Makita 5007F 7-1/4 in. Corded Circular Saw: problems, parts and running costs
Checked: 2026-10-19
Summary
The 5007F’s drawbacks are what it lacks: no electric brake, so the blade coasts after the trigger is released, and no variable speed, so it always runs at 5,800 RPM. Owners report decades of service and only one real recurring cost — replacement carbide-tipped blades — with a 1-year warranty covering defects. In a 2024 owner thread it was listed at around $130 new, and at that price or less it is strong value.
Common problems and fixes
- No electric brake — the most frequently cited drawback: the blade keeps coasting after the trigger is released, a safety and convenience limitation [9][13]. There is no fix on the saw; wait for the blade to stop or budget for a saw with a brake. Not a defect, so it is not a warranty matter.
- No variable speed — the saw runs at a fixed 5,800 RPM whatever the material, which some owners find limiting across materials [9][13]. No workaround on the saw itself.
- Weight — at 11.1 lb it is flagged as heavy for extended overhead or all-day use [6][7][12]. No owner fix reported; it is a handling trade-off, not a fault.
- Transit damage — one isolated report of a saw arriving “very battered” with a potentially defective blade guard from shipping [11]. The 1-year warranty covers defects in workmanship and materials through Makita authorized or factory service centers [6][10].
Parts and consumables
- Blade wrench — included with the saw [13]. No replacement wrench pricing was found.
Yearly running cost
The saw is corded at 120 V with a 15 AMP motor and no battery or charger costs [9].
When it is a good buy
- $100 or less: strong value — 15 AMP motor, 5,800 RPM, LED lights, dust blower, all-ball bearing construction and a multi-decade durability record [14].
- $101-130: good value for professional or frequent DIY use [14]; a 2024 r/Makita thread listed the saw at around $130 new [14].
- $131-160: fair value; at this range compare the magnesium-base 5007MG or corded saws with electric brakes [14]. The same 2024 thread listed the 5007MG at $170 new or $155 refurbished [14].
- Above $160: weak value — at that price expect an electric brake, variable speed or magnesium construction the 5007F lacks [14].
- Alternatives: the 5007MG trades the aluminum base for a lighter magnesium one and adds bevel capacity, and is the better choice when weight matters; corded saws with electric brakes are the better choice when the coasting blade is a dealbreaker [6][9][13]. A 2024 thread also quotes $59 for a corded Makita, possibly a 5007F, suggesting used pricing far below new [15].