This is a 13 amp direct drive motor, with a soft-start feature. This is good for prolonging the life of the saw, and it has another benefit I really like. With the soft start, you have virtually zero chance of board shift on startup. So you end up saving time, and headache, with this feature.

As you can see, it’s a dual bevel saw. You can bevel left and right, both to 45°. While I would prefer a slightly extended bevel range, say to 47°, the 45° is industry standard and this will take care of 95% of most peoples beveling needs. The LS1018L 260mm slide compound mitre saw is equipped with a built in laser guide projecting a crisp cutting line onto the work piece providing fast, accurate alignment of the blade for extreme accuracy & increased productivity. It features full electronic power control maintaining a constant blade speed under load, electronic brake and soft start eliminating sudden movement on start up. Fantastic saw. Only had this saw for a few weeks but so far its performed very well. being able to bevel both ways is very useful as it saves turning long lengths of skirting around in small rooms. The laser is very useful for first fix work but i wouldn't trust it to much doing 2nd fix work.

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The beveling capabilities allow you to tilt the head left or right and the angle allowance is pretty significant. There are adjustable extending arms on both sides of the stand and one arm has a built-in roller support making material placement easy and accurate.

As with all saws the bag is useless and actually should always have a vacuum attached. Also the laser is hard to see when working out in the sun. But c'mon, it ain't gonna chill your beer for you. With its robust power source and reliable construction, the Makita LS1018L is built to withstand demanding cutting tasks and ensure long-lasting performance. Whether you are a professional or a do-it-yourself enthusiast, this saw provides the necessary features and specifications to meet your cutting needs. Dual Bevel: Having that dual bevel capability gives you so much more capability. It improves your crosscutting, your miters, and even your angles. It makes it more suitable to a wider array of projects but it also simplifies the normal projects. You can swivel the head right or left for the cut. And while it doesn’t quite have the vertical board cutting capacity of the Dewalt DW717, it still has a decent fence and can handle most crown molding and baseboard jobs.All small-scale maintenance projects involving repairing window frames, laying laminate floors, and sitting can be completed efficiently due to MAKITA LS1018L’s presence. You will be flabbergasted to discover the pull function of MAKITA LS1018L, which is realized by the double tube. The roller bearings are joined to the rear swivel joint through this tube. You can never produce any low-quality blur works while using this saw. Specifications Product Do you know you can tilt the cross-cut saw head to both horizontal and vertical planes with the MAKITA? This tool is exceptionally adjustable, eliminating the need to tilt the beam or plank for minor cuts. However it’s decently priced, and DIYers, hobbyists, and woodworkers can also get great benefits from this tool

Looks the part and cuts great.Theres a few jealous chippies on my job.All the sliding parts glide smoothly,Highly recommend this saw for any serious carpenter.As the Makita LS1018L is equipped with a 260-millimetre wide blade the user can easily cut beams up to 9 centimetres deep. The large blade of MAKITA is indeed quite helpful.