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Most refined saw with magnesium components for less weight, better balance and jobsite durability. With a proven 15 amp motor this saw is powerful enough to cut through the densest lumber. Two built-in LED lights illuminates the line of cut for increased accurancy. Includes: carbide tipped blade, hex blade wrench, rip fence and tool case.
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Technical Details
- Quick change from 0° to 45° and back using positive stops that are connected to easy-to-grip-levers- Electric brake for maximum productivity
- Easy-to-read number and ruler markings on base and depth guide allow user to measure and follow cuts accurately
- Reinforced power cord withstands jobsite abuse
- 1 year warranty
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By JJI
Have been using this saw for a few weeks now rebuilding my deck. Works great. Excellent view of the cut line making cuts very accurately. Ergonomically the hand grips feel very secure and it's very light and easy to handle. Electric brake was a must for me, work in an ER where we see a lot of saw injuries, amputations, etc. No major flaws I've identified yet. I don't want to speak too soon, but I haven't had much problems with kickbacks or binding so far, but I'm very careful about my cutting technique and the materials I'm cutting and I'm hoping that that will minimize kickbacks.
By D. Sweat (KS USA)
Well put together and tought oout design. Light weight and rugged. The electric brake is a safety must have for me. I don't have time to wait for the saw to stop spinning and make sure the guard didn't catch. Saw stops smooth and quick.
By Steve_in_TN (TN USA)
I decided to upgrade from my 30 yr old B&D saw and almost bought the basic Milwaukee. Then I noticed they made one with a brake- which is a great idea. So I looked at the Milwaukee with brake. Then I noticed Makita also made one with a brake and indecision set in: I could not decide which brand to buy with the brake. To help with my decision I went to HD and looked at both- it then became an easy decision to buy the Makita 5007MGA even though it was slightly more expensive.
Looking at the Makita you can tell that the designers and engineers put some thought into it- it's not just a basic hammer-like power tool like the Milwaukee; instead the Makita has well thought out, almost sexy, "extra" detailed features for the user. The base is cast and has a nice thick lip on the blade side- the Milwaukee is stamped from ~.12" alum. All the levers on the Makita have nice rubber grips on them; the quick stops on the bevel adjustment on the Makita is also a great feature. Sure, you don't need these little features, but it shows that someone was thinking about more than mounting motor on a plate. The Milwaukee is the Chevy Malibu; the Makita is the Lexus; either will get the job done, but the Makita is a nicer tool. Oh, and this Lexus is unfortunately made in China, but the quality is perfect.
The saw has plenty of power and is as safe as any other saw so ignore the one bad review here wrt safety. The brake stops the blade in about half the time as my old B&D with no brake: ~3 seconds vs 6 (just counting off).
Negatives: As others have stated, the case is too small- you have to kink the cord at the strain relief which is not a good idea- the case needs to be 3" longer. The rip fence is too short to be of much use; this is ironic because the space for it in the case will accomodate a fence almost 2" longer. Fix those two things and it's perfect. It's odd that with all the detailed design put into the saw they missed glaringly obvious poor features on the case and fence. The case could also use some additional blade storage space although it's fine for at least two spare blades (all I have).
By R. Larson (Northern California)
I was going to buy this saw until I noticed that the rear left corner of the baseplate is chopped off. When you are using a guide to make a straight cut that part of the baseplate is quite useful to keep the cut straight as the blade exits the material. None of the pictures of the saw show the rear left corner. I went to a Makita parts website and looked at the drawing for the baseplate. I see that some other saw manufacturers that have cast versus machined baseplates are doing the same thing. Makita did the same thing on the 5008MGA, the 8.25" inch version of this product. I guess I'll have to buy dewalt or milwaukee instead. What a shame -- this is otherwise a really great saw. I'd rate it at 5 stars if the baseplate was just rectangular without the missing corner. Makes me wonder why they did that? To save a few pennies worth of magnesium? Makita reps I'd love to hear the reasoning for that decision!
By M. Rees
This is just a all around great circular saw. Starts relatively smooth, the ergonomics of the handles and levers are top tier, and the LED light/saw dust blower do a really good job of keeping you on the cut line. Adjustments are easy. The inclusion of the rip guide is a nice touch (other saws like some DeWalts expect you to pay extra for them). Very pleased w/ this purchase.
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