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Makita LXT saws are for fast, clean cutting on site without trailing leads or messing with petrol.

When you're ripping sheet in a refurb, trimming studs on first fix, or knocking down skirting and architrave on a snag, Makita 18V LXT saws keep you moving. Pick the blade and shoe size for the material, and stick to the LXT batteries you've already got.

What Jobs Are Makita LXT Saws Best At?

  • Cutting sheet materials like ply, OSB, and MDF on the deck when you need straight, repeatable cuts without dragging extension leads through a finished space.
  • Trimming studs, joists, and carcassing timber on first fix where a cordless saw saves time moving room to room and still has the punch for wet or treated timber.
  • Breaking down doors, worktops, and flooring on refurbs where you want controlled cuts and less faff setting up mains power in occupied buildings.
  • Chopping down skirting, architrave, and trim on second fix where the right saw and blade leaves a cleaner edge and reduces filling and sanding later.
  • Quick on-the-spot cut-downs outside on snagging and maintenance jobs where cordless kit keeps you working even when power is nowhere near.

Choosing the Right Makita LXT Saw

Match the saw to the cut you're doing all day, not the one-off job you might do once a month.

1. Blade size and cut depth

If you're mostly on sheet and 2x, a smaller blade saw is lighter and easier to keep straight. If you're regularly into thicker timber, doors, or deep cuts, go up a size so you're not forcing it and cooking blades.

2. Tool type for the finish you need

If you need long straight rips, pick a circular saw that'll run a guide. If you're cutting curves, notches, and awkward scribe work, a jigsaw is the right tool. If it's demolition, trimming in place, or cutting nails and mixed materials, a recip saw is the one that earns its keep.

3. Battery capacity for real site pace

If you're only doing quick cut-downs, smaller batteries will get you by. If you're ripping sheet or cutting all day, bring higher Ah packs and a fast charger, because saws drain batteries quicker than drills and drivers.

4. Dust control and visibility

If you're working indoors or in finished areas, prioritise models with decent dust extraction ports and a clear line of sight to the blade, because it saves clean-up time and stops you wandering off the mark.

Makita LXT Saws FAQs

Will my existing Makita 18V LXT batteries fit these saws?

Yes, Makita LXT saws are built around the 18V LXT slide battery platform, so your existing LXT batteries and chargers are typically the whole point of buying into the range. Always double check the listing if you've got very old packs, but standard LXT slide packs are the norm.

Are cordless LXT saws strong enough for proper site timber?

They are, as long as you match the saw and blade to the cut. Ripping wet carcassing or cutting thick stock all day needs the right blade and decent Ah batteries, otherwise you'll feel it slow down and you'll burn through packs faster.

What's the biggest mistake people make with battery saws?

Running a blunt or wrong blade, then leaning on the tool to "make it cut". That's how you get rough edges, wandering cuts, and cooked batteries. Keep sharp blades and set the depth properly and the saw behaves.

Do I need dust extraction, or is that just for tidy workshops?

If you're working in occupied homes, finished areas, or anywhere you're trying to keep the client happy, extraction is worth it. It keeps the cut line clearer and saves a load of clean-up, but you need the right hose or adaptor so it doesn't keep popping off.

Is it better to buy body only or a kit with batteries?

If you're already on Makita LXT with enough batteries to rotate, body only makes sense. If you're short on packs or you're adding a saw for heavier use, a kit can be the smarter move because saws drain batteries quicker than your drill and driver.

Who Are Makita LXT Saws For on Site?

  • Chippies and joiners doing first and second fix who need a cordless saw that'll live in the van and come out for constant cut-downs.
  • Kitchen and shopfit teams cutting panels and trim in tight spaces where a compact LXT saw is easier to control than dragging a corded unit through a finished area.
  • Maintenance and facilities lads who need one battery platform that covers everything from quick repairs to full rip-outs without hunting for power.
  • Roofers and exterior crews working off ladders and scaffold where cordless cutting is safer and quicker than running cables up and over.

