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Makita 5090DW 9.6-volt 3-3/8-inch Cordless Circular Saw Kit
 
Manufacturer: Makita
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Product Description

Versatile, lightweight, and super-compact, this 3-3/8-inch cordless circular saw is the perfect cordless tool for cutting tasks too big for the handsaw yet too small for a standard circular saw. Great for cutting sheets, trim, rows of dowels, flooring, you name it, this saw handles anything from remodeling in tight quarters to trimming down material for craftwork. The kit includes the battery and charger so you’re up and running out of the box.

The saw features a tilting base for bevel cutting up to 45 degrees. A no-load speed of 1,000 rpm’s means this handy little 3-3/8-inch saw gets the cutting done quickly. The saw is just over a foot long and weighs just 4 pounds for easy handling in tight quarters and at awkward angles. An adjustable cutting depth to 55/65 inches at 90 degrees and 45/64 inches at 45 degrees lets you take on a wide variety of tasks. A blade lock prevents slippage and offers faster blade changes. A comfortable, non-slip grip ensures better control. And, with the optional diamond wheel and water supply kit (sold separately), this saw cuts tile and glass. Your purchase includes the combination blade, hex wrench, battery, and charger. --Brian D. Olson

Applications:
Light remodeling, crafts, cutting sheets, trim, rows of dowels, flooring.

What’s in the Box
9.6V Battery 9000 (632007-4), charger DC9700 (113103-2), combination blade (721003-8), hex wrench (783202-0)

Product Details

  • Compact and lightweight (4.0-pounds) for easy handling
  • Tilting base for bevel cutting up to 45-degrees
  • Adjustable cutting depth to 55/64-inch at 90-degrees and 45/64-inch 45-degrees
  • Blade lock for easy blade replacements
  • Comfortable non-slip grip for better control; 1-year warranty

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Customer Reviews

More valuable than you could imagine
 
Review Date: September 22, 2002
Reviewer: M. Larsen, Vernon Hills, IL USA
I originally bought this for one special use: to cut drywall once it was on the wall. I never intended to use it for anything else. After some experimenting with it, I use this tool more often for more tough wood cuts than any other tool I have. It can cut 3/4" hardwood plywood cleanly and easily without shredding the edges, and if you need to make an angle cut into plywood, it does it cleanly and easily. This also makes incredible cuts in 3/4", 1/2", and 3/8" hardwood flooring and 3/8" Pergo.

It's front sight-guide is perfectly aligned to the blade, so if you draw a line on the wood first, this will cut perfectly in the center of the line. The thin blades are the exact width of the line drawn by a normal construction pencil.

If you are going to do a lot of cuts in a day (150+ feet), you will want a second battery handy.

For blades, if you can't find 3 3/8 blades, you can use 3 1/2 blades with no problem (most hardware stores carry some nice ones for as little as [amount]).

I have a table saw, sliding compound mitre saw, jigsaw, and many other kinds of saws, but I use this one more than any other. All of my friends have now after I brought this to their house to use (since it is so small, portable, and ultralight).

Wonderful little saw
 
Review Date: November 3, 2006
Reviewer: G. Martin, Sacramento, CA
I am a woman who is 4'11" and in my fifties, I couldn't see myself with a regular circular saw, they were all too heavy and scary. I used this to cut large sheets of 1/4" plywood into perfectly cut sub-floor pieces for my bathroom all by myself. It worked fantastically. Now I feel like I can make anything and do my own home repairs!
Great little saw
 
Review Date: July 15, 2006
Reviewer: Hiroshi Takahashi, Vancouver Canada
This is the third one of these I have bought over 20 years. They are great! I do abuse mine alot, but I still go back to buying the same saw. It is small, convenient. One thing is to get the carbide blade for it, they seem to last alot longer.
Great tool for close cutting.
 
Review Date: December 23, 2005
Reviewer: Dale, Dover, Ohio
I purchased this saw to cut wood siding around my old windows so I could remove them to replace with new windows. This saw is small and very portable ... excellent when standing 20 feet in the air on a ladder. I could not have done the job without it! It also does a great job on drywall inside the house.
To do the job right, you need the right tool
 
Review Date: May 21, 2007
Reviewer: D. Eppestine, St. Louis, Missouri USA
I needed a tool to cut through about 3/4" of underlayment and cut as close as possible to a wall and a toe kick under some cabinets. A regular saw was too big and tall. This saw just did the job. It spins slower than you might think, and the blade is very thin leaving a kerf only a pencil line wide. Very little dust and noise is a plus when working in a confined space. The battery didn't last very long, only about 10 - 15 feet per charge, but this was a TOUGH job for such a little tool. I suspect you can get much further in lighter material. I had to cut some 1/4" plywood with it (in place cuts on a back panel of a cabinet). It was surprising how straight the line was when cutting by hand (not wavy like a jig saw). Also, a very clean cut.
This one's staying in my toolbox. I might even get a spare battery and some more blades. It's a keeper.
 

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