Makita LS1040 10-Inch Compound Miter saw

by Makita

• Features powerful 15 amp motor and dual post compound pivoting arm
• Provides a large capability with cuts 52 degrees right and 47 degrees left with 9 positive stops at 15, 22-1/2, 30, 45 degrees left or right and 0 degrees
• Durably designed with a machined aluminum base, dual aluminum base, dual slide rails and a carbide tip blade
• Saw includes vertical vise, blade, wrench and triangular rule
• Covered by 1-Year warranty

Product Description

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Makita's LS1040 10-Inch Compund Miter Saw combines power, performance, and ease of use for common miter cuts, including a range of applications in woodworking, cabinetry, deck building, framing, and more.

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LS1040 Features PERFORMANCE - Powerful 15 amp direct-drive motor and 4,600 rpm for improved performance CAPACITY - Miter cuts 0° - 45° left and 0° - 52° right; 9 positive stops for common miter cuts ACCURACY - Dual post compound pivot arm, bevel cuts up to 45° to the left PORTABILITY - Weighs only 27.3 pounds INCLUDES - C.T. blade, vertical vise, wrench, triangular ruler, and dust bag

Tool Specifications Blade Diameter 10" Arbor 5/8" Max. Cutting Capacity (Bevel/Miter) 90°/90° 2-3/4" x 5-1/8" Max. Cutting Capacity 45°/45° 1-3/8" x 3-5/8" No Load Speed 4,600 rpm AMPS (120V) 15 Dimensions (L x W x H) 20-7/8" x 18-3/4" x 21" Net Weight 27.3 lbs.

15 AMP Motor for Improved Performance
The LS1040 has a dynamically balanced 15 amp direct-drive motor with 4,600 rpm for improved performance and is engineered to never slip or bog down like belt-drive units. The electronic speed control maintains constant speed under load, and the soft-start technology is engineered for smooth start-ups.

Precise Miter and Bevel Cuts
The LS1040 has a dual post compound pivot arm with bevel cuts up to 45 degrees to the left. Miter adjustments range from 0 to 45 degrees left and 0 to 52 degrees right, with 9 positive miter stops at 15, 22.5, 30, and 45 degrees (left or right), and 0 degree (90-degree cuts). The engineered aluminum base ensures accurate cuts. Ease-of-use and comfort features include a fluorescent light that works independently of the blade rotation to clearly illuminate the work surface and a compact size (weighs only 27.3 pounds) for easy portability.

Best in Class for a Range of Applications
The LS1040 is engineered for a broad range of trades, including finish carpenters, professional woodworkers, case and base installers, cabinet installers, decking and flooring applications, siding installers, and general contractors seeking a superior 10-inch compound miter saw for the jobsite or the benchtop. The LS1040 is just another example of Makita's commitment to innovative technology and best-in-class engineering.

About Makita Saws
Cut after cut, Makita saws deliver power, performance, and capacity with less weight and more ease-of-use features. Makita has a full range of corded and cordless saws and blades for cutting wood, metal, and masonry, including table saws, miter saws, reciprocating saws, circular saws, jig saws, metal cutting saws, plunge saws, and more, as well as a complete line of blades and accessories.

About Makita
Makita is a worldwide manufacturer of industrial-quality power tools and offers a wide range of industrial accessories. Makita applies leading-edge innovation to engineer power tools that are compact and energy efficient, yet deliver industrial-strength power and results. Makita U.S.A., Inc. is located in La Mirada, California, and operates an extensive distribution network located throughout the U.S. For more information, please call 800/4-MAKITA (800/462-5482) or visit makitatools.com. Makita is Best-in-Class Engineering.

Warranty
Every Makita tool is thoroughly inspected and tested before leaving the factory. If you are not satisfied with any Makita tool within 30 days of purchase, return it and Makita will provide a replacement or refund. Each Makita tool is warranted to be free of defects from workmanship and materials for the period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase. Should any trouble develop during this one-year period, return the COMPLETE tool, freight prepaid, to one of Makita's Factory or Authorized Service Centers. Please see makitatools.com for complete details.

