Makita LS0714 Quad 10 Amp 7-1/2-Inch Sliding Compound Miter Saw

Sunday, April 1, 2012

Product Details

Product Dimensions: 29 x 19 x 16 inches
Shipping Weight: 40.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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ASIN: B000AU1VJE
Item model number: LS0714

By : Makita
Price : $449.00
You Save : $347.00 (44%)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description
Makita's LS0714 7-1/2-Inch Slide Compound Miter Saw combines power, performance, and accuracy with a compact design and less weight for easy portability. It is ideal for a range of applications including flooring, trim, molding, finish carpentry, and more.

LS0714 Features
POWER - 10 amp powerful motor and 6,000 rpm for improved performanceACCURACY - Four rails supported by linear bearings for smooth and accurate cuttingCAPACITY - Miters 0° - 47° left and 0° - 57° right; bevels 0° - 45° left and 0° - 5° rightPORTABILITY - Compact design (28.9 pounds) and convenient carrying handleINCLUDES - C.T. blade, vertical vise, wrench, triangular ruler, 2 extension wings, and dust bag

Tool Specifications
Blade Diameter
7-1/2"
Arbor
5/8"
Max. Cutting Capacity (Bevel/Miter) 90°/90°
2-1/16" x 11-3/4"
Max. Cutting Capacity 45°/45°
1-9/16" x 8-3/8"
No Load Speed
6,000 rpm
AMPS (120V)
10
Overall Dimensions (L x W x H)
26-3/8" x 17" x 18"
Net Weight
28.9 lbs.10 AMP MotorThe LS0714 has a 10 amp direct-drive motor with 6,000 rpm for improved performance and is engineered to never slip or bog down like belt-drive units. The electronic speed control maintains constant speed under load, and the soft-start technology delivers more controlled operation.
Four Steel Rails for Smooth and Accurate CutsThe LS0714 is engineered with four steel rails and four linear ball bearings for smooth and accurate, adjustment-free cuts. The engineered aluminum base supports large stock for efficient cutting. The compact LS0714 miters from 0 to 47 degrees left and 0 to 57 degrees right, with nine positive miter stops at 15, 22.5, 30, and 45 degrees (left or right), and 0 degree (90-degree cuts). The saw weighs only 28.9 pounds with a compact size (only 26-3/8 inches in overall length) with a convenient carrying handle for easy portability.
Best in Class for a Range of ApplicationsThe LS0714 is engineered for a broad range of trades, including remodelers, carpenters, floor installers, finishers, and general contractors seeking a best-in-class 7-1/2-inch slide compound miter saw for the jobsite or on the benchtop. The LS0714 is just another example of Makita's commitment to innovative technology and best-in-class engineering.
About Makita SawsCut after cut, Makita saws deliver power, performance, and capacity with less weight and more ease-of-use features. Makita has a full range of corded and cordless saws and blades for cutting wood, metal, and masonry, including table saws, miter saws, reciprocating saws, circular saws, jig saws, metal cutting saws, plunge saws, and more, as well as a complete line of blades and accessories.
About MakitaMakita is a worldwide manufacturer of industrial-quality power tools and offers a wide range of industrial accessories. Makita applies leading-edge innovation to engineer power tools that are compact and energy efficient, yet deliver industrial-strength power and results. Makita U.S.A., Inc. is located in La Mirada, California, and operates an extensive distribution network located throughout the U.S. For more information, please call 800/4-MAKITA (800/462-5482) or visit makitatools.com. Makita is Best-in-Class Engineering.
WarrantyEvery Makita tool is thoroughly inspected and tested before leaving the factory. If you are not satisfied with any Makita tool within 30 days of purchase, return it and Makita will provide a replacement or refund. Each Makita tool is warranted to be free of defects from workmanship and materials for the period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase. Should any trouble develop during this one-year period, return the COMPLETE tool, freight prepaid, to one of Makita's Factory or Authorized Service Centers. Please see makitatools.com for complete details.
What's in the BoxMakita LS0714 7-1/2-Inch Slide Component Miter Saw, 7-1/2-inch C.T. blade, vertical vise, wrench, triangular ruler, two each extension wings, and dust bag.
From the Manufacturer
Weighing 27.6 pounds, Makita model LS0714 Quad 10 amp 7-1/2-inch sliding compound miter saw is equipped with 4 steel poles designed to support the motor head for deep cutting capacity, and 4 linear ball bearings to ensure accurate and vibration-free cutting. The precision-machined aluminum base accommodates 2-by-12-inch lumber at 90 degrees and 2-by-8-inch at 45 degrees. Featuring a double sliding mechanism and a 7-1/2-inch blade, this saw utilizes a 10 amp motor that delivers 6,000 rpm with 9 positive stops at 15, 22.5, 30, 45 degrees right or left and 0 degrees.

Technical Details

Four steel poles with four linear ball bearings ensure stable, accurate, and vibration-free cutting
Large dimensional lumber capacity: 2 x 12 at 90 degrees and 2 x 8 at 45 degrees
Double sliding mechanism for lighter, more compact design, weighs only 27.6 pounds
Powerful 10 AMP motor delivers 6,000 RPM
9 positive stops at 15, 22.5, 30, 45 degrees right and 0 degrees for most common miter cuts

Makita LS0714 Quad 10 Amp 7-1/2-Inch Sliding Compound Miter Saw

Customer Reviews

This saw gives you cuts as smooth as glass in oak, pine and hard maple with almost no tearout on the bottom side. Since it has only 2" of vertical capacity I believe that its primary usage is in cabinet making. At least that is how I am using it. Its sliding mechanism is extremely smooth with no play. It gives you cuts up to 12" wide which are perfectly straight with no 'climbing' effect. Out of the box the blade was square to the table and the fence. I think that a table could have been a bit larger but my saw is mounted on a stand so it is a non-issue for me. Another possible detraction is that nobody(?) but Makita makes blades in 7-1/2" size but thus far the supplied blade proved (about 25 bucks if purchased separately) to be very good. Makita also could have provided two clamps for each side of the blade instead of just one. But I have yet to find a perfect tool...

The people who are saying "blades are hard to find" probably don't realize that the depth of cut can be adjusted very easily by a little screw above the blade guard. This means you can use 7 1/4 blades, which as we all know are readily available due to their use in circular saws and worm drives. You can get 40t and even 60t 7 1/4 blades which produce a very fine cut, similar to an 80t 10" blade or 100t 12" blade.