One reviewer says it's made in the US, one says in China. Which is it?
768265
china. though it seem as well made as the american on from 8 or 10 years back. same design, I don't think I could tell the difference just looking at them. sucks just the same I was hoping for a USA made saw.
768266
It is commonly said that if a Makita tool has "Made in China" it must be an inferior tool. From what I have read and believe, even tools made in the Makita factory in China have to meet the same Makita standards as their other factories. Makita tools are produced all over the world. Japan, China, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Germany and the UK. As for this cutoff saw, I own it and have used it to cut steel re-bar, metal tubing, pipe, etc. and it has served me well. I don't know for sure where it was manufactured, but I am not worried about it at all. The warranty is the same no matter where it was put together.
768267
It is commonly said that if a Makita tool has "Made in China" it must be an inferior tool. From what I have read and believe, even tools made in the Makita factory in China have to meet the same Makita standards as their other factories. Makita tools are produced all over the world. Japan, China, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Germany and the UK. As for this cutoff saw, I own it and have used it to cut steel re-bar, metal tubing, pipe, etc. and it has served me well. I don't know for sure where it was manufactured, but I am not worried about it at all. The warranty is the same no matter where it was put together. It is commonly said that if a Makita tool has "Made in China" it must be an inferior tool. From what I have read and believe, even tools made in the Makita factory in China have to meet the same Makita standards as their other factories. Makita tools are produced all over the world. Japan, China, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Germany and the UK. As for this cutoff saw, I own it and have used it to cut steel re-bar, metal tubing, pipe, etc. and it has served me well. I don't know for sure where it was manufactured, but I am not worried about it at all. The warranty is the same no... » Read More It is commonly said that if a Makita tool has "Made in China" it must be an inferior tool. From what I have read and believe, even tools made in the Makita factory in China have to meet the same Makita standards as their other factories. Makita tools are produced all over the world. Japan, China, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Germany and the UK. As for this cutoff saw, I own it and have used it to cut steel re-bar, metal tubing, pipe, etc. and it has served me well. I don't know for sure where it was manufactured, but I am not worried about it at all. The warranty is the same no matter where it was put together. « Show Less
1097527
It is made in China, the quality of the one I received is fine. I'd be willing to pay more for one made in the USA.
493746
Mine is stamped "China". Other reviewers have mentioned getting models manufactured in US.
990546
From what I'm able to determine through feedback by others, the unit is made in China.
1555549
No it is made in China. I just flipped it over to verify. It is a great unit and I have not had any problems so far.
4459
Yep - mine says Made In China also. I hadn't really paid attention until you posted...... Have to watch and see how it performs.
1361086
Unfortunately, I believe it's made in China. However--at least so far-it has worked quite well.
44976
Sorry, Just checked and it is made in China. We try to buy USA made but my husband wanted this item and I purchased it as a gift. He has been pleased with it.
513478
I'm not sure, and it doesn't say it anywhere. Just says made in the USA at the bottom.
1941407
I doubt it is made in the USA. The quality control sticker on the bottom has the initials of the employees in Chinese. The company maybe in the USA but not the manufacturing.
311134
I looked all over the labels and instruction books and saw nothing about where it was manufactured. Based on that, I would say it was made in the United States because, by law, if it were not made in the USA they have to so label it's country or origin and also say so the company of manufacture on the instruction book. If it were made in the USA they don't have to disclose a country of origin.
617436
pretty sure its china but as I try to buy US made I am not sure and I am traveling so cannot check it.
1712606
I'm not sure but I think I remember it stated it was made in the good old USA. But I'm not 100% sure.
1269284
I purchased one through Amazon that I assume was made in China. I used it once, and it quit working after that. I returned it and Amazon refunded my money immediately. I bought one for twice as much, but with warranty, from my stylist, and it too was made in China. So far so good though. The first one I had lasted over 4 years until I dropped it one too many times. :(
2077116
I have two these. The older one is made in the USA. The newer one is made in China.
71163
II do not think that it was made in China as when I bough it the company said it was made in the USA
262231
I don't have the packaging to confirm - but I think it was made in the USA.