I've had Makita tools fail on me(rarely) and Makita has always been super supportive of my tools and business and gone beyond the warranty. They've also had techs contact me about exactly how it failed, under what conditions and how much use I give their kids. That's unheard of CS. Of course I also mostly buy my power tools at a retailer that only sells tools. Home Depot don't care lol
@@singlefather01 the previous owners of Milwaukee power tools sold the company to TTI years ago. It was an American company up until maybe 20 years ago. However, there is still a US headquarters in Milwaukee and they still do make and assemble a few things here. Supposedly they're hiring more in the US and are supposed to be doing more manufacturing as well. Also, TTI is a hong Kong company, not Chinese. Hong Kong is still independent for the time being. They do most of their manufacturing in mainland China, just like DeWalt and so many other companies.
Always enjoy your videos, keep them coming. Your experiences with tools is hands on information that helps others in their purchasing quality products. Your finishing in carpentry is exceptional. Blessings
I've had a corded 12" double-slide beveling Makita saw for 10 years, it was their top of the line at the time. It's been through a couple of serious kick back incidents where some plastic parts and the fence was damaged. OEM parts are still available and replaced with a perfect fit maintaining the saw's accuracy, Makita is amazing! Never thought about replacing it with the new design until now, (mine does have a laser) which never really bothered me that much. Great video, always stick with the tool design that you like, after all it's your money and your talent at the cutting edge of that saw.
Have been watching you for a couple years now, n so glad I found your channel. You do excellent work along with great tips, n explanations. My self have been using Makita products for years. Around 20 give or take. I bought one Dewalt kit that had a driver/hammer drill combo. It lasted about 7 months before the clutch was no longer working, took it back for an exchange, but needed to bring the entire kit, then was told to just go get another one. Dewalt has a great warranty, I will say that. But it was more than a year and the same thing happened, the clutch on the chuck would not allow me to drill a hole using a paddle or forstner bit. I was able to use it as a hammer drill. So just kept it and that was all I used it for. A new one was 399.00 $. So went back and Makita had a commercial grade driver / hammer drill combo for 160.00$ on sale but no battery. Had plenty of 3.0 amp hour batteries. So glad in everyway with the new Makita drill, will never use Dewalt anymore. Have been an electrician for 40 years, then retired but my go to is Makita. The teal colored is commercial grade, black n white is home use,which is still a great tool. I would also like to thank you for your service. Didn't know till just recently when you said you were a Marine. You and your channel I really enjoy, and even more. Thank you for your video's and your service to our country.
Thanks for the video. Really interested in hearing about the dust collection and the accuracy of the slide! I'm looking to updating my old DW 708. Thanks
Glad i came back to this video. I was about to replace my old dewalt with a makita corded miter saw. I didnt know they were all brushed. Also i think the corded only offer the laser. Have to fact check that. I may have to go with the 40v myself. I am also in a shop.
My bet is the battery lasts for the day before u need to charge it. Hope u get some satisfaction from the new saw. Enjoying ur dry humour too, good to see it lives on even though ur probably tired.
I think you said Makita enough times, you should get them to send you the 10" 40v variant to keep in your truck. You can cut most things with it, it has at least a 6" nested crown capacity and probably 4 5/8 vertical baseboard capacity, but it's a slider.
Already ordered 2 tees last week, I've been waiting months for them to pop up again. Can't wait to wear it when I go buy my Ryobi tools. You know, presents.
Makita … Vince at VCG, Makita … must be proud of your hoodie choice. Makita … I’m looking forward to seeing your dust collection Makita … hooked up. Your shop is coming along nicely … Makita. Cheers!
Uh, not really an 8Ah battery. The Makita battery has cells in series and parallel, to achieve the 40Vmax (36V nominal) at 4Ah. It actually runs at the higher voltage, unlike DeWalt's Flexvolt which as the other person said, will be 1/3 the Ah at 60Vmax. The Milwaukee battery uses cells in parallel to give 18V at 12Ah.
Hey I’ve got 160,000 subscribers on my drywall channel and I hear that same comment about me being a sell out. Some people think we should do this for free and they don’t get it so I just ignore those comments or delete them.
If you are honest on discussing a brand, then make all the money you can. The viewers will let you know if you go to far and some might even unsubscribe. Big whoopee. It takes time and money to even put out these videos. I would be making videos myself if I did not look like the north end of a south bound jackass.
