Product Description

7-1/4" CIRCULAR SAW WITH TOOL BAG 10.5 amp motor, 4,700 RPM Heavy-gauge wrap-around aluminum base Ruler markings on base for precise cutting Thin kerf premium carbide tipped blade Quiet 84 dB operation Lightweight 7.7 lbs. 5740NBX 7-1/4 CIRCULAR SAWA

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #22658 in Home Improvement
• Brand: Makita
• Model: 5740NBX2
• Dimensions: 11.00" h x 11.50" w x 13.50" l, 31.48 pounds

Features

• Heavy gauge aluminum wraparound base for stable support
• Ruler markings on base for precise cutting; Includes thin kerf premium carbide tipped "Mak Blade" for fast cuts in hardwoods
• Powerful 10.5 AMP motor for smooth, fast cuts
• Only 84dB for quiet operation
• 1-year warranty on parts and labor

Customer Reviews

Lightweight
easy to handle, adequate power. Compact. Reasonable price.
My second saw, chosen for portability & comfort in awkward situations( overhead & in place cuts.)
No dust chute and depth scale by sharpie. Adjustment sticky but accurate. cord exits side of handle. Mine came with an extra blade.

One sweet little saw!
I've owned this saw for about a year... in that time it's built a staircase, a monster of a desk, installed laminate flooring, two subwoofer boxes, and a table among other things. The light weight really makes the 5740 helpful on those long extended reach cuts. My dad actually owns the same saw, before the Makita he had a cheap-o skilsaw and I had an ANCIENT (1960's?) Craftsman. The difference in using this saw and either of those is akin to using a scalpel for surgery - or a machete. I shudder thinking about using those old saws in comparison.

Notice that in addition to the light weight, this saw is only generating 10.5 amps, this is a readily noticeable trade off to a heavier, noisier saw. I use this saw with a 40t freud avanti blade on MDF, plywood, etc for precision stuff. It cuts 2X lumber no problem, but it's not really a framing saw.

If you use a circular saw only occasionally, or are looking for something for trim work, pick one of these up, a good 40t blade, and a straightedge. It's a great saw at a really good price.

Good lightweight.
Only use occasionally for light weight projects and it performs well, mainly bought for its weight.