Customer Reviews

Makita 2414NB 14-Inch Portable Cut-Off Saw

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It is well worth it to by the 2414B(insted of 2414NB) model. It costs a little more and is slightly harder to find, but it is a much better saw. The pivoting head doesn't seem all that wonderfull in theory, but after a few cuts you will love it. The 2414B is a 5 star saw. It puts out plenty of power to make quick cuts, dynamic parts move smoothly, and the blade guard doesn't block the view of you marks. A very well designed machine. However what makes it singular, is the pivoting head.

I've sold industrial supplies for over 18 years, and have tried every chop saw made. 18 years ago, they were all US made. Now, Makita stands alone with a great saw that is built in Georgia. At this price, you should snap one up. We've sold lots of these over the years for as much as $249 (as the yen fluctuates), so the pricing now is exceptional on a really beefy saw. As for Makita Corp.: they are tops in our book. The company I founded, Welder's Warehouse of Upland, CA. asked Makita to sponsor the Page One Job Training Project, which teaches welding processes to high school aged youth. Makita graciously accepted, donating two chop saws, 2 grinders, and 2 polishers. So, in my book, there is no other chop saw to even consider. Makita's chop saw is US made, Makita supports our U.S. youth job training programs which puts U.S. citizens to work. And did I mention the warranty? The best in the industry: you send it to Makita's Warranty Center, and two weeks later you have it back: good as new. My hat's off to you, Makita, for providing great sponsorship to a great youth training program. Respectfully submitted, Nathan S. Thompson.

I run a machine shop for a fence company (wrought iron) This saw has lasted longer than any other saw in its class.

I got this chop saw about a year or so ago. It works great with good power to go through thick 2" and 3" stainless pipe and tube I have cut with it. I would suggest finding the 2414b model as being able to "rock" the saw helps to cut through tough steel. It seems like when you cut steel with a normal chop saw it gets half way through and doesn't cut as fast based on the angle. The 2414b lets you basically adjust the saw angle so that it gets through it quicker. I would give it 5 stars but my saw developed a problem. It tripped the breaker as soon as I turned it on, without even cutting steel. Took it to service and they corrected the problem. I debated with many saws and tried many, but this is the best.

Having owned a Makita Chop Saw for approx. 15 yrs. I'm impressed with it's reliability. Now it's time to replace it.....One bit of info. that is needed is H/P not amps. Horse power can give the buyer an idea of the power available/how tough a cutting job may be attempted. I have tried the DeWalt 871 - 5.3 HP and found it unreliable. I have experienced multiple armature failures and while DeWalt cheerfully fixed it under warrantee, it does not have the reliability a tool of this class should have. Note: While DeWalt has not admitted to me that there is a defect in their armature design, one of their distributors finally revealed to me that they stopped handling this model for just that reason. Too bad for initially it appeared to be a great chop saw! With the experience that I've had with Makita, (it always seemed tough and ready to go until age caught up with it) I would buy another if they offered a model with competative HP (4 to 5.3 HP) and price w/o even shopping the market. As for now, I'm still shopping.

The metal blade chop saws such as DeWalt's sell for 2x to 2.5x the price of this one. However, they work better, and the blade is much more reliable. This was a bad idea from the outset...soft cutting wheels. I argue they are too quick to fail, possibly even dangerous when they do. This is a saw for light aluminum work or for steel studs for drywall or maybe electrical conduit. Any of those applications would be better served by an investment in a metal blade tool.

Recently purchased the 2414NB Cut-Off Saw and bought it based on the reviewer from Upland CA (1999) stating it was made in America. I also went to the Makita web site and felt confident the saw was made in America. It is made in China. Was very disappointed. It is now my understanding there isn't a cut-off saw made in America today so will give this saw a fair try. Hopefully the Makita name will keep it together. Will provide an update in a couple months. Respectfully, Larry Butterfield.