" on this page.

Source: Makita USA - Product Details - SP6000J

What does Makita U.S.A. say about no load speed on the SP6000J?

Per Makita U.S.A.'s own pages for the SP6000J: 2,000 - 5,200 RPM (variable speed).

Source: Makita USA - Product Details - SP6000J

What does Makita U.S.A. say about dust bag on the SP6000J?

Per Makita U.S.A.'s own pages for the SP6000J: To attach the dust bag, fit it onto the dust port; turn the dust port to change the dust bag position.

Source: Makita U.S.A. SP6000J owner's manual

What does Makita U.S.A. say about max. cutting depth at 48° on the SP6000J?

Per Makita U.S.A.'s own pages for the SP6000J: 38 mm (1-1/2").

Source: Makita U.S.A. SP6000J owner's manual

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Sources

  1. Makita USA - Product Details - SP6000J — Makita U.S.A.
  2. Makita U.S.A. SP6000J owner's manual — Makita U.S.A.
  3. Owner reports: Garage Journal (thread 1 of 12) — Garage Journal
  4. Owner reports: Garage Journal (thread 2 of 12) — Garage Journal
  5. Owner reports: Garage Journal (thread 3 of 12) — Garage Journal
  6. Owner reports: Garage Journal (thread 4 of 12) — Garage Journal
  7. Owner reports: Garage Journal (thread 5 of 12) — Garage Journal
  8. Owner reports: Garage Journal (thread 6 of 12) — Garage Journal
  9. Owner reports: Garage Journal (thread 7 of 12) — Garage Journal
  10. Owner reports: Garage Journal (thread 8 of 12) — Garage Journal
  11. Owner reports: Garage Journal (thread 9 of 12) — Garage Journal
  12. Owner reports: Garage Journal (thread 10 of 12) — Garage Journal
  13. Owner reports: Garage Journal (thread 11 of 12) — Garage Journal
  14. Owner reports: Garage Journal (thread 12 of 12) — Garage Journal
  15. Owner reports: WoodNet Forums (thread 1 of 9) — WoodNet Forums
  16. Owner reports: WoodNet Forums (thread 2 of 9) — WoodNet Forums
  17. Owner reports: WoodNet Forums (thread 3 of 9) — WoodNet Forums
  18. Owner reports: WoodNet Forums (thread 4 of 9) — WoodNet Forums
  19. Owner reports: WoodNet Forums (thread 5 of 9) — WoodNet Forums
  20. Owner reports: WoodNet Forums (thread 6 of 9) — WoodNet Forums
  21. Owner reports: WoodNet Forums (thread 7 of 9) — WoodNet Forums
  22. Owner reports: WoodNet Forums (thread 8 of 9) — WoodNet Forums
  23. Owner reports: WoodNet Forums (thread 9 of 9) — WoodNet Forums