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Makita 2705 vs SKIL TS6307-00
Side-by-side comparison — specs, price, and expert verdict
Specs Comparison
SpecificationsMakita 2705SKIL TS6307-00
- Blade Size
- 10 in / 254 mm
- 10 in / 254 mm
- Motor
- 15A / 1800W
- 15A / 1800W
- Max Rip Capacity
- 24.75 in / 629 mm
- 25.5 in / 648 mm
- Cut Depth (90°)
- 3.375 in / 86 mm
- 3.5 in / 89 mm
- Cut Depth (45°)
- 2.25 in / 57 mm
- 2.5 in / 64 mm
- Speed
- 4800
- 5000
- Weight
- 67 lbs / 30.4 kg
- 50 lbs / 22.7 kg
- Dust Port
- 2.5 in / 63 mm
- 2.5 in / 63 mm
- Fence Type
- T-style
- Rack & Pinion
- Stand Included
- ✗
- ✓
- Price
- $599
- $329
Which Should You Buy?
Makita 2705
Built like a tank. The Makita 2705 is heavier but more rigid than jobsite saws, making it ideal for a permanent shop setup. Excellent cut quality.
Pros
- + Extremely rigid cast aluminum table
- + Very smooth, precise cuts
- + Electric brake stops blade in seconds
- + Wide miter gauge slots
Cons
- − No stand included
- − Heavy — not truly portable
- − Fence could be improved
- − Higher price for features offered
SKIL TS6307-00
The best budget table saw. At nearly half the price of the DeWALT, it delivers surprisingly good rip capacity and a decent rack-and-pinion fence.
Pros
- + Excellent value — under $350
- + 25.5" rip capacity impressive for the price
- + Rack & pinion fence
- + Folding stand included
Cons
- − Build quality noticeably cheaper than premium brands
- − Dust collection is poor
- − Miter gauge is flimsy
- − Fence can drift under heavy use