Makita GSR01M1 Saw
- Saw
- 4 inches
- Battery
- High Speed Steel
- Better rated than 62%
A cordless option for cutting metal up to 4 inches without running a cord, matched with Makita's existing 40 volt batteries.
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How it ranks among the 265 saws we track
4.7★ across 184 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
184 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
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Overview
The Makita GSR01M1 is a battery powered saw on Makita's 40 volt platform, spinning a high speed steel blade at 6400 RPM with a listed capacity of 4 inches. At 11.7 pounds it is built for cutting metal rather than wood.
A high speed steel blade paired with a fast no load speed points to cutting stock like conduit, angle iron or sheet metal rather than lumber. Cordless operation trades outlet dependence for battery runtime, which is not detailed in this listing. Fabricators and electricians moving between job sites are the more likely buyers than woodworking shops.
- 40 volt battery power
- 6400 RPM no load speed
- High speed steel blade
- 4 inch cut capacity
Who it's for
Fits electricians, HVAC installers and metal fabricators who need a portable saw for cutting metal stock on site. Less suited to wood or masonry cutting, since the blade material listed is high speed steel.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Cordless, runs on 40V battery
- 6400 RPM for fast metal cuts
- 4 inch cutting capacity
- 11.7 pounds is heavy for one hand
- Battery runtime not listed
- Blade limited to metal, not wood
Performance notes
The 6400 RPM speed combined with a high speed steel blade is tuned for shearing through metal rather than sawing wood fiber. Cordless power adds mobility, though the listing does not state battery capacity or runtime, so expect that to vary with the pack used.
Specifications
| Brand | MAKITA |
|---|---|
| Model | GSR01M1 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 11.7 pounds |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 4 inches |
| Speed | 6400 rpm |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power Source | Battery |
| Voltage | 40 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | High Speed Steel |
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How it compares
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|---|---|---|---|
| Makita GSR01M1 SawThis product | 4.7 / 5 | 184 | 3.8 / 5 |
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Questions about the MAKITA GSR01M1
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What material does the Makita GSR01M1 blade cut?
The blade material is listed as high speed steel, which is built for cutting metal rather than wood.
How fast does the GSR01M1 spin?
It runs at 6400 RPM according to the listed specs.
What is the maximum cutting capacity of the GSR01M1?
The listing gives a capacity of 4 inches.