Makita 4101RH 5-Inch Cutter

by Makita

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Makita 4101RH 5-inch wet-cutting masonry saw features a powerful 7.9 amp motor and a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) plug. The special cover design prevents water from entering the motor housing and the lock-on button allows for easy continuous operation. The 4101RH cuts up to 1-3/8 inches at 90 degrees and 13/16-inch at 45 degrees.

Product Description

This wet-cutting masonry saw cuts through tile, masonry, concrete and more! Powerful 7.9 Amp motor cuts up to 1 3/8in. at 90deg , and 13/16in. at 45deg . Airtight cover keeps water out of motor housing. Amps: 7.9, Speed (RPM): 12,000, Arbor Size (in.): 3/4, Cutting Depth (in.): 1 3/8in. at 90deg and 13/16in. at 45deg , Blade Diameter (in.): 4 3/8

Product Details

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• Item Weight: 6.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004YODD
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 4101RH
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #72,880 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #28 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tools > Saws > Metal-Cutting Saws
  • #32 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tools > Saws > Tile & Masonry Saws

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Wet Saw, September 5, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Makita 4101RH 5-Inch Cutter (Tools & Home Improvement)

Good little saw that performed very well on 5mm porcelain tile. Has a powerful motor and never over heated, even during a prolonged cutting session. However; I had a few nit-piks that gives it three stars.
1) The price! For what you get it should be cheaper.
2) The blade. Even Makita's web site doesn't list it.
3) The water manifold and valve seems cheap. The valve won't totally shut off the water. If it was made of metal or bonded to the base so it was better protected (for [the money] one expects more) I would feel better. If the water was automaticly turned on when you turned the saw on, even better.
4) Lack of a blade guard, you have to wait for the blade to stop before you can set the saw down. Maybe add a brake?
5) Blade was not parallel to the base edge so the rear of the blade rubbed the cut causing excess heat there.
6) In the sun the rubber water hose would pop off the saw and shoot water like a Keystone fire brigade. Funny the first time.

This was my first attempt at cutting tile and for that it seemed to do very well. No complaints about speed of cut or accuracy (see number 5) and was very easy to handle to do plunge cuts and cut outs. If it was cheaper I would recommend in a heart beat. But for the price I would look around a bit before I bought. I will keep it though.

1 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice tile saw, January 12, 2007

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John Parker (Valley Forge, PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Makita 4101RH 5-Inch Cutter (Tools & Home Improvement)

It does a good job - wet or dry - depending on the type of wheel that you use on it.

2 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Makita dependable, August 27, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Makita 4101RH 5-Inch Cutter (Tools & Home Improvement)

As I've come across with all of the Makita items I have - the saw is very dependable.