Riding on a horizontal double-rail system, Makita's 10-inch dual sliding compound miter saw is one smooth operator. Both rails are self-cleaning and sli de on linear ball bearings. The horizontal rail design also seems to give this s aw some extra stability, a feature we appreciate, especially in a saw that bevel s to 45 degrees both ways. Makita's saw has a vertical grip design with a thumb- activated safety switch and a paddle trigger, and while the vertical design migh t be slightly less ergonomic than the horizontal D-handle, it does allow you to use the saw comfortably with either hand. Plus, the paddle grip makes squeezing the trigger easy no matter how you're holding the handle. The saw crosscuts a two-by-twelve at 90 degrees and also has the depth capacity to cut four-by-four material--a feature deck builders, in particular, demand. Th e saw's table is large, too, giving you plenty of workspace for making wider cro sscuts. The saw's nine positive stops make it easy to lock in

FEATURED Makita LS1013 Dual Slide Compound 10-inch Miter Saw Kit

• Dual slide compound 10-inch miter saw kit; 15 amp motor
• Cuts 52-degrees right and 47-degrees left with 9 positive stops at 15, 22-1/2, 31.6, 45-degrees left or right and 0-degrees
• Dual steel rails; carbide tip blade
• Includes saw, vertical vise, blade, wrench, triangular rule, 2 extension wings
• 29-7/8 by 20-1/2 by 24-5/8-inches; 46-1/2-pounds; 1-year warranty

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