Ideal for baseboard and crown molding installation, finish carpenters, cabinet and furniture makers, wood floor installers, deck builders and general construction. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. The wood is taken to the mitre saw rather than the machine being taken to the material as in a circular saw. The Makita LS1018LN Slide Compound Mitre Saw is fitted with a laser for precise alignment, can be turned on or off with an independent switch.

For combined miter cuts, the saw head is tiltable up to 45 ° left for cutting pieces up to 50 mm thick and up to 45 ° right for pieces 30 mm thick.

The LS1018LN/2 is equipped with an oversized trigger switch for added comfort in use, large cutting capacity, linear ball bearing system to deliver dead on accurate cuts and electric brake for increased operator safety. In addition, you should consider the speed at which the blade rotates and the weight of the tool, as these will impact on the control you have over the saw when using it. The LS1018LN/2 features a built in laser guide and see through blade guard system for greater visibility of the cutting line.

To make sure you've got the right mitre saw - 260mm blade: Choosing your power source: 240v tools are used with normal mains power whilst 110v tools are used on construction sites for safety reasons.

The Makita LS1018LN 240V 260mm Slide Compound Mitre Saw Laser will prove valuable to professionals such as carpenters and kitchen fitters. The blade diameter and bore are important considerations, as these will impact on the cuts you can make and the range of additional blades you can purchase for your Mitre Saw.

Alternatively, you can speed the process up by taking the tool to your nearest approved Makita Area Service Agent.A Bevel Range of up to 45 Deg left and right and a Mitre Range of 60 Deg right and 47 Deg left give this Mitre Saw real versatility. Its large, precision machined aluminium base and linear ball bearing system have been engineered to deliver accurate cuts.