My Makita mistake.

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[@jaredhammonds8255]

"I'm not exactly a Doctor. I signed up for community College and couldn't find parking so I left." I enjoyed that way more than I probably should lol. Love your stuff man keep it coming!

[@headshotsdsm5430]

Best comment, talented and funny

[@davekavanagh7599]

That literally earned my sub 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@TheBackyardFox]

I can only imagine if you’d found a parking space that day. You’d be showing us surgeries using Makita tools!

[@charliebrown303]

Amputations with the Bosch nano-chainsaw.

[@lolaottinger6976]

@@charliebrown303 yikes!

[@stoicllc2352]

I’m not a doc but I can show you some. Don’t tell anyone where your going and come on over… anyone else love plastic sheeting?

[@fduisterwinkel]

I like the smoothness of the cut, but I can't get my head around that laser.... I amputated 3 wrong limbs this week alone. Gotta have that shadow line man.

[@KRELL427]

Shadow line is the best , blade thickness change and no adjustment needed, no brainer. Perfect cuts.

[@johnnysouza5601]

I love that you're so detail oriented that you go above and beyond on window trim in your garage thats also your shop. I know for a fact I wouldn't go through that trouble in the garage and I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one.

[@BretClements]

Shadow line for the win! I had the same issues with the stock laser on my Dewalt 12" scms years ago. It didn't matter what I did it would not stay calibrated. When I ran across the upgraded led shadow line replacement module, I swapped the laser out and haven't looked back. Dead on accurate.

[@torontodiy]

I really admired all your work. Since I started watching your videos, I learned a lot and currently i am now installing crown moldings around my area using all your techniques and all of my clients love it. There’s no enough word to say but just thank you so much...

[@mjj1587]

The shadow line is superior in my opinion specifically because it's always referenced off of the blade. The laser is not. The laser is 100% independent from your blade, leaving space for error. In your line of work, precision is key.

[@tomcordio173]

Love your dry sense of humor. It’s killer. Keep the videos coming. Continue to shake up the content.

[@ghost2coast296]

I'm surprised you use any of those lines, I never feel confident until I bring the blade down without power to touch my cut line

[@d3lsl0w]

Try the shadow line. The shadow is the kerf.

[@redmaxrules]

I’m a Ridgid user…they used to use the laser and it was ok, (it constantly needed to be recalibrated), but they’ve switched to the shadow line. I’m so happy they changed! Keep up the good work. I’m so happy for you and your family. Keep plugging away…look forward to seeing the progress.

[@barryomahony4983]

Looks fantastic. FYI, I'm a bog fan of that gritty Orange Goop for cleaning hands. I try to keep a gallon of it around at all times.

[@organize1979]

Love the shadow line so much more. I used my Ryobi for 10+years and bought a 12” DeWalt and the baby 20v after watching your Kapex video…now I wish I had the Makita ohhh well can’t chase that rabbit lol

[@solydst8]

That masking job is on a whole ‘nother level.

[@J-dizzle2021]

A nother level? 10 4 little buddy. Lol

[@ragetoca]

Apply the dark base color, let it dry, then rub a candle on the areas you want to look distressed, apply your finish coat. Once it dries, take a stick and run it on the area you applied the wax candle -' and whala a beautiful distressed look

[@chefsteven34]

Richard - Comedy gold with the OSHA department, & brain damage bit. I’m in the shadow line camp as well. With your amazing attention to detail, I’m looking forward to seeing your door build, & whatever else you design. Cheers from the PNW.

[@richardpellis]

FWIW.. things I learned spraying trim for 1st time. 1). Mask up on to ceiling as shown in this video. Spray bounces up wall higher than you expect. 2). Mask wider than you think. 3). Don't leave painters tape on surfaces for too long. For reasons beyond my control I had to leave tape on for about a month. When I pulled tape, it removed paint and in some cases even tore the drywall paper. Had to scrape all damaged areas, seal torn paper, float the damaged areas, and prime the floated areas with PVA primer. Now putting finish color back on walls - and had to mask baseboards for all of the above.

[@hankbour]

Richard, I have the 10 in version of the Makita saw (for about 2 yrs). Eventually the swivel, will become difficult turn left and right. When this happens here is how to fix it: There is a center bolt underneath the blue inserts on the cutting bed, remove the inserts and SLIGHTLY loosen the bolts. Loosen until it swings nicely then put the inserts back on and your good.

