Tool Review: Makita LS1013 Compound Miter Saw
The Makita LS1013 is equipped with a 13-amp motor. It spins the 10-inch blade at a rate of 3700 rotations per minute. Also, the Makita LS1013 compound miter saw has a soft-start motor. This helps to reduce recoil upon startup so that you can make smooth, accurate cuts with the saw.
As mentioned earlier, the Makita LS1013 is equipped with a 10-inch blade. The blade has 64 teeth and is tipped with carbide for maximum cutting efficiency.
The Makita LS1013 offers bevel cutting up to 45 degrees to the left and the right. The saw also offers miter cuts. You can use the Makita LS1013 to make miter cuts up to 52 degrees to the right and up to 47 degrees to the left. There are also nine positive stops in both directions. They include 0, 15, 22.5, 31.6, and 45 degrees.
This compound miter saw is equipped with two steel rails that have two linear ball bearings. This helps the unit offer stable and accurate cutting. It also helps reduce the occurrence of vibrations while you make your cuts. The Makita LS1013 also features an adjustable pivot fence so that you can work with larger pieces of stock.
The Makita LS1013 measures 24.5 inches high and 30 inches wide. Without the slide extended, the unit measures 20.5 inches deep and weighs 46.5 pounds. The Makita LS1013 is also packaged with a few useful accessories. These accessories include an extension wing, vertical vise, and a triangular rule. The saw also comes with a dust bag that you can attach to the port on the rear of the unit.
If you’re looking for a quality compound miter saw, you should consider buying the Makita LS1013. It is equipped with a 13-amp motor that can spin the 10-inch blade at a rate of 3700 rotations per minute. The Makita LS1013 can make bevel cuts up to 45 degrees in both directions and can make miter cuts up to 52 degrees to the right and 47 degrees to the left. The saw also features an adjustable pivot fence so that you can work with larger pieces of stock.
