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Makita - LS1013L Sliding Compound Miter Saw
Makita's sliding compound miter saw pairs superb cutting performance with innovative features.
Aug 10, 2006
This saw pairs superb cutting performance with an innovative design. The left fence swings away for beveling, and an optional height extension is available for the undersize right fence. Because the miter scale rotates with the table, I found it awkward to get a straight view of the side-mounted angle pointer. Additionally, this saw was the most susceptible to angle errors caused by sloppy miter detents. The blurry laser guide required a lot of patience to adjust from one side of the blade to the other.
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