Makita 5057KB 7-1/4-Inch Circular Saw with Dust Collector Review

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I have had this saw for over a year now as a dedicated mortar bed saw. 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.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).

+ 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 use

Summery
For 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.

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Product Description:
The Makita 7-1/4-Inch Circular Saw with Dust Collector is ideal for fiber-cement materials. With a 13 Amp motor, it takes care of five 5/16-inch siding boards in a single pass. This saw features a dust collection container to keep your work environment clean. The saw bearings and switch are dust-proof to keep them working longer. The control lever on this saw enables the guard to be retracted for easier plunge cuts, and bevel cuts from 0 to 45 degrees. This saw comes with a 1-year warranty.
What's in the Box
7-1/4-inch circular saw with dust collector, 28-tooth carbide-tipped blade, hex wrench, and guide rule.

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