Makita LS1019 Sliding Compound Mitre Saw 260mm 110V

The Makita LS1019 Sliding Compound Mitre Saw 260mm is a corded slide saw built for site work and busy workshops. It runs a 260mm blade on dual sliding rails for steady, clean cuts. It comes in 110V and 240V versions. The one described here is the 110V saw, the usual choice on site.

Capacity is generous. At 90 degrees it crosscuts boards up to 310mm wide at 68mm deep. For thicker stock it handles 279mm wide at 91mm deep. The bevel tilts 48 degrees left and right, so you can cut compound angles without flipping the work. The bevel lock sits at the front, which makes changes quick.

A 1510W motor spins the blade at 3,200 rpm with no load. Electronic speed control holds that speed under load. You also get a soft start and an electric brake that stops the blade fast. The rail forward design lets you push the saw right up to a wall, so it takes less bench space. At 26.1kg without the cable it is a two hand carry.

Who is it for? Anyone cutting skirting, architrave, floorboards or framing timber who wants a solid slide saw. A rubberised handle cuts fatigue over a long day. The box holds a dust bag, vertical vise assembly, tipped blade and hex wrench, so you can start cutting straight away.

The LS1019 pairs a 1510W motor with electronic speed control. That control senses load and feeds in extra power so the blade holds 3,200 rpm in dense timber. The result is a cleaner cut with less burning. Two steel rails let the head slide on a straight line. Fewer wobbles mean tighter mitre joints on skirting and architrave. The electric brake cuts the blade run down time, which saves seconds on every cut.

Clamp the work with the vertical vise before every cut and keep hands well clear of the blade line. Let the soft start bring the blade to speed first. Wait for the electric brake to stop the blade before you lift the head. Use the dust bag and wear eye and ear protection. On a 110V site use a reduced voltage supply only.