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WE BUY THIS SAWS FROM AMAZON DUE TO GREAT SHIPPING AND SERVICE AND MODIFIED THEM TO INCLUDE THE SMART BASE AND DUST COLLECTION SYSTEM. 325 MAG, MILWAUKEE AND DEWALT WITH BRAKE ARE GREAT TOO.STAY AWAY FROM THE "PLUNGE TYPE SAWSW" LOW POWER AND AWKWARD TO USE WITH ANY SYSTEM. NICE JOB MAKITA.THE OTHER SAWS THAT WE THINK ARE GREAT BUY IS THE NEW HITACHI SAW.REMEMBER TO BUY A SAW WITH ELECTRIC BRAKE, FEW MORE DOLLARS AND NEVER LOOK BACK. SAME QUALITY SAWS IF MADE BY A GERMAN cO IT WILL BE OVER $1000.00. WE TEST SAWS EVERY DAY.
PC. THE NEW MAKITA'S 5007=5008 mga'S AS WELL AS THE NEW 5104 (10" SAW) ARE THE BEST SAWS IN THE MARKET TODAY.GREAT POWER, LOW NOICE, NO VIBRATION,QUICK ST0P BLADE AND OVERSIZED LEVERS CONTROLS MAKES THIS LINE OF SAWS THE BEST SAWS TO USE ON THE EZSMART RAIL SYSTEM. sO FAR, WE HAD NO PROBLEMS AND UNTIL SOMEONE ELSE COMES UP WITH A BETTER SAW, WE WILL CONTINUE TO OFFER THE NEW MAKITA SAWS TO OUR CUSTOMERS. DINO THE CARPENTER.EUREKAZONE WE USE THE SAME SAWS IN OUR FACTORY EVERY DAY.
The saw is mechanically sound; however, the total package does not justify the $180.00 price tag. Dropping off the saw at Makita for repairs would be an easy solution. Makita quickly dictated their policies and wanted no part of this - their position was to return the saw back to the seller. Blade guard had dents. While I enjoy my Makita tools I did not like their efforts to get quick resolution so that I could put this tool to work. I discussed simply returning the saw to them and they solve the issue. Received the saw today from Tools for Less.
Additionally, the label on the saw that illustrated the blade depth was coming off saw. I have been a huge fan of Makita to date. This saw while new exhibited all characteristics of being used. Based on their customer service I will be seeking another tool vendor to work with. The allen bolt used to tighten the blade was stripped. I have run the saw and appears no problems. I cannot afford poor customer service.
This saw disappoints me and will be returned.To attempt to save shipping cost for both me and the the seller, I contacted Makita in Atlanta.
but my brand new unit from Amazon was defective. The electric brake doesn't brake the blade, i sent it back for refund.
The 5007MGA is essentially the same saw as the highly rated 5007MG, with an important safety improvement, an electronic brake. So, I consider a blade brake a "gotta-have". That said, I do have a few quibbles. Don't walk, run, to buy this saw.
The case should have room for more than one spare blade; the guard spring should not be exposed, but hidden like the DeWalt, to avoid sawdust jamming it; the case is a bit narrow, so you have to avoid pinching the cord while closing the case; and it is just average in weight (even a 1 lb. It is beautifully finished and well balanced, with all of the controls and adjustments in the right places. Potential buyers should search Amazon for the customer reviews of the 5007MG. This is not a dangerous product, as the review said. Keeping all 20 fingers and toes intact and in all of the right places is just too important.
10.4 lbs. It is in a class by itself. That said, I also have to admit that I am a perfectionist regarding tools and an engineer who can't avoid analyzing everything that I buy. I guess that you can get a lemon in anything. Unfortunately, after much looking around, this is the only saw of this type that I found that had one.
This saw is and LOOKS high quality. I really can't explain the first, one-star customer review of this product at Amazon. It also is a bit lighter, 10.1 vs. They will describe what a superb tool this saw really is. reduction helps a lot). So, I rate this saw as beyond best-in-class.
Makita is a reputable manufacturer. I have had two near-misses on other saws after the guard jammed with sawdust, keeping the rotating blade exposed after I set them down. They cause more brush wear, but brushes are cheap compared to prosthetics. I wish the consumer protection agencies would mandate them on all power saws.
Can't really use the guard lever because it takes my hand off the second grip, making it scary once again. I'm afraid to use it. This thing is powerful, but binds real easy and kicks back like nothin' I've ever seen. I noticed the blade is very thin kerf and the teeth are flush with the plane of the blade, so I'll try a bit more agressive blade. Oh, the foot is super solid. All the adjustment are positive and easy to use.
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