Makita LS1016L Review: The Makita LS1016L
10 Inch Dual Slide is a compound miter saw.
10 Inch Dual Slide is a compound miter saw.
Makita was founded in 1915. Since that time Makita has emerged as a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of a very comprehensive line of power tools.
PORTABLE
For those of us who have half finished projects all over our home it is a very nice feature to be able to easily tote your saw around with you. Running up and down the stairs to the garage to make each and every cut wears more on the average homeowner than do the projects themselves.
“I love how light the saw is. And I love the fact that Makita made the handle areas on the sides comfortable with well rounded edges. It’s a small thing, but it’s actually easy to carry this saw around.”
VERSATILE
With its retractable rear and side guards this saw is ready for just about any project you could ever take on within your home.
“The new LS1016L overcomes all of the old LS1013s short comings. I think it is the best by far or any miter saw I’ve ever owned. It does everything well.”
POWER
Makita started out as a manufacturer of small engines in 1915 and this saw is a testament to all of the experience that history brings.
“The saw was dead on for 90 and 45 degrees out of the box. I have since cut numerous 8/4 hard maple boards up to 11+ inches and the saw had plenty of power and the blade that came with the saw cut perfectly. I couldn’t be happier.”
HIGH CAPACITY CUTTING
The Makita LS1016L features an ingenious patented retractable guard system made for increased vertical cutting capacity. It has one of the largest crown molding cutting capacity I have seen. It also has a retractable rear guard which is a great feature when cutting baseboards.
“Biggest crosscut I have ever used in a 10″ Miter saw. It has a very large crown capacity.”
DURABLE
Since Makita have been making high quality tools for almost 100 years in should come as no surprise that this miter saw is built to last. Sturdy construction and quality materials make this a great choice for the owner who needs a saw to last.
“I’ve had this saw about three years and I still love it! Accurate, powerful, and versatile come to mind. You can’t go wrong with this one, it will last a do-it-youselfer for a lifetime or two!”
FEATURES OF THE MAKITA LS1016L
- Shipping weight: 69.3 pounds
- Full Dimensions: 31.5 x 21.2 x 20.2 inches
- 15 amps
- 1 year limited warranty
- Direct drive
- 3200 rpm
- 120 volts
- Four steel Rail sliding system
PROS
- High cutting capacity
- LED cutting guide
- Powerful
- Durable
- Comes with dust bag
CONS
- I year warranty
- Sticks a little while adjusting initially
- Takes a while for the bearings to get broken in
- Does not include side extension arms
- User manual is designed in a very small font
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE MAKITA LS1016L
“Mine came out of the box needing no calibrating. It is dead on accurate. So, if you need a better saw than this one, you need to make it yourself, and I’ll buy it from you.”
“I’m finding myself very satisfied and irritated at the same time while working with this sliding miter saw. Let me start out by saying that…”
RECOMMENDATION & PRICE
The Makita LS1016L 10 Inch Dual Slide Compound Miter Saw is a quality product and therefore, recommended by our Editor at this time in this category.
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