Sam, thank you so much for your insightful and informative video. I bought an LS1019L and read the manual over and over again without fully understanding how to set it up. It's only when I saw your video that everything came together. I successully used my saw for the first time yesterday. THANK YOU!! 🙂
Thank you for the video -- this was the best walk through that I've seen on the details of using this saw. I think some other walk throughs even had some complaints where a feature you highlighted addressed their issue (such as the bevel locking angles).
@@ChampionsOfTheTrade Just exploring so far. I'm looking at the 10 and 12 inch options from Makita and also the new DeWalt 12 inch 60v. I suspect I'll end up going with the 10 inch to save my back when I move it and also a chunk of change. :) Thank you again for the video! It was so informative, and you had such a natural flow walking through all the features.
@@ChampionsOfTheTrade I ended up going with the 10" version (purchased, to be delivered). I don't think I'll need to frequently cut anything longer than 12" (max capacity of the 10"). While I'm sure I could make use the 14" capacity on the 12", for my planned uses I think that will be relatively rare, so my rationale for the 10" is that the hassle of having to flip the board and very carefully complete the cut in such cases, possibly including a little sanding, is less overall hassle than dealing with the additional size and weight of the 12" on a perpetual basis, as I'll be moving it outside/inside for each day I am using it. (The lower price of the 10" is nice, too, of course.) Thank you again for the video!
niceley explaned thankyou. its intresting watching the exitment of opening a new tool then the gradule relisation of its limitations, im thinking of getting one,
Thank you. It is a good machine, if you do get please let me know how you get on with it and if you need help with setting up, I have made a follow up video 👍 Any upcoming projects you'll use it on?
Great video of the mitre saw. Best I have seen so far of that model. I am building a mitre saw station at the moment and hoping to get this model at some point to fit in it when I have the funds to do so. Hoping the dust collection is better than the Ryobi Mitre saw I currently have. I already have the Makita Vacuum and the wireless adapter so looking forward to connecting the 2 machines up wirelessly. I have a few 40volt tools with batteries which is why I wanted to go with this model. After a year of using it do you have any feedback you would give. Had been thinking of just getting the 260 mm size but as I would be upgrading from a 254 mm size and I won't be moving it I thought I might as well go with the bigger model. Not sure without comparing the 2 models side by side how much bigger this would look for when I am building the space for it to fit in my mitre saw station. I am hoping I have allowed enough room in my build.
Good luck with the build and thank you for your kind comments. Regarding the saw, it is a great piece of kit, but if you don't need the cutting depth, go for the size below.. it's incredibly heavy. The AWS vac is on my list of things to get.. 👍🪚⚒️
I love mine, apart from the weight, but I built a trolley for it. I've seen the fencing issue too, however mine is bang on. Unless the fence leans forward, I can't see it being a problem anyway as the fixed fence at the base does all work keeping the material lined up.
It all depends on what you want it for. I love my Makita, but it's very heavy and unless you're cutting sleepers, the smaller size would be sufficient for most jobs. I'm unfamiliar with the Festool, but being 2x the price I would expect it to be perfect. My best suggestion to you, if you're spending that kind of money, find a wholesaler who has them on display and have a really good look at them both.
Question I need dimensions Building a bench for my future saw. Width (wings in)= (width when saw is at 60 degrees)= Depth (At 90 degrees straight)= (At 60 degrees)= Height (Locked in the down position)=
Hello. These measurements are not 100% but are very close, (measurements in cm) Width (wings in) = 69.0 Width (wings out) = 94.0 Depth 90 degrees = 91.5 Depth 60 degrees = 51.0 Height locked down = 50.0 Good luck with the build, please let me know how you get on. ⚙ 👷♂️
That is so perfect thank you. Could I bother you for one more measurement Width at 60 degrees with wings in= Did not now if the knob stuck out more then the wings when in. Thank you
Yes, it is a little on the heavy side, but if you needed to cut sleepers, fence posts etc, it would save a lot of work, so useful for landscapers and fencers. But I get your point, it'll be overkill for general building.
@ChampionsOfTheTrade Yes, you piqued my interest in that model as it apparently weighs less than 40 lbs and has the shadow line. Since I mostly do cabinet work and rarely need to do large crown molding and no cords needed, you got me thinking, thanks
Sam, thank you so much for your insightful and informative video. I bought an LS1019L and read the manual over and over again without fully understanding how to set it up. It's only when I saw your video that everything came together. I successully used my saw for the first time yesterday. THANK YOU!! 🙂
Fantastic, thanks for watching and I'm very happy that you found it useful 👍
Thank you for the video -- this was the best walk through that I've seen on the details of using this saw. I think some other walk throughs even had some complaints where a feature you highlighted addressed their issue (such as the bevel locking angles).
Thank you so much for your kind words, we are so pleased that you found the video helpful. Do you own one yourself, or are you thinking of buying one?
@@ChampionsOfTheTrade Just exploring so far. I'm looking at the 10 and 12 inch options from Makita and also the new DeWalt 12 inch 60v. I suspect I'll end up going with the 10 inch to save my back when I move it and also a chunk of change. :)
Thank you again for the video! It was so informative, and you had such a natural flow walking through all the features.
