Back in 2013 I actually imported from the USA 🇺🇸 a Makita 5377MG Hypoid Gear Saw into the UK 🇬🇧 (run it on a 110v transformer). Absolutely fabulous saw that's still going strong today and makes light work of ripping down 4x2's etc. (e.g. for roof furlings ... as it has so much torque). Will also follow a straight line all day and far better than any "sidewinder" or the latest so called "rear handled" saws.

Mr Maximus, Thanks for the tour. The gear lubricant may have lasted longer with the Hypoid gear but it would still be interesting to see how it is changed. If I am not mistaken, there was a period of time between Japanese and PRC production where these saws were actually made in Buford, Georgia. I wonder if the Makita plant in Georgia suffered the same fate as the one in Whitby, Ontario that was built around the same time. 🤔

Awsome vid! More makita please can tou review hp2010n? Thanks

The old one is the best

Porter Cable never made a WD saw. Not the original PC nor the Pentair PC. However, when Rockwell bought out PC in 1960 they manufactured a Rockwell WD saw.

✌️ It was the big hype of its time because it was lighter then the 77. But the majority of Form Carpenters on this S.E. coast rejected it due to the fact the cut from the saw would jam up or it had a problem when cross ripping through two sheets of 3/4 in plywood. On the 8 foot rip. Even when cutting a factory edge rip across the plywood. Now to put a steal cutting blade on that Makita and cutting a number 7 rebar was fine and didn't burn a hole through the plastic molding. Thanks Catus.

Why so late, did you have a hot date?

KZfaqr AVe found that Makita tools made in Japan had superior components than the Chinese ones.