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Makita DSP600ZJ: 36 V plunge saw with 2 x 5 Ah and rail
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The DSP600ZJ is a Makita plunge saw that runs on two 18 V LXT batteries for 36 V power. This listing bundles it with two 5.0 Ah packs, a charger and a guide rail, making it a complete cordless track saw kit. It is for kitchen fitters, joiners and shopfitters who cut sheet material and worktops on site. Its draw is that everything needed for rail cutting arrives in one order.
- Power
- 36 V (2 x 18 V LXT)
- Max depth
- Not stated
- Guide rail
- Included
- In the box
- Saw, 2 x 5.0 Ah, charger, rail
In its favour
- Two 5.0 Ah batteries, a charger and a guide rail are listed in the title.
- Brushless motor and electric brake, according to the listing.
- Runs on standard 18 V LXT batteries, two at a time.
Good to know
- Rail length and maximum depth are not stated in this listing; confirm before buying.
- The listing is short on detail, so check the exact kit contents with the seller.
Our take
What the listing confirms
The title states a 36 V brushless plunge saw with two 5 Ah batteries, a charger and a rail. The specs add an electric brake, a 1,000 W rating and a weight of 5.1 kg. The bullets simply repeat the title and product type, so there is little else to go on.
Rail length, maximum cut depth, blade size and bevel range are not given. Ask the seller for the exact rail length and check Makita's data for depth before you order.
Why a plunge saw on a rail
A plunge saw starts with the blade above the base and lowers it into the work, so you can begin a cut in the middle of a sheet, for a sink cut out in a worktop for example. On a rail, it gives straight, splinter free edges on veneered boards and laminate, cuts that are hard to achieve with a standard circular saw.
The brake stops the blade soon after release, which is useful when lifting the saw from the rail between cuts.
Running on two LXT packs
Two 18 V batteries in series give 36 V. With two 5 Ah packs supplied, you have what the saw needs, but no spare set while they charge. Owners of more LXT packs can rotate them. The packs will also run any 18 V LXT tool.
Plunge saw alternatives
The Makita DSP601ZU is the same class of twin 18 V saw with Bluetooth for linking to an extractor, sold bare. The HiKOKI C3606DPA lists 66 mm depth and fits several rail brands, but needs a 36 V MultiVolt pack. The Bosch GKT 55 GCE with a 1.4 m FSN rail is a corded option with its rail included.
Verdict
Buy the DSP600ZJ kit if you want a complete cordless track saw setup on Makita LXT, with batteries, charger and rail in one box, once you have confirmed the rail length. LXT owners with spare packs might prefer the bare DSP601ZU, and corded users can look at the Bosch GKT 55 GCE with rail.
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Amazon listing title: Makita DSP600ZJ 36V Brushless Plunge Saw with 2 x 5Ah Batteries, Charger & Rail