[@kevinbowden1155]

Shadow line. Always accurate no matter what blade you stick in the saw.

[@Jimmy-nv7mn]

Semper Fi, love that you're experimenting and trying different things. It gives me ideas and things to try, now if I only had your patience and skills..

[@MrDragonlarry]

I'm a huge Makita user, many years as a carpenter. I've had my 10" Miter saw with laser for many years, love the saw and use to like the laser until others came out with the shadow line. First time I got to demo a saw with the shadow line I was blown away. I've been waiting for Makita to jump on the shadow line band wagon for a long time.

[@JB-ez2jz]

That’s the ONLY thing that’s kept me from buying a teal saw!!! I can’t go back to a laser after using dewalt and Milwaukee shadow lines

[@nathangardner772]

Gsl line has it. That’s the 40 volts.

[@JB-ez2jz]

@@nathangardner772 no kidding? My wife is requesting your address, she would like to send you a copy of my credit card bill for invoicing 😂

[@peterfroese8606]

@@nathangardner772 *xgt lineup, in case anyone was confused

[@independent1324]

Ashley and I don’t really like what I create and do for a living, so we’re opting for a off-the-wall funky look. NICE.

[@jamiemajerick91]

I'm the same way with the laser. I bought a Makita miter saw about 12 years ago. It seemed I could never get these calibrated, but on my say I could turn it off. Still using it to this day with no laser.

[@fredparsons5134]

We do a lot of distress finishing usually brushed on. Satin over the flat base will give you a nice smooth finish that probably won’t need a clear coat If your top coat is flat you may want clear coat on it. Sometimes I’ll use a wax candle and rub it lightly over the base coat and that will make it distress easier and leaves some cool texture. The window looked really cool with the distressed teal. I’m going to check out those pads you used on that window.

[@justinjones9255]

The window turned out great. When distressing windows, furniture etc keep this in mind…imagine where the item will naturally get the most wear and distress those areas. This will make the distressing look the most realistic.

[@tim5667]

Making progress is sticking with what you know, Dewalt personally is my go to for the last 22/25 years of doing trim carpentry. Love your channel by the way📞

[@learningcoach1]

great job matching that color , if you matched it by eye thats amazing , usually you can remove those lasers if they are not built in on some saws.

[@likearockcm]

He wasn't kidding that window frame, including the color, is gorgeous !

[@alexcastillo9037]

Never new your a Marine until today. I like your channel even more now lol. My son is a marine too, Semper FI.

[@redscortgt93]

So happy for ya. It felt like you started to run out of what to do in the field as far as videos go, but this shop has created so much possibility for content and we love it. Lol Thanks (ps people at work noticed my Dewaukee attire and say I wear it all the time…even though I don’t) lol it stands out.

[@djjinerson]

Even on my cheap skil 10” miter saw the shadow line is spot on, and that’s the point it always will be as it’s a shadow cast from the blade. The only time it can be an issue is in super bright sun, but then laser can struggle there to. I think some people dislike shadow because you may have to bring the blade down a bit.

[@ieatgreenfleas]

Too*

[@Bacrenfencing]

Same here, just bought the Makita 12" (have been using the Dewalt DWS780) and have to agree with everything you say. Man, I miss that shadow line, once you have used the shadow line, any laser is just not in the same league. I am just going to have to live with it for the moment, but once the new makita with the shadow line is available in the UK, I will be getting that. Thanks for the video

[@traviscaudill8945]

I'm waiting to see what you do with the ports on the front of the Harvey dust collector. They seem to stick right out in the way in a shop space that's already going to be pretty confined.

[@minispud]

So I don't know if I just way messed up my laser but mine is positioned so it creates a shadow on the left side of the blade (I can see the laser spread out on the left of the blade so the remainder is on the work piece) so there's a clean line on the blade

[@johnvodopija1743]

I didn’t know “shadow line”’was a thing and it looks very accurate. I have tools with “laser line” and don’t use that feature for the same reasons as you. Glad Makita has released a shadow line model. Cheers 👍😎🇦🇺

[@MrBaconis]

Yeah, shadow line miter guide is king.

[@deckmonkey1459]

I usually put electrical tape over the laser so I can see the pencil mark because the lasers are terrible.

[@AllAroundTube50]

The weathered look works better if you use a black gel stain instead of black spray paint. The reason being that the gel stain gets down into the wood, so when you lightly sand off the edges to reveal the weathered look, you aren't left with bare wood (because the black spray paint sands off just as easily as your blue topcoat).

