Anyone have a Makita LS1016L miter saw?

[Cato]

I was at the HD the other day looking at the Makita 10 inch LS1016L sliding miter saw and was wondering if any members had one and what their impressions of the saw are??

Kinda trying to decide between this Makita at HD and a Dewalt 717 10 inch SCMS at Lowes.

I am strictly a hobbyist and DIY home repair stuff, and just starting to try and learn a bit more about finer woodworking.

 

[Ray Martin]

Don't have that one, I have had the LS1013 for years. And I absolutely love it. Makita makes a great saw.

 

[Mt. Gomer]

Yeah, I've got one of the Makita 10 inch saws as well. It's a few years and I don't remember the exact model number but it is a dual bevel slider. I love it, it's an excellent saw. I also really like the angled motor which gives you some extra clearance on the bevel cuts. I don't think you can go wrong with either of the saws you mentioned.

Travis

 

[JohnDistai]

I don't have one, but on the Festool Owners Group forum there is a video of a guy using one, and they are comparing the dust collection to that of a Kapex. The video shows a guy cutting a piece of MDF like he was slicing bread a loaf of bread. He had a dust collector setup, and there was no dust. It was a pretty impressive video.

 

[Bas]

I'm eyeing the LS1016L as well. What really impressed me is that it's relatively "shallow". I was tempted to pick up the Milwaukee when it was on sale but you need a 3' bench for that beast.

 

[Cato]

Bas- I got the Makita ls1016l from HD yesterday. They did a price match for me from the lowest internet order price I could find of $479, which knocked $70 off their $549 asking price, and gave a 90 day return window. I was happy with that, and now that the saw is set up in my shop I am even happier.

The fences and blade were set up square out of the box, and the stock blade it comes with seems to be a very nice blade, instead of the poor quality ones you ususally get as a stock blade.

Slide bar action is quite smooth, and while I have only cut a few scraps of oak and pine, it cuts very smooth whether in sliding mode or with sliders locked and just chop mitering.

I think I am really going to like this unit and it will be a welcome addition to my shop.

 

[Bas]

Bas- I got the Makita ls1016l from HD yesterday. They did a price match for me from the lowest internet order price I could find of $479, which knocked $70 off their $549 asking price, and gave a 90 day return window. I was happy with that, and now that the saw is set up in my shop I am even happier.

The fences and blade were set up square out of the box, and the stock blade it comes with seems to be a very nice blade, instead of the poor quality ones you ususally get as a stock blade.

Slide bar action is quite smooth, and while I have only cut a few scraps of oak and pine, it cuts very smooth whether in sliding mode or with sliders locked and just chop mitering.

I think I am really going to like this unit and it will be a welcome addition to my shop.

Thanks for posting the info Bob, I think this one is a winner. And well done on getting the price match!

 

[Splint Eastwood]

Thanks for posting the info Bob, I think this one is a winner. And well done on getting the price match!

A little late to the party, but Nice Pick Bas! :eusa_clap

I have that saw and just love! If you like to take a few cuts on mine, your welcome anytime!

Matt