Looking for a new 10" Slider Miter saw, replacing a Makita LS1013 i've had for maybe 12-15 years, sold it to a buddy. As i'm reading reviews for all the new sliding dual bevel compound miter saws, I get the impression that NONE of them can cut straight, they have slop, cant be made square, have blade binding, have problem fences. With my LS1013 I built all kinds of decorative passageways with built up crowns, frieze, architraves, etc…never had any problem with the LS1013 with outside corners coming together tight that you cant slide a piece of paper in there …is that because I understand that it's common sense not to apply any lateral force when pushing thru the cut ? (I've been doing carpentry since im 14 in 1983)...or has the quality of all the new saws tanked
If it weren't for the 15% negative reviews, i'd already have bought the Bosch CM10GD or the Makita LS1019 .
Also looking at the JET 10SCMS…I own a few JET machines and im happy with. I'm not spending 1500 on a Kapex…I'm not big on dewalt even though i own alot of their tools… and i'd rather a 10" but im not dead set against 12" saws. Dust collection not a concern…whatever doesnt get sucked up I blow out the roll down shop doors with a leaf blower… I need some insight on currently available saws (march 2018) I know we all have or had great saws, but that won't help for buying one in the next few weeks or so.
Anyone care to share some insight of this ? Is there something to all these "cant cut straight" reviews ??
These people really go into detail with pics and video to prove their point. Can anyone put this in perspective ?
Probably the most accuracy i'd require is on "wrap around" frieze corners (above doorways or fireplace mantel) which the face and tiny end piece both have a 45 bevel up to 8" , they need to be tight…which the LS1013 did no prob. I know I could purposely make the LS1013 deflect and dish by not pushing straight thru the cut. Is it the same with new saws ? Reading reviews, it seems like more than just noob operator error.
Basically, I do alot of box work, some crown buildups, decorative passagways decorative window surrounds, architraves. I also do small production on occasion…maybe 10-20 bird houses , bee equipment, outdoor stuff, etc .
I appreciate any insight, and thanks in advance !
? I paid about 400 new for the LS1013 ~15 yrs back…I figured spending 500-650 I would get a newer, updated version of what I had …but now i'm doubting. I own a Rigid R4512 table saw, which also gets those scathing reviews…I aligned the trunions and blade to the miter slots with my Mitutoyo, Noga on my incra…a little setup and it's great…I love it despite all the bad reviews. In it's price range, it's great.
If it weren't for the 15% negative reviews, i'd already have bought the Bosch CM10GD or the Makita LS1019 .
Also looking at the JET 10SCMS…I own a few JET machines and im happy with. I'm not spending 1500 on a Kapex…I'm not big on dewalt even though i own alot of their tools… and i'd rather a 10" but im not dead set against 12" saws. Dust collection not a concern…whatever doesnt get sucked up I blow out the roll down shop doors with a leaf blower… I need some insight on currently available saws (march 2018) I know we all have or had great saws, but that won't help for buying one in the next few weeks or so.
Anyone care to share some insight of this ? Is there something to all these "cant cut straight" reviews ??
These people really go into detail with pics and video to prove their point. Can anyone put this in perspective ?
Probably the most accuracy i'd require is on "wrap around" frieze corners (above doorways or fireplace mantel) which the face and tiny end piece both have a 45 bevel up to 8" , they need to be tight…which the LS1013 did no prob. I know I could purposely make the LS1013 deflect and dish by not pushing straight thru the cut. Is it the same with new saws ? Reading reviews, it seems like more than just noob operator error.
Basically, I do alot of box work, some crown buildups, decorative passagways decorative window surrounds, architraves. I also do small production on occasion…maybe 10-20 bird houses , bee equipment, outdoor stuff, etc .
I appreciate any insight, and thanks in advance !