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

Manufacturer: Makita List Price: $220.00 Our Price: $99.00

Best circular saw available 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 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. Legendary Quality & Performance! 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. Quality Quality Quality Got this new from Lowe's for 59.99 (they had a unadvertised sale). That put's it in 12 amp semi-cheapo saw land price wise. It has the power and smoothness that you will enjoy. Just ripped a bunch of Pressure Treated, and it was the smoothest cut I've ever had. Almost like I wasn't cutting anything at all. I cut 2x4', 5/4 decking, and 2x12x10's all were sliced through like they were soft butter. Not having the brake is something I missed. But since it was such a deal, I have learned to live without. I don't think the light is too "gimmicky". Yesterday it was starting to get dark as I was finishing up and that LED was the only reason I could see my pencil marks on the wet wood. Shop around I am sure that they can be had for the $60 I paid. The other reviewer is right, the saw does not jerk itself alive- definitely a plus. All in all a good saw that should last.