A circular saw is an indispensable tool in the arsenal of any carpenter. However, in the household, it can save you from many problems. For an inexperienced user, handling such a technique is accompanied by certain security risks, not to mention the low quality of the result. Understanding these nuances, the developers of the Makita 5008MG model sought to maximize the ease of tool management and at the same time maintain high performance.
Model Overview
The tool is positioned as a professional, although the design provides for a lot of ergonomic additions that make the model affordable for beginners. The saw can be used in the manufacture of furniture, and in the process of preparing building materials for the construction of a house. Of course, it is suitable for one-time refinement of finishing materials. If it is planned to form wood panels in the form of chipboard or fiberboard, then the Makita 5008MG circular saw will help to carry out a neat cut without defects in the form of burrs. This is especially important when installing laminated panels that are laid in order to create a decorative coating. As for the full-fledged construction, the Japanese tool will be able to process even massive bars and boards. A blade diameter of 210 mm provides a cut of up to 75.5 mm. If necessary, this value can be reduced, focusing on the requirements for the final result.
Specifications
The model is suitable not only for those who plan to work with wood materials. The technical characteristics of the Makita 5008MG saw, which are presented below, expand the range of possibilities for its application, which also covers metal building materials:
- The landing diameter of the cutting element is 30 mm.
- The diameter of the disc is 210 mm.
- Power - 1.8 kW.
- The number of revolutions per minute is 5,200.
- The maximum cutting depth is 75.5 mm.
- The cable length for the network is 2.5 m.
- The mass of the tool is 4.8 kg.
With solid power and a successful structural device that provides deep cuts, the device is still spared a number of functional innovations. In particular, the model does not have speed settings, soft start, and stabilization of intensive travel under conditions of increased load.
Technological features
The lack of fairly common options is offset by other qualities that the designers of the Makita brand drew attention to. In particular, the saw is equipped with a backlit lamp, thanks to which the user controls the cut line, eliminating the risk of deviation from the given line. The device of a protective casing is also interesting. This is a kind of safety cover, without which modern manual circulars cannot do . The peculiarity of the Makita 5008MG model is that the casing has reinforcement and easily moves to the side during operation. Adds reliability and the shape of the handle, provided by ergonomic non-slip inserts. Also, the advantages of this brand's electric saws include the use of magnesium alloy in the structure, the possibility of sawing at different angles with an inclination, and a quick disc replacement system.
Dust extraction system
A separate consideration is the dust removal mechanism. To begin with, it must be said that the saw base is provided with the option of air cleaning the cutting line from the resulting sawdust. This allows you to monitor the quality of cuts without interference during the entire workflow, adjusting the direction of the Makita 5008MG disc if necessary. Reviews emphasize the convenience of using this feature, which increases the accuracy of processing and the safety of the entire process. But that is not all. For greater convenience, the Japanese manufacturer recommends supplementing the tool with a construction vacuum cleaner, which will not only save the sawing area from sawdust, but also ensure a clean working platform. In this case, it is advisable to use vacuum cleaners of the same brand, which are delivered with adapters of the appropriate format.
Options and supplies
The basic equipment of the saw comes with a standard saw blade , hex key and guide. Separately, the manufacturer already offers special cutting elements for softwood and laminated panels. Such discs allow you to form a smooth cut without defects and with minimal roughness. For hard materials, it is worth purchasing cutting elements with brazes. Like other circular saws, the Makita 5008MG requires periodic replacement of carbon brushes for the engine. The manufacturer recommends supplying the tool with original components that will protect the engine from overload and generally extend the life of the tool.
Positive reviews about the saw
First of all, many tool owners note the ease of construction. This factor is especially noted by the workers of carpentry workshops, which have to maintain large volumes of lumber with small intervals. Thanks to the magnesium base, the model can be considered as one of the lightest in the class. But the advantages that the Makita 5008MG circular saw does not end there. Reviews also note the high power, which, combined with the adjustment of the tilt of the cutting disc, made the device almost universal. From the point of view of power potential, the circular receives praise from both home craftsmen who process floorboards and professional carpenters who have to deal with a 150 mm timber.
Negative reviews
Among the shortcomings of the Japanese saw, which its users point to, are the lack of wide functionality and some structural flaws. For example, many note a weak attachment of the device to the sole, which is why during the work it is necessary to adjust and weaken the effort on the saw. True, there are no complaints to the sole itself - the monolithic platform regularly performs its tasks, ensuring the stability of the Makita 5008MG design in terms of overall fixation reliability. Also, experienced cabinet makers dealing with this model recommend initially checking the parallelism of the disk relative to the cast platform before work. If there are any, then there is a risk of getting a curve cut or at least inconvenience during the cut. The disadvantages include a rather impressive price tag of 10 thousand rubles, but professional versions from other famous brands are at the same price level.
Conclusion
The model is quite balanced in its characteristics, productive and convenient. Engineers sought to create a practical tool without unnecessary optional additions. The result was a versatile and efficient Makita 5008MG saw. Reviews note some design flaws, but they can be overcome, and they do not have a significant impact on the work process. Of course, the model has many competitors who also demonstrate the optimal combination of reliability and ergonomic advantages. Against this background, Japanese development wins with high power, supported by a wide range of methods for cutting. It is enough to note angular cutting and in itself a deep coverage of the disc up to 75.5 mm. The tool also successfully implemented a dust removal system. This is exactly the case when the new functionality is really effective in use, regardless of the operating conditions.