Makita SH02R1 vs. Worx WX429L

Let’s compare these two circular saws: the Makita SH02R1 and the Worx WX429L.

Features & Benefits

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Power & Motor

The WX429L is corded, runs on 120 V, and draws 4 amps. Standard U.S. residential circuits are 120 V, 15 A, which will support the.

The SH02R1 is cordless and requires 12 V batteries.

The SH02R1 motor produces 1500 rpm and the WX429L motor produces 3500 rpm. But don’t pay too much attention to these numbers, because the manufacturers measure them under no-load conditions, so they don’t have a strong impact on the saw’s real-world capability to handle different material.

The SH02R1 has a direct-drive motor. The WX429L has a direct drive motor. Direct-drive motors are usually lighter than other styles, but their side mounting makes the saw a little harder to control.

Blades & Capacity

The SH02R1 accepts 3 3/8” diameter saw blades and has a 15 mm (0.591”) arbor. The WX429L takes 4 1/2” diameter blades and has a 3/8” arbor.

Both products can bevel the blade up to 45°. The SH02R1 is able to cut up to 1” deep at a 90° angle and will cut up to 5/8” at 45°. The WX429L can cut up to 1 11/16” deep at an angle of 90° and is able to cut up to 1 1/8” at a 45° angle.

The Makita has the blade mounted on the right side of the saw. The Worx has the blade mounted on the left side of the body. Right-handers sometimes find it easier to see and control blades mounted to the left, while left-handers might find the same true for right-mounted blades.

Pros & Cons

Let’s take a look at some of the pluses and minuses of these products.

For the SH02R1:

For the Worx:

Comparison Chart

Here is a full side-by-side look at these products’ specs. You can view comparisons of the Makita SH02R1 with other products

	Makita SH02R1	Worx WX429L
Brand	Makita	Worx
Power Type	cordless	corded
Power - Voltage	12 V	120 V
Power - Amps	n/a	4 A
No-load RPM	1500 rpm	3500 rpm
Blade Diameter	3 3/8”	4 1/2”
Maximum Bevel	45°	45°
Depth of Cut (at 90°)	1”	1 11/16”
Depth of Cut (at 45°)	5/8”	1 1/8”
Arbor Size	15 mm (0.591”)	3/8”
Weight	3.5 lbs	4.4 lbs
Blade - Side	right	left
Drive Mechanism	direct-drive	direct drive
Warranty	3 years
Pros	Lightweight and easy to handle Good battery life	Includes rip fence Dust port for connecting to a shop vacuum
Cons	Non-standard blade/arbor size can mean limited selection of blades	Rip fence is tricky to keep accurate when tightening Struggles to cut through full 2x products
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