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Makita 5007MGA 7-1/4-Inch Magnesium Circular Saw with LED Lights and Electric Brake

Makita 5007MGA 7-1/4-Inch Magnesium Circular Saw with LED Lights and Electric Brake

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Brand: Makita
Category: Home Improvement

List Price: $284.00
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Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars 3 reviews
Sales Rank: 15332

Media: Tools & Hardware
Shipping Weight (lbs): 18
Dimensions (in): 17.5 x 12.4 x 10.7

MPN: 5007MGA-AMZ
Model: 5007MGA
UPC: 088381076951
EAN: 0088381076951
ASIN: B000RQ68V2

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Features:
  • Powerful Makita built motor (2,300 W)delivers proven performance and jobsite durability
  • Better fit and more control with comfortable rubber grip on handle
  • Maximum capacities cuts at 2-1/2" at 90 degrees and bevels at 56 degrees with positive stops at 22.5 and 45 degrees
  • Built-in dust blower enhances the line of cut
  • Reinforced power cord withstands jobsite abuse and lowers repair costs

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
Includes 7-1/4" Magnesium Circular Saw w/ L.E.D. Light & Electric Brake - 5007MGA-R, Carbide-Tipped Blade - A-94530, Hex Blade Wrench - 783204-6, Rip Fence - 164095-8, Tool Case - 824772-1.


Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Good control and nice feel but...   December 29, 2007
ProTools (BROOKLYN, NY United States)
2 out of 6 found this review helpful

but my brand new unit from Amazon was defective. The electric brake doesn't brake the blade, i sent it back for refund.


5 out of 5 stars A Masterpiece of a Power Tool   December 20, 2007
kozi
14 out of 14 found this review helpful

I really can't explain the first, one-star customer review of this product at Amazon. I guess that you can get a lemon in anything. This is not a dangerous product, as the review said. Makita is a reputable manufacturer. This saw is and LOOKS high quality. It is beautifully finished and well balanced, with all of the controls and adjustments in the right places. The 5007MGA is essentially the same saw as the highly rated 5007MG, with an important safety improvement, an electronic brake. It also is a bit lighter, 10.1 vs. 10.4 lbs. Potential buyers should search Amazon for the customer reviews of the 5007MG. They will describe what a superb tool this saw really is. I have had two near-misses on other saws after the guard jammed with sawdust, keeping the rotating blade exposed after I set them down. So, I consider a blade brake a "gotta-have". I wish the consumer protection agencies would mandate them on all power saws. They cause more brush wear, but brushes are cheap compared to prosthetics. Unfortunately, after much looking around, this is the only saw of this type that I found that had one. So, I rate this saw as beyond best-in-class. It is in a class by itself. That said, I do have a few quibbles. The case should have room for more than one spare blade; the guard spring should not be exposed, but hidden like the DeWalt, to avoid sawdust jamming it; the case is a bit narrow, so you have to avoid pinching the cord while closing the case; and it is just average in weight (even a 1 lb. reduction helps a lot). That said, I also have to admit that I am a perfectionist regarding tools and an engineer who can't avoid analyzing everything that I buy. Don't walk, run, to buy this saw. Keeping all 20 fingers and toes intact and in all of the right places is just too important.


1 out of 5 stars Dangerous   October 31, 2007
A. S. Remodeling
1 out of 12 found this review helpful

This thing is powerful, but binds real easy and kicks back like nothin' I've ever seen. I'm afraid to use it. I noticed the blade is very thin kerf and the teeth are flush with the plane of the blade, so I'll try a bit more agressive blade. All the adjustment are positive and easy to use. Can't really use the guard lever because it takes my hand off the second grip, making it scary once again. Oh, the foot is super solid.

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