The Japanese company Makita has existed for nearly 100 years and has achieved a strong leading position in the global market of power tools. Makita jigsaws are trusted as reliable and handy tools. A special feature of Makita jigsaws is the universal saw clamp, which makes it possible to use saws with any type of shank.
The swiveling system of the support does not require the use of additional tools to change the angle of inclination. The support itself can be slightly modified with additional elements. It is also possible to connect a vacuum cleaner.
Makita jigsaws are characterized by reliability, ease of use, and ease of maintenance.
Popular Makita jigsaws
Launched in 2000, Makita 4322, 4323, 4324 jigsaws feature reduced vibration and extra dust control features in the cutting zone.
Jigsaws Makita 4304 и 4305 are equipped with a tool-less blade change system. The motor mode of these jigsaws is controlled electronically. Quality and efficient cutting is provided by a mechanism with a four-stage pendulum stroke. Model Makita 4305 The Makita 4305 is distinguished by its handle design: in contrast to those traditionally made with a staple handle, it has a mushroom-shaped handle.
Electric jigsaw Makita 4341 ST goes beyond the boundaries of household tools. Its characteristics bring it closer to professional jigsaws. Thus, the power of the electronically controlled motor is 720 W, the ability to regulate the stroke frequency from 800 to 2800 per minute and the mechanism of the four-step pendulum saw movement are characteristic of professional models.
At the same time, the Makita 4341ST jigsaw can be used to cut wooden workpieces up to 135 mm thick and metal workpieces up to 10 mm thick. The die-cast aluminium base plate of the jigsaw allows up to 45˚ slope in either direction. Easy to use the tool system quick lock saw clamp. This jigsaw comes with a set of 6 saws and a limit stop.
Jigsaw Makita 4329 can be considered the successor of the popular Makita 4324, and, compared to its predecessor, has been redesigned to reduce vibration and noise, and to improve ergonomics – rubber inserts have been added to the handle to prevent the hand from slipping.
Power of the jigsaw motor is 450 watts with adjustable strokes frequency in the range from 500 to 3100 strokes per minute. The soleplate is adapted to make vertical and angular (45 degree) cuts. Attracts a small weight of the tool – 1.9 kg, as well as improved insulation of the power cord.
Jigsaw Makita BJV 140 RF battery-powered jigsaw solves the problem of the need to perform work in places where mains power is not available. The stroke frequency of the saw is adjustable from 0 to 2600 strokes per minute.
The jigsaw is designed to make angle cuts and provides easy access to the motor’s graphite brushes for replacement. The operating voltage of the lithium-ion battery is 14.4 V. Popular models also include the Makita 4329X1, Makita 4331DWD.
