Thread: Sliding compound mitre saw

The base of the 1214 has a bigger fence
LS1214

LS1013


The 1214 is the 12" saw head on an improved version of the 1013 base.
I have been told that due to the fact Makita can put the 12" saw head on the base of "Australia's most popular mitre saw", they can increase the depth of cut. Therefore why produce the 1013 anymore. This may not be happening quickly but I am sure the 1214 will be the favourite soon.
Like I said, if the 1013 floats your boat and is adequate for your needs, buy it while it is cheap

Jack.

Originally Posted by numbat

And of course Fisher Discounts are having their winter sale on this wekend - just check some prices elsewhere beforehand to ensure that you are getting a bargain.

Are you sure the Fisher Discounts sale is on this weekend? I haven't seen any ads on tv yet, though I don't watch that much commercial tv nowadays. Also, I took a drive past this arvo, and there is no sign of any tents out the front yet.

Sam

I'm pretty sure it is this weekend as I heard an ad for it on the radio.

Trav

Originally Posted by sammy_h

Are you sure the Fisher Discounts sale is on this weekend?

Sam

Yes it is on this weekend. I seem to remember that the weather last year was about as crappy is it is now. I think it rained then too.

Cheers

Definitely the SCMS. I have been building my own house for the last two years and have a Makita Ls1013. It has been dropped (several times), left in the rain and it still works as well as the day I bought it.

It has done a huge amount of work from cutting weatherboards, framing pine, veranda rafters to making picture frames and shelves.

I got it from Mitre 10 for $1079 but I have seen them for $899 in the latest Gasweld cattle dog.

I have never regretted buying the smaller bladed model as it will cut all standard size building timber. I looked at all the available saws at the time of purchase & the Makita was the best, some of the competition won't mitre 45 degrees on both sides.

I have a Triton and would not recommend one if you are doing a lot of building work. They are too limited in what you can cross cut. For ripping large boards (shelving) I use a Trend panel clamp/guide ($130 from MIK) and a circular saw. It's much easier to move a saw over the panel than trying to manhandle a full sheet over a Triton.

Toolman

Well I went in to Fishers, and they were doing the 1013 for an astonishing $885. Yes, thats right, $14 off the retail price. And I would've had to lug the bloody thing a couple of streets away to my car.

Feeling rather annoyed that I even bothered to go to Fishers, I went around the corner to Bunnings to see what they had on offer. They had a 1013 sitting in a box ready to go, and I mentioned to the guy in the tool section that Fishers were 'advertising' them for $885. He then agreed that this fell under the Bunnings price matching policy, and promptly took 10% off the $885 and sold it to me for $796.50.

Schweeeet!

Sam (proud new owner of a Makita 1013)

Cant complain about that - the big sales are a little like auctions - if you dont know the prices its easy to get carried away.

Cheers

Ive had my LS1013 for 7 years. Paid almost double the price you did. Its a good saw and you should feel happy with yourself. Good choice IMHO

Definitely a good choice, I have had my makita ls1212 for a couple of years now and it still cuts true and smooth through anything I have thrown at it so far. I have tried a mates chinese copy of the makita 10" and the slide is nowhere near as nice and the motor is gutless. Worth the money spent on it and if you are not using it for trade, it should last forever.

Note: support long pieces when cutting or the timber may catch your blade guard and send it into your spinning blade as it lifts. The guard will then explode. A little piece of obvious advice that I should have taken rather than be in a hurry.

Cheers
Ben