The Makita 10 in. Dual Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw with Laser (model LS1019L) delivers large cutting capacity and accuracy right out of the box. With the LS1019L, you will get all the cutting performance you need in a slide compound saw, but with the most compact size in the category for increased portability. With up to 6-5/8 in. capacity (crown molding, nested) jobs like cutting baseboards and crown molding are a snap, but with up to 4-3/4 in. baseboard, capacity, it can cut 4 x 4 dimensional lumber in 1-pass. It’s ideal for fine woodworking, carpentry, general construction, and more. The LS1019L is powered by a 15 Amp direct drive motor with soft start, a key point of difference. This means smoother start-ups and consistent, constant power with no belts to slip or replace. The electric brake provides added convenience. The LS1019L will tackle the most demanding jobs while keeping production high.
- 10 in. slide miter saw with the crown molding cutting capacity (6-5/8 in. nested) of a 12 in. miter saw
- Linear ball bearing system engineered to deliver dead-on accurate cuts
- Innovative direct drive gearbox and guard system is engineered for increased vertical cutting capacity (5-1/4 in.)
- Unique 2-steel rail sliding system design offers single slide-glide operation; reducing saw’s footprint and allowing operation flush against a wall
- Less weight (57.9 lbs.) and the most compact design in its class for easy job site portability
- Powerful 15.0 Amp direct drive motor requires less maintenance and delivers 3,200 RPM
- Increased capacity for up to 6-5/8 in. crown molding (vertically nested), 5-1/4 in. baseboard (vertical), and 12 in. crosscuts at 90
- Large-sized aluminum base improves stability of material for efficient cutting
- Soft start suppresses start-up reaction for smooth start-ups and longer gear life
- Miters 0-60 left and right; bevels 0-48 left and right
- Positive miter stops at: 0, 15, 22.5, 31.6, 45, and 60 left or right
- Electronic speed control maintains constant speed under load for smoother, higher quality cutting
- Integrated upper and lower 4-3/4 in. tall fence system offers added rigidity for more precise miter and bevel cuts
- In-front bevel lock for convenient operation
- Built-in laser clearly indicates line-of-cut whether blade is turning or not; on-off switch and micro-adjustments for precise left-of-blade or right-of-blade cutting
- Ergonomic rubberized horizontal D-handle design for better fit and added comfort
- Replaceable stainless steel miter scale features large and easy-to-read markings
- Easy-to-read dual bevel scale for more precise adjustments
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including arsenic, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Dane O’Reilly (verified owner) –
Other than the inside flange on the blade arbor being installed backward it seems to be a really good saw.
Alison Zboncak (verified owner) –
Overall a great saw and the stand is very functional. Unboxing and setup was easy. Calibrating went quickly. The saw comes with a 60T blade which renders good cuts. Definitely like the bevel Control at the front. At this point the only issue for me is the plastic angle and bevel markers.
Lyda Boyer (verified owner) –
Don’t let the negative reviews fool you. Check for shipping damage before you accept it. Had mine shipped to the store, it was damage free. The saw is great. Zero start-up jump. Positive angle stops. Very smooth operation. Even the included blade was high quality.
Rubye Klocko (verified owner) –
The saw was great quality and easy to use. Also getting the job done
Shana Harvey (verified owner) –
After extensive research reading reviews and watching videos on miter saws, I came down to choosing between this Makita (Model # LS1019L), the DeWalt DW717, 10″ double-bevel sliding compound miter saw, and the Bosch Glide Miter GCM12SD. I chose the Makita. Primary reasons: it has the same or better cutting capacity of 12″ saws, the soft start feature, the bevel unlock/lock knob is right in front and easy to use, the off-set slide bars result in reduced space taken up behind the saw, the dual dust collection ports, and the fact that a 10″ blade costs less than a 12″ (over time it adds up). Shipping was fast. Packaging left a lot to be desired as the box had several tears and the saw and loose components were basically separated by pieces of cardboard. Several loose pieces had obviously bounced around and the rubberized guard around the blade had come off. With that said however, I was surprised and happy to see there was no damage to the saw. The setup was easy, the alignments were correct right out of the box, the table was level, and everything worked consistently over many trial cuts. My dislikes are few……when talking to Makita about adapters for the dust vacuum ports, they aren’t much help. Makita does not make an adapter and simply suggests going to HomeDepot and buying plastic plumbing parts. I have several vacuum ports on equipment in my shop and a central system so I have pieces and parts. I purchased the POWERTEC 70175 Dust Collection Hose with Fittings Plus Two Reducers on Amazon and was able to connect my vac system.I did not like any of the Makita rolling miter saw stands so I mounted the saw on the Delta Power Equipment Corporation 36-267 Foldable Miter Saw Stand (see picture). It is similar to the Bosch Gravity rise rolling stand, but costs less. It works great with this saw. The only “adapting” you need to do is shorten the attachment bolts in front as their length will interfere with turning the table. It was easy to simply cut them off, which I did with a hand grinder fitted with a cut off blade once the bolts were in place (see pictures). I’ve had the saw a few weeks now and I’m very happy with this purchase so far. It has met and/or exceeded my expectations.
