Best Miter Saw

Best Power Miter Saw

[@michaelhilber8284]

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.

[@donkaspar5336]

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.

[@nopriors]

I'm impressed. Nice video Robert

[@michaelbrock6222]

which model saw is that

[@Andrew_From_NB]

Nice video and explanation, definitely a great piece of equipment, thanks for sharing!

[@cursplat]

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.

[@cursplat]

... and can you recommend a blade?

[@angelecheverria2646]

You can find the manual online

[@markbushinski1198]

Nice video Robert, any idea how this compares to the 15" Hitachi miter saw?

[@robertlancaster632]

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.

[@markbushinski1198]

@@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?

[@robertlancaster632]

@@markbushinski1198 Just remembered to measure, it will not cut a 2 x 10 laying down.

[@dgrosso79]

Very nice and clean cuts! Would you remind sharing the name and model of your classic?? Thanks!

[@robertlancaster632]

It is a Makita 14", not sure of the model. I see them on ebay from time to time.

[@steven.woodward]

Looks like a Makita LS1440, which can still be purchased new today

[@johnflood6656]

Model number?

[@robertlancaster632]

Just a makita 14" mitre saw, out of production for them, only source would be ebay etc.

[@user-zq6zc5bh3p]

Makita ls1440 or ls1400

[@Adam-fj6ls]

Ls1440. They are still in production, j just picked one up from total tools.