@@dosadoodle Thank you so much! And happy exploring, please let us know what you decide on, we'd love to hear about which one you choose 🙂
@@ChampionsOfTheTrade I ended up going with the 10" version (purchased, to be delivered). I don't think I'll need to frequently cut anything longer than 12" (max capacity of the 10"). While I'm sure I could make use the 14" capacity on the 12", for my planned uses I think that will be relatively rare, so my rationale for the 10" is that the hassle of having to flip the board and very carefully complete the cut in such cases, possibly including a little sanding, is less overall hassle than dealing with the additional size and weight of the 12" on a perpetual basis, as I'll be moving it outside/inside for each day I am using it. (The lower price of the 10" is nice, too, of course.)
Thank you again for the video!
We're glad you found it useful. Please let us know how you get on with the 10".
niceley explaned thankyou. its intresting watching the exitment of opening a new tool then the gradule relisation of its limitations, im thinking of getting one,
Thank you. It is a good machine, if you do get please let me know how you get on with it and if you need help with setting up, I have made a follow up video 👍
Any upcoming projects you'll use it on?
Great video of the mitre saw. Best I have seen so far of that model. I am building a mitre saw station at the moment and hoping to get this model at some point to fit in it when I have the funds to do so. Hoping the dust collection is better than the Ryobi Mitre saw I currently have. I already have the Makita Vacuum and the wireless adapter so looking forward to connecting the 2 machines up wirelessly. I have a few 40volt tools with batteries which is why I wanted to go with this model. After a year of using it do you have any feedback you would give. Had been thinking of just getting the 260 mm size but as I would be upgrading from a 254 mm size and I won't be moving it I thought I might as well go with the bigger model. Not sure without comparing the 2 models side by side how much bigger this would look for when I am building the space for it to fit in my mitre saw station. I am hoping I have allowed enough room in my build.
Good luck with the build and thank you for your kind comments.
Regarding the saw, it is a great piece of kit, but if you don't need the cutting depth, go for the size below.. it's incredibly heavy.
The AWS vac is on my list of things to get..
👍🪚⚒️
Nice review. FYI, the saw blade nut on any saw always loosens in the direction of blade travel
Thank you. That makes sense, better safety. 👍 What saw(s) do you own?
Thank you for this tutorial very very helpful
You're very welcome!
Still liking it? Is the fence square to the deck? I've seen conflicting data about that.
I love mine, apart from the weight, but I built a trolley for it. I've seen the fencing issue too, however mine is bang on.
Unless the fence leans forward, I can't see it being a problem anyway as the fixed fence at the base does all work keeping the material lined up.
@@ChampionsOfTheTrade true about the fence. The only scenario where it would be critical is nested crown I think.
@@sethhamilton5824 Here's a follow up on adjustment... th-cam.com/video/PjPiVk0DNQA/w-d-xo.html
Hi, MAKITA a good tool for you? I'm undecided between makita and ls1219 and kapex120.
It all depends on what you want it for. I love my Makita, but it's very heavy and unless you're cutting sleepers, the smaller size would be sufficient for most jobs.
I'm unfamiliar with the Festool, but being 2x the price I would expect it to be perfect. My best suggestion to you, if you're spending that kind of money, find a wholesaler who has them on display and have a really good look at them both.
Question I need dimensions
Building a bench for my future saw.
Width
(wings in)=
(width when saw is at 60 degrees)=
Depth
(At 90 degrees straight)=
(At 60 degrees)=
Height
(Locked in the down position)=
Hello. These measurements are not 100% but are very close, (measurements in cm)
Width (wings in) = 69.0
Width (wings out) = 94.0
Depth 90 degrees = 91.5
Depth 60 degrees = 51.0
Height locked down = 50.0
Good luck with the build, please let me know how you get on. ⚙ 👷♂️
That is so perfect thank you.
Could I bother you for one more measurement
Width at 60 degrees with wings in=
Did not now if the knob stuck out more then the wings when in.
Thank you
No problem, it's 91cm. Essentially it's the depth of the saw but at an angle, rear to front knob.
So the Makita UK version comes with the AWS dongle? The US version requires a separate purchase.
It's the first AWS tool I've purchased that has come with one, maybe because it costs so much on this side of the pond.
I have a 216mm mitre saw come with a Bluetooth chip but planer or circular saw come without it.
Mine which I bought 3 years ago sticks when you change the angle.
Have you greased it?
Damn you sound like bear grylls😮
I'll take that as a compliment 😉
The weight is a show stopper, nobody who uses a miter saw for a living is going to use this
Yes, it is a little on the heavy side, but if you needed to cut sleepers, fence posts etc, it would save a lot of work, so useful for landscapers and fencers. But I get your point, it'll be overkill for general building.
The clear choice is Dewalt, with a shadow line, on jobsites, I have a Makita DXT but it is too heavy for carrying to a jobsite
Nice review BTW
@@Indigenousim thank you. Fyi, the XGT range also use shadow line.
@ChampionsOfTheTrade Yes, you piqued my interest in that model as it apparently weighs less than 40 lbs and has the shadow line. Since I mostly do cabinet work and rarely need to do large crown molding and no cords needed, you got me thinking, thanks