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Product Reviews:
Makita LS1013FL 15 Amp 10-Inch Dual Bevel Compound Sliding Miter Saw with Laser and Fluorescent Light |
Rating: 5 (out of 5)
Summary: Love it
Comments: MY BOY HAS TRIED THEM ALL AND SAYS THIS IS THE BEST, AND HIS WORK IS PERFECT |
Rating: 1 (out of 5)
Summary: defective slide
Comments: Arrived on time with all the parts. Worked fine for the 1st few cuts then the slide froze. Makita on line service no help and had to return to service center for repairs. |
Rating: 3 (out of 5)
Summary: Quality control and design issues
Comments: I purchased my saw from the big Orange store. When I got it home, I took it out and sat it on the workbench. My wife watched as I extolled the virtues of the saw, and grabbed the saw by1of the metal feet to rotate the saw 90 degrees. Imagine my shock as the leg came off in my hand!!
Maybe it was a defective saw. Maybe it was due to the crappy way that the saw is sitting in a cardboard box with virtually no padding. Anyway, I took it back and decided to try another.
The second saw seems to have solid feet. However, it was not square, and I needed to spend a half hour getting it square. I doubt that was shipping, however rather that it was not adjusted properly at the factory.
One other thing I noticed is that the dust collection does not work well. I hooked it up to a vacuum as I do for almost all of my tools. I noticed that the saw dust blew right on to the floor behind the saw. A closer look revealed that the rubber pieces hanging down to catch the sawdust had sucked tightly together because of the vacuum. I had to keep them open with a jury-rigged paper clip. Even then, a great portion of the sawdust blew past the opening and on to the floor.
The laser also took quite a bit of fiddling with. It was setup to light the right side of the saw kerf, and I wanted it on the left. I wish I could say that went smoothly, however it was quite difficult to get it just right.
The light seems alalmost all useless. I am sure I could do without it, and other saws seem to have approached this a little better.
I have not used the saw enough to speak to its endurance, or my satisfaction. The few cuts that I made were pretty smooth, and were nice cuts after I got ething adjusted and squared. I am not a professional anymore, so I am using it as a hobbyist.
I looked at the Dewalt, however the saw guard really bites your thumb if you do not keep it out of the way. This saw has a nice clearance for my thumb. |
Rating: 4 (out of 5)
Summary: Great saw, however missing an important part.
Comments: I was disappointed to find that Makita does not include a right hand fence with the LS1013FL. For the cost of that acessory, I would purchase a second LS 1213FL which Comes with the right hand fence. This saw has a 12" blade with the same overall size. The right hand fence is crucial when working with vintage moldings. |
Rating: 4 (out of 5)
Summary: Great saw!!
Comments: I have used this saw quite a few times over the month I have had it and like it much. It seems to have almost all of the features needed in a saw of this level. It cuts nicely, great blade for finish work and the light and laser are perfect. The 1st1that was delivered was damaged by UPS. I reported it to Amazon and they immediately sent me a new one. great customer service from Amazon. |
