How2Day: What are the Dimensions of a Makita Mitre Saw?

When remodeling, adding base trim and crown molding is the finishing touch. It's also one of the hardest, most frustrating steps since the miter cuts are difficult to get right. That's where a good miter saw comes in. A miter saw takes the difficulty out of compound cuts by doing all the math for you. All the worker needs to do is measure accurately and properly insert the piece of trim into the saw. A Makita Mitre saw is one of the best on the market and comes in several different sizes, depending on your needs.

This is the smallest of Makita's line of compound mitre saws. It has a blade size of only 7 1/2 inches, but it packs a punch with a 10 amp motor, delivering 6,000 RPMs of power. The machine is 26 3/8 inches long, 17 inches wide and 18 inches high. It weighs 28.9 lbs. and has a double sliding mechanism for compact storage.

These models are basically the same, except the 1040F offers a florescent light attached to the saw which lights the work area. The blade diameter is 10 inches. The size of the saw is 20 7/8 inches long, 18 3/4 inches wide and 21 inches high. It weighs 27.3 lbs., has a 15 amp motor and delivers 4,600 RPMs.

These models offer a 10-inch diameter blade, with a 15 AMP motor, but with only 3,200 RPMS. The LS1016L model offers a laser, the LS1016LX models comes with a separate stand. The dimensions of the saw are 28-1/4 inches long, 25 1/4 inches wide and 26 1/2 inches high. The stand is 50 1/2 inches long, 21 1/2-inches wide and 12 inches high. The saw alone weighs 53.1 lbs. The saw and stand together weigh 131.1 lbs.

These largest blade models offer a 12-inch diameter blade with a laser and separate stand. The saw offers 15 amps of power and 3,200 RPMs. Its dimensions are 31 3/4 inches long by 25 1/4-inches wide by 28 3/8 inches high. The saw weighs 58.6 lbs. alone. With the stand, the weight is 141.7 lbs. The stand dimensions are 50 1/2 inches long by 21 1/2 inches wide by 12 inches high.

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