@@andrewpinson1268 I’m honest about everything I tell them. It’s an absolute huge amount of work to run a UA-cam channel and they don’t get it, and it’s not my concern
It's really a 36v battery. A 4ah 36v battery will be equivalent to an 18v 8ah battery. I seriously doubt you will have any issues. Especially if you keep the charger by the saw and charge it during breaks in cutting or at lunch. I have both Milwaukee and Makita tools. They are both great, as are DeWalt, Bosch, Metabo HTP, and others. Lots of great tools out there. I agree on the shadow vs the laser. I have the 36v Makita 10in with laser and the Milwaukee 7 1/4 with the shadow led. Both are great saws but I prefer the shadow. The laser is fine once you get used to it. But my 10in Makita is like 60lbs! They lightened them up evidently. Don't get wrapped around the axle over brushed vs brushless in corded tools. Brushes last for years and are easily replaced in just a minute or two. Brushed tools work fine. I don't know of any brushless corded saws(except belt driven saws with induction motors). But if they are out there, it's pretty much a gimmick. Brushless tools were made to get the most out of batteries. Being corded kind of eliminates most of the reasons for brushless motors. Most saws run at one speed and the motor is optimized for that speed.
I was just about to comment the same thing on the brushless thing. The whole purpose of brushless is battery maximization which isn't an issue with electric. And when a brushless motor burns out it's way more expensive to repair. They also don't slowly burn out like brushes. They just blow all at once and the entire motor needs replacing
You gotta love that shadow line. Glad Team Teal put it on.....finally. I adapted my 10'', dual 18v with a LED shadow light. Of all that I love about mine the only gripe is the dust collection. Ive tried a few things to improve it but I have yet to find a simple, portable solution. As far as battery life, I have a feeling you will like it. My batteries have held up well and unless Im on the verge of abusing the tool, the batterys have lots of life. Keep in mind I am still on the 18 v platform. Since im on the downhill side of my working days, investing in another platform would be robbing my retirement at this point. Really happy for ya.
I have never used a Miter Saw, in my entire 60-yr life, and bought the 18v (x2) 10” Makita Miter Saw, and plan on using it in 2022, building a house and cabinets, with! I’m not worrying about the red LED light on it, as I’m not used to the shadow light, so I am good! I love my Makita tools! I have half a dozen or more, 5.0Ah Li-ion batteries from 2004, and they STILL work great! Thanks for posting the latest and greatest Miter Saw, brother!
I've got a Bosch 18v bi turbo chop saw, 12 ah battery is suposed to be good for 540 cuts in 4x2, I've used it alot, and the battery lasts alot longer than I thought it would.
So jealous…I meant to reach out when you first tried out the Makita. I’ve had the 36v version for almost 2 years now….coming off a couple Dewalts and Milwaukee. I had exactly the same reaction as you did when I first used it. I’ve basically told anyone who’s interested that, in over 20 yrs of using various miter saws, corded or uncorded, that Makita is the smoothest cut by far. I have only had a few wishes for it, which are basically all corrected with the one you just picked up. Really making me want to pull the trigger on getting another one haha.
I definitely like my 36 V, I’ve trimmed out several houses with it now but my old rigid slider had the shadow casting and that was the biggest drwaback when I went to the Makita saw. Otherwise it’s an excellent saw and I have no complaints
You aren't a sell out! You are finally getting up to speed!!! I love the festool But there $1500. 2nd best is Makita and they come with really good blades!!
Awesome video! I wish they would make the corded model with cut line. I hate lasers. Keep in mind that 4 AH battery is at 40 V. It's the equivalent of 8+ AH at 18V.
I’m glad you’re expanding and I gotta admit that I’ve always liked Makita they make very reliable tools but I always opted for Dewalt and Milwaukee and that’s!!!! Never even gave Makita a chance but now that I see you doing it and I said to myself why not????if he’s doing it I can do it too and I just bought my first tool kit from Makita which was a saw saw with a set of batteries and I gotta tell ya it feels amazing!!! I couldn’t be happier with my purchase!!!! So thanks for that !!!!! Awesome videos by the way!!!!
Used the previous 12” saw you had over in the UK ,was buttery smooth as you say at first eventually gets a bit stiff and all the degree markings wore off , as long as it stays in the shop it should be great , as soon as it’s out in the elements it soon changes unfortunately. I’m currently using the dcs727n and find it a great little saw .
I had the festool track saw for a few years, when it got stolen on one of my sites, i made the decision to try the makita track saw because it was so much cheaper, its been 5 years now and i like the saw better then the festool.
Don’t worry about the durability of the batteries as far as impact resistance . Mine get BRUTALIZED by me. No failures. They last longer than my co-workers’ Milwaukee batteries. In my experience.
