The new MAKITA BPB180 Band Saw kit



Posted: Wednesday, September 08, 2010

by kamikaze
Kamikaze

High volume cutting is now a quicker and easier task thanks to the introduction of the new MAKITA BPB180 Band Saw kit. New to their line of cordless power tools, you will be happy with the features and advantages that this MAKITA BPB180 Band Saw kit provides. Makita is well-known for it's great power tools and this band saw kit is no exception to this.

As with all MAKITA power tools, their electric motors are built in-house and do not come from an outside supplier. This allows for unsurpassed quality control in the manufacturing process.

The MAKITA BPB180 Band Saw kit has a no load velocity of 275-530 feet-per-minute, a 6-way speed adjustment rotary conrol puts you in command. You'll be cutting through wood, plastics and metal like a hot knife through butter, and will be amazed at how quickly you are getting the job done.

The MAKITA BPB180 also has some very good safety features: it reduces user fatigue thanks to it's low weight and ergonomic design, an also incorporates built in protective rubber bumpers. It weighs just 14.1 pounds and the comfortable structure is only 21 inches in length.

The MAKITA BPB180 has an adjustable foot which protects material and provides positive support for accurate cuts.It also has a built-in L.E.D. light which illuminates the work area - no need to provide any external light source, a very helpful feature.

The MAKITA BPB180 band saw kit comes with not 1, but 2 MAKITA LXT Lithium-ion batteries and the MAKITA BPB180 Optimate charger.

This can charge a battery in just 30 minutes which means that if you charge 1 battery while using the other, - no down time! The charger uses an integrated microchip to regulate the charging process, allowing the band saw kit kit to qualify for "Energy Star" recognition.

The MAKITA BPB180 band saw kit has no power cord, totally portable, strong and light, ready for you to take anywhere with you - unbeatable! The bare fact that this Makita band saw kit is a cordless tool will allow you to do your job anywere , no power needed. The cordless tools give you much more possibilities to get your job done

The LXT Lithium-Ion battery and optimum charging system produces 280pct total lifetime work with 2x more cycles.

-Makita-built motor delivers faster cutting with a 6-setting variable speed dial at 275-530-Feet/mi

-The MAKITA BPB180 band saw kit has a compact, ergonomic design at only 14.1 lbs. for reduced operator fatigue

-Adjustable foot protects the material & provides positive support for accurate cuts.

-Batteries charge 4X faster.

-Two built-in L.E.D. lights with afterglow illuminate the line of cut.

-Built-in protective rubber bumpers and skyhook.

-Voltage : 18.00 V.

-Wt. : 14.10 lb.

-Linear Speed : 275 ft/min [Min], 530 ft/min [Max].

-Batt. Cap. : 3.000 A-h.

-Batt. Type : Lithium-Ion.

-Cutting Cap. 2 : 4-3/4 in. Round, 4-3/4 in. Rectangular.

-Includes : (2) Batteries, 45-Minute Optimum Charger, Blade, Case.

-Length : 20 5/8 in.
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