Compound Miter Saws

Makita LS1040 10-Inch Compound Miter saw

At the relatively light weight of 24.2 pounds you can cart this very portable 10 inch machine to any job site anywhere, making it a favorite of professional as well as the home user in his backyard . This popular model has a powerful 15 amp motor spinning the blades with superior force to similar brands. An important safety feature is the electric brake capable of instantly reversing the power when you release the trigger, this will slow the blade quickly and save you time between cuts. You will find that changing blades is a snap with the shaft lock immobolizing the blade making it quick and easy.

This may be a cheaper model but the quality is extremely good and it will cut true every time. It will cut straights lines, angles, and bevels accurately and you won’t have to make constant adjustments. The pivot fence is adjustable and will hold different sized timbers, with a sturdy dual post pivoting arm pulling the circular blade down onto a workpiece smoothly. The ergonomic vertical grip design makes switching the machine with the paddle trigger comfortable with either hand. The safety switch is easy to reach. Made from an aluminum machined base ensures durability for many years to come. There is a large capacity for multiple cuts and bevels and the miter has a swivel action that is smooth. Providing angles of up to 52 degrees right and 45 degrees left the carbide tip blades will cut like a hot knife through butter. This will become the mainstay of any self respecting workshop.