Makita 5007FK 15 amp, Great Circular saw for the..

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Great Circular saw for the money

I used to use American tools like Sears Craftsman and Skill Saws for 20 years. The problem is that the motors are not well made. They last well, but they start up with a jerk which is not a great thing, you have to wait a second and let them calm down to use them. If you are in the middle of a board or piece of plywood then you have to try to hold them so they don’t jerk a knoch out of the board. Also they are loud and noisy. I use a head set so the noise does not effect my thinking - consentration about what I am doing. This Makita has better winding on the motor and better brushes so is purrs to life and you don’t have to worry about it jerking in your hand. It is also quite. It feels balanced and is simple to cut with, of course the blade you use is everything. The aluminum housing is great too, it is a snap to line up a cut and keep it lined up through the board. But this saw or the Bosche would be my pick. I am a contractor in Florida.

Update (2/8/2012): I also found some auctions for this item here.

The featured review for this product, Makita 5007FK 15 amp 7-1/4-inch Circular Saw with LED Light Tools & Hardware, was written by John M. Beasley.

The average rating for this item is 4.7 out of 5 stars, according to 3 reviews.

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Reviews (3)

John M. Beasley

April 22nd, 2010 at 2:19 pm    


Overall Rating55555

Great Circular saw for the money
Rated 5 stars.


Roger Vance

May 7th, 2010 at 2:06 pm    


Overall Rating44444

Gimme a Brake !
A very good saw with a nice, big table that runs smooth, BUT… spring the extra[money]for the next model up with the blade brake. I mistakenly assumed this model had one when I ordered it and I was wrong and I miss it badly. And what’s the light for? You can’t see it in anything less than dark conditions and should you be sawing in the dark? This is another superfluous marketing gimmick that drives the price up with no real benefit to the consumer. Too bad.


Frank W. Keller

May 22nd, 2010 at 4:55 am    


Overall Rating55555

Makita Quality Saws
I finally got tired of the cheap-o homeowner saws that bog down, especially when cutting syn-board (synthetic board). My replacement choices came down to:
Milwaukee 6390-21 Tilt-Lok 15 Amp 7-1/4-Inch Circular Saw
Porter-Cable 324MAG 15 Amp 7-1/4-Inch Circular Saw with Blade Right
DEWALT DW368K Heavy Duty 7-1/4-Inch Lightweight Circular Saw Kit
Makita 5007FK 7-1/4-Inch 15 Amp Circular Saw with LED Light
In my opinion all of these saws meet the basic requirements of price versus quality.

Working on a jobsite 40 hours a week has given me a pretty good idea of which tools can take a licking and keep on ticking. There are very few jobsites that you won’t find a Makita saw, a Dewalt cordless drill, and a Porter Cable air compressor. One story falls are a common occurence and the new magnesium tools haven’t done too well. These new tools look good and perform very well but the old heavy aluminum base plates have proven their toughness over the years. There’s a reason that Makita circular saws are the most common saws on a jobsite; they’re tough and dependable. This saw does come in a magnesium version, Makita 5007MG 7-1/4-Inch Magnesium Circular Saw 15 Amp, for anyone interested.

Tools are a personal choice and there are a lot of circular saw choices. I chose this saw based on the need for a dependable and accurate saw. The little headlight may come in handy some day but this saw cuts syn-board like a hot knife through butter and that’s true of wet pressure treated lumber as well. My only concern with this saw is the lack of a blade brake. If children are going to be around when using a circular saw I highly recommend a model with the blade brake feature, such as the Makita 5007MGA 7-1/4-Inch Magnesium Circular Saw with LED Lights and Electric Brake. Don’t skimp on safety features where young children could get hurt, these saws continue to spin after you set them down.


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