[@frankcurley]

Used to wash our hands and parts with a 50/50 mix of gasoline and diesel fuel as a teen. Wouldn't do it today but on the farm we never thought anything of it...oh to live in the 1970's. Then use Zest and water to washup before supper.

[@UncleIvan1]

it's a good update to a 40v line....you will only need one battery and some of their other tools are great 👍

[@tls5870]

I'm waiting for the 40v brad nailer to be released in the US. It's the only thing I need to go completely Makita cordless, the 18v 18ga is pretty bad and I don't need 16ga.

[@TheCdrbaby]

It's awesome seeing you set up a shop it will be a game changer for you. You should build a miter table on that wall :)

[@Santos-ek8md]

That was a great idea Rich for the color. I too prefer the shadow line. I just got hip to it purchasing a Bauer 12" sliding dual compound miter w/shadowline. I never knew about it but the saw was the best for what I wanted to spend & cuts totally true. Great vid 😎🇺🇸💪

[@warrensmith2902]

Had a laser on my 12" Hatach. Tough to chase the laser, but when I set the focus onto the blade, the problem when away. You get a true line when the blade is spinning.

[@Ikantspell4]

Love that you're making the house your way. It's fun to make things how you want them

[@barryinn1778]

I have the Festool Kapex and it uses the lazor , and I love it because it has the double line lazor , one line on each side of the blade. I find it very accurate and so I never have used the shadow line ones. The makita saw I want has the shadow line, not sure if I am going to like it or hate it. I have heard its hard to see in the sun light.

[@6GorillaBiscuits]

12:03 i was waiting for you to say but "its a tax right off" lol

[@mattallen1660]

I’m a glazier so aluminum cuts don’t need to be as perfect, well typically, but toss a good Diablo blade on the cordless Skeeter smooth cut all the way through.

[@brianmoss3038]

You remind me of my friend Vince. We were a excellent team. U do excellent work. Keep it up I just ordered ur glue. I’m excited to try it. I’m always wanting to use best products.

[@rhondahart800]

Happy Birthday Marine!!

[@nicholasmanovich4330]

I agree ! My Metabo has a laser that I'm assuming is similar to yours. Love the saw. BUT the laser I don't love. It's confusing and I tried to kind of off set but then it only works if your measurements are always coming from the same side. It's frustrating!!!

[@Theforestcarpenter]

So jealous of that shop ! Space like that doesn't come cheap here in the UK 🇬🇧

[@billymurphy3]

Yeah, I was wondering why you went with a 2 battery 36v vs a 1 battery 40v. Those 40v makitas seem to be pretty impressive.

[@mchilly]

Makita also makes an 8.5” 40v miter saw for when the full 12” is too much.

[@Davey768]

My dream saw, it looks so good. Lugging a big 12 inch saw around twice a day takes it's toll.

[@mchilly]

@@Davey768 Yeah, hopefully it isn't a boat anchor, too!

[@Davey768]

@@mchilly Far as I've seen, it's pretty light and handy. Price is a bit steep atm for me though, haven't gotten into the 40v yet, but this saw could make me do it.

[@liers99]

You would love my kitchen. My cabinets are custom built shaker style with a similar shade of teal. They are glazed and distressed. White and black granite with a solid walnut high bar. Getting ready to do the backsplash with antique copper.

[@epia125]

I made a comment on your other video that the only thing preventing me from buying this saw is the lack of a corded adapter. The lack of a shadow line in another. Really hope makita makes some revisions to this tool.

[@a.l.johnson7999]

Happy Birthday Marine... Semper Fi...

[@13612]

holy moly, how much time into the poly and tape prep? Working on mine now, but only primed...going to be brushing on the paint for the look of been there a while versus sprayed.

[@clintprice2123]

Richard do you think if it was a green laser you could do it? I can’t look at the red without my eyes bugging out, it’s too intense, my new laser level is green and much less difficult to look at.

[@d3lsl0w]

The red laser is always off to the left or right of the blade and it’s slightly skewed. The shadow line is just a simple light and the shadow of the blade is where the kerf will be. Amazing.

[@lauraandedwardcannon8861]

I had the 10” of that saw for some years. Got it used from a school. Noticed that the laser died after a while. Saw eventually died (after lots of use/abuse) and now have a shadow line saw.

