Makita LS1019L 10" Dual-Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw with Laser
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$739.00
Updated Jun 27, 2026 · 1 min read
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What reviewers found
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Across the reviewers we read, the Makita LS1019L is the standout 10-inch dual-bevel slider, valued for combining big-saw capacity in a more compact footprint. toolsinaction called it "one of the best Miter saws we have tested," praising the smooth direct-drive motor, and festoolownersgroup's mini-review highlighted very good dust collection, excellent power and smooth slides. On the community side, r/Carpentry owners say it has "the power and cut capacity for 90% of what I do as a lead carpenter," and r/Tools describes smooth, accurate cuts with quick angle and bevel adjustments.
What reviewers liked
- toolsinaction and festoolownersgroup praise smooth power and very good dust collection
- r/Carpentry pros say it covers the vast majority of jobsite cutting
- Compact 10-inch footprint with dual-bevel sliding capacity
- 4.6-star verified-purchase average
Where it falls short
- An r/Tools owner found it loud and clunky versus a 12-inch DeWalt
- Some reviewers mention a slight curvature complaint in cuts
- Premium price for a 10-inch, and no independent lab test appears in its signals here
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Across the reviewers we read, the Makita LS1019L is the standout 10-inch dual-bevel slider, valued for combining big-saw capacity in a more compact footprint. toolsinaction called it "one of the best Miter saws we have tested," praising the smooth direct-drive motor, and festoolownersgroup's mini-review highlighted very good dust collection, excellent power and smooth slides. On the community side, r/Carpentry owners say it has "the power and cut capacity for 90% of what I do as a lead carpenter," and r/Tools describes smooth, accurate cuts with quick angle and bevel adjustments. The verified-purchase average is 4.6 across roughly 470 ratings.
The dissent, surfaced honestly, comes from an r/Tools owner who found their corded Makita "very loud and feels clunky compared to a 12\" Dewalt," and a separate note about reading reviews that mentioned a slight curvature in the cut. These are minority reports against a generally enthusiastic backdrop, but the loud-operation comment recurs enough to mention.
The synthesis: for buyers who want 10-inch maneuverability and less blade deflection without sacrificing dual-bevel sliding capacity, reviewers consider the LS1019L the saw to beat, with price being the main barrier.
- 10" slide miter saw with the Crown molding cutting capacity (6-5/8" nested) of a 12" miter saw
- Linear ball bearing system engineered to deliver "dead-on" accurate cuts
- Innovative direct drive gearbox and guard system is engineered for increased vertical cutting capacity (5-1/4")
- Unique 2-steel rail sliding system design offers single slide-glide operation; reducing saw's footprint and allowing operation flush against a wall
- Less weight (57.9 lbs.) and the most compact design in its Class for easy jobsite portability
I love my 10" Hitachi sliding compound saw, even built a butcher block with it and it came out perfect. I also loved my 12" sliding compound ...
I recently bought a Makita 10" corded miter saw. It is very loud and feels clunky compared to a 12" Dewalt I used at a friend's.
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