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Makita LS1016L 10-Inch Dual Slide Compound Miter Saw With Laser Review

vlad621 | May 18, 2010 |

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A compound miter saw is the only practical way to make a compound angle cut, this is what makes them such a valuable tool for the woodworker. At some point all woodworkers have needed to make a compound angle cut, there is simply no other tool available to do the job. Since the Makita LS1016L 10-Inch Dual Slide Compound Miter Saw With Laser will allow you to lock in both the angle and the bevel, you can be sure that you will get an accurate cut before you start cutting.

A miter saw allows you to cut miters by adjusting the angle, to either the right or the left by up to 45 degrees. People have found that it is beneficial to be able to go slightly beyond 45 degrees so a lot of manufacturers have started offering this feature, at least on their top end models like the Makita LS1016L. Things that you will want to look at when you are considering a miter saw are the miter gauge, this should be easy to read and easy to adjust. You will also want to make sure that the common angles have hard stops and that these are secure. You should also be able to lock in any angle you need between the hard stops and you should be able to lock it securely.

A lot of people are confused by the term compound miter saw, a compound miter saw is simply a saw that allows you to cut miters and bevels at the same time. This is what is known as a compound angle cut, hence a compound miter saw. Unlike a standard miter saw a compound miter saw can be tilted in order to cut bevels in addition to it's ability to cut miters. Most saws can only be tilted one way which means you will need to adjust them constantly, but some of the better saws can be tilted both ways.

By and large the price of a compound miter saw is determined by it's size, the larger the saw the more it is going to cost. This means that you need to decide how big a saw you really need. When we talk about the size of a miter saw we are talking about the size of the blade. The largest standard size is 12 inches, it will cut just about anything but can be very expensive. The least expensive option is the 8 inch model, most people find this too small to be particularly useful. The middle ground is the 10 inch model, this is the option that most people end up choosing.

The cutting capacity of a compound miter saw can be increased by opting for a sliding version. The Makita LS1016L 10-Inch Dual Slide Compound Miter Saw With Laser will allow you to pull it through the wood after it has been lowered, allowing you to cut larger pieces. This option will add to the price of the saw but most people find it to be worthwhile.