[@vincentrolfe1384]

I had problems at new with the 10" Makita laser compound cut chop saw. That laser was adjustable for either side of the kerf but you had to be on your toes to sight the thing exactly where you needed the cut. I sold the saw later. The I read that Festool and their chop $$$ has a few problems. I have a Festool vac and being wet or dry has saved me several times-good. Otherwise it has been Bosch for drills and saber saws for 35 years. Bosch had blades that no other company offers.

[@John-gm8ty]

I have the corded makita, non laser, as they do not sell the l version here, I guess there's a good reason for that, I'm currently adding a cree LED into where the laser would sit for a shadow line, the testing was as good as you dewalt looks, just working out the best option for powering it.

[@Danman1972]

I was going to say use the same gray you went with of the door and cabinet. Looks great though. Also, can you just swap out the laser for the light from the new saw? Maybe less if you just bought parts? I have used both... not a bunch, but I think the shadow is a easier and way better.

[@gabemckay6718]

My 12" DeWalt has no shadow line or laser. My 10" Milwaukee has a shadow line that you can't see in daylight anyway, my first ever miter saw was a Makita 10" slider with a laser. The batteries wore out on it and I never replaced them. I've been working almost 20 years without a laser or shadow line, work still turns out great, not hard to line up by eye.

[@albertperry221]

Great video do you still use the milwaukee 7 1/4 miter saw

[@TCSwizz2]

I upgraded earlier this year and almost went with the Makita but the laser was a deal breaker. I ended up with the Bosch gcm12sd. Fantastic saw but now I don’t have a laser or a shadow line 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@contax50mm]

I like the 2 laser system on the festool. Shoeing both sides of the blade without lowering it.

[@lukem23]

My man!! First thing to remodel in the new casa is the garage!! Enjoy your new house bud!!

[@jeffkerr7038]

I can agree with the laser. I have the corded version with the laser and I also have a Milwaukee with the shadow line. I like the shadow line better as well.

[@stealthynipz09]

You Should try a Glide style miter saw. no bars for sliders and can get it closer to the wall.

[@jimslasercreations2221]

Bro that is so cool, I used makita's back in late 70' - 80's till they grew legs and walked off, I do love the Bosch line of tools, the surgeon I think is their cordless saw and a lot of reviews say it has one of the best dust collections, I just recently upgraded to the Metabo 12 inch with zero back clearance, why weren't they doing that years ago lol love your videos and content, thanks for your service in the Marines, my son recently discharged from the Corp, this video I realized I wasn't a subscriber after all this time lol totally my bad so that's corrected now. Looking forward to more videos and content.

[@benjaminlee5647]

How do you like the Metabo miter? and how does it compare to what you had before? I was on the verge of getting the 10" Makita until I saw the laser/shadow comparison and read the comments...

[@jimslasercreations2221]

@@benjaminlee5647 I like it a lot, little pricey for me, I kept missing the sales so I pulled the trigger and got it, just under $500, but it seems pretty well made, I've had several before it, Hercules, Bauer 10 and 12 inch, the worst had to be the Bauer 12 inch slider, first one had to take it back and the second one wasn't much better that's when I found the Metabo HPT 12 inch slider, zero rear clearance really sold me on it because my work area is my living room space of a pretty small apartment

[@SuperMatt2112]

I used to be an industrial painter, I used to wash my hands every day with Lacquer thinner, not a good idea... Years later like 10 years after I was a painter, I was out to dinner with an old friend, he had no idea I was a painter, that night during dinner he said something that shocked me, he said, you use to be a painter and used Lacqure thinner a lot, at first I said no why? and then I remembered, 10 years prior I was a painter, anyway he said to me, I can see it in your eyes, your body is full of it. I was like WOW wth... So my point is, I think this stuff stays in your body indefinitely and yes, the skin is the largest organ of the human body and it adsorbs everything it comes in contact with so be wise out their

[@finfish260]

Just finished replacing all the Fascia on my house. My Makita compound miter saw (no Laser) and DEWALT heavy duty miter saw stand were life savers. Can't say enough about how nice the Makita is. I wanted to use Mira TEC primed exterior composite (recommended for the Colorado climate) but couldn't find any within 100 miles. Also couldn't find any redwood fascia so I bit my lip and used #2 pine. Picking through a hundred 16 - foot boards to get 30 good ones from three different lumber yards, routing the dado and primer painting them was a pain. And the 1x8 boards are not the same from all manufacturers. Some were 7-1/4 and some were 7 - 3/16. In hindsight, I should have ordered the Mira TEC and had it delivered.

