Makita Corporation Information And Details

The company was founded in the year 1915 with the establishment of Makita Electric Works. This was a small repair shop for electric tools and equipment in Nagoya, Japan, midway between Tokyo and Osaka. It was incorporated in 1938 as Makita Electric Works, Ltd. In April 1945, near the end of World War II, the plant was relocated to Sumiyoshi-cho in nearby Anjo City in an attempt to avoid damage from air raids. Since then the company has been located in Anjo.

1915: Makita Electric Works is established in Nagoya, Japan, as a repair shop for electric tools and equipment.
1938: Company is incorporated as Makita Electric Works, Ltd.
1945: Company relocates to nearby Anjo City in an effort to avoid damage from World War II air raids.
1958: Under the administration of President Juiro Goto, Makita diversifies into the manufacture of electric power tools; a portable electric planer is the first such product.
1962: Company goes public to raise funds for the diversification effort.
1969: Makita attains the leading position in the Japanese power tool market.
1970: Overseas expansion begins with the establishment of a U.S. subsidiary.
1978: Company launches its first cordless product, a drill.
1980: First overseas factory is established in Canada.
1985: A U.S. manufacturing operation is created.
1991: Makita acquires Sachs-Dolmar, a German maker of gasoline-powered chain saws that is subsequently renamed Dolmar GmbH; Makita Corporation is adopted as the new company name.
1993: Makita sets up its first factory in China.
2001: Production begins at the company's second Chinese manufacturing plant.
2002: The Maktec line of low-cost, made-in-China power tools is introduced into Asian markets outside of Japan.

The Group's principal activities are to manufacture and sell a range of power tools for professional users worldwide. The main products consist of drills, screwdrivers, cutters, trenches, grinders, trimmers, chain saws, heat guns, high pressure cleaning machines and dust collectors. The operations are carried through the following divisions: Portable general purpose tools; Gardening & household tools and Parts, repairs & accessories.

Here are some of the best Table Saws from Makita:

Makita 2703 15 Amp 10-Inch Benchtop Table Saw

Technical Details

• 10-inch table saw with 27-by-22-inch table; cam-locking rip fence; electric brake
• 15 amp motor; 3-9/16-inch cut capacity; rack-and-pinion design bevel adjust
• PVC base, magnesium table, carbide blade
• Includes saw, blade, rip fence, miter gauge, wrenches, manual
• 27 by 22 inches; 40 pounds; 1-year warranty

Makita 2704X1 10" Table Saw, 15 Amp, 4800 RPM

The Makita 2704X1 is a 10" Table Saw. Right extension table allows for greater cutting capacity with the capability to rip 4 X 8 sheets of plywood. Aluminum die cast, precision machined table top remains flat and true for out of the box accuracy. It has large cutting capacity (3-5/8" at 90 and 2-1/2" at 45). The powerful 15 Amp motor delivers 4800 RPM and has electric brake for maximum productivity. It has large on and off switch and easy to read scale for fast adjustments. The saw has complete storage capacity to hold most commonly used accessories including saw blade, power supply cord, miter gauge, rip fence, push stick, wrench, safety guard and dado blade.

2703 15 Amps 10-Inch Saw Aluminum table top Electric brake 15 amp motor	2705X1 Contractor Table Saw Adjustable side guards T-slot miter gauge Blade guard system
H3836 10 Inch Table Saw Carbide tipped blade 15 amp motor Lightweight	LS1013FL 15 Amp Miter Saw Dual Linear Ball Bearings Fluorescent Light Laser system