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Makita 5007Mg Magnesium 7 1 4 Inch Circular Saw

Last Updated: December 31, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.7
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
244
Old Reviews
123
Unverified
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Review Analysis - 81 recent, verified reviews

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Hair
 13
saw, cutting, smooth, like butter, levers
+92%
-8%
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" ...  Many more smooth, straight cuts to make.  ...  "
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" ...  It powers up smoothly and cuts wood like butter.  ...  "
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" ...  It cuts very smooth, the dust blower and light work well, the depth adjustment works well, and having a case is nice.  ...  "
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" ...  Love the adjustment levers, feels solid an accurate during cut.  ...  "
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" ...  I bought this saw on a recommendation and I've been very impressed with the balance, ergonomics and cutting ease.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to use, cuts straight and true and I am very happy  ...  "
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" ...  Tons of great features and the cutting guide is a huge bonus .  ...  "
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" ...  Good feel at the handle, fairly light, very smooth and powerful cut.  ...  "
Build Quality
 13
plate, nice, case, well, rip
+100%
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" ...  Big sturdy bottom plate which makes using with straight edge that much easier.  ...  "
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" ...  The hard case is a plus also  ...  "
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" ...  Love the adjustment levers, feels solid an accurate during cut.  ...  "
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" ...  The case that comes with it, is sturdy and locks well.  ...  "
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" ...  have been doing construction for over 30 years and this is the best design to date.  ...  "
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" ...  it is powerful so be careful.  ...  "
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" ...  Really solid saw, it just feels durable in your hands and is easy to cut with.  ...  "
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" ...  The hard case is really sturdy and packs away easily.  ...  "
Size
 7
portable, lightweight, handle, easy, weight
+100%
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" ...  It's powerful and lightweight.  ...  "
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" ...  The carrying case is very strong and can store additional blades in a separate internal "pocket".  ...  "
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" ...  The hard case is really sturdy and packs away easily.  ...  "
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" ...  as while its plugged in the light is always on.  ...  "
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" ...  This is a quality circular saw that has good sight lines and plenty of power yet isn't bulky or heavy.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to handle, just enough weight to kept it balanced.  ...  "
Fit
 6
plate, well, saw, nice, fence
+83%
-17%
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" ...  Big sturdy bottom plate which makes using with straight edge that much easier.  ...  "
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" ...  The case that comes with it, is sturdy and locks well.  ...  "
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" ...  It comes in a very nice case that secures the saw well.  ...  "
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" ...  Slid right down a 20 foot long stretch of decking without missing a beat.  ...  "
Ease of Use
 5
saw, adjustments are easy, powerful, operate, lightweight
+100%
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" ...  Easy to use powerful saw.  ...  "
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" ...  The lights lighting up the saw line are terrific - making it very easy to follow a line. ... All the adjustments are easy to work with oversize handles.  ...  "
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" ...  Adjustments are easy to do with large levers.  ...  "
Comfort
 5
rip, levers, hands, hand, ergonomic
+80%
-20%
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" ...  Has good line of sight and ergonomic bevel/depth adjustments.  ...  "
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" ...  Love the adjustment levers, feels solid an accurate during cut.  ...  "
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" ...  Slid right down a 20 foot long stretch of decking without missing a beat.  ...  "
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" ...  Really solid saw, it just feels durable in your hands and is easy to cut with.  ...  "
Product Reliability
 4
year, saw, owned, last, 30
+100%
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" ...  You can tell the first time you use it, it will last for years.  ...  "
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" ...  Been using this model for over a year now.  ...  "
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" ...  I've been using then daily for years.  ...  "
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" ...  I owned the predecessor for over 30 years as well!  ...  "
Features
 4
light, makita, led, cutting, bonus
+100%
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" ...  lots of features.  ...  "
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" ...  Love the upgraded features from my 10+ year old Makita saws.  ...  "
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" ...  Tons of great features and the cutting guide is a huge bonus .  ...  "
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" ...  Robust and led light is nice.  ...  "
Price
 3
price, though
+100%
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" ...  This saw is professional built at a price most people can afford.  ...  "
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" ...  love the saw though, great value.  ...  "
Weight
 3
light, easy, saw, makita, handle
+100%
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" ...  very happy with purchased , light weight , cutting is excellent  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to handle, just enough weight to kept it balanced.  ...  "

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