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Makita 5057KB 7-1/4-Inch Circular Saw with Dust Collector
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MSRP: $496.60
Your Price: $287.70
Savings: $ 208.90 ( 42% )
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Manufacturer: Makita
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Makita 5057KB 7-1/4-Inch Circular Saw with Dust Collector Features
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7-1/4-inch circular saw with dust collector ideal for fiber-cement material
13 Amp motor cuts five 5/16-inch siding boards in a single pass
Features 28-tooth carbide-tipped blade
Includes hex wrench and guide rule
1-year limited warranty
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Additional Makita 5057KB 7-1/4-Inch Circular Saw with Dust Collector Information
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This circular saw is ideal for cutting fiber-cement materials. Its 13 Amp motor takes care of five 5/16in. siding boards in a single pass. Features a dust collection container to keep the work environment clean, while the bearings and switch are dust proof to keep them working longer. The control lever enables the guard to be retracted for easier plunge cuts. U.S.A. HP: 7.25, Amps: 13
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What Customers Say About Makita 5057KB 7-1/4-Inch Circular Saw with Dust Collector:
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BackgroundI have had this saw for over a year now as a dedicated mortar bed saw. so when I take this saw out (7-8 times last year) it gets run very hard (several hundred foot of concrete cutting in an hour or two). I use it to cut out old mortar bed tile installations. This involves changing the blade to a diamond and making full depth (of the bed) cuts into tile and concrete cutting the tile field into lift able sized pieces. + Strong running+ Dust collection excellent w/ vac,(cutting tile floors in homes)+ well made this is a top shelf Makita product+ push button blade guard retractor+ easy blade change- the pistol grip has a VERY distracting finger guard- it has a bit awkward feel to it in useSummeryFor my application it is the best tool out there at this time, but if someone would make a worm drive collection system that worked as well I would jump ship. If i were cutting Hardi siding I would look hard at the Ridgid first.
Cutting speed increased and dust/chips were greatly reduced. I'd say the saw picks up 60-70% of the dust w/o the hose; slightly better with the vac. Be prepared to invest some time practicing with this saw. When it came to ripping a plank, it took two people (one person babysat the hose). A dust mask was used on calm wind days. Tried cutting with and without a vacuum hose attached. We eventually put the wind to the back of the cut-man and went without the hose.
Rated to cut up to 5 planks.we tried up to 3 with no problems. The first thing I'd recommend is remove the blade Makita gives you and buy a good diamond 4 or 6-tooth blade. Cuts are clean and quite effortless. If you can set up a tight cutting area/station, the hose may work for you. The saw is heavy and not user friendly with a hose attached. If you have to watch the cut line, say on a rip, expect chips and dust coming right up into your face.recommend a face shield vs regular safety glasses. This saw won't be your saving grace but it will nicely compliment Snapper or Kett shears.
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