Makita 5277NB 15 amp, Lighter weight, long..
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Lighter weight, long lasting, high power, safer, circular saw
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.
Update (5/19/2012): This item is currently on sale here for the lowest price I’ve seen.
The featured review for this product, Makita 5277NB 15 amp 7-1/4-inch Hypoid Saw Tools & Hardware, was written by Victor H. Agresti.
The average rating for this item is out of 5 stars, according to 3 reviews.
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Tags: circular saws, hypoid, makita, saw, skil, skilsaw, worm drive saw
Posted on: April 17, 2010
Filed under: Reviews
Reviews (3)
Victor H. Agresti
March 19th, 2010 at 5:16 am
Lighter weight, long lasting, high power, safer, circular saw
Rated 5 stars.
S. nettis
April 2nd, 2010 at 11:52 pm
perfect saw for framers
Being from the east coast used mostly pass right box saws .. But this ive looked worth its salt. Once I have the blade on the wrong side (which I used later found an advantage when cutting plywood) I really liked it. It is easier than some of the other worm gears used and IVE is almost impossible to sink ripping large warehouse. Another good feature is that i dont always worry about the oil level control as in conventional wormys have.
Daniel Sato
April 3rd, 2010 at 10:59 pm
Great saw, a little on the fragile side
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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