What's in the Box
Makita LS1040 10-Inch Compound Miter Saw, 10-inch C.T. blade, vertical vise, wrench, triangular ruler, and dust bag.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

61 of 62 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Lightweight and well built November 4, 2006

By BenQ

Amazon Verified Purchase

I own a hardwood flooring business and we have 4 of these saws in use and 3 Dewalt 10" and 1 Hitachi. I had the Milwaukee Magnum 10" but sold it because it was too heavy and hard to use. These Makita 10" saws have a great feel to them and are prefered by our crews. We have never had a repair problem with them except for truing the fence which gets knocked out of square after extended use as is typical with all miter saws I've used. Overall the best 10" saw out there.

Note the DEWALT DW703 10" Miter saw is my second choice and is a good saw, however I did have a defective motor on a 1 week old saw.

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars cuts straight less filling July 4, 2007

By Tho Tran

You'd think it would be easy to find a miter saw that cut straights, angles, and bevels accurately (without having to adjust them every time), but alas no. I went through a couple of cheaper brands hoping to save a few bucks... live and learn. This saw doesn't have all the bells and whistles of some other brands, but it cuts true.

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Makita's Quality is Unmatched January 9, 2007

By D. Scott

The tolerances of the Makita LS1040 are so tight that wafer thin pieces of wood can be shaved off and you can see through them. I am not lying. I shaved off pieces of 2x material and could see light through them. Also miter cuts in moldings are crisp and clean. I especially like tools with blade brakes because they are safer and blade changing is faster. Because of its light weight I have no problem transporting this saw from job to job. Sure a heavier slide saw will cut 2x10 and larger stock but honestly how often do I cut that on the job site with a miter saw... never.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best small miter saws. August 16, 2009

By Obscuron

A few years ago I worked in the cabinet shop of a custom motor-coach factory. We had about 12 of these 10" Makita Saws as well as a few larger sliding saws of various brands. We used them all day long to cut moldings and secondary wood to assemble cabinets, and never had a lick of trouble. Out on the main line, they even used the same saw with a carbide blade to cut aluminum extrusions for coach bodies.

When they finally started wearing out (after about 5 years of 10 hour work shifts) management replaced them with cheap Delta saws which where not nearly as tough.

I have been in the wood trades for several years and used saws of every major brand. If I was going to buy a small miter saw, the Makita would probably be my first choice.

15 of 18 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Saw April 5, 2004

By C. Bryce Agnew

For the money this is a great Miter Saw. It is very powerful. It may not have an infinate range of angle settings, but it has the most common settings.

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Ho Hum, just another solid product from Makita! June 19, 2009

By Warren W. Wiley

Amazon Verified Purchase

Let me make this short: this is all the miter saw 95% of us need. You can buy bigger, fancier more powerful saws with advanced features but this is all you really need unless you're a full time Pro who does trim and molding etc. all day long.
It has a liitle "kick" at start up but when you make the cut it is so quick and so clean you forget it. In fact....I LIKE that little start up boost!
This is a well made, well thought out tool and looks like it will last a long time. If its like my other Makita tools I'm sure it will.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Makita MITRE Saw July 25, 2007

By Edward M. Manns

Amazon Verified Purchase

Being a finish carpenter for over 30 years I can say that this saw is excellent for the budget end of the Makita line...for the price it is very much worth it. The saw cuts accurately and is light in weight for portability.

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars A good all around saw June 24, 2007

By M. Terman

I have run this saw for four years. It is the old standby in my shop. It is fairly rugged for on site work as well and transports easily due to its light weight construction. The trigger safety on my saw is broken however. It is one of those small plastic parts that is easily cracked when throw in the back of a pickup at the end of the day. If I had to change anything about this saw I would have made that little button out of some type of strong alloy. This saw will do everything from medium size framing jobs to cabinetry work and moulding installations. It is a good addition to any shop.