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Makita 5008MGA 8-1/4" Magnesium Circular Saw, with Electric Brake

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Features

  • Magnesium components create a lightweight saw (11.4 lbs.) that is well balanced and job site tough
  • Large cutting capacity (3" at 90) and bevel capacity (0-50) with positive stops at 22.5 and 45
  • Two built-in L.E.D. lights illuminate the line of cut for increased accuracy
  • Electric brake for maximum productivity
  • Powerful 15.0 AMP motor delivers 5,200 RPM for proven performance

Description

Circular Saw, Blade Dia. 8 1/4 in, Arbor Size 5/8 in, Blade Side Right, Bevel Stops 22.5 Degrees and 45 Degrees , Tool Length 13 1/8 in, Tool Weight 11.4 lb, Voltage 120V AC, Cord Length 10 ft, Includes 24T Carbide Tipped Blade (D-21521), Blade Wrench (783204-6), Rip Fence (164095-8), Features (2) Built in LED Lights, Built in Dust Blower, Electric Brake, Make Quick, One Handed Adjustments, Reinforced Power Cord, Rubberized Levers The Makita 8-1/4-Inch Magnesium Circular Saw with Electric Brake features highly durable magnesium components and a powerful 15 AMP Makita- built industrial motor, powerful enough to cut through the densest lumber. The 5008MGA balances weight, power, durability, and ease of use with a 3-inch maximum cutting capacity, making it perfect for framers, roofers, as well as general contractors who require a best-in-class engineered circular saw..c26-caption {font-family: Verdana, Helvetica neue, Arial, serif;font- size: 10px;font-weight: bold;font-style: italic;}.c26-matrix1a {font-family: Verdana, Helvetica neue, Arial, serif;font-size: 10px;background-color: bcbec0;}.c26-matrix1b {font-family: Verdana, Helvetica neue, Arial, serif;font-size: 10px;background-color: a7a9ac;}.c26-matrix1h {font-family: Verdana, Helvetica neue, Arial, serif;font-size: 11px;font-weight: bold;color: ffffff;background-color: 008b97;text-align: center;}img.c26-border {border:1px black solid;}a.nodecoration {text-decoration: none} View larger5008MGA FeaturesDURABILITY - Magnesium components create a saw with less weight (10.6 lbs.) -- that's jobsite tough!POWER - 15 AMP motor delivers enough power to cut through the densest lumberEFFICIENCY - Quick change from 0° to 45° and back using positive stopsPERFORMANCE - Electric brake for maximum productivityINCLUDES - Carbide tipped blade, rip fence and wrenchTool SpecificationsBlade Diameter8-1/4"Arbor5/8"Max. Cutting Capacity at 90°3"Max. Cutting Capacity at 45°2-1/4"No Load Speed5,200 RPMWatts Out2,300AMPS (120V)15.0Length13-1/8"Net Weight10.6 lbs.Makita-Built Motor Engineered for Versatile Power The 5008MGA features a Makita-built 15 AMP industrial motor that delivers 5,200 RPM, combined with well-balanced magnesium components for a lighter weight saw that delivers true power the professional user demands. The saw has a large cutting capacity (3 inches at 90°) with a maximum bevel capacity of 50° and positive stops at 22.5° and 45° for quick back-and-forth changes. The 5008MGA includes an electric brake to stop the blade quickly for maximum productivity, as well as a premium carbide-tipped blade and a blade wrench attached to the saw for fast and convenient blade changing.Ergonomic and Ease-of-Use Features Magnesium components allowed Makita to engineer a saw with less weight (10.6 pounds) that is well-balanced and jobsite tough. Additional design details include greater clearance between the rear handle and the blade case to provide a better grip for larger hands or for users with gloves, as well as a wider space between the blade and housing for a clearer view of the blade and measurement scale. The saw features twin L.E.D. lights for better illumination, as well as ducting designed to blow dust away from the line of cut. Makita also engineered ergonomics and ease-of-use into the saw, including clearly visible depth and bevel markings and ergonomic hand grips to improve overall control while minimizing operator fatigue. The large rubberized levers provide quick, one-handed adjustments for more efficient work.Engineered for a Range of Applications The 5008MGA 8-1/4-Inch Circular Saw is built for framing walls, floors and roofs using a range of dimensional lumber and dense engineered lumber, including LVL, Parallam and I-Joists, headers and microlams; as well as ripping panels such as plywood, OSB, particle board, and dense structural panels like Advantech. Other applications include plunge cutting, pocket cutting, bevel cutting, masonry and metal cutting. The 5008MGA is just another example of Makita's commitment to innovative technology and best-in-class engineering.About Makita's Magnesium Series Magnesium components are stronger and lighter than conventional materials, resulting in saws that weigh less with improved ergonomic features. There's plenty of power thanks to Makita engineering, and a precision balanced design that delivers clean, accurate cuts.About Makita Makita is a worldwide manufacturer of industrial quality power tools and offers a wide range of industrial accessories. Makita applies leading-edge innovation to engineer power tools that are more compact and energy efficient, yet deliver industrial strength power and results. Makita U.S.A., Inc. is located in La Mirada, California, and operates an extensive distribution network located throughout the U.S. For more information, please call 800/4-MAKITA () or visit makitatools.com. Makita is Best in Class Engineering.Warranty Every Makita tool is thoroughly inspected and tested before leaving the factory. If you are not satisfied with any Makita tool within 30 days of purchase, return it and Makita will provide a replacement or refund. Each Makita tool is warranted to be free of defects from workmanship and materials for the period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase. Should any trouble develop during this one-year period, return the COMPLETE tool, freight prepaid, to one of Makita's Factory or Authorized Service Centers. Please seefor complete details.What's in the Box Makita 5008MGA 8-1/4-Inch Magnesium Circular Saw, 24T carbide-tipped framing blade, rip fence and hex blade wrench. P.when('A').execute(function(A) { A.on('a:expander:toggle_description:toggle:collapse', function(data) { window.scroll(0, data.expander.$expander[0].offsetTop-100); }); }); From the Manufacturer The Makita model 5008MGA 81/4 inches has the largest cutting capacity in its class. The magnesium components create a lightweight saw that is jobsite tough. It has a blade brake, L.E.D. lights, premium blade and a blade wrench; it also comes with a rip fence. See more

