Maksiwa Sliding Saws Compared: Dado, Titanium, Platinum, Diamond

If you have settled on Maksiwa for your next sliding table saw, the hard part is not the brand, it is which model. The line runs from the 5 horsepower Dado Edition to the 10 horsepower Diamond with a CNC rip fence, and the right one depends entirely on what you cut and how hard you run it. This is a straight comparison, not a sales pitch, matching each saw to the shop it actually fits.

The short version

• BMS.3200.IR Dado. The value pick and the best seller. 5 HP main, 1 HP scoring, dado capable, and available single phase. The right saw for most shops.
• BMT.3200.IR Titanium. The Dado plus motorized height and tilt for faster, repeatable setups. Three phase.
• BMP.3200.IR Platinum. Steps up to 7.5 HP for heavier daily cutting. Three phase.
• BMD.3200.IR Diamond. The flagship. 10 HP, variable blade speed, and a CNC controlled rip fence for full production. Three phase.

Motor and scoring: how much saw do you need

All four carry a scoring blade, so chip-free cuts on melamine and veneer are a given across the line. The difference is main motor power. Five horsepower on the Dado and Titanium handles sheet goods and most hardwood comfortably. The Platinum's 7.5 and the Diamond's 10 horsepower are for shops cutting thick hardwood daily or running the saw continuously, where the extra power means no bogging and less strain over a long shift.

Rip fence: manual, motorized, or CNC

This is where the models separate most clearly. The Dado uses a straightforward accurate fence. The Titanium adds motorized height and tilt. The Diamond goes furthest with a CNC controlled rip fence that positions itself and stores cut sequences, which earns its keep in a shop running repeat production where setup time between cuts is real money. If your work is varied one-offs, that automation matters less than you might think.

The deciding factor: power phase

Here is the practical fork. The Dado is available in a single phase version, so it drops into a standard shop. The Titanium, Platinum, and Diamond are three phase machines. If your shop is single phase, the Dado is the natural choice unless you are ready to add three phase service or a phase converter for one of the bigger saws. Decide this before anything else, because it narrows the field immediately.

Which one is right for you

Why buy it from Sawtooth

The most expensive mistake here is buying more saw than your shop can power or needs. That is exactly what we help you avoid:

• Authorized dealer. Every machine ships with its full manufacturer warranty. No grey-market guessing about whether a claim will be honored.
• We price match. Find it cheaper from another authorized dealer and tell us. We would rather earn the order than lose it over price.
• We handle the freight. Liftgate, delivery access, and what to expect uncrating a heavy machine. We walk you through it so delivery day is not a surprise.
• We size it to your shop first. Tell us your power, your ceiling, and your widest stock, and we confirm the machine fits before you buy, not after.
• Purchase orders welcome. Schools, districts, and institutional buyers are some of our best customers. We know the PO and quote process and we are patient with it.
• Real people, seven days a week. Phone, text, or email, 8AM to 8PM PST. You get a person who ships these machines, not a ticket number.

Tell us what you cut and what your shop runs on, and we will tell you which of these four fits, honestly, even when it is the less expensive one. See our sliding panel saw range, or call or text for pricing and a freight quote.

Questions we hear from buyers

Which Maksiwa sliding saw is best for a small shop?

For most small and mid shops, the BMS.3200.IR Dado Edition. It offers a 5 HP main motor, scoring blade, dado capability, and a single phase option, so it fits a standard shop without electrical work.

What is the difference between the Dado and the Diamond?

The Dado is a 5 HP single-phase-available saw for general cabinet work. The Diamond is a 10 HP three phase flagship with variable blade speed and a CNC controlled rip fence, built for full production and repeat runs.

Do all Maksiwa sliding saws have a scoring blade?

Yes. Every model in the line carries a scoring blade, so chip-free cuts on melamine and veneer are standard across the range.

Which Maksiwa saws are single phase?

The BMS.3200.IR Dado is available in single phase. The Titanium, Platinum, and Diamond are three phase machines that need three phase service or a phase converter.

Is the CNC rip fence on the Diamond worth it?

For shops running repeat production where setup time between cuts adds up, yes. For varied one-off work, a manual or motorized fence is usually enough.