Makita 5007FK 15 Amp 7-1/4-Inch Circular Saw with LED Light
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Makita 5007FK 15 Amp 7-1/4-Inch Circular Saw with LED Light
Customer Review: Not a bad deal
Summary: 4 Stars
Have had this saw for about a month now and have only used it three times, but it does the job quite well. Well worth the money.Customer Review: As Smooth as a Sewing Machine
Summary: 5 Stars
I love this saw. I bought it from Home Depot for $90 plus tax (price matched Lowes plus 10%). It cuts like butter and it is so smooth. I wanted one with a brake, but nobody in my area carried one and I had to have it that day. I really don't miss the brake and it is one less thing to break, so it all worked out for the best. The Makita 5007 series is a great saw. I chose this saw over Porter Cable, Milwalkee, Bosh, Skil,Dewalt, etc. I am a big Makita fan (I have the 10" sliding miter saw as well). I highly recommend it!Customer Review: Makita 7 1/4
Summary: 5 Stars
this is the workhorse saw i've used for years.i couldn't kill the old one,just too lazy to put a switch in it.this one has been in service for a while now with no issues.i thought the L.E.D light was kinda gimmicky,but it's proven very handy.these 5007's outlive many blades.Customer Review: Great Circular saw for the money
Summary: 5 Stars
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.Customer Review: novice user
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought the tool to use for removing my old kitchen floor.
To my surprise, I discovered five layers of flooring above the original
wood floor (felt-lenolium, plywood, vinyl, plywood, and vinyl). I guess
previous owners were lazy and didn't want the trouble of removing the
old flooring(s). This was the first time I used a circular saw, so I was
apprehensive. But as I continued to use it, I felt more comfortable with it.
I set the cutting depth at a 1/4 " since I didn't know what was below the
plywood/vinyl upper layer. The saw cut through the two layer nicely.
Sometimes it hit a screw in the inner layers and sparks would fly-
when this happened I stopped the saw and restarted in another spot.
The saw was very noisy so I used foam earplugs-it was nice not to hear
the annoying machine noise. I also didn't know that my project would
create so much saw dust that flew everywhere. I suggest sealing your
work area or room and using a good vacuum- I used a Rigid 5 horse power, wet +dry vac.
I liked using the circular saw so much that I decided to buy other
Makita tools for the kitchen renovation project. I have a 1/2" drill and a grinder. I also like using these tools.
If you are a novice user of power tools I would suggest that you
read the manuals completely, ask any questions even ones
that you think are dumb- talk with skilled tradespersons, hardware
store workers, and buy or borrow from the library "how to books".
Make sure the electric cord is away from your cutting spot.
And take your time- do not rush the power tools.
Do visit Home Depot or Lowe's or stores that have display models.
It's good to hold different tool brands so that you will know which one
feels comfortable and fits your hand better. I'm 5'2" and 100 pounds.
For me, the most comfortable tool was Makita.
Good luck to all newbees like myself.