5007F 7-1/4" Circular Saw (Corded)
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Why we picked it
Magnesium baseplate — lighter and stiffer than aluminum-cast
Makita's 5007F is the classic corded 7-1/4" circular saw that's been in framing crews' tool boxes since the 1990s — same teal-and-black housing, same magnesium base, same 15-amp motor that doesn't bog down through 2× wet hardwood. The magnesium baseplate is the difference vs cheaper aluminum-cast baseplates: lighter (saw weighs 10.6 lbs), stiffer (no flex during cut), and survives drops onto concrete. The 5,800 RPM motor with electric brake stops the blade in under 2 seconds when you release the trigger. r/Carpentry, r/Construction, and r/woodworking all surface the Makita 5007F as the BIFL corded circular saw — at this price tier, it competes only with DeWalt's DWE575SB. Owners report 20+ year service lives on commercial framing crews. Replaceable brushes ($15 from Makita) extend service life indefinitely.
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Current price: $180.00
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Pros & Cons from Reviews
Pros
- +Magnesium baseplate — lighter and stiffer than aluminum-cast
- +15-amp motor pulls 5,800 RPM through 2× hardwood
- +Electric brake stops blade in under 2 seconds
- +10.6 lb weight — light for a 7-1/4" saw
- +Replaceable brushes for indefinite service life
- +20+ year service life standard on framing crews
Cons
- -Corded only — needs 12-gauge extension at minimum
- -Single bevel side (left-bevel only for right-tilt cuts)
- -Dust port is small — not the best for fine-dust collection
- -Brushes eventually wear (replaceable)