Makita 5007Mg Magnesium 7-1/4-Inch Circular Saw
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Updated Jun 27, 2026 · 1 min read
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What reviewers found
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Across the reviewers we read, the Makita 5007MG is repeatedly framed as the most refined all-around corded sidewinder. On r/woodworking, high-trust commenters call it a 'rock solid' build with 'plenty of power' and adjustments that 'stay where you put em,' while an r/Tools regular notes the magnesium body shaves several pounds off comparable saws while keeping ample power. Verified-purchase and r/Makita reviewers consistently report that, paired with a quality blade, it 'cuts like butter' and feels better balanced in hand than competing DeWalts, per one richwoodgardens write-up.
What reviewers liked
- High-trust community consensus on excellent balance, build quality, and durability
- Magnesium construction keeps it relatively light for its power class
- 56-degree bevel capacity and built-in LED/dust blower noted by reviewers
- Strong 4.8 Amazon average across 2,000+ reviews
Where it falls short
- A YouTube reviewer flags a thin depth-adjustment eyelet in the frame as a design weak point
- Still heavier than a true lightweight sidewinder, per r/Tools
- Priced well above budget options at over $200
- No high-trust independent lab test appeared in the signals to corroborate community praise
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Across the reviewers we read, the Makita 5007MG is repeatedly framed as the most refined all-around corded sidewinder. On r/woodworking, high-trust commenters call it a 'rock solid' build with 'plenty of power' and adjustments that 'stay where you put em,' while an r/Tools regular notes the magnesium body shaves several pounds off comparable saws while keeping ample power. Verified-purchase and r/Makita reviewers consistently report that, paired with a quality blade, it 'cuts like butter' and feels better balanced in hand than competing DeWalts, per one richwoodgardens write-up.
- Magnesium components create a lightweight saw (10.6 pounds) that is well balanced and jobsite tough
- Powerful 15.0 AMP motor delivers 5,800 RPM for proven performance and jobsite durability
- Two built in L.E.D lights illuminate the line of cut for increased accuracy
- Large cutting capacity (2 to 1/2 inches at 90 degree) and bevel capacity (0 degree to 56 degree) with positive stops at 22.5 degree and 45 degree
- 1 year warranty
I got it and I love it, paired with a Diablo blade it cuts like butter. The difference between the MG and non MG version is the MG comes with a ...
The 5007MG is $170 ($155 refurbished), higher bevel capacity (56 degrees vs 45 degrees) Both are great saws. Almost never used the stops for ...
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