Makita LS1040F 15 Amp 10-Inch Compound Miter Saw with Fluorescent Light

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Product Details

Product Dimensions: 23.5 x 14.2 x 15.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 35.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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ASIN: B0002VB1X2
Item model number: LS1040F

By : Makita
Price : $206.39
You Save : $144.41 (41%)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer
Truly the most favorite jobsite saw around just got better. And no wonder, the LS1040F is now equipped with a flexible Fluorescent lamp that eluminates the work area giving you better visibility for more accurate cuts. In addition to a dual post compound pivoting arm, this 15 amp, 10-inch saw can perform almost any compound cutting operations. Bevel cut up to 45 degrees to the left, and miter cut 0 to 45 degrees left, 0 to 52 degrees right. There are nine positive stops: 15, 22.5, 30, and 45, right or left; and 0 (90-degree cuts) degrees. Other features include a pivoting fence that flips to support larger stock, a shaft lock for easy blade changes, and a precision-machined aluminum base. Your saw purchase includes a dust bag, socket wrench, carbide-tipped blade, and triangular rule.
Makita LS1040F 10" Compound Miter Saw, Fluorescent LampMakita owes its reputation for building outstanding quality power tools to the drive and determination for excellence that began over 85 years ago as a manufacturer of electric motors. In 1958, Makita introduced their first electric tool and today Makita is one of the world's largest power tool manufacturers.Makita LS1040F 10" Compound Miter Saw, Fluorescent Lamp Features:; Built in fluorescent light illuminates cutting edge. ; Powerful 15 AMP motor for improved performance; 4,600 RPM.; Dual post compound pivoting arm.; Bevel cuts up to 45; to the left.; Miter cuts 0-45; left and 0-52; right.; Positive stops at 9 settings; 15;, 22.5;, 30;, 45;, right or left and 0; (90; cuts).; Weighs only 24.2 lbs. for easy portability.; Precision machined aluminum base ensures accurate cuts.; Performs compound cutting operations.; Shaft lock for easy blade changes.; Includes 10" 40 tooth carbide tipped blade.Makita LS1040F 10" Compound Miter Saw, Fluorescent Lamp Specifications:; Blade Diameter: 10" ; Arbor: 5/8" ; Max. Cutting Capacity (Bevel/Miter): - 90;/90; 2-3/4" x 5-1/8" - 45;/45; 1-3/8" x 3-5/8" ; No Load RPM: 4,600 ; AMPS: 15.0 ; Length: 18-23/32" ; Net Weight (lbs.): 24.2 ; Shipping Weight (lbs.): 37.40 ; UPC Code: 088381048385 ; TOOL INCLUDES:- Socket wrench (782212-4)- Carbide tipped blade (721434-1)- Dust bag (122523-9)- Triangular rule (762001-3)

Technical Details

Powerful 15 amp motor handles a wide variety of job easily
Dual post compound pivoting arm
Lightweight and portable (only 24.2 pounds)
Shaft-lock for easy blade changes
Fluorescent light for improved visibility and safer operation

Makita LS1040F 15 Amp 10-Inch Compound Miter Saw with Fluorescent Light

Customer Reviews

I purchased this miter saw to use for general stick framing carpentry and for simple small-trim trim carpentry. I move all my tools via truck to a different job site each day, so portability was important to me. Previously I was using a Bosch 3915 (stolen) which was a great saw in all respects, but it was large, heavy and feature laden; and best suited as an in-shop woodworking saw or for extensive on-site finish carpentry jobs.
The Makita LS1040F is small and light; and it has plenty of power. It was accurate out of the box and in my experience it stays accurate with heavy use. It comes with a decent 40T carbide Makita blade suitable for framing work. It is quite spartan and toy-like compared to a higher end Bosch. It has a relatively small platform and it will just barely cut 2x6 nominal lumber at a 90 degree miter angle. The plastic kerf plate and miter angle indicator stand out as cheap plastic parts. The dust bag gets in the way because it is positioned too low and too horizontal. I haven't really used the florescent light, although it might be useful if you were sawing lumber in a dark hallway somewhere. The light seems to be of decent quality and design, but I'm not sure if it is worth the extra $20. I very much appreciate the built-in carrying handle at the top of the saw. For the money this is an very good lightweight, portable, accurate compound miter saw.

Nicely made miter saw - accurate and easy to use. Would buy again. The main limitation is the 6 inch max width - make sure you can live with this before you buy.
One small gripe, the electronic brake worked great about two times - so now it coasts to a halt instead of stopping smartly, but hey, that's what the guard is for.