Makita has launched a new 10″ sliding miter saw, LS1110F, featuring a 13A motor and up to 12″ cutting capacity at 90°.
Features include an LED shadow-type cut line indictor, see-through blade guard system, and extension wings for supporting longer workpieces.
Makita says the new miter saw is ideal for baseboard and crown molding installation, finish carpenters, cabinet and furniture makers, wood floor installers, deck builders, general construction and more.
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Here are the key features and specs:
- 10″ blade size
- 13A direct drive motor
- 4,500 RPM (no-load)
- Max cutting at 90°: 3-5/8″ x 12″
- Max cutting at 45° miter: 3-5/8″ x 8-1/2″ (left & right)
- 0-47° miter angles left and right
- 0-45° bevel left and 0-2° bevel right
- Positive stops at common angles
- Soft star feature
- Electric brake
- Weighs 36.2 lbs
The new Makita LS1110F miter saw ships with a dust bag, hold-down clamp, and 40T blade (D-77316)
Price: $620
Discussion
Makita also has another 10″ sliding miter saw, LS1019L, which features a different rail system.
Compared to the LS1019L, the new LS1110F miter saw has lower vertical cutting capacity but is considerably lighter and less expensive. From the specs, I think it’s fair to describe the LS1110F as a single-bevel miter saw.
From what I can tell, the two biggest selling points are the lighter weight and more affordable price.
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John
I have the LS1019L. It’s 58 lbs, and I’m reminded of it whenever I choose to move it, which isn’t often due to its weight. Other key differences: no shadow line (which I would like), and the rails are in front, meaning I can push the saw up against the wall (or nearly, allowing for a vacuum hose hookup). Right now, I need the front rail set-up, due to shop constraints. But when I move, I can see getting the new model.
Mike
You can replace the laser with a shadow light from the 40V model. There are a couple of tutorials on how to do it online.
fred
Lightweight is likely going to be the selling point. Every year that I add on – nearly every tool seems to get heavier. When I bought my last miter saw (a Bosch GCM12SD) nearly 13 years ago it seemed like a tank. Now its 65pounds feels like a battleship. There is something to be said for the sometimes-added stability that comes with weight. But we sometimes overbuy – and I often think that a smaller and lighter 10-inch saw would have taken care of 95% of what I used the Bosch to do.
Harrison
This would be a great general purpose saw to have on site or give to a crew.
On one hand, I would argue that the 8 1/4” XGT miter saw is a more versatile product, and if cost is no object, makes a 10” saw like this obsolete.
-Fits tight against a wall
-Dual bevel
– Acute miter angle in either direction
-Swing AND tilt knobs on the front!
-Wireless vac control
-Soft start, no ‘dive’ or ‘jump’ feedback during blade start or braking.
-Quiet, smooth
-Tons of power
-Runs all day or more on a 4ah battery.
On the other hand, the rail-forward design and novel controls necessitate some care. Not really sure how it happened, but we did have an employee over-tighten and snap the rod that locks the bevel mechanism in the first week. A year later and it has been a fantastic saw with no further problems- But I usually caution anyone using it to treat it with respect. I would say it has almost entirely replaced my corded 12” Dewalt slider.
I think this 10” model would fill a similar role at a lower price point, while being more tolerant of abuse.