Makita Hypoid Circular Saw 5377MG 7-1/4 Inch Magnesium Framer Saw (15 AMP 4500 RPM Oil Bath Gearing Deep Cuts Heavy Duty Lumber Roof Framing Blade)
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High Torque Hypoid Oil Bath Gearing and Magnesium Chassis for Demanding Production Lumber Slicing
The Makita 5377MG 7-1/4-Inch Magnesium Hypoid Circular Saw is a corded electric high-torque woodworking tool engineered to execute high-capacity crosscuts and rip cuts in heavy dimensional lumber. Driven by a 15.0 AMP motor generating up to 4,500 RPM, this linear inline saw utilizes steel hypoid gears housed in a sealed oil bath to deliver constant mechanical power transfer with less maintenance than traditional worm-drive systems. The structural platform balances a lightweight 13.2-pound profile using high-grade magnesium components and integrates oversized rubberized adjusting levers, an integrated retractable sky hook, and a premium 24-tooth ultra-coated framing blade to maximize operational efficiency on commercial construction sites.
Best Used For:
- Structural Timber Framing: Slicing thick laminated veneer lumber, parallel strand lumber, I-joists, and dimensional framing studs rapidly.
- High Volume Ripping: Running long parallel cuts through dense oriented strand board sheeting panels, composite roof decking, and structural subflooring.
- Rafter Bevel Cutting: Executing steep compound miter cuts and angular rafter terminations up to 51.5 degrees directly on staging ladders.
Key Performance & Safety Features
- Hypoid Gear Transmission: Engineered surface contact boundaries distribute kinetic loads evenly, optimizing output torque stability over long duty cycles.
- Sealed Oil Bath Framework: Internal lubrication reservoir works alongside a built-in cooling fan to ensure 100% gear oil surface coating.
- Magnesium Structural Casting: High-tensile magnesium components minimize physical weight and manage downward balance for less operator muscle strain.
- Oversized Rubber Levers: Ergonomic mechanical locks enable rapid, single-handed modifications to depth parameters and bevel angles on the fly.
- Retractable Sky Hook: Stamped structural steel rafter hook permits fast, secure tool tethering on ladders, scaffolding, and structural trusses.
What's Included
- (1) Makita 5377MG 7-1/4" Magnesium Hypoid Saw
- (1) 7-1/4" 24T Ultra-Coated Carbide-Tipped Saw Blade (A-94530-A)
- (1) Hex Wrench (783204-6)
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Makita |
| Model Number | 5377MG |
| Product Type | Hypoid Circular Saw |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Motor Amperage | 15.0 A |
| Blade Diameter Capacity | 7-1/4 Inches |
| No-Load Velocity | 4,500 RPM |
| Arbor Diameter Size | 5/8 Inch (Diamond Knockout) |
| Maximum Bevel Angle | 51.5 Degrees |
| Max Cutting Capacity at 90° | 2-3/8 Inches |
| Gear System Type | Sealed Hypoid Gears (Oil Bath) |
| Net Tool Weight | 13.2 lbs. |
Pro-Tip: Because the high-torque hypoid steel drivetrain relies entirely on an enclosed oil bath matrix, avoid laying the saw upside down inside warm truck utility beds for extended periods; storing the saw upright on its flat magnesium base plate preserves optimal seal pressure profiles.
