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Makita LS1040F 15 Amp 10-Inch Compound Miter saw with Fluorescent Light
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List Price: $350.80
Our Price: $197.99
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Manufacturer: Makita
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Binding: Tools & Hardware
Brand: Makita
EAN: 0088381048385
Feature: Powerful 15 amp motor that handles every job easily.
Label: Makita
Manufacturer: Makita
Model: LS1040F
Publisher: Makita
Studio: Makita
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Features
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Powerful 15 amp motor that handles every job easily.
Dual post compound pivoting arm.
Lightweight and portable (only 24.2 lbs.)
Shaft-lock for easy blade changes
"NEW" Fluorescent light for improved visibility and safer operation.
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Customer Rating:
Summary: excellent saw
Comment: Excellent saw - lightweight, yet well made. I also bought the 80 tooth Makita blade and used it a lot this past weekend cutting moulding and baseboards. This combo worked very well; angles were right on the money right out of the box. As others have mentioned, there is a bit of a kickback when the motor kicks in as you start to lower the blade, but it's no big deal. The only way it could be better otherwise would be if it had a dual bevel, but that's twice as much money, and more weight.
Customer Rating: 
Summary: Good lightweight portable miter saw for the cost
Comment: I purchased this miter saw to use for general stick framing carpentry and for simple small-trim trim carpentry. I move all my tools via truck to a different job site each day, so portability was important to me. Previously I was using a Bosch 3915 (stolen) which was a great saw in all respects, but it was large, heavy and feature laden; and best suited as an in-shop woodworking saw or for extensive on-site finish carpentry jobs.
The Makita LS1040F is small and light; and it has plenty of power. It was accurate out of the box and in my experience it stays accurate with heavy use. It comes with a decent 40T carbide Makita blade suitable for framing work. It is quite spartan and toy-like compared to a higher end Bosch. It has a relatively small platform and it will just barely cut 2x6 nominal lumber at a 90 degree miter angle. The plastic kerf plate and miter angle indicator stand out as cheap plastic parts. The dust bag gets in the way because it is positioned too low and too horizontal. I haven't really used the florescent light, although it might be useful if you were sawing lumber in a dark hallway somewhere. The light seems to be of decent quality and design, but I'm not sure if it is worth the extra $20. I very much appreciate the built-in carrying handle at the top of the saw. For the money this is an very good lightweight, portable, accurate compound miter saw.
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Editorial Reviews:
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Makita LS1040F 10" Compound Miter Saw, Fluorescent lamp FEATURES: Dual steel rails with two linear ball bearings ensures stable, accurate and vibration-free cutting Powerful 15 AMP motor delivers 3,200 RPM 9 positive stops at 0°,15°,22.5°,31.6°,45° left or right for the most common miter cuts Precision bevel cutting up to 45° both left and right plus positive stop at 33.9° (left only) Electronic speed control maintains constant speed under load for smooth cutting; soft start feature for smooth startups Single cast base with built-in wrench storage for easy access Smooth easy slide system allows cross cuts up to 12-1/8" wide Large turn base and adjustable pivot fence for supporting larger stock Large, easy to read scale for miter cuts up to 52° right and 47° left INCLUDES: 12" x 70T Carbide-Tipped Blade (A-94443) Vertical vise (122571-8) 2 ea. Extension wing (322932-4) Sub-Fence (right)(153898-5) Dust bag (122523-9) Socket wrench #13 (782223-9) Triangular rule (762001-3) SPECIFICATIONS: Blade Diameter 12" Arbor 1" No Load RPM 3,200 AMPS 15.0 Size(L x W x H) 20-1/2” x 28-1/2” x 27-1/2” Net Weight (lbs.) 52.5 UPC Code 088381056458 Shipping Weight (lbs.) 75.0
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