Makita unveils new compact band saws

Makita U.S.A. has introduced two new compact band saws for efficient metal cutting in tight spaces and overhead cutting applications.

The Makita 18V LXT Compact Brushless Cordless Band Saw (XBP04) and 18V LXT Sub-Compact Brushless Cordless Band Saw (XBP05) meet ANSI blade guarding requirements for one-handed operation, making them ideal for a range of metal cutting tasks in tight spaces. 

The 18V LXT Compact Brushless Cordless Band Saw features a 2-5/8" cutting capacity is ideal for cutting a variety of metal materials, including conduit, Unistrut, all thread, channel, corrugated, pipe, sheet metal, and square tubing. It has a BL Brushless Motor with 630 ft./min. blade speed for faster cutting.