Makita 5007FK 7-1/4-Inch 15 Amp Circular Saw with LED Light

List Price: $220.00 Discount Price: $99.95

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

Accessories:
Makita A-90451 7-1/4-Inch 28 Tooth PCD General Purpose Fiber Cement Cutting Saw Blade with 5/8-Inch and Diamond Knockout Arbor	Coleman Cable 100-Foot 125-Volt 14-Gauge Solar Extension Cord #01489	DeWalt DW4702 Industrial 7-Inch Dry or Wet Cutting Continuous Rim Diamond Saw Blade with 5/8-Inch and Diamond Knockout Arbor	DeWalt DW4714 Industrial 7-Inch Dry Cutting Segmented Diamond Saw Blade woth 5/8-Inch or 7/8-Inch Arbor	Makita 845047-A MForce2 Heavy Duty Work Gloves - L

Customer Reviews:

Legendary Quality & Performance! [Posted on 2007-07-22]
The Makita 5007FK is a true performer when it comes to circular saws! Nice, large aluminum base and powerful motor makes this saw a real winner for the home owner or contractor.

Makita Quality Saws [Posted on 2007-10-27]
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.

Makita H3831 Circular Saw [Posted on 2007-11-21]
Excellent saw. We have used this or simialr models for years. Rugged, durable--a real work horse!!

Best circular saw available [Posted on 2008-02-06]
This is a great and smooth cutting saw. I love it and probably won't ever need to buy another one. The LED light is useless as others have mentioned, but I didn't expect it to be anything special. Highly recommended over other similar priced saws.

MAKITA SAW [Posted on 2008-03-15]
GREAT PRICE AND A GREAT SAW....AS USUAL GOOD SERVICE FROM AMAZON. COM

Roy

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