Makita LS1013 Dual Slide Compound 10-inch Miter Saw Kit
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Makita LS1013 Dual Slide Compound 10-inch Miter Saw Kit
Customer Review: chop saws
Summary: 4 Stars
This and the bosch are the only two saws worth considering for any type of finish work. The upfront controls of the bosch make it my favorite site saw, but the large table, lower price and less need for the quick bevel adjustments make the makita perfect for my shop. Hitachi saws are great for exterior trim and framing due to their light weight, but don't have the features that make the difference in trim work. (not to mention the fact that i cannot stand the noise they make) Dewalts are good saws, but also lack some features. These are the only saws worth considering; 1 Bosch. 2 makita. 3 DeWalt. 4 Hitachi (unless you are totally loaded then go for the festool kapex!)Customer Review: Awsome and RELIABLE after years of use!
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased this saw 8 years ago to do a few deck jobs. Not only was it great for doing the decks, it is also an excellent saw for doing finish work! Never before have I been able to do near perfect finish work until I got this saw. I'm now on my 4th carbide blade, and this saw still works flawlessly. Unlike my DeWalt circular saw, where the saw brake no longer works, the brake on this saw still work perfectly even after 8 years of use, and yes I have to admit abuse too. If you are looking for the perfect saw that can do rough work the beginning of the week, and one to do finish work the end of the week, this IS the saw you want. Yes I've used some of the other BIG brands, but they don't compare in the ease of use of this MAKITA Dual Slide Compound Saw. If something ever happened to this saw, I definitely would buy it again!Customer Review: work horse
Summary: 5 Stars
best buy for a long time. this saw is truely a job site handler. thanks for the quick response.Customer Review: A Work Horse
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased a used one for a song on ebay with a few parts missing and a few contractor modifications (a nice way of saying paint splatters, missing parts and a nail being used as the safety button). I was delighted to see that the saw still cut like a champ with a new blade put on it and that parts were easy to find and buy online! The saw is accurate, it has to be the best 10" CSMS on the market! Get one new, get one used -- but get one!Customer Review: Precision!!!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
After a great deal of research, my choice was down to the Bosch 4410L 10 in, The Dewalt DW 718 12 in, and the the Makita LS1013 10 in. Unless your task often calls for crosscutting 12 in boards w/out flipping, a 10 in saw is sufficient for 99% of the jobs you'll do. As I compared the saws and ruled out the extra expense of the 12in saws, it was down to the Bosch and the Makita. After test driving both, I decided on the Makita for several reasons. 1. the price was right ($389) 2. I really liked the soft start (No torque on trigger pull), and 3. I really liked the minimalist design. At only 46 lbs and a powerful 13Amp motor, the Makita won. Quick and easy set up right out of the box, I began cutting crown molding at 22 1/2 and 45 with surgical precision. The clamp for holding work is a great touch and the adjustable fence moves easily from right to left. Dust collection is somewhat sketchy however but not very important to me. Save the trouble of flourescent lights and laser guides and do yourself and your wallet a favor and go for the Makita LS1013! You wont regret it!