Makita 5007MG Magnesium 7-1/4 in. Corded Circular Saw (15 Amp)

By Makita · Circular Saws · Power Tools

  • 15-amp motor, 5,800 RPM
  • Magnesium shoe, guards and blade cover keep weight at about 10.6 lbs
  • 7-1/4 in. blade with built-in dust blower and LED lights
  • Bevel capacity 0-56 degrees with positive stops
  • All ball bearing construction

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~$185.25 (approx.)
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Summary

A corded 7-1/4-inch magnesium sidewinder built for framing and sheet ripping, with a 15-amp motor and a 0-56° bevel. Check which Makita saw you are buying: the near-identical 5007MGA adds an electric blade brake, and the cheaper 5007F stops at 45°.

Strengths

  • Magnesium construction holds net weight to 10.6 lb, light for a 15-amp sidewinder.
  • Cuts 2-1/2 in. deep at 90° and bevels to 56° with stops at 22.5°, 45° and 56°.
  • A documented parts breakdown and third-party parts channels make long-term repair realistic.
  • Owners repeatedly call it powerful, well built and easy to handle.
  • An extra-high footplate and two LED lights help sight lines and guide rails.

Weaknesses

  • The shoe’s left-rear corner is chamfered, so a 45° cut guided by a speed square can run out of base.
  • The depth and bevel markings are adhesive stickers, and owners report them peeling off.
  • The dust blower clears less than buyers expect for this class of saw.
  • A 15-amp draw will not develop full power on a long, light extension cord.
  • Corded only, and this version has no blade brake.
  • It costs more than the aluminum 5007F without a measured performance advantage.

Verified specifications

Model5007MG; the shared instruction manual also covers the braked 5007MGA.
Blade185 mm (7-1/4 in.) diameter, 5/8 in. arbor.
Motor15 A, 120 V corded brushed universal motor, 5,800 rpm at no load.
Cutting depth63.5 mm (2-1/2 in.) at 90°, 45 mm (1-3/4 in.) at 45°, 35 mm (1-3/8 in.) at 56°.
Bevel0-56°, with positive stops at 22.5°, 45° and 56°.
Overall length317 mm (12-1/2 in.).
Weight4.8 kg (10.6 lb) net; Makita and the manual agree, while Northern Tool lists 10.1 lb.
Constructionmagnesium shoe, guards and blade case; double insulated.
Lighting and dusttwo LED lights and a dust blower.
UPC088381-076517.
In the boxa 24T ultra-coated carbide blade (A-94530-A), hex wrench (783204-6), rip fence (164095-8) and a tool case.
Warrantyone year limited plus a 30-day satisfaction window.
Full research notes and sources

What it is and which model

The 5007MG is Makita’s magnesium-bodied 7-1/4 in. corded sidewinder: 15 amps, 5,800 rpm, 2-1/2 in. cutting depth at 90°, and no battery, no brake and no electronic controls. It is the un-braked sibling of the 5007MGA, the same magnesium saw with an electric blade brake; retail copy routinely blurs the two, so confirm the suffix if a brake matters. The 5007F is a different saw with an aluminum base, a 45° bevel and 2-3/8 in. depth, and the 5007N, 5007NF and 5007NK are separate models again.

Some 2026 roundups list the 5007MG as brushless with 1,800 W; Makita’s own page describes a brushed 15-amp industrial motor, and the 1,800 W figure belongs to a 230 V variant, not the US 120 V tool.

Cutting, bevels and handling

At 90° the saw cuts 2-1/2 in. deep, 1-3/4 in. at 45° and 1-3/8 in. at 56°, with positive stops at 22.5°, 45° and 56° for repeat work. The magnesium body keeps net weight at 10.6 lb over a 12-1/2 in. length, and Makita claims better balance than aluminum; Northern Tool’s 10.1 lb figure is the one outlier against Makita and the manual. Owners like the extra-high footplate when running a guide, because the base does not slip under the rail.

Cord, dust and upkeep

The 15-amp motor is a real load on an extension cord. Makita’s cord table calls for 14 AWG at 50 ft, 12 AWG at 100 ft and 10 AWG at 200 ft, and experienced users warn that a long, light cord will not deliver full power. Two recurring owner gripes are the weak dust blower and the shoe’s chamfered left-rear corner, which lets the base run out early on a 45° cut guided only by a speed square. Upkeep is simple: keep the blade free of pitch, check that the lower guard moves freely, and replace the carbon brushes when they wear.

Repairs, parts and running costs

Repairability is the strongest argument for this saw. Makita publishes a numbered parts breakdown that includes the carbon brush set (CB154 / 194986-9), the spindle ball bearing and the blade case, and third-party parts houses carry the diagrams. Blades are the real running cost: the included 24T blade is a framing blade, and finish work needs a higher-tooth-count blade.

Owner and store pricing is dated, so treat it as context. An r/Makita buyer in 2023 priced the 5007F at about $130 and the 5007MG at about $170 new, or $155 refurbished. A 2017 Garage Journal poster reported paying $149 for the 5007MG at Home Depot. For the braked sibling, Pro Tool Reviews lists the 5007MGA at $199.00 at Acme Tools, Acme Tools’ own page showed $264.00, and Cutmaster tracked it new from $229.00 in 2026.

Is it worth it?

The case for the 5007MG is magnesium weight, a 56° bevel and a platform with published parts. The case against is Makita’s own family: the 5007F shares the motor and blade capacity for less money, and the 5007MGA is the same magnesium saw plus a brake. If the 5007MG costs roughly what the 5007F costs, the magnesium body and deeper bevel are close to free. If it costs what the 5007MGA costs, take the MGA and get the brake. If the work is away from power, a cordless saw is the better fit.

Which model this is

This page covers the Makita 5007MG, UPC 088381-076517. The listing’s ASIN B000N5SVEY identifies the same tool. It is a long-running platform that Makita lists as a replacement for the discontinued 5007NK, and one major retailer marks its page no longer available, so stock can be old inventory or a mislabeled sibling. Don’t confuse it with the braked 5007MGA or the 45°-bevel 5007F.

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