Brand: Makita


Color: Teal


Blade Material: High Speed Steel


Power Source: Hand Powered


Special Feature: Electric brake


Brand: ‎Makita


Color: ‎Teal


Blade Material: ‎High Speed Steel


Power Source: ‎Hand Powered


Special Feature: ‎Electric brake


Included Components: ‎Unit^Instruction Guide


Product Dimensions: ‎18.11"L x 12.6"W x 13.58"H


Voltage: ‎120 Volts


Warranty Type: ‎Limited warranty


Item Weight: ‎11.2 Pounds


Speed: ‎5200 RPM


Blade Length: ‎4 Inches


Number of Teeth: ‎24


Cutting Angle: ‎90 Degrees


Current Rating: ‎15 Amps


Specification Met: ‎certified frustration-free


Wattage: ‎2.3E+3


Global Trade Identification Number: ‎28


Handle Material: ‎Rubber or Plastic


UPC: ‎088381083928


Manufacturer: ‎Makita


Part Number: ‎5008MGA


Item Weight: ‎11.2 pounds


Item model number: ‎5008MGA


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: ‎No


Size: ‎0


Thickness: ‎1 Inches


Item Package Quantity: ‎1


Special Features: ‎Electric brake


Batteries Included?: ‎No


Batteries Required?: ‎No


Warranty Description: ‎1-year warranty


Date First Available: June 6, 2008


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    • smooth and sweet
After spending a couple of weeks looking at circular saws by everyone from Craftsman to Festool, I selected this one. In the past I have tended to buy Milwaukee or Porter Cable, but their saws either didn't have the features I wanted, or the quality didn't make the "cut". I wanted a high quality, well finished, and well engineered saw that I could rely on for many years to come. I also wanted blade braking, and I thought an illuminated blade path would be nice for those times when the work might not be well lit. And finally, because I would sometimes be losing some cut depth to having the saw mounted on top of a cutting sled, I wanted an 8" saw. All of these factors led me to make the leap and buy my very first Makita product. Having made my choice, and being anxious to get started on some much needed home repairs on a weekend when I had some help available, I ordered the saw for next day delivery, and received it on Friday morning. By Friday afternoon it was hard at work. So how did it perform? First, the saw is pretty quiet, to the degree that any circular saw is ever quiet. Perhaps it would be better to say it wasn't as incredibly loud as some. Cutting with this saw was effortless. There was the sense that I was simply sliding the saw across the surface, and that the cutting that occurred was some sort of surprising, and wholly unrelated, coincidence. In other words, it was as effortless as one could ever hope for. I was using the saw with an undersized 71/4" Freud blade I already had on hand, so it is hard for me to speak to the accuracy of the depth scale, and I wasn't making any precision cuts anyway. But adding in the 1/2" fudge factor for the difference between an 8-1/4" blade and a 7-1/4" blade seemed to give the result I was shooting for. The blade brake seemed to work reasonably well, although I don't have any experience with other braked saws for comparison. The lighting was moderately helpful when I was working underneath a structure in reduced illumination. Now for the downside. First, unlike its smaller and nearly identical sibling, the 5007MGA, the 5008MGA does not ship with a case, and according to Makita customer service, none is available for purchase. (NOTE TO MAKITA: THIS IS SHORT SIGHTED AND STUPID. This isn't a cheap saw. Not providing a way to protect it during storage and transport is just poor. Please start offering a case and I promise I will buy it.) I was also VERY disappointed to discover that the saw was built in China. I have never had a tool built in China that had decent quality. I hope this one will be the lone exception. For those that are trying to decide between this saw and the 5007, the differences I found are as follows: the 5008 weighs half a pound more, and is about half an inch longer. 8.25" blades are a little less common, but not all that hard to find. (You can substitute the 7.25" blades if you need to, and they work just fine in the 5008.) And of course, as mentioned, no case for the 5008. So to sum things up, after two days of use I am favorably impressed with the fit, function, and finish of my first Makita product. I will be making follow up edits when I have done some precision cuts, and as I get more hours of operation on the saw. In the meantime, if anyone knows of a good case for this saw, please post a comment on it. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2009 by rwizard
