The Makita 5104 Circular Saw cuts 4x material in a single pass. It has a large cutting and bevel capacity (3-3/4 inches at 90 degrees and 2-3/4 inches at 45 degrees), and precision gearing with ball and needle bearing design. Convenience features include an electric brake and an adjustable top guide to align notches with line-of-cut for improved accuracy. The blade wrench is attached to the saw for fast blade changing, with a flat motor housing design for added convenience. The large, conveniently-located adjustment knobs and levers are engineered for easier adjustments. The 5104 has a well-balanced design and weighs only 18.3 pounds.