How Makita LXT Saws Work for You

Makita LXT saws all run on the same 18V battery platform, but the way they cut and the blades they take changes what they're actually good at on site.

1. Circular saws (straight, fast cutting)

A circular saw is for ripping and cross-cutting timber and sheet. Set your depth properly so the blade only just clears the material, and you'll get cleaner cuts, less kick, and better battery life.

2. Jigsaws (shaped cuts and trim work)

A jigsaw is for curves, cut-outs, and finishing work where you need control over speed and direction. The blade choice matters more than people think, because the wrong one will tear out laminate and wander in thicker timber.

3. Recip saws (demo and mixed materials)

A recip is the rough-and-ready option for ripping out, cutting studs in place, and getting through nails and fixings. Let the saw do the work and use the shoe properly against the material, or you'll burn blades and shake your arms to bits.

Makita LXT Saw Accessories That Save Time on Site

The right add-ons stop wasted cuts, dead batteries, and blades that chew instead of cut.

1. Spare blades for the material you actually cut

Keep dedicated blades for timber, laminate, metal, and demo work, because one "do-it-all" blade is how you end up with burn marks, tear-out, and slow cutting halfway through the day.

2. Guide rails and clamps

If you're ripping sheet, a proper guide setup keeps cuts straight and repeatable, and it stops you trying to balance a full board on trestles while chasing a pencil line.

3. Dust extraction hoses and adaptors

Get the right adaptor so the hose actually fits and stays put, especially on indoor refurbs, because it's quicker than sweeping up all afternoon and it keeps the cut line clearer.

4. Extra LXT batteries and a fast charger

Saws chew through power, so having a second or third battery in rotation stops you downing tools waiting for charge, especially when you're mid-run on flooring or sheet.

Why Shop for Makita LXT Saws at ITS?

Whether you need a compact saw for trim work or a bigger setup for ripping sheet and structural timber, we stock a proper range of Makita LXT saws to suit real site jobs. It's all held in our own warehouse and ready for next day delivery, so you can get the right saw on site without losing a day.

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Makita 18V LXT Saws

Makita LXT saws are for fast, clean cutting on site without trailing leads or messing with petrol.

When you're ripping sheet in a refurb, trimming studs on first fix, or knocking down skirting and architrave on a snag, Makita 18V LXT saws keep you moving. Pick the blade and shoe size for the material, and stick to the LXT batteries you've already got.

What Jobs Are Makita LXT Saws Best At?

  • Cutting sheet materials like ply, OSB, and MDF on the deck when you need straight, repeatable cuts without dragging extension leads through a finished space.
  • Trimming studs, joists, and carcassing timber on first fix where a cordless saw saves time moving room to room and still has the punch for wet or treated timber.
  • Breaking down doors, worktops, and flooring on refurbs where you want controlled cuts and less faff setting up mains power in occupied buildings.
  • Chopping down skirting, architrave, and trim on second fix where the right saw and blade leaves a cleaner edge and reduces filling and sanding later.
  • Quick on-the-spot cut-downs outside on snagging and maintenance jobs where cordless kit keeps you working even when power is nowhere near.

Choosing the Right Makita LXT Saw

Match the saw to the cut you're doing all day, not the one-off job you might do once a month.

1. Blade size and cut depth

If you're mostly on sheet and 2x, a smaller blade saw is lighter and easier to keep straight. If you're regularly into thicker timber, doors, or deep cuts, go up a size so you're not forcing it and cooking blades.

2. Tool type for the finish you need

If you need long straight rips, pick a circular saw that'll run a guide. If you're cutting curves, notches, and awkward scribe work, a jigsaw is the right tool. If it's demolition, trimming in place, or cutting nails and mixed materials, a recip saw is the one that earns its keep.

3. Battery capacity for real site pace

If you're only doing quick cut-downs, smaller batteries will get you by. If you're ripping sheet or cutting all day, bring higher Ah packs and a fast charger, because saws drain batteries quicker than drills and drivers.