    • Quality. Never have to buy another saw
I use this saw for cutting mortise and tenon joinery in large beams for timber framing, where accuracy has to be within 1/32 of an inch. It cut dead square right out of the box. I even dropped it a few times from 2-3 feet (onto soil not hard floor) and it still cuts perfectly square. Holds up over time, too: I've been routinely burying it to full depth (3") going through tough white oak and it hasn't let me down in 3 years. Easy to make quick adjustments to depth/angle as needed. Overall a fantastic saw. Would buy it again in a heartbeat. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2024 by Amazon Customer
    • powerful and not too heavy
I needed this for 45 degree cuts on very thick lumber (1 3/4") It worked perfectly. The 45 degree marks are not accurate, but I did not expect them to be. strong motor. my new favorite saw. Good length power cord. The peek-a-boo window is perfect for lining up cuts. The LED light and the shiny silver cover plate seem silly to me. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2020 by Kingwhistle
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There is a reason one buys this size circular saw if you are working on decks. If you go to a gazillion box stores with your favorite significant other - all in one day- just order the d***thing here. It arrived on a timely basis, reasonably priced and it is the genuine circular saw. Since he appears to like using it, I am assuming his cut is accurate, that it appropriately weighted and easy to use. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2023 by J Zimmer
    • Makita Quality
Bought this to clear out notches and rabbets in 6x6 timbers. I like the accuracy of the gauges. The deck pivot tightness is just right, making it easier to adjust the depth. A little heavy for one handed work, while holding a speed-square in the other hand to align the saw against the wood. But my wrist is getting stronger. :) A step up in power from the common 7.5” skil-saw, which actually makes the work easier. I bought the vacuum attachment (separate) to handle the plume of dust this saw churns up, which otherwise ends up on your right-shirtfront. The magnetic brake isn’t instantaneous. The blade will still spin for a few revs. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2022 by Freighter
    • Powerful, 8.25" blade and electric brake makes this saw a great addition to the weekend worker.
The Makita 5008MGA has decent power and the electric brake is newer to me as my other saws never had them (spinning blades crawl to a stop from older designs). After having used a saw with e-brake I don't think I'll ever buy another saw without it. Safer and faster for continuous work. This thing is heavier than it looks but it isn't too difficult to use with one hand. Just put that into consideration for safety purposes. Thinner wood will require a finer touch or a finer blade for those cuts. My older saws were light in design but did not have the heft nor the power that the Makita brings. For most of my work the extra weight is handy for keeping the saw down, inline and not kicking up. The power? Well this isn't a laser but compared to my other saws it has cut through them without a hitch (3" posts? No problem). Large rubber adjustment handles are a great touch and easy to use. I also never thought the LED lights would be handy but they do assist in sight acquisition or as the sun sets. You'll appreciate the rubber handles for longer job days as it does help with less fatigue or vibrations. Powering on the unit you'll notice that the balance is pretty good. It'll kick just a bit on startup but holding the saw one handed and it isn't too hard to move around with it powered on. In other words it doesn't lean to either side from the weight differences or the spinning motor or blade. The only issues I have with the saw is that it kicks dust from the front so if you are sawing looking down you can get the sawdust blown at your face. This purchase did not come with a carry case which would have been nice to tuck an extra blade or tools into. Overall I'm happy with the Makita 5008. Good price, decent power and great tool. ... show more
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