This is a preferred saw for contractors when compared to other leading brands at similar price points Unique 2-Steel Rail Sliding System design offers single slide-glide operation; reduced saw footprint allows operation flush against a wall From the large aluminum surface area to work on, to the large easy-to-read dual bevel scale, this miter saw is fantastic to work with. It comes with positive miter stops at 0, 15, 22.5, 31.6, 45, and 60 degrees, both left and right. It also comes with a connector piece and a flexible hose. This can be attached to the dust collection assembly, and the other side of the hose runs to the blade shroud, creating additional dust collection right at the cutting action of the saw.

Built-in laser clearly indicates line-of-cut whether blade is turning or not; on-off switch and micro-adjustments for precise "left-of-blade" or "right-of-blade" cutting Makita LS1019L is an excellent product for contractors because of its great power, remarkable cutting abilities, and small footprint because of the exclusive rail system Makita Company utilizes. If you aren’t going to be working with wood that will require the support of the fence for bevel cuts, this is a great saw to own. Makita designed a quality and high performance saw that is extremely smooth and powerful.Our saw was dead on accurate right out of the box which was a nice breath of fresh air. No fumbling around with lining things up. We just had to install the blade and we were set to cut. Making miter cuts is a breeze and I love the front adjustable bevel. Makita LS1019L Miter Saw Review – Value It also sports a unique rail system for the sliding action, which allows for a smaller footprint, comparable to the ‘Gliding’ technology in the Bosch 10″ sliding compound miter (see link below). Makita LS1019L is a wonderful product in terms of usage as its transparent blade has been good enough to give you clean cuts. Also, it comes with a built-in laser that provides a high level of accuracy. When it comes to the matter of usage, it is a versatile miter saw that works wonders for the carpenters. The product has been manufactured to give a clean-cut and has been easy to use. Moreover, it is quite easy to clean as well, which makes it simpler to manage. Dust Collection: So in comes the Makita LS1019L sliding miter saw. The first thing you notice is the 2 rails lined up on the side of the blade. It’s different, a little strange looking, but also a really cool and practical design.

Integrated upper and lower tall fence system offers added rigidity for more precise mitre and bevel cuts If you do any large base and crown molding, this miter saw is perfect for you. It’s got a tall fence system and an impressive cutting depth capacity. To achieve this increased cutting capacity, Makita designed the overall system of components they call the DXT(TM) – Deep and Exact Cutting Technology. I also love this saw for woodworkers just because it’s got a fantastic dust collection system, and the small footprint is great for small woodshops, while still providing a large cutting capacity for wide boards.

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.

Indeed, it has the power to handle all the cutting jobs that a 12-inch miter saw can do. This is the reason that Makita LS1019L is the perfect equipment to be bought for all your wood cutting needs. Another good thing about this miter saw is that it comes with a direct drive motor having a soft start. It is unlike others that come with a belt drive.

stage gear reduction system greatly increases capacity when cutting vertical baseboard or nested crown molding Motor head slides on fixed pipes without extending machine at rear end, so the machine can be placed close to wall. Besides this, it comes with a new compact rail system with 20 percent larger rails providing higher precision at the time of bevel cutting. What makes it a favorable choice is its working capacity and accuracy that has managed to gain attention for better performance. No matter what you are cutting, this saw is like driving a new Cadillac where everything is running smooth and everything seems well engineered. Innovative direct drive motor and guard system is engineered for increased vertical cutting capacity

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. The Makita LS1019 dual-bevel sliding compound mitre saw combines capacity, accuracy and efficient dust extraction with a reduced footprint.The saw is powered by a 15 AMP direct drive motor with soft start, a key point of difference. Direct drive enables smoother start-ups and consistent, constant power with no belts to slip or replace. The electric brake provides added convenience. In addition, the electronic speed control maintains constant speed under load for smoother, higher-quality cutting.