Makita Mitre Saw 1650W (LS1040)

The Makita 1650W Compound Mitre Saw combines power, performance, and ease of use for most common mitre cuts, including a range of applications including woodworking, cabinetry, deck building, framing, and more. It has a dynamically balanced 15 amp direct drive motor with 4,600 rpm for improved performance. The direct drive motor with soft start delivers smoother start-ups and constant power, with no belts to slip or replace. It offers precise mitre and bevel cuts. With the dual post compound pivot arm, the LS1040 is cable of doing bevel cuts up to 45deg to the left. Mitre adjustments range from 0deg-45deg (left) and 0deg-52deg (right), with 9 positive mitre stops at 15deg, 22.5deg, 30deg, and 45deg (left or right), and 0deg (90deg cuts). The precision-machined aluminium 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 for easy portability. Capable of doing 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, general contractors seeking a best-in-class compound mitre saw for the jobsite or the benchtop.