Makita 5007MG 15 Amp 7-1/4-Inch Magnesium Circular Saw | 
 enlarge | Brand: Makita
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $260.00
Buy New: $117.95
You Save: $142.05 (55%)
New (8) Refurbished (1) from $99.95
Rating:  16 reviews
Media: Tools & Hardware
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 18.4
Dimensions (in): 15.8 x 12.5 x 10.4
MPN: 5007MG
Model: 5007MG
UPC: 088381076517
EAN: 0088381076517
ASIN: B000N5SVEY
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Magnesium Components: Lightweight (10.1 lbs.) and extremely rigid magnesium base and blade case | | • | Large Cutting Capacity: 2-1/2" at 90 and bevel to a max of 56 degrees with positive stops at 22.5 and 45 degrees | | • | Powerful Motor: 15 Amp (2300W) motor delivers proven performance under tough jobsite conditions. | | • | Greater Visibility: Motor exhaust directed at cut line and dual LED lights ensure work area remains highly visible | | • | Rubber Moldings: Provide a comfortable and slip-free grip |
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Product Description
Magnesium components create lightweight saws that are well balanced and jobsite tough. Powerful 15A motor delivers enough power to cut through the densest lumber. Large cutting and bevel capacities with positive stops at 22.5 and 45. Built-in LED light and dust blower enhance the line of cut for increase accuracy. Easy-to-read numbers and ruler markings on base and depth guide allow user to measure and follow cuts accurately. Reinforced power cord withstands jobsite abuse. Blade wrench is attached to the saw for fast and convenient blade changing. Ideal for framers, roofers, and carpenters for cutting dimensional, engineered and wet lumber, ripping panels and plunge cutting. Includes saw, carbide tipped blade, blade wrench, rip fence, and plastic case.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 11 more reviews...
 Great Saw; Now Work on the Accessories December 14, 2008
M. Stitzlein
As a precision-oriented professional home-remodeler, I finally got fed-up with the DeWalt 364 I had been using for the past 14 years. It is a rugged saw, to be sure, but I could never get it aligned properly, so ripping with the fence has always been an adventure. I finally gave up and just started ripping everything free-hand. Also, the blade would deflect terribly when ripping along a bevel. ANYWAY, I bought this Makita 5007MG and LOVE the saw. It's lighter, very well-balanced for me, and cuts incredibly accurately. The rubber grips everywhere are appreciated. The bevel lever and pre-set stops are great. Even the depth-of-cut guide is quite accurate. The led lights are a great bonus and are very effective even in total darkness. Oddly, they are on whenever the saw is plugged in, though led's do have a very long life, so this may be of little concern. All in all this saw is a pleasure to use, particularly for me as a left-hander--very easy to see the line-of-cut. I'm not sure why the complaint from another lefty in another review.
Where this package falls short is in the case, the rip guide, and the cord. The case is the same old generic case Makita has been using for all its sidewinders for years. The saw barely fits, and there's virtually no room for blade storage--2 blades max. I like to have beater blades, new blades, masonry blades, finish blades all in the case. As for the rip fence, it's pretty minimal. The arm is so short that its max rip is a measly 7 or 8 inches. Also, the most you can rip to the right of the blade is 3", and the least you can rip to the left is 3 5/8". The range in between is missing altogether. The hook which allows the fence to slide in under the saw's sole plate should be bent slightly longer to allow you to shove it all the way over, tighten the nut, and rip an accurate 3 1/2"--handy for plywood filler strips for 2x4 framing. Lastly, even though the saw is double-insulated and doesn't require a three-prong cord, it should have one. Even if the ground prong is a dummy prong, it sure helps any tool stay plugged into an extension cord. Hopefully, Makita will figure this stuff out. I should send these comments to the company. Buy the saw anyway. It's a great one.
 Very pleased November 29, 2008
Owen Lowe
This Makita replaced a 20 year old Craftsman circular saw that had developed a bent arbor. I was impressed right out of the box. The depth and angle movements were smooth and easy to adjust. The magnesium base slides very nicely on the building material. Saw is a good weight - not tiresomely heavy, not cheap-y light.
I thought the LED light at the cutline was a gimmick and wouldn't be worth much - but let me tell you, in the fading light of day when I was trying to get those last pieces of siding cut and installed, that light was a fantastic bit of engineering!
I'm pleased and would recommend this saw.
 Check the alignment. October 10, 2008
C. Hepburn
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I checked this saw out at the local big box store and it seemed very well made. The floor model was made in Japan so I bought it. When I got it home I checked the alignment of the blade and it was out by about 3/32 front to back. Also this one was made in China. I brought it back in favor of the Milwaukee. Other than that it seemed like a nice saw.
Great saw if you are Right Handed September 23, 2008
K. D. Payne (Chattanooga)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
My husband has been in construction for ages, he's a carpenter and we have recently started a construction company. He needed a few new tools for the hotel he's currently building so this saw was one of a few purchases we made from Amazon.
The saw works wonderfully, and cuts exactly what it is supposed to cut, I WOULD give this saw 5 stars, if either my husband or myself were right handed (not that I plan on using it much). The problem for those of us who are lefties is that the blower blows the sawdust directly into your face, no getting around it. We've basically handed this saw off to our right handed saw guy to use. I am sure that somewhere out there Makita makes a left handed version, but in the meantime we're out shopping for a different saw.
If you are right handed, this is an excellent saw for the money and has held up well for both a school remodel and building a 4 story hotel so far. Just beware if you are left handed that you should try to either find a left handed model, or get a different saw.
Another random note - If you order from amazon, you will have to have a person at home to sign for the delivery. It wasn't a problem for us, but you should know since amazon doesn't have that listed anywhere.
Second Makita saw August 30, 2008
R. C. Wesner (NorCal)
This is the second Makita circular saw I have purchased. The 1st one is still going strong after 12 years. This saw is lighter and easier to use than its predecessor with good power. Only issue I have is that all the circular saws I have used seem to blow the sawdust all over you and this one is no exception. Other than that, very good saw for the money.
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