Makita JR3070CT Reciprocating Saw

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Makita's Reciprocating Saw with AVT delivers superior power and performance with less vibration. The JR3070CT is equipped with Anti-Vibration Technology (AVT), an exclusive counterbalance system that reduces vibration. The result is faster, more efficient cutting and less vibration in the tool -- and the tool user.

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JR3070CT Features PERFORMANCE - 2X less vibration with innovative counterbalance and clutch system POWER - Powerful 15 AMP motor with electronic speed control maintains constant speed under load EFFICIENCY - Variable speed dial with 6 settings and orbital cutting for 45% faster cutting DURABILITY - Unique clutch assembly helps protect the gears should the blade bind INCLUDES - Blades and metal tool case

Tool Specifications Length of stroke 1-1/4" Strokes per minute 0 - 2,800 AMPS 15.0 Length 19-1/8" Net Weight (lbs.) 9.7

15 AMP Power with Clutch Assembly to Protect Gears
The JR3070CT with AVT is powered by a 15 AMP motor with electronic speed control to maintain constant speed under load. The JR3070CT has a long 1-1/4-inch stroke for faster cutting with 0-2,800 strokes per minute (SPM) and a variable speed dial with six different preset speeds to match the speed of the saw to the application. The unique clutch system extends the tool life by protecting the gears should the blade bind. It also has orbital action with four settings to choose from for high speed cutting.

More Work, Less Vibration
The JR3070CT is equipped with AVT, Makita's exclusive counterbalance system that reduces vibration for more efficient cutting power. The JR3070CT has a durable body design that keeps dust and debris away from the motor, with rubber and felt seals to keep dust and water out for a longer tool life. The JR3070CT weighs just 9.7 pounds, with "tool-less" blade change and five-position shoe adjustment.

Versatile Design for a Range of Applications
The JR3070CT is a versatile and powerful reciprocating saw engineered for demolition, metal cutting, wood cutting, drywall and plaster, plastics and remodeling. It's ideal for builders, roofers, metal fabricators, remodelers, and general contractors seeking a best-in-class industrial quality reciprocating saw. The JR3070CT is just another example of Makita's commitment to innovative technology and best-in-class engineering.

About Makita's Anti-Vibration Technology (AVT)
Makita has adapted the science of earthquake engineering into power tools with Makita's Anti-Vibration Technology (AVT). AVT is an exclusive innovative counterbalance design that provides the professional a power tool solution with up to three-times less vibration, less noise and more efficient power than the competition. Seismic research has developed this damping science to absorb shocks and protect buildings from the devastation of earthquake vibrations. AVT dynamic damping involves reciprocating engineering where a mechanical damper, effectively a counter balance weight, provides an equal and opposite anti-vibration force that puts an equal mass directly opposite the point at which the striker bolt delivers the impact joules to the breaker steel, carbide bit or recipro saw blade. As vibration is eliminated, power is efficiently increased. Without the dissipation of power through vibration, more of the generated energy in the motor can be delivered to the tool bit or blade.

About Makita
Makita is a worldwide manufacturer of industrial quality power tools and offers a wide range of industrial accessories. Makita applies leading-edge innovation to engineer power tools that are more compact and energy efficient, yet deliver industrial strength power and results. Makita U.S.A., Inc. is located in La Mirada, California, and operates an extensive distribution network located throughout the U.S. For more information, please call 800/4-MAKITA (800/462-5482) or visit makitatools.com. Makita is Best in Class Engineering.

Warranty
Every Makita tool is thoroughly inspected and tested before leaving the factory. If you are not satisfied with any Makita tool within 30 days of purchase, return it and Makita will provide a replacement or refund. Each Makita tool is warranted to be free of defects from workmanship and materials for the period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase. Should any trouble develop during this one-year period, return the COMPLETE tool, freight prepaid, to one of Makita's Factory or Authorized Service Centers.

What's in the Box
Makita JR3070CT Recipro Saw, two blades and metal tool case.