Lamont Balistreri (verified owner) –
Product was exactly what I expected and the in-store pick-up was quick and easy.
Lester Blick (verified owner) –
Love this saw!! It cuts really smooth and neat cuts.
Vella Stoltenberg (verified owner) –
Excellent saw. Easy adjustments to square up the fence to the blade. Smooth operation, great dust collection. I really love this saw.
Leon Kirlin (verified owner) –
Setup out of box was excellent. Only the laser needed adjustment. The two wheels on the miter stand are a joke at best. Already flipped over and scratched up my new saw while trying to wheel it.
Heath Streich (verified owner) –
I just got my saw today and got it set up on a temporary stand (I will build a miter saw station for it in the next few days). It arrived in perfect condition. I’ve seen some reviews saying the Makita packaging for this saw wasn’t good. That wasn’t true for me – the packaging was very good. The saw was in a sturdy box, that was then wrapped in another set of thick cardboard top and bottom pieces with very strong and thick cardboard corners that protected it well. I literally have never used a compound miter saw before, but it didn’t take me long to get the saw set up. I put the blade on (which was a bit of a struggle, since I had never done it before, but took me less than 5 minutes to figure out anyway), adjusted the kerf slot for a 90-degree cut, and that was pretty much it. I made a few test cuts on some scrap 1×4 pine I had, and although my testing certainly wasn’t extensive, the cuts I made came out perfectly square right out of the box, and they were incredibly smooth, with no tear-out at all on the back side. Adjusting the miter and bevel angles is easy. The kerf slot needs to be adjusted when making bevel cuts, but it’s easy to do that (just remove the fences, loosen four screws, adjust the kerf slot pieces, tighten the screws, and put the fence back in place – takes less the 5 minutes). The laser worked well, but it might need to be adjusted a bit to match the cut line exactly. It can be adjusted to match the cut line on either the left or right side of the blade, but I haven’t tried to adjust it yet. I really liked that I could see right where the cut would be, which for me not only helped to make an accurate cut, but more importantly, gave me more confidence that I was cutting safely. I hooked up my old shop vac to it, and the dust collection seemed to be pretty good. There was still some sawdust around the saw, but less than I expected. All-in-all, this saw seems to be excellent quality (especially for the price – about 1/3 the price of the Festool miter saw, but with most of the same features).
Teresa Hessel (verified owner) –
I am really enjoying using my new saw!
Bridie Kuphal (verified owner) –
The drill was very difficult to mount on our leg/bench system, no screws or bolts were provided. What did the manufacturer think we were going to do with it? Hold it on our laps?? Other than that, it works very well, instructions are clear and it was easy to set up (AFTER we got in on the bench).
Dario Orn (verified owner) –
Really like this saw. Seems super well made. Everything was square out of the box. It’s definitely a heavy beast so maybe not the best choice for a jobsite saw but thats the price you pay for a robust piece of equipment. The stand and mounting brackets aren’t the greatest though. The locking handles are cumbersome to use and one of the black plastic clips that keeps the saw from tipping off the stand when loosened broke off. The stand was basically free with this package deal but if I had to shell out money for a stand I would go with a different brand.
Beth Marvin (verified owner) –
Very accurate cuts, minimizes bench space.
Ed Wiegand (verified owner) –
Great saw. Unlike some of the reviews I read the saw was ready to go out of the box (it cut square and plumb). It took a little getting use to but I’ve been using it for about a month now and I love it.
Lilian Hahn (verified owner) –
Works great! Best slider out there right now!
Marlene Wolf (verified owner) –
Awesome saw!
Tessie O’Hara (verified owner) –
Great Purchase , Great saw. Very well made . Cuts great . Dust collection works great with a dust extractor.The laser is nice to have. Highly recommend to any pro.
Kailey Shields (verified owner) –
Very adjustable and with the stand its more portable. The hex wrench used for angle stops attaches to the saw. If the saw angles get off you can adjust it then and there.
Frieda Crooks (verified owner) –
The saw and stand were easy to assemble. Such a pleasure to work with after using the originalMakita 12 inch sliding compound(which still runs) for 20 plus years now!