Makita Corded Circular Saw 5007MGA 7-1/4 Inch Magnesium Electric Brake Power Tool (15 AMP 5800 RPM Lightweight Framing OSB Lumber Rip Fence Case)

High Output 15 AMP Motor and Lightweight Magnesium Shoe Plate for Precision Production Framing

The Makita 5007MGA 7-1/4-Inch Magnesium Circular Saw is a corded electric handheld woodworking tool engineered to execute high-velocity crosscuts and rip profiles in dimensional structural lumber. Driven by a 15.0 AMP motor delivering 5,800 RPM, this lightweight saw incorporates structural magnesium components to weigh only 10.6 pounds while plowing smoothly through dense plywood, OSB, and laminated veneer lumber. The mechanical platform integrates a rapid electronic blade brake, dual built-in LED work lights, an automatic dust blower to clear wood shavings, a 56-degree bevel capacity with fixed positive stops, and an ultra-coated heat-resistant framing blade to maintain absolute tracking accuracy on active building sites.

Best Used For:

• Structural Timber Framing: Slicing dense dimensional 2x4 and 2x6 framing lumber, structural headers, and laminated veneer lumber studs cleanly to precise layout dimensions.
• Roof Decking Installation: Ripping down heavy sheets of oriented strand board, plywood panels, subflooring, and dense composite structural panels uniformly.
• High Angle Beveling: Performing steep angled compound rafter cuts and joist seat bevel modifications up to 56 degrees across residential rough-in projects.

Key Performance & Safety Features

• Integrated Electric Brake: Electronic braking mechanism stops the rotating steel saw blade immediately upon trigger release to protect the user and accelerate cut transitions.
• Structural Magnesium Engineering: High-performance lightweight magnesium alloy composition minimizes total tool weight while increasing resistance against jobsite drop impacts.
• Dual Target LED Lights: Nose-mounted dual light-emitting diode array projects sharp focus paths onto the cutting line to increase accuracy in dark crawlspaces.
• Clear Path Dust Blower: Integrated high-velocity airflow channel redirects cooling air across the base plate to force sawdust completely off layout pencil paths.
• Tool-Less Lever Tuning: Over-sized rubberized locking levers provide instantaneous, single-handed modification of cutting depth parameters and bevel orientation paths under load.

What's Included

• (1) Makita 5007MGA 7-1/4" Magnesium Circular Saw
• (1) 7-1/4" 24T Ultra-Coated Carbide-Tipped Saw Blade (A-94530-A)
• (1) Hex Wrench (783204-6)
• (1) Rip Fence (164095-8)
• (1) Heavy-Duty Tool Case

Technical Specifications

Pro-Tip: Slide the included steel rip fence attachment into the magnesium guide brackets when shaving down bulk dimensional paneling; securing a mechanical guide rail guarantees long, perfectly parallel rip lines without hand drifting over grain changes.