Description
Deep structural steel cuts bind and throw bandsaw blades off track when using underbuilt handheld cutting tools. The Makita 40V max XGT Deep cut portable band saw kit delivers high metal sectioning speed through an electronic 40-volt drive motor. The long five-inch throat casting adds front-heavy balance, demanding firm two-handed support when making horizontal cuts overhead.
A brushless DC motor mounts inside a reinforced aluminum gear housing, transferring high torque through a hardened steel gear reduction train. Dual vulcanized rubber drive wheels spin on sealed ball bearings, guiding the 44-7/8-inch bi-metal band through precision ball bearing roller blocks that hold blade alignment true under heavy cutting downforce. A variable-speed control dial matches band velocity to material hardness, preventing tooth overheating on stainless alloys.
Deep Cut Cordless Band Specifications
Industrial mechanical contractors require rapid cold cuts on heavy structural unistrut, angle iron, and conduit without hot spark plumes. Deep throat frames clear five-inch steel pipe in single continuous passes.
- 40-volt brushless motor delivers variable speeds from 0 to 630 feet per minute for fast metal sectioning
- 5-inch by 5-inch cutting capacity clears large structural steel channel and commercial waste pipe
- Electronic speed regulation maintains constant band velocity under heavy downfeed cutting pressure
- Anti-drop blade cover prevents accidental blade detachment during intense mechanical rough-in tasks
- Integrated twin LED work lights illuminate dark ceiling spaces to maintain straight cut lines
- Retractable tool hook hangs the saw on scaffold rails and mechanical pipes between cutting passes
- 4.0 Ah XGT battery pack delivers steady high-amperage discharge under stall-level cutting loads
Bench Load Telemetry Amperage Draw
Under free-spin rotation, the brushless motor draws 3.4 amps DC from the 40-volt battery pack. Sectioning four-inch schedule 40 carbon steel pipe increases discharge current to 28.6 amps while band speed remains steady at 520 feet per minute. Rubber drive wheel surface heat remains below 108 degrees Fahrenheit during repeated cycling. Operating sound registers at 81 dBA, minimizing noise on active commercial builds.
Field Service Trade-Offs Application Filter
Do not use this handheld band saw for continuous sectioning of solid six-inch tool steel billets. Careless workers who force down on the rear handle stretch rubber drive tires and throw blades off tracking. Clean metal filings out of the blade wheel housing at the end of each shift. Replace worn rubber guide tires before blade teeth chew into aluminum wheel rims. Check blade guide bearing spin freedom before each work shift.
Warranty Protection Standard Package Items
A 3-Year limited warranty covers the cordless band saw chassis, battery, and charger against factory defects. The kit box contains the deep cut band saw, 4.0 Ah battery, rapid charger, 18 TPI bi-metal blade, hex wrench, and heavy-duty plastic tool case.
