Makita LS1013FL 15 Amp 10-Inch Dual Bevel Compound Sliding Miter Saw with Laser and Fluorescent Light

List Price: $974.00 Discount Price: $499.00

Features:

• Built-in high output fluorescent light illuminates work area and lasts 2000 hours on average
• Dual steel rails supported by linear ball bearings ensure stable, accurate cutting.
• Powerful direct drive 15 Amp motor never slips or bogs down
• 9 positive stops at 15, 22.5, 30, 45 degrees left or right for the most common miter cuts; additional positive stops at 33.9 left for Model LS1214FL.
• Electronic speed control maintains constant speed under load; soft start feature for controlled operation; 1-year warranty

Accessories:
Makita 845043-A MForce1 Framers Fingerless Work Gloves - XL	Makita 845048-A MForce2 Heavy Duty Work Gloves - XL	DEWALT DW723 Miter Saw Stand	Denali 11-Inch Digital Angle Protractor	Makita 845047-A MForce2 Heavy Duty Work Gloves - L

Customer Reviews:

A Wonderful, Versatile Saw [Posted on 2007-12-31]
I have a 10" LS 1013 in last year's reincarnation without the fluorescent light, but with the laser. It is a beautiful saw --- I also looked at the Bosch (most of my tools are Bosch), but luckily I didn't go for it. I agonized over whether I needed to spend the money for a sliding miter saw and didn't think much about the laser. My advice to anyone in a similar position is do not think twice about spending the extra money for the slider, and the laser is a wonderful help when making multiple cuts. I have used it to cut wood, metals, plastics and it has always performed very well. One caution. When cutting metals the kerf guide is made out of plastic and will melt unless protected from the metal stock.

Mighty Makita! [Posted on 2008-01-09]
The Makita LS 1013FL has great lineage! I bought the original LS 1013 (no laser, no fluorescent light) years ago and it has been a rock solid performer, cutting everything from trim to deck framing. Through it all, that saw never needed one day in a repair shop. The 1013 series has been consistently at the top of ratings in professional magazines and in online reviews by professionals. No wonder two thirds of all buyers on Amazon pick the Makita slider. Nothing else is even close.

The laser and light are nice upgrades, but what makes the saw special was there from the start: a bed that's light to carry, but solid for work, bearings that stay true year after year, a smooth slider action, a soft start, direct drive motor, a good price, and it's made in the USA! This last point grows more and more important as jobs continue going overseas.

This is a great saw! A slider costs more, but it does everything, and does it well!

Woodworker's Journal evaluated six 10" CMSs [Posted on 2008-04-30]
Woodworker's Journal (part of Rockler) evaluated six 10" Dual Bevel Sliding Miter Saws in the June 2008 issue. The top rated by a good bit was a Festool saw. Festool is European in origin and a VERY good saw. However it costs more than three times as much as this one. The reviewer says if you are gifted in the money department, buy the Festool because it excels in every test done. Kind of expected for the Germans...

This saw came in second, only three points behind the Festool and actually excelled in cutting power. For the price, power, and accuracy it will be a very good buy for yawl looking for a new chop saw...

Solid Performer [Posted on 2008-05-09]
I have had mine for over a year now, still have my old Makita 1020, I have found only 2 issues with the LS1013FL. The first was I had to remove the fence and redrill all 4 holes a touch bigger to be able to square the saw up, This is the second Makita I had this issue with. The second is in order to move the laser from the left to the right of the cutline takes a lot of tweaking to get it accurate. Other saws out there are a flip of a switch and you are done, hence I leave mine set to the left all the time. Poweriwse the saw is more than ample and would recommend it.

Results are fantastik [Posted on 2008-05-10]
First off, let me give you some background. I have been making fine furniture for over 30 years so when my old Sears radial arm motor finally went I decided to look at both radial arm saws and miter saws. After considerable research I decided that a sliding compound miter saw was the best choice.

Again more research to determine which saw to get. After many reviews I narrowed my choice to either the Festool Kapex or the Makita ls1013fl.
Now I am a big fan of Festool products as they are all top notch quality and are great shop tools because they are virtually dust-free. But the best reason to own Festools is the superb quality they produce. Many people are turned off by Festools due to the high cost but I have always found them to be worth the investment.

So with that in mind, I decided that I would try the Makita first and then the Kapex. I was going to order the Makita through Amazon but their were some complaints over the poor packing and damages resulting from shipping, so I decided to go to Home Depot and purchase the one with the best looking box.

Results, Results, Results

So to cut to the chase, let me tell you that I will not be revisiting the Kapex. After plugging in the saw and getting ready to make all of the adjustments to fine tune it I was pleasantly suprised. First off, the quality of the cut is the best I have ever seen. I had fully planned on getting a Forest 10" blade to replace the stock Makita blade but after making several cuts I was amazed at the finish of the cut. I have a Denali digital protractor that measures to 1 tenth of a degree. The cut was exactly 90.0 degrees. Then for some thick stock to check for tilt. Again 90.0 degrees. The edge of the cut had no visable chipout and the endgrain looked absuolutely shiney. I viewed the edges using a magnifying glass as well as the end grain. This sample looked like it was cut with a scalpul. Absolutely flawless.

I was so amazed at the quality of the cut that I finally realized that something was missing. As I marveled at the cut I looked over at the saw and to my suprise noticed that there was absolutely no dust around the saw. When I hooked up the saw I had connected it to my Fein turbo II dust vac (the kind that powers on when the tool starts). This arangement allowed the tool to perform right up there with the Festools as far as dust control. I then tried the laser line. I marked a scrap piece with my marking knife (more accurate than a pencil line). and centered the laser on the knife cut. I then cut the stock and immediately went to the magnifying glass. Wow, I could clearly see 1/2 of a knife mark on the edge line.

Needless to say, this saw will be a keeper for me. I cannot speak to longevity as I have just purchased this but I will state that from one person that purchases fine quality tools I would highly recommend this tool.

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