Makita 15 Amp 7-1/4 in. Corded Lightweight Magnesium Hypoid Circular Saw with built in fan and 24T Carbide blade
$199.00
This Makita Corded Lightweight Magnesium Hypoid Circular Saw with built in fan and 24T Carbide blade is built for framing walls, floors and roofs.
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Description
The Makita 7-1/4 in. Magnesium Hypoid Saw features highly durable magnesium components and a powerful 15 Amp motor. In addition, it delivers 4500 RPM and has a hypoid gearing system for maximum output. It seamlessly balances weight, strength, power and user-friendliness for optimum cutting performance.
- Includes a hex wrench (783204-6) and 7-1/4 in. 24-teeth ultra-coated framing blade (A-94530-A)
- Features a large cutting capacity (2-3/8 in. at 90°) with positive stops at 22.5° and 45°
- Magnesium components create a lightweight saw (13.2 lbs.) that is easily portable
- Built-in fan and sealed gear housing ensure 100% oil surface coating for less maintenance
- Blade wrench that is attached to the saw for quick and convenient blade changes
- Compressed winding technology keeps the overall size more compact, yet still delivers job site durability
- Rubber grip on handle offers a better fit and more control and comfort
- High-quality, heat-treated hypoid steel gears require less maintenance
- Reinforced 10 ft. power cord withstands job site abuse and lowers repair costs
- Premium 7-1/4 in. carbide-tipped framing blade cuts 50% faster and lasts two times longer
- 1-year manufacturer warranty
- Includes a premium 7-1/4 in. carbide tipped framing blade that cuts 50% faster and lasts 2x longer
- Includes: hex wrench 6 (783204-6), 7-1/4 in. 24-teeth ultra-coated framing blade (A-94530-A)
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including arsenic, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Additional information
| Weight | 22.050 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 9.65 × 21.34 × 12.13 in |
| Amperage (amps) | 15 |
| Cuts Through | Wood |
| Saw Drive Type | Worm Drive |
| Power Tool Features | Keyless Blade Change |
| Model | 5377MG |
| Maximum Speed (rpm) | 4500 |
| Maximum Cut Depth @ 90 Deg. | 2-3/8 in |
| Maximum Cut Depth @ 45 Deg. | 1-3/4 in |
| Included Accessories | Blades, Hand Tools |
| Depth Adjustment | Yes |
| Cordless/ Corded | Corded |
| Bevel Capacity | 51.5 ° |
| Corded Tool Type | Circular Saw |
| Cord Length (ft.) | 10 |
| Construction Material | Plastic |
| Condition | New |
| Color Family | Teal |
| Blade Location | Left |
| Blade Diameter (in.) | 7-1/4 |
| Blade Diameter | 7-1/4 |
| Tools Product Type | Power Tool |
Reviews (84)
84 reviews for Makita 15 Amp 7-1/4 in. Corded Lightweight Magnesium Hypoid Circular Saw with built in fan and 24T Carbide blade
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Fabian Fisher (verified owner) –
Great saw. Performs many tasks with ease.
Winifred Windler (verified owner) –
A little heavier than a typical circular saw with the blade on the right, but I love it and wish I would have bought a hypoid drive years ago. Very accurate cuts!
Gillian Ankunding (verified owner) –
Yes!!!! The Makita Brand always work excellent and this one is what I was looking for.
Bonita Padberg (verified owner) –
The only issue that I had with this product is that is a little bit on the heavy side but besides that everything else is top notch
Hillary Emmerich (verified owner) –
Light weight, Cuts very straight.
Florence Friesen (verified owner) –
I’ve owned this model of saw for about three years now, and I”m strongly considering buying another one. I use this saw for a wide variety of cutting tasks in my contracting business, cutting everything from 6×6 to fiber cement siding. I’m not easy on tools—I don’t abuse them, but sometimes I get pretty close. This saw has been dropped, made extremely long rip cuts in fresh treated lumber, made thousands of cuts in fiber cement siding, and even used to score flagstone with a utility blade. It has yet to fail me in any way.Pros:I’ve seen some complaints about the weight of the saw, but if you’ve ever used a worm drive/hypoid saw you’ll know that the Makita is on the lighter end. The magnesium table helps.This saw is ergonomically designed, and I find that it “falls to the hand” very nicely, even when making odd cuts on vertical surfaces or awkward cuts during say, roof framing. Anything that saves wear and tear on the body is a big plus in a heavy duty circular saw.The allen wrench used for blade changes stores in the upper handle. When I first purchased the saw, I thought the wrench fit was awful loose, but it has a bit of a detent that keeps it in there. I’ve yet to lose an allen wrench, which is nothing short of amazing considering how often I change the blade.The saw is precise. I don’t expect table saw levels of accuracy, but the Makita makes a nice cut if you know how to use the gauges on the saw.The cord is a nice, heavy duty piece that doesn’t crack or split over time, even when folded up and stored in the handle.The folding skyhook is nice, although I’ve found that it sometimes folds a little too easily.The magnesium part of the saw has been rock solid even after multiple drops and a lot of abuse. It is a bit worn, but still nice and square.Maintenance—-this is a hypoid saw, so no oil is necessary. As noted, I’ve used this saw for a variety of tasks that produce a lot of damaging dust (always with proper PPE) and I’ve had zero issues with the saw’s ability to continue operating at 100%.Cons:I like the big thumb adjustments for depth and bevel. Unfortunately, those levers are often the first thing to impact if the saw gets dropped. More than once I’ve dropped the saw only to have the thumb lever on the saw guard get folded into the housing, which prevents the saw guard from springing back during a cut. Sure, the saw shouldn’t get dropped, but it happens, and the soft metal tends to bend, making for a bind when the next adjustment is made.The depth gauge is made of a fairly malleable metal that can bend easily. If it gets bent, depth adjustment can be a little wonky.The gauges at the the front of the saw are not stamped into the magnesium, they’re printed on a thick metallic sticker. Mine is starting to peel off a bit.The arbor is round, so this saw can’t accommodate diamond-arbor blades. This isn’t a major issue for me, but some guys get really hung up about it.The selector switch for 45 degree to 51.5 degree bevel is kind of goofy, but it makes sense once you figure it out.And the usual complaint: I really wish Makita would at least offer the option of a big metal storage box for this tool, like the one that comes with their largest recipro saw. Some tool company out there will make a mint when they realize a lot of guys would prefer a “real” box for their tools.——————————————————————The only reason I’m thinking of buying another one of these is to cut down on blade changes while cutting both fiber cement siding and Miratec trim. I highly recommend this saw to any framing contractor—better than anything Skil has to offer these days, and the DeWalt/Ridgid currently out there is not up to the Makita’s level. You won’t regret purchasing this saw.
