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 start 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.
Matt F
Well said. I have the same Bosch saw. I do like it quite a but. Thankfully it has a permanent home in my wood shop. If I needed mobility, the weight would be a detriment. I think the fact that there is no ergonomic way to grab it makes it seem heavier than it is.
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.
Adam
I don’t understand this is old technology, why don’t Makita bring out a corded version of the the XGT 8 1/2 inch miter saw with the forward rails.
Clay
Stu,
“Soft star feature”
I think you mean soft start, right?
Stuart
Whoops. Thank you! *fixed*
Clay
I too am flummoxed as to why it does not have forward rails. Feels like a step backward.
Stuart
The other 10″ slider has forward rails. I don’t see this as supplanting that model; my assumption, based on the features and specs, is that this new model will be sold alongside the other. This way you have the choice between lower weight and greater affordability, or greater vertical capacity, dual bevel range, and forward rails at a higher price.
Julian Tracy
Ok, I’ll be the one to ask: $620 for a 10” single bevel slider is an “affordable” price? I’m a Makita guy from way back, 9.612v pod batteries, 14.4 NiMh, and a full lineup of LXT and 18v x2 tools, and even I can say that for the most part, Makita has priced themselves out of the power tool market. I’ll be to first to say I think their tools are generally higher quality, but who knows If that’s true any longer… but MW and DW have stepped up their game on selection and participate in the deals game so that you’d be a fool to buy into the Makita platform if you are not already into it.
I will also mention some recent tool fails of the last few years, bulky multi tools, inflator that requires a constant finger on the trigger, the absolutely un-ergonomic cordless sander, etc etc.
Stuart
LS1019L: $899
LS1110F: $620
$620<$899, hence it's more affordable relatively speaking.
You don’t need to buy into a platform here, it’s a corded AC-powered tool. Some users prefer Makita. Looking at the brand’s lineup, this is a lighter and more affordable option compared to their existing 10″ sliding miter saw.
Those are the two selling points compared to their other models. If you want a Makita 10″ sliding miter saw, this one is lighter and more affordable than their other model, albeit with some compromises at the least with respect to vertical cutting capacity and bevel range.
This looks to be a larger version of their LS0816F 8-1/2″ sliding miter saw. Both are now the brand’s least expensive sliding miter saws.
I have never tested a Makita miter saw, corded or cordless, and so I can’t tell you why they might be special. But what I do know, or generally like seeing, is that it’s good to have more options.
Julian Tracy
Their cordless 10” slide dual compound saw was excellent: better dust collection than the Kapex saw I use now. It’s very good even with no vacuum attached! The kapex is a dusty as any other without a vac attached, but that Makita cordless would passively collect 70-80% of the dust in a bag even. Cut forever on a couple 5.0’s too. It’s Achilles heel? The inability to use a full width crown molding fence due to its huge rotating table. Sure, they might make crown stops, but as designed, they’d be easily 12-13” from the blade so it’s a pretty rough helper for fine carpentry. Loved that saw otherwise. Of course, I prefer to cut crown against the fence, so that mattered to me.
Blocky
I’ve never been able to justify a Makita slider, but I will say the guys who have them seem to love them. It’s sometimes overlooked how much Makita tools coincide with Festool in high end millwork shops.
I’ve always accepted slop in a slider, but I once borrowed an old hitachi slider that held true all the way out, and wow is that a different tool in terms of what you can do with it for finish work.
Adam
Fully agree on point one – this is an insane price from what looks like 15 year-old tech. I paid around $300 for my prized-possession LS1013FL (around 2009, granted) and it’s much better featured than this one IMO.
On point two – yes, dumb design but I’m guessing rooted in some liability issue their lawyers didn’t want to deal with. You can buy a button that gets velcroed around the trigger which rectifies the issue for around $10. It’s a great inflator with that in place.
CMF
Makita related, I saw somewhere that Australia has 9 & 12ah LXT batteries, just released. We sometimes get stuff months or years later in NA. Stuart, have you heard anything about these 2 batteries?
Stuart
I heard about the batteries months ago, and am waiting for official details regarding the USA market.
Adam
I have an old Makita LS 1013 it’s still a good saw, I bought it new 20 years ago, I like the forward rail design, the Festool is too expensive, the Makita LS 1019 is kind of big , I wish Makita would bring out a corded more compact 10 inch forward rail saw,, I like the XGT 40 volt 8 1/2 inch saw, I wish they did a corded version.
Harrison
Honestly, you can’t really go wrong with the 8 1/2” XGT.
Yes, a miter saw doesn’t technically need to be cordless, but it’s awesome being able to move the saw around the site without running a cord, or flipping breakers while sharing a circuit with another tool.
For periods of occasional cutting, the battery can last all week. For days of heavy cuts, I can really only remember swapping the battery once a day.
Not sure if you have much experience with cordless miter saws, but they do way better than I expected.
Adam
I’ve only used a Milwaukee 18 volt cordless miter saw, I wasn’t impressed, obviously the Makita XGT 40 volt will be much better, but it’s expensive and another battery platform.
Harrison
40V Makita + 18V Milwaukee covers all basis!