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
Editorial Review:
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.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
Great Saw; Now Work on the Accessories:
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... more info
Very pleased:
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... more info
Check the alignment.:
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:
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... more info
