Look, if you’re going to live by them mantra of “measure twice, cut once”, then you make sure that your cut is a good one by using a Makita Circular Saw. Of course there are plenty of other brands out there when it comes to choosing your circular saw, but from my experience and from more than a few people I’ve spoken to Makita circular saws are a no-brainer, no fail choice that will always be there for you. Whether you’re getting the Makita cordless circular saw or something like the Makita 5007nb, you’re sure to have power, precision, comfort and safety the matter what job you’re tackling.
Review after review of the various Makita circular saw models tells you the same thing… these puppies are powerful, easy-to-use, smooth and accurate. The saw blades that come standard work exceptionally well, though some people, depending on their specific needs, will change them out to something with a higher tooth count.
Of course nothing is perfect so if you want to find something to gripe about on occasion you’ll see that people aren’t thrilled with where the safety button is placed. Not to the point that it prevents them from operating in a safe manner, it was simply less than ideal. Knowing the Makita Corporation, they probably have heard this from their customers and will make appropriate changes to future models. Regardless, professional contractors, framers, do-it-yourselfers and more all find comfort in not only Makita circular saws, but the complete line of Makita power tools.
Recently my nephew decided to take a crack at working with a contractor in his hometown. Being the good uncle, I decided to arm him with a few quality tools to get started when he said he was in the market for a small circular saw. Certainly there was no question of the brand I was going to be purchasing, and he knew it. Nonetheless we got on the phone to do some cross-country Internet research together (we live on opposite sides of the country), on various circular saw makes and models. I’m proud to say that without any pressure my nephew decided on the Makita 5402na 16 5/16 inch circular saw.
Not at all to my surprise, when I asked him how things were going here was extremely enthusiastic. The funny thing is his dad told me that he now makes fun of the old Black and Decker circular saw He has had in his garage for years. It still works for him, which is great. He uses it or a little, very infrequently. Nonetheless, between his son and me, I can pretty much guarantee that when it comes time to replace it, a Makita circular saw will be at the top of his list.