I owned that exact saw some 30 years ago when they were made. The cuts were good. The problem I continually had was that if I was using this saw on the job site in the direct sun the saw table wouldn’t move left or right without difficulty. I concluded that the table tolerances were too tight to accommodate metal expansion due to heat. I eventually purchased a 15” Hitachi. I still have it. Great saw. Makita makes the best 10” saw in my view though. I have owned 3 different models. Great video breakdown of the importance of cut quality though.
I just got a Makita LS1400. 14 inch. It is 3200 rpm. So it is slower than your 3800 rpm. Even though it is quite old I like it, heavy, works great, clean cuts. Carbide tipped blade with lots of teeth.
Hi Robert. I just bought this saw for $60. I couldn't believe it. I haven't picked it up yet, but I will be restoring it. I wanted a saw with a cast iron bed. I can't wait. I would love to know where I can find more information on it. I have the .pdf owners manual, but that's all.
Not exactly sure. A friend of mine had a 15" hitachi (pawn shop purchase) which was really a poor quality tool. Not sure if it was the history and how it was treated or just the blade.
@@robertlancaster632 Thanks for the reply, did you say in the video that you have better luck with a thin kerf blade for your makita 14" ? Will the makita 14" cut a 1x10?
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I owned that exact saw some 30 years ago when they were made. The cuts were good. The problem I continually had was that if I was using this saw on the job site in the direct sun the saw table wouldn’t move left or right without difficulty. I concluded that the table tolerances were too tight to accommodate metal expansion due to heat. I eventually purchased a 15” Hitachi. I still have it. Great saw. Makita makes the best 10” saw in my view though. I have owned 3 different models. Great video breakdown of the importance of cut quality though.
I'm impressed. Nice video Robert
I just got a Makita LS1400. 14 inch. It is 3200 rpm. So it is slower than your 3800 rpm. Even though it is quite old I like it, heavy, works great, clean cuts. Carbide tipped blade with lots of teeth.
which model saw is that
Hi Robert. I just bought this saw for $60. I couldn't believe it. I haven't picked it up yet, but I will be restoring it. I wanted a saw with a cast iron bed. I can't wait. I would love to know where I can find more information on it. I have the .pdf owners manual, but that's all.
... and can you recommend a blade?
You can find the manual online
Nice video and explanation, definitely a great piece of equipment, thanks for sharing!
Very nice and clean cuts! Would you remind sharing the name and model of your classic?? Thanks!
It is a Makita 14", not sure of the model. I see them on ebay from time to time.
Looks like a Makita LS1440, which can still be purchased new today
Nice video Robert, any idea how this compares to the 15" Hitachi miter saw?
Not exactly sure. A friend of mine had a 15" hitachi (pawn shop purchase) which was really a poor quality tool. Not sure if it was the history and how it was treated or just the blade.
@@robertlancaster632 Thanks for the reply, did you say in the video that you have better luck with a thin kerf blade for your makita 14" ? Will the makita 14" cut a 1x10?
@@markbushinski1198 Just remembered to measure, it will not cut a 2 x 10 laying down.
Model number?
Just a makita 14" mitre saw, out of production for them, only source would be ebay etc.
Makita ls1440 or ls1400
Ls1440. They are still in production, j just picked one up from total tools.