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Makita 5007FK 15 Amp 7-1/4-Inch Circular Saw with LED Light | List Price: $220.00
Discount Price: $94.90
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Brand: Makita
Binding: Tools & Hardware
Features: - 7-1/4-inch 15 Amp circular saw with LED light delivers no-load speed of 5,800 RPM
- On board LED light illuminates the line of cut; operates independently from trigger
- Ball bearing construction; heavy-gauge aluminum wraparound base; flat motor housing for increased stability
- Includes carbide-tipped blade, wrench, rip fence, and plastic tool case
- 1-year limited warranty
MAKITA SAW [Posted on 2008-03-15]
GREAT PRICE AND A GREAT SAW....AS USUAL GOOD SERVICE FROM AMAZON. COM
Roy
YEARS of abuse [Posted on 2008-05-16]
This thing has passed the test. Mine is old enough that it doesn't have the light, but runs like it's brand new. The action is smooth and crisp. The ergonomics are perfectly figured out. The one (small) issue with it is that when you set it to 45 and then back to 90, there's the possibility that it goes a bit beyond the y-axis, so maybe 95 degrees. I just eyeball it flat, and done. I use my saw all the time and it's built lots of things. It's got the right weight and balance. My buddy got the newer magnesium model (which I wouldn't expect from him, he likes the classics) but he loves it, and I love mine. A bit more dangerous because it doesn't have the electric brake, but I like it free spinning, it just takes a bit more awareness. All in all, probably the only saw I'll ever own. I recommend the Freud Diablo blades, or the Makita black blades, whatever they're called. My Diablo blade has been through a lot, including some small nails, and is still satisfactory for finish work. I'm getting the black blade next because I remember it being really good.
Great Tool [Posted on 2008-06-09]
I have several Makita tools I use in my work and none have disappointed me; this circular saw is no exception. And I like the carrying case too.
Highly recommended ... go for it !!
Great saw [Posted on 2008-06-25]
As a professional carpenter I have used and owned almost every saw out there. I never have cared too much for a brake on a 7 1/4 saw. This is a really tough saw that can handle contractor daily use. However from my experience the Milwaukee tilk lok lasts quite a bit longer before there are issues. The Makita seems to lose the trigger switch unexpectedly after a few hundred hours of use, then the blade guard gets weak and sticks next, Cleaning it good helps delay this.... But you should always have a second saw if you are a pro anyway and what I mention is under all day every day use. They will last plenty long trust me.
When I used to work for someone hourly before I started my own trim carpentry business I had a few jobs over the years and everyone I worked for or with had one of these.
I would reccomend it to anyone who has experience with a circular saw. It is a bit on the powerful side for someone with no experience in my opinion. The saw is powerful enough to produce a strong kickback.
Highly reccomended.
A good clean cut [Posted on 2008-07-20]
I've had this saw a month or so now and I am impressed with it. It cuts great and the blade they send with it is very good. I'm remodeling our house doing pretty heavy construction and this saw has taken all I've thrown at it. I wish the front grip had some rubber on it for better hand hold but I'm adjusting.
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