Product Description

Powerful 15 AMP motor with electronic speed control maintains constant speed under load. Long 1 1/4in. stroke is ideal for faster cutting. Unique clutch assembly helps protect the gears should the blade bind. Anti Vibration Technology provides 2X less vibration. Cordless: No, Amps: 15, Variable Speed: Yes, Stroke Length (in.): 1 1/2, Strokes Per Minute (SPM): 0 - 2,800, Tool Length (in.): 19 1/8, Case Included: Yes

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 27 x 11 x 5 inches ; 16.9 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 25.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0009OR92E
• Item model number: JR3070CT
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #21,876 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #29 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tools > Saws > Reciprocating Saws

Customer Reviews

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31 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars this is an awesome saw!, September 26, 2005

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Shantara "remodel. repair. new construction. ... (santa fe, nm United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Makita JR3070CT Reciprocating Saw (Tools & Home Improvement)

THE MOST POWERFUL RECIP SAW EVER! 15 AMPS! the first time ever a recip saw ("sawzall"), has ever been at 15 amps. this saw has the most advanced anti-vibration system of any saw. it's powerful, yet it purrrs. most recip saws jerk like crazy in your hands; this one hardly moves at all. it has a 4-speed orbital and is easy to hold. changing a blade is easy: you twist the collar and it ejects the blade; simply insert the blade and it locks automatically. it can easily be done with one hand. it has a two finger trigger and 6 speeds. the adjustable shoe is the easiest i've ever used; one button releases the shoe and the other locks it. no levers or other complicated techniques. again, it's a one-handed operation.
i truly love this saw.
previous makita recip saws haven't been all that great, and i never even considered them before now. i'm glad i made the right choice. i prefer this over the milwaukee 6523-21 13amp and the hitachi and the porter-cable and the bosch and the dewalt.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not Perfect, but as good as I have found, March 31, 2008

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Benjamin J. Flom (Brooklyn, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Makita JR3070CT Reciprocating Saw (Tools & Home Improvement)

I have a few reciprocating saws (all "top of the line"), this one, the SawZall (13 AMP and rotating) and the Hitachi 12 AMP. I think this saw is the best of the group - but still not what I expected. After about 2 months of use this saw broke on me. The motor still turns but the shaft does not move in and out. This saw when it works is very good, cuts well, and the case is nice (I like that it is heavy). Truth be known I do not think any of the reciprocating saws are made with the quality of my original all metal Sawzall. I do not think any saw today is made for professional use and regular demolition work. As far as durability, this unit is made in China, the rubber boot on the blade changing mechanism will break off within about 20 uses (my Sawzall took 1/2 that time to break, my Hitachi still works, my original sawzall still works - 2 repairs in 25 years). The saw gets very hot during prolonged use (the rubber boot on the blade changing piece is there so you can touch it and change the blade because it gets too hot to touch. I think it needs a better mechanism to connect the reciprocating arm to the motor. The arm should go back and forth - no matter what and should stay aligned (the saw does not do anything else!). From what is available today, this unit is probably best of bread and is fine.

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Makita Has Come Of Age!, March 7, 2006

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J. Sexton (Chicago,IL.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Makita JR3070CT Reciprocating Saw (Tools & Home Improvement)

This saw is absolutely the best recip saw I've ever used! This saw's features and anti vibration technology,as well as the great Heavy duty steel case are not just gimmicks Makita is putting out there to sucker you in.They are true!This also has a true orbital with several settings based on material being cut,and the speed control dial is excellent.This tool is well balanced with a great ribbed grip on body and the handle is comfortable and won't crowd your hand(just lock the 2 finger trigger and there is still room for your hand under it!)This thing can purr or roar.Here's the thing-I'm a Makita guy,BUT I haven't always been,I once loved the "red one",but there starting to rest a little on their lorels.I switched my other tools to Makita's A couple of years ago,and have not been disappointed since.Don't buy a tool because of it's legend or high price,buy it because it will get the job done today,tomorrow and beyond.This saw get's the job done!!Period.And what I have discovered about Makita is there tool's perform just as claimed!Search around for other reviews etc.,you'll see I'm not alone in my opinion.