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Makita 5007FAK 7-1/4-Inch 15 Amp Circular Saw with Light and Brake | 
 enlarge | Brand: Makita
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $234.00
Buy New: $151.00
You Save: $83.00 (35%)
New (2) from $151.00
Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 32006
Media: Tools & Hardware
Shipping Weight (lbs): 16.2
Dimensions (in): 14 x 11.5 x 10.5
MPN: 5007FAK
Model: 5007FAK
UPC: 088381040211
EAN: 0088381040211
ASIN: B00005QAUS
Availability: Usually ships in 2-3 business days
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| Features:
| • | Well balanced design for superior handling and performance | | • | LED light switch operates independently from the trigger | | • | Flat motor housing design increases stability when changing blades | | • | Powerful 15 amp motor for a high power-to-weight ratio | | • | Electric brake for maximum productivity |
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Product Description
7-1/4" Circular Saw AC With Electric Brake, On Board Led Light Illuminates The Light Of Cut, Well Balanced Design For Superior Handling & Performance, LED Light Switch Operates Independently From The Trigger, Flat Motor Housing Design Increases Stability When Changing Blades, Powerful 15A Motor Delivers High Power To Weight Ratio, Includes: Carbide Tipped Blade, Rip Fence & Tool Case.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 2 more reviews...
 Well-made but underpowered November 3, 2008
New England Yankee (Northern New England)
I like the build quality of Makita's 5007 saws - well-finished, good materials, easy adjustments. I particularly like the baseplate. The only issue I have is power. I stall my saw WAY too frequently, even with new blades. My 30 year-old Sears saw is more reliable.
Works best with thin-kerf blades and light materials. Keep it to those and you'll love it. If this has to be your one and only sidewinder, I'd look elsewhere. When the day comes, I'll pick up a PC with a left-side blade, or a Milwaukee.
A little underpowered? May 29, 2007
R. Mack
4.5 stars
This is a very nice saw. Only complaint is that it may be a little underpowered.
Good value May 14, 2007
G. Kerber (Oregon City, OR United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Pros:
Solid construction
Lots of power
Cons:
Miter scale hard to read
Indexing guide on base plate is not accurate (watch the blade relative to the cut line).
Brake is inconsistent.
 The best I have ever worked with November 16, 2003
David G. Haynes (College Station, TX USA)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
The Makita 5007 FAK is the best standard circular saw I have ever worked with. I love the electric brake because for me the sooner the blade stops the better. It is light-weight compared to a lot of the other saws I have tried or used before. The best part about this saw in particular is the light. I can't count the number of times we have been out on the job sight and this has come in handy. It may cost a little more than some saws, but it is worth it for someone who uses a saw five or six days a week! Nice carring case too.
Great saw July 24, 2003
Clarabelle Hoolihan (Sheboygan, WI)
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
OK, I admit it. I'm a circular saw junkie. I have just about every one currently on the market. And other than the Bosch with wormdrive and the Porter trim saw, this is my favorite saw. And for general use, this is the saw I reach for the most often. I just built a hutch compound for some of my animals with my Makita and I hated when the project was done. I wanted to keep sawing. This saw is light and durable and when paired with the DeWalt blades, it is amazing to use. As to the bevel limitations, they have never become an issue with this saw. I just use a miter saw or a trim saw for angles over 45 degrees.
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