Makita LS1019/2 240V 260mm Slide Compound Mitre Saw

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When I first saw the Makita LS1019L in Dallas on our Makita trip, I thought it was cool, but it didn’t make me turn my head. Not because of the saw or the technology, but because I am stubborn. At the time I was already sold on the Dewalt DWS780 as being the king of miter saws and for a shop saw, the Bosch CM12SD Glide Saw as it saves room on your work bench. I didn’t need to be sold on a new saw.

So we know this saw has a ton of cool and unique features but how does it perform? For me, it’s one of the best Miter saws we have tested. The direct drive motor is not only powerful but extremely smooth to use and operate. The electric brake is another cool feature to help with the overall safety of this saw. No matter what you are cutting, this saw is like driving a new Cadillac where everything is running smooth and everything seems well engineered.

Makita mitre saws offer the power and the drive you need to get a job done. Designed with precision and speed in mind they can handle even the most complicated cut. From a simple door frame, to a more complex crown moulding installation, you can count on Makita mitre saws to get the job done. Increased capacity for up to 6-5/8" crown molding (vertically nested), 5-1/4" baseboard (vertical), and 12" crosscuts at 90°

For baseboard, you can place the wood vertically right up against this 4-3/4″ tall fence, and cut baseboard as tall as 5-1/4″. This is a really good cutting capacity, so if trim molding is your main purpose for a miter saw, this is absolutely a good choice. Overall a very convenient and user-friendly working area As known, Makita Company is known to manufacture high-quality miter saws that have a reputation in the market. Taking the goodwill to the next level, LS1019L comes with excellent features that make it possible to get the wood cutting tasks. It has been smartly engineered to provide high-end accuracy and simple to execute.These support rails, however, aren’t really made for hobbyists and woodworkers. They are practical for construction and renovation projects, but woodworkers would benefit more from the type of adjustable support with flip-up board stops built in, like on the Craftsman 21237, which I review here. A couple users indicated that the rails are slightly off square, meaning the blade drags just a bit on long sliding cuts This saw is great for contractors because of it’s impressive cutting capacities, great power, and small footprint due to the unique rail system Makita uses. Items Included: 10" C.T. Blade 60T (A-93675), Hex Wrench 6 (781044-6), Dust Bag (122852-0), Vertical Vise (126617-2), Triangle Rule (762001-3), Dust Nozzle (123980-4), Two Holders (326978-2), Wrench Holder (416536-3)