The Makita has an 8' long power cord which works fine but it would be helpful if it was a little bit longer. Many of the newer power tools these days are being supplied with longer cords in the 16' range which come in very handy since in a lot of situations an extension cord can be avoided. Blade The handle and grip are both very comfortable with a soft rubber overmold. The plunge action is smooth and precise without any play in it. An accurate plunge mechanism is key to getting a precise cut. Power Cord

Makita SP6000J 165mm Plunge Cut Saw Complete with Connector

We did the legwork for you and compiled this in-depth review of the Makita SP6000. We will also unveil a few tradeoffs you should know before money changes hands.The SP6000J1has an impresive 55mm max cutting depth and can also be tilted at a 45 degree angle and still cut 39mm deep. With its flat outer guard, it can cut extremely close to the wall, just 18mm away in fact.

Makita USA - Product Details -SP6000J Makita USA - Product Details -SP6000J

The SP6000J is engineered for cutting sheet material, finish work, trim work, and remodelling. It is ideal for a broad range of trades, including cabinet installers, cabinet manufacturers, finish carpenters, stair installers, flooring installers, woodworkers, and general contractors seeking a best-in-class 165mm Plunge Circular Saw. Guide Rail interacts with the saw base to provide smooth, perfect, dead-on straight or bevel cutting Built in soft start eliminates sudden movement on start up that may misalign the position of the rail The SP6000J1 saw has a bevel capability of -1° to 48° with positive stops at 22.5° and 45°. The saw delivers precise cutting, as the position of the blade enters the material on the same cutting line whether cutting straight or bevel. In addition, the saw has close-to-wall cutting (11/16-inch) for expanded cutting applications. The built-in depth stop allows a preliminary cut of 1/16-inch to be performed before the entire material is cut through for clean and splinter-free cutting. Optional Accessories: Guide Rail:117″– 194367-7, 54″– 194368-5 Clamp Set: 194385-5 Rip Fence: 165447-6The SP6000J saw has a bevel capability of -1° to 48° with positive stops at 22.5° and 45°. The saw delivers precise cutting, as the position of the blade enters the material on the same cutting line whether cutting straight or bevel. In addition, the saw has close-to-wall cutting (18mm) for expanded cutting applications. The built-in depth stop allows a preliminary cut of 2mm to be performed before the entire material is cut through for clean and splinter-free cutting. Ergonomic soft grip handles provides maximum user comfort and safety whilst reducing fatigue on prolonged use