4. Dust control and visibility

If you're working indoors or in finished areas, prioritise models with decent dust extraction ports and a clear line of sight to the blade, because it saves clean-up time and stops you wandering off the mark.

Makita LXT Saws FAQs

Will my existing Makita 18V LXT batteries fit these saws?

Yes, Makita LXT saws are built around the 18V LXT slide battery platform, so your existing LXT batteries and chargers are typically the whole point of buying into the range. Always double check the listing if you've got very old packs, but standard LXT slide packs are the norm.

Are cordless LXT saws strong enough for proper site timber?

They are, as long as you match the saw and blade to the cut. Ripping wet carcassing or cutting thick stock all day needs the right blade and decent Ah batteries, otherwise you'll feel it slow down and you'll burn through packs faster.

What's the biggest mistake people make with battery saws?

Running a blunt or wrong blade, then leaning on the tool to "make it cut". That's how you get rough edges, wandering cuts, and cooked batteries. Keep sharp blades and set the depth properly and the saw behaves.

Do I need dust extraction, or is that just for tidy workshops?

If you're working in occupied homes, finished areas, or anywhere you're trying to keep the client happy, extraction is worth it. It keeps the cut line clearer and saves a load of clean-up, but you need the right hose or adaptor so it doesn't keep popping off.

Is it better to buy body only or a kit with batteries?

If you're already on Makita LXT with enough batteries to rotate, body only makes sense. If you're short on packs or you're adding a saw for heavier use, a kit can be the smarter move because saws drain batteries quicker than your drill and driver.

Who Are Makita LXT Saws For on Site?

  • Chippies and joiners doing first and second fix who need a cordless saw that'll live in the van and come out for constant cut-downs.
  • Kitchen and shopfit teams cutting panels and trim in tight spaces where a compact LXT saw is easier to control than dragging a corded unit through a finished area.
  • Maintenance and facilities lads who need one battery platform that covers everything from quick repairs to full rip-outs without hunting for power.
  • Roofers and exterior crews working off ladders and scaffold where cordless cutting is safer and quicker than running cables up and over.

How Makita LXT Saws Work for You

Makita LXT saws all run on the same 18V battery platform, but the way they cut and the blades they take changes what they're actually good at on site.

1. Circular saws (straight, fast cutting)

A circular saw is for ripping and cross-cutting timber and sheet. Set your depth properly so the blade only just clears the material, and you'll get cleaner cuts, less kick, and better battery life.

2. Jigsaws (shaped cuts and trim work)

A jigsaw is for curves, cut-outs, and finishing work where you need control over speed and direction. The blade choice matters more than people think, because the wrong one will tear out laminate and wander in thicker timber.

3. Recip saws (demo and mixed materials)

A recip is the rough-and-ready option for ripping out, cutting studs in place, and getting through nails and fixings. Let the saw do the work and use the shoe properly against the material, or you'll burn blades and shake your arms to bits.

Makita LXT Saw Accessories That Save Time on Site

The right add-ons stop wasted cuts, dead batteries, and blades that chew instead of cut.

1. Spare blades for the material you actually cut

Keep dedicated blades for timber, laminate, metal, and demo work, because one "do-it-all" blade is how you end up with burn marks, tear-out, and slow cutting halfway through the day.

2. Guide rails and clamps

If you're ripping sheet, a proper guide setup keeps cuts straight and repeatable, and it stops you trying to balance a full board on trestles while chasing a pencil line.

3. Dust extraction hoses and adaptors

Get the right adaptor so the hose actually fits and stays put, especially on indoor refurbs, because it's quicker than sweeping up all afternoon and it keeps the cut line clearer.

4. Extra LXT batteries and a fast charger

Saws chew through power, so having a second or third battery in rotation stops you downing tools waiting for charge, especially when you're mid-run on flooring or sheet.

Why Shop for Makita LXT Saws at ITS?

Whether you need a compact saw for trim work or a bigger setup for ripping sheet and structural timber, we stock a proper range of Makita LXT saws to suit real site jobs. It's all held in our own warehouse and ready for next day delivery, so you can get the right saw on site without losing a day.

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