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Makita 5008MGJ Review

Main view of the Makita 5008MGJ/2 Circular Saw.
Our Rating:
Read our review of the Makita 5008MGJ/2 Circular Saw. A high capacity saw with a maximum cutting depth of 75.5mm at 90 degrees and 57mm at 45 degrees. Features a high power 1800W motor, an easy to use large adjustment lever, a lightweight design, LED lighting, and a dust blower.
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ColoursBlue
Power1800W
Cutting DepthUp to 75.5mm
Bevel AngleUp to 50 Degrees
LED LightingYes
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Our Review

The Makita 5008MGJ/2 Circular Saw is a well designed tool which has a high capacity and a durable/lightweight design. It has a maximum cutting depth of 75.5mm at 90 degrees and 57mm at 45 degrees, and has a maximum bevel capacity of 51.5mm. It's a mains powered tool with a powerful 1800W motor which ensures consistent performance, even when under load.

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We like the design of the Makita 5008MGJ/2 Circular Saw. It's easily adjusted with a large lever, and is lightweight (4.8kg). It has two features which let you see more clearly. One of these is its twin LED job lights for illumination, and the other is a dust blower to clear dust from the saw's cutting path. The tool lets you cut accurately thanks to its rule guide and easy to read cut-depth scale.

About Makita

Makita are a brand of power/hand tools, gardening/landscaping equipment, and accessories. Their product range is large and includes drill drivers, impact drivers, nailers, staplers, mitre saws, circular saws, jigsaws, sanders, planers, heat guns, dust management systems, and more. Makita have a reputation for well designed, high quality and durable products.

Makita 5008MGJ/2 Circular Saw in use.

Specification

The features are as follows:

  • Performance - The Makita 5008MGJ/2 Circular Saw has a maximum cutting depth of 75.5mm at 90 degrees and 57mm at 45 degrees. It has a maximum bevel capacity of 51.5mm. The saw blade has a diameter of 210mm and a bore diameter of 30mm.
  • Power - The saw is mains powered. It has an 1800W motor and achieves a maximum speed of 5200RPM.
  • Easy Adjustment - The saw can easily be adjusted with a large lever.
  • Design - The Makita 5008MGJ/2 Circular Saw has a lightweight (4.8kg) design thanks to its magnesium die cast base, blade case, and safety cover.
  • LED Lighting / Dust Blower - Twin in-built LED job lights illuminate your working area. A dust blower keeps the saw's cutting path free of dust.
  • Accurate Cutting - A rule guide lets you cut straight and in the desired direction. It has an easy to read cut-depth scale with the most common sizes (13mm and 19mm) stamped on it.
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Rear view of the Makita 5008MGJ/2 Circular Saw.

Summary

In summary, the Makita 5008MGJ/2 Circular Saw is a high performance tool which lets you cut accurately. We particularly like its high capacity of 75.5mm at 90 degrees and 57mm at 45 degrees. We also like its powerful 1800W motor, its twin LED job lights, and its handy dust blower function. We rate the Makita 5008MGJ/2 Circular Saw 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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