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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.
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. SAME QUALITY SAWS IF MADE BY A GERMAN cO IT WILL BE OVER $1000.00.
WE TEST SAWS EVERY DAY. WE USE THE SAME SAWS IN OUR FACTORY EVERY DAY.
WE BUY THIS SAWS FROM AMAZON DUE TO GREAT SHIPPING AND SERVICE AND MODIFIED THEM TO INCLUDE THE SMART BASE AND DUST COLLECTION 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.
PC. DINO THE CARPENTER.EUREKAZONE
Additionally, the label on the saw that illustrated the blade depth was coming off saw. I discussed simply returning the saw to them and they solve the issue. The allen bolt used to tighten the blade was stripped. Received the saw today from Tools for Less. Based on their customer service I will be seeking another tool vendor to work with. 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.
The saw is mechanically sound; however, the total package does not justify the $180.00 price tag.
Blade guard had dents.
Makita quickly dictated their policies and wanted no part of this - their position was to return the saw back to the seller.
This saw while new exhibited all characteristics of being used.
Dropping off the saw at Makita for repairs would be an easy solution.
I have been a huge fan of Makita to date.
I have run the saw and appears no problems.
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 cannot afford poor customer service.
but my brand new unit from Amazon was defective. The electric brake doesn't brake the blade, i sent it back for refund.
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. This saw is and LOOKS high quality. Don't walk, run, to buy this saw. That said, I do have a few quibbles.
This is not a dangerous product, as the review said. I guess that you can get a lemon in anything. 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".
Unfortunately, after much looking around, this is the only saw of this type that I found that had one. It is beautifully finished and well balanced, with all of the controls and adjustments in the right places. It also is a bit lighter, 10.1 vs. 10.4 lbs. I really can't explain the first, one-star customer review of this product at Amazon.
I wish the consumer protection agencies would mandate them on all power saws. They cause more brush wear, but brushes are cheap compared to prosthetics. So, I rate this saw as beyond best-in-class. It is in a class by itself. They will describe what a superb tool this saw really is. Makita is a reputable manufacturer. 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.
Potential buyers should search Amazon for the customer reviews of the 5007MG. 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. reduction helps a lot). Keeping all 20 fingers and toes intact and in all of the right places is just too important.
This thing is powerful, but binds real easy and kicks back like nothin' I've ever seen. All the adjustment are positive and easy to use. I'm afraid to use it. 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. Can't really use the guard lever because it takes my hand off the second grip, making it scary once again. Oh, the foot is super solid.
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