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Makita's Super Sliding Compound Miter Saw
We've see a lot of miter saws in our
shop -- sliding and otherwise -- and this is the best
we've tested. The dual-rail design and single-piece table
provide the smoothest operation we've ever seen (even
after months of use in the shop). This 10", 13-amp saw is
capable of bevel cutting from zero to 45 degrees to left
and right, and resets back to zero at a positive
detent.
The fence system provides good support
for the work piece in any saw configuration and requires
no tools to adjust for miter cuts. Another positive
feature is the easily accessible slide release and table
adjustment controls mounted right up front on the saw --
where they belong.
We had only one suggested
modification: It might be nice to have the handle
oriented on the horizontal, but that's a personal
preference. At around $535 it's not a purchase to be
taken lightly, but if you need a sliding compound saw,
this one's a winner.
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