If you have been searching around for a decent mitre saw then you know difficult it can be to decide on one. This is why, you should really read this review of the Makita LS1016L. I’m sure I don’t need to tell you how important it is to choose the right tool for the appropriate job.. If need a liitle more information on the Makita LS1016L dual slide compund miter saw, this review will try shed some light on this saw
Having become a well known brand, in the housheold and commercial power tools sector, Makita have developed a good track record. They have been known to manufacture quality equipment. When we inspect the Makita LS1016L, we realise this trend has not changed. It features a best in class crown molding cutting capacity which stands at a verticaly nested 6-5/8 inches. The LS1016L comes standars with a pantened 4-steel rail sliding system, which is intended to further rigity and produce superior cuts. It also includes a design whcih boasts 6 linear ball bearings which enable you to have smooth,adjustment-free accurate cuts.
There several features on the Makita LS1016L which will impress:
Cutting Capacity and Accuracy
The LS1016L has been equipped with a direct drive gearbox and a patented retractable guard system which has been developed to increase vertical cutting capacity. The retractable guard system provides a 12 inch right angled cutting capacity and a 4-3/4 inch vertical baseboard cutting capacity. The linear ball bearings, of which there are six, enable one to have smoother and more accurate cuts.
Mitre and Bevel Cuts
The 4-3/4 inch sliding fence system you are able to make a varitey of cutting adjustment due to the fact that with four sliding fences you are able to make lower and upper fence adjustment.The saw has a miter degree of between 0 and 52 degrees left and between 0 and 60 degrees right. The easily-accesible rear-handle bevel lock is able to adjust between 0 to 45 degrees to both sides. The dual front bevel scales also make it easier to make more precise adjustments. The Makita LS1016L boasts a 1-touch miter lock system. This is designed to make more accurate adjustments and in turn increase efficiency. Precision cuts are also made easier by means of the built-in laser. The laser indicates the cut whether the blade is turning or not. It also includes an on-off switch and precise left-of-blade or right-of-blade are made possible uing the laser for micro-adjustments.
Saw Design and Motor
The Makita LS1016L is portable as it weighs less most saws in its category. The Four-Steel Rail Sliding System requires less space than competing dual sliding miter saws. The balde guard is see-through, this makes it possible to see much better the blade and line-of-cut. You do not have to waste time changing blades as the Makita LS1016L has a 1 step-blade change system. A feature which adds comfort is the rubberized D-blade design.
A 15 AMP direct gear box powers the Makits LS1016L. This motor will not require maintenance, unlike belt-driven saws. Smooter and more accurate cuts are made possible through the Electric Speed Control which maintains constant speed while at same time getting softer start-ups through the soft-start feature.
The Makita LS1016L 10-Inch Dual Slide Compound Miter Saw is designed for finish work, remodeling, trim work, and furniture making. Professionals, such as finish carpenters, professionals woodworkers, case and base installers, cabinet installers and cabinet manufacturers, can all use the Makita LS1016L.