[@royalvarez6436]

Simper Fi Richard-thank you for your service to you and all veterans on this Veterans Day. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@lolaottinger6976]

Love the color!

[@marklynnreed]

Good choice on the shadow line saw. I never liked looking at laser lines all day. Btw, the Dewalt is a lot lighter to carry from the truck.

[@jeradmiller4575]

Window looks Miller! Love the color!

[@tomhaire4758]

Happy Birthday Marine.

[@Udalv24]

Hoorah, happy b-day Marine!!

[@rickcimino5483]

I did not like the laser on my makita (I have a slightly older model 12 inch dual compound slider) until I realized that there's a switch that you can use to make the laser go on either side of the blade. Just curious....does the one you are using have the same switch?

[@rtgray7]

Dude it took me several times using a laser on my Kobalt saw ti get used to it but, once I did, I was so glad I didn't give up. The industry does a poor job of educating the user who isn't used to laser that it is an acquired taste.

[@D3nn.s]

I've always worked with laser lines and didn't even know about shadow lines, now that I know of them I need them! No calculations anymore for the with of your blade.😱 With shadow lines it always shows you the right with of your blade 😍

[@ronaldnaeyaert3653]

Is the shadow line on the Dewalt an after market add-on and if yes, what is the product name? What model number Dewalt saw are you using?

[@michaeljensen32]

Shadow line for me too! I have new 40v makita saw just love it As I'm finish carpenter as well .

[@geronimosrifle2913]

Semper Fi, Mac. I used to be stationed in your neck of the woods, Carswell JRB, Naval Air station. MWSS 471 then 473 later on. Happy upcoming Veterans Day, boss.👍👍

[@adamjolson82]

I just found out your a Marine…I knew there was a reason I liked your channel…lol. Happy 246 birthday brother

[@F4CreationsNJ]

Used laser forever, picked up a Dewalt DHS790 with the cutline and will never go back. The cutline assit is a joy to use over the lasers

[@sicpac66t]

I have the festool and it's a split laser that's off so I never use it. You can calibrate it but don't fancy getting into it.

[@RenovationsandRepair]

Happy Birthday!

[@leebdj1949]

I think it’s the fact that the led lights up the workpiece, as well. Makes seeing your mark nice and bright, especially with older eyes like mine.

[@Freerunx3]

I love the story telling format

[@isaiahii6982]

I have the 36v Makita but do not use the laser. I've never owned a saw with the shadow line. I'm not sure if I'd trust either, I like to cut my marks by cutting close and then moving to them. I've been doing this for so many years that I'm just used to it at this point.

[@otistag18]

Been watching you for years... first time I've heard you say that you were in the Marine Corps. Honestly, not surprised. I like you even more now! Haha!

[@galvanizedgnome]

Why, you think you're better than us?

[@danieldunn6284]

I've caught it a couple of times and some of the phrasing of words gives him away.

[@samfredo8140]

From one vet to another vet, happy Veterans Day (this Thursday) and thanks for serving our country.

[@yojuanjose1]

Different topic, what kind of paint do you use for shelves and wainscoting?

[@johnrweiss]

Ive been using laser since i started. Used hitachis and then the kapex. I cant get the dewalt or milwaukee shadows to work for me as accurately. it seems like the shadow gets bigger as i bring the blade down. Whereas the laser i can line up the edge of the laser to where the edge of the tooth is supposed to land

[@JoryValley]

Shadow line 💯 Laser is fine for rough carpentry but the shadow line is far more precise.

[@kizzjd9578]

I want to try convert my laser to a shadowline but looks like a mission. Hoping that the laser module of the new xgt saws are interchangeable with the lxt saw.

[@adamjolley630]

I've got the 40v XGT with the shadow line, it's the best mitre saw I've ever used.

[@jimmylopresti]

You should get finish carpentry tv in the makita font for your window instead of the Mikita emblem!

[@jimbendtsen8841]

Have you tried the Bosch or Delta Cruzer? I think they make any sliding tube miter saw seem like it's sliding on sand.

[@JesusLopez-gd4th]

Love the color great choice 👍

[@RaulCojocariu]

What was the name of the blade that using to cut on ur dewalt?

[@samtx5518]

Thanks Richard !

[@kirklund962]

my eyes are not like they use to be so I not only like the shadow line for the more accurate cut line but also for the extra light it gives.