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 Lighter weight, long lasting, high power, safer, circular saw August 29, 2005
Victor H. Agresti (Gaithersburg, MD United States)
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
Makita 5277NB Hypoid Saw
I've owned an earlier model of the Hypoid saw since the early 1990's. Have used it to build decks, additions, finish basements, etc. In all those years of use, the only maintenance performed was to use an air gun to blow it clean at the end of each day. It's never needed any parts except new blades. Have cut through just about every type of material one of these saws can be used for, and as long as the correct blade is mounted, it's a great saw, and easy to follow a cut-line. As with any circular saw, if you need a perfectly straight cut (e.g., trimming a door bottom), use a saw guide of some type. My saw has never lacked for power, and this newer model has even more power.
I find this type of saw safer than circular saws with the handle near the blade, because it's near impossible to have the tool torque out of your hand. This saw is designed for a right-handed person; i.e., with the blade on the left it's much easier (and safer) to see what you're doing, than with the blade on the right. I frequently use just my right hand for guiding the saw -- it's that easy to control. I bought a Hypoid saw because it's lighter than a worm drive saw. That was important to me at the time as I was constructing a 2 x 8 roof truss system 2 stories up. You might want to personally compare the weight of this Makita to a worm drive model, in a local store, before deciding.
 perfect saw for framers December 13, 2002
S. nettis (atlanta ga united states)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
Being from the east coast ive used mostly right handed box saws.. However this saw is definitely worth its salt. Once i got used to the blade being on the wrong side (which i later found an advantage when cutting plywood) i really liked it. It is lighter than some of the other worm drives ive used and is almost impossible to bog down ripping large stock. Another good feature is that i dont have to ever worry about checking the oil level as with conventional wormys.
VERSITAL POWER HOUSE May 14, 2003
FDR HOOK 32 (Dover, Delaware United States)
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
THIS MAKITA SAW IS A GREAT PRICE FOR THE DO IT YOUR- SELFER OR PROFESSIONAL. WITH A POWERFUL MOTOR AND LOW VIBRATION THIS IS A " MUST HAVE" FOR THE PERSON WHO LOVES TOOLS AND USES THEM OFTEN.THE ONLY DRAW BACK IS IT DOES NOT COME WITH A CASE TO PROTECT IT AND TAKE IT FROM JOB TO JOB. WAKE UP TOOL MANUFACTURERES,INCLUDE THE CASE ALREADY!WITH A PROVEN POWER TOOL RECORD MAKITA HAS MADE THIS SAW LIGHTER THAN MOST AND JUST AS POWERFUL IF NOT MORE SO.EASY TO HANDLE AND WITH A GOOD SIGHT LINE OF CUT I RATE THIS A 5 STAR TOOL.
give us a case, Makita! September 24, 2005
Andrea F (NJ United States)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This saw is a replacement for a craftsman sidewinder that met its end cutting wet decking tearing out a deck. This thing has so much power, I doubt I could kill it. the weight is not too bad, and the cord is a nice length and gauge but I wish every manufacturer would follow milwaukees quick lok or bosches direct connect feature... The carbide blade is great, as is the tool belt I got as a bonus. However,A GREAT SAW LIKE THIS DESERVES A PROTECTIVE CASE BUT mAKITA GOT CHEAP HERE.
 Great saw, a little on the fragile side February 11, 2007
Daniel Sato
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I've had this saw for about a year now, and I have to say, it's a little on the fragile side. It definitely has the power to do just about anything, as a worm-drive or hypoid should. I work for a remodeling company, so it's usually got a $5 cheapo blade on it that's been thrashed around far beyond its useful lifespan, and I can still cut down the siding on a wall, nails and all, right down the stud (why I've done this, is another story). It's easy to control, and cuts straight, once you get used to the kick - it's important to note that worm-drive saws kick sideways, if you've never used one. The blade on the left makes it really easy to see what you're doing. I cut a cord and had to replace it, and when I took it apart, I noticed that the internal clamp that holds the cord is one of the beefiest things I've ever seen; I have no problem using it to support the saw's weight to lower or raise it from a roof.
However, it isn't quite as rugged as some similar saws out there. While the shoe has remained straight, it has on a couple occasions developed little jagged spots that have damaged finish-grade material (yes, I do use this as my finish saw). The lever to retract the blade guard (a cheap piece of plastic) broke off when it fell off a sawhorse once; it's not much of an issue for me, because I keep the guard wedged up (which I highly recommend NOT doing, unless you're a professional who's okay with taking that risk). The bevel adjustment has also drifted out of square on a couple occasions, probably from being banged around in the back of my truck, dropped, etc., and the lever on the depth adjustment seems to need to be removed and bent back into shape once a month or so to keep it from snagging on the rail.
All in all, I feel like I got my money's worth from this saw, and it's paid for itself more times over than I can even guess, but my next saw is probably going to be a Mag 77 (more rugged) or a left-blade sidewinder (lighter).
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