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Makita Miter Saw

Simply The Best Saw For The Job

With the notable exception of one brand all miter saws are pretty much priced the same. That being the case, the only real way to evaluate the saws is to look at their features, quality of construction and their reputation for reliability. That means you are probably going to get a Makita miter saw.

Makita has earned its reputation as a superior miter saw honestly. In survey after survey amateurs, professional woodworkers and contractors have rated Makita miter saws at the top of the heap. Why is that you ask? Well let’s start with the company.

Makita has over 90 years of experience designing and manufacturing advanced electric motors and motors are at the heart of any power tool. Makita makes the longest lasting and most durable motor available. And did we mention they’re light? At the end of the day you are not beat up using a 10 pound sledge when you can get the same performance out of a 5 pounder. The Makita miter saw has more power and weighs less than anything else on the market.

So now you have the power to run the tool, how about the saw itself?

The hallmark for the Makita miter saw is the accuracy of the cut. It has always been one of the best but now it is even better with features that not only insure accuracy but speed as well. The Makita is designed to make the professional more productive and the amateur less frustrated. All Makita miter saws are exceptionally stable work platforms. This is because of the wide base, patented four steel sliding system that increases rigidity, and 6 linear ball bearings designed to deliver smooth, adjustment-free accurate cuts. This saw is solid like a rock.

Team that stability with easy to read settings and a wide variety of preset angles and you have a saw that is ready for business. With the 12 inch model you can take on 8” crown molding and 61/2 inch baseboard. It will do a 90 degree cut up to 15 inches. The slow start feature means no runaway saw and the electronic brake is a great safety feature.

When you are working with expensive hardwoods you can’t afford mistakes. Makita understands that and has done a fabulous job of providing the craftsman with a tool that has eliminated the “machine error” out of every project. What you get with a Makita miter saw is the pure skill of the operator. If you’re in the market, do as thousands of others have and pick a Makita model that fits your needs.