Samanta Langosh (verified owner) –
This is an excellent quality and very robust saw. Contractors would prefer this saw.
Dean Kshlerin (verified owner) –
Great saw ! Very powerful motor! “ I L-I-K-E I-T !!!”
Zackery Goldner (verified owner) –
Not as good as the worm drive Skill Saw. A little more lite weight and motor is not as strong. In general is a good saw..
Parker Wisoky (verified owner) –
Only used a few times, but I like the extra power and ability to see the blade while cutting, over my previous saw.
Sandrine Sporer (verified owner) –
I’ve been using this saw professionally for 4 years. My favorite. Above Skill, DeWalt, and Milwaukee. (I also have those in worm drive). It’s powerful and light and accurate and can take a beating. Wish it came with a rafter hook though.
Otha Bechtelar (verified owner) –
Great saw. Been putting it through the ringer and it has worked out great. Got a wet/dry masonry blade for it and it cut through concrete blocks with no problem. Of course my woodworking projects come out great too.
Cade Farrell (verified owner) –
Very nice and strong saw.
Merle Reilly (verified owner) –
Smooth cutting, low noise and powerful!! Very satisfied with the performance of this saw.
Bart Ritchie (verified owner) –
Chose this over the Skil and happy with purchaseI’ve only had this saw for a few days, and cut a few 2x6s with it. This is my first worm drive circular saw. Cuts like butter and tracks straight easily. Such an improvement over my old Craftsman non-worm drive. The blade was dead square, the cast baseplate is a huge improvement over the stamped steel I’ve had before. Locking and adjustment controls very smooth and stay put where you place them.
Alexander Homenick (verified owner) –
Great saw, marks over the skilsaw. I’m not a fan of the rubber over moulding on the handle and the power cord isn’t comparable to the quality of the saw, but it’d be an easy chore to replace when it finally fails.
Quincy Larson (verified owner) –
OK. A little background on what I do. I am not just a DIY’er. I am a construction professional by trade and I do this for a living. It supports my family and I and is not just a hobby.This saw is not targeted at the typical DIY’er. If you are a DIY’er or homeowner and you insist on buying an “in-line” saw (wormdrive/hypoid), you will need to note that these saws tend to have a sideways kick when you pull the trigger. But anyway, without further ado, let’s move on to the pros and cons:The good: This saw has plenty of power to spare. It will cut/or rip 2″ thick oak boards or wet PT (pressure treated) lumber with ease. It is a safe saw when used properly and will handle almost anything you throw at it. The foot plate is designed well even for thin materials. The handle is comfortable for long periods of use even for a carpenter with sausage-sized fingers. Beats the Ridgid in terms of power and weight. Beats the Dewalt in terms of power, cutting speed, and ergonomics. Falls short of the Skilsaw SPT77WM in terms of power and cutting speed.The Not-so-good: It has some shortcomings, however. First, my biggest disappointment is that the arbor is round, not diamond, so sometimes the blade slips during very heavy cutting. Also, the marks on the bevel scale can be confusing. On most saws, they are below the marks. On this saw, they are to the right, so less-experienced users may have an issue with accidentally setting this saw to wrong bevel angles.The BAD: This saw’s guard worked very smoothly for every single miter and bevel cut, but tended to get stuck on compound miter cuts and when shaving off a very thin piece of material. The only way to avoid this is to lift the guard completely or almost completely out of the way before starting such cuts. This might not be an issue for the average carpenter, but it was an inconvenience for us because we stick-frame roofs and need to cut jack rafters.If you were to use this saw in isolation, it would be hard to fault. But the Skilsaw SPT77WM gets my top recommendation, followed by this saw, and then the Ridgid.
Antonia Robel (verified owner) –
Lightweight and powerful saw. Blows through cutting tasks with ease. Included blade leaves a nice cut whether cross cutting or ripping. The build quality and durability are far above the current crop of worm drive saws from the “leading competitor.” My kinds will inherit this saw. Now, will they know what to do with it?
Jabari Lindgren (verified owner) –
Love it!
Marge Zboncak (verified owner) –
Great adjustability. Plenty of power with a fresh blade. I have a lot of confidence using this tool for any project that comes up.