Makita 2704 Contractors 15 Amp 10-Inch Benchtop Table Saw

Makita 2704 Contractors 15 Amp 10-Inch Benchtop Table Saw Review

Makita 2704 Contractors 15 Amp 10-Inch Benchtop Table Saw Feature

• 10-inch contractors benchtop table saw
• Large cutting capacity (3-5/8 inches at 90 degrees and 2-1/2 inches at 45 degrees) rips 4x material in one pass; can use up to a 13/16-inch dado blade
• Aluminum die cast, precision machined table top remains flat and true for out of the box accuracy
• Includes carbide-tipped blade, rip fence, angled miter gauge, #5 and #19 wrenches, socket wrench #13-22
• Weighs 82 pounds; 1-year warranty

Makita 2704 Contractors 15 Amp 10-Inch Benchtop Table Saw Overview

The only difference between this Makita jobsite saw and a fancy cabinet saw is that you can easily pick this one up and put it in your truck. In terms of power, capacity, accuracy and capability, it’s a draw.

A 15-amp motor revs up to provide 4,800 rpm, plenty for cutting anything you can feed it, and its impressive cutting capacity lets you rip 4-by stock in one pass without moaning or slowing – that’s power. The table’s perfectly flat, and with its extension, it can actually hand a full sheet of ply, cutting dadoes of almost an inch.

The thing that makes this saw stand out from its competitors is the T-slots for the miter gauge, resulting in a nice tight fit with zero play and total support – no tipping -- when you’re beyond the table surface. Even better, commercial jigs and accessories with the T-shank just slip right in.

The blade height mechanism is among the smoothest we’ve seen, and precision is unparalleled. The fence is sturdy and smooth as well, with predrilled holes for an auxiliary fence. It moves like a dream and locks down tight with an easy-to-grip cam handle.

Storage is well thought-out and executed on the 2704, with a place for everything from the fence to the push stick. We like that there’s even a place for the blade below the table to protect it while it’s traveling.

At 61 pounds, it’s light enough to tote, and there are handholds beveled out on the sides of the table to make the job easier. Contractors, trim carpenters and the home woodworker will love this saw.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste

Technical Details
Blade Diameter: 10 inches; Arbor, 5/8 inches.

Capacity:
Table size, 24-5/8 inches by 22-1/4 inches
Max Cut Depth at 90 degrees, 3-5/8 inches
Max Cut Depth at 45 degrees, 2-1/2 inches

No-Load Speed: 4,800 rpm

Full-Load Current:15 amps

Weight:
Net weight, 61.7 pounds
Shipping weight, 88.2 pounds.

What's in the Box
Saw, Carbide-Tipped Blade, Rip Fence, Angled Miter Gauge, Wrench #5, Wrench #19, Socket Wrench #13-22.

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