Description
Overview:
This Guide Rule is a genuine Makita accessory designed to keep circular saw cuts straight and consistent on site and in the workshop. Made from durable metal, it slides into the base-plate guide slot on compatible saws and provides a fixed offset from the workpiece edge for parallel ripping and repeatable widths. It is suitable for a range of Makita circular saws, including the 5704R and HS6601, and is built for regular use by tradespeople and DIY users. The guide measures 3 mm in thickness for a snug, low‐play fit in the saw's guide channel. With OEM reference 164095-8, it offers precise guidance and dependable alignment when cutting timber and sheet materials across a variety of tasks.
Key Features:
- Genuine Makita part for assured compatibility and fit
- Durable metal construction for long service life in demanding conditions
- 3 mm thick guide section for a secure fit and reduced play in the saw base
- Helps achieve straight, repeatable parallel cuts along an edge
- Easy to fit: slides into the factory guide slot and secures using the saw's existing clamp/knob
- Supports accurate ripping of timber and sheet materials such as plywood, MDF, and OSB
- Stable guidance improves tracking and control, especially on longer cuts
- OEM reference 164095-8 for accurate identification and replacement
Typical Applications:
Parallel ripping of boards, trimming sheet goods to consistent width, sizing battens and skirting, cutting door edges to width, and general straight‐edge work where a stable guide is needed for circular saws on site or in the workshop.
Also known as:
Rip fence, parallel guide, side fence, edge guide, straight guide fence, saw fence.
Fits Models:
5600NB, 5621, 5704R, 5801B, BSS500, BSS501, HS6601, MT582, SR1600, SR1800, SR2100
Alternate Part Numbers:
164095 8, 1640958