I have to agree completely with you on the laser / shadow line thing. I have been working with corded version of this saw past few months and it's great except that I miss my Dewalt's shadow line
How is the blade wobble/vibration with the 12" I have the 10" and love it. You will love the dust collection system... I think the best on the market. Curious if you agree.
good tutorial, brother a question, for you which is the best machine to work with crowmolding and 5 1/4 baseboard. I need to change my hitachi because with it I cannot cut well the 5 1/4 baseboards collide on the right side. greetings and sorry for the inconvenience.
I have the 10” version of this saw and the only issue is the removable fences are not 90 degrees to the table. Had the same issue with my previous Makita 10 incher too.
Makita has been the tool platform to my success. My customers see my Makita outfit and they all convert to Makita as their Robi,Decker,raftsmen,idgid, waukee,osch,tabo, have been unreliable at their most crucial time. Makita blower is what blows them away and the Makita vacuum is what sucks them in. 😊
I've been beating on my old makita miter saw for about 15 years. Have been wanting one with zero wall clearance for a while, but.the old one refuses to die.
Great video. I'm looking at the same saw. Could you tell me if a festool extractor hose would fit on the dust port? I think you did mention something about an adapter? Thanks. Keep the vieos coming, they are awesome.
I’m currently in the market for a duel 12” bevel miter saw. I’m currently on the dewalt platform. My current train of thought getting the 2 9ah 60v batteries with the cordless dewalt saw is the way to go unless there is a miter saw much better that the inconvenience of a new battery platform is woth it. As someone has tried all of them from festool to Milwaukee which one would you go with.
I appreciate what you do & for diyers. I'm stuck on most corded tools. Which Makita Slidi g Chop Saw would you suggest. It will be my last purchase as I'm almost 70 yrs old . 👍
Looks like an excellent saw. I have a Dewalt corded and a flex volt which I find perfectly accurate. I do fine carpentry for a living. I will concede makita has a smooth motor which may make the saw more enjoyable.
What material is the detent plate made of. Stainless?? Also interested to see if it cuts straight. Their other versions of this saw had issues with some kind of deflection in the slide. I really like the forward mounted slides. I was ready to buy the corded 12" for my shop but the issues people reported were really concerning for a $500+ tool.
From my experience, although the "brushless motors " are the latest and greatest. I personally have had bad luck with my Dewalt tools. Several of them crapped out after only a year or two or use. My old "brushed" were bulletproof.
The corded 12-inch Mikita model is on the top of my list. For all those that own this, have the newer models been packed better and more dialed in than before? I’ve read many reviews of this saw being out of square and having owners unscrew the rod holders up front and placing a wooden stick or some other device and twisting the rods to get the saw dialed in. To me, when buying a saw for $700-800 hundred bucks, it should be damn close.
Kapex doesn't come with an entire battery line you could use everywhere on pretty much any trade or task. My 40v XGT batteries work on this miter saw just like those same batteries work on my impact, just the same as they work on my dust extractor, just the same as they work on my planer, etc...etc... That's the biggest benefit of these larger tool companies, and why Festool will more or less always stay niche.
question about your makita on the cut hub. how much higher do you keep the saw above the cut hub tables and what front and back shims did you use? I have a cuthub and the ls1219l from makita. It is a great saw and the cut hub is awesome. great channel and keep up the good work! I do agree with the shawdow line, but that is probably the only thing i missed from my dewalt.
Hey Richard. I am currently eyeing that Cut Hub setup to use in my house build project next summer. It’s very expensive, but are you still happy with it. Any issues or short comings that you have found?Was also considering the Fast Cap miter saw stand. The Fast Cap one appears to be more of a trim setup, the Cut Hub definitely seems to be a sturdier set up for the framing. I know you get a lot of questions but I would sure would appreciate some feedback. Thanks
all line voltage(corded) portable power tools have motors with brushes. they are called universal motors and they can run on either ac or dc power. they are compact, lightweight but don't last very long. the alternative is an induction motor, they are used on stationary machinery. they are quiet, reliable, very powerful but large and heavy
Can you check if your lower one piece fence is 100% straight? Also check if the removable fence is straight and 90° to the base? Mine isn’t and I have no idea how to fix it.
Tenryu makes a really good blade and a good blade is everything and they can be resharpened many times.. Also using the correct blade is important!!! I like the heavier blades with teeth that can be reshapened many times.
Having the slide rails remain within the Makita saw's footprint is simple but vital ingenuity compared to the DeWalt 780. Which needs another foot of shelf space at the rear.
It might be possible to move the dust port to the bottom of the saw. I did with the 10 inch saw by buying the the port from the AC version. Personally I'd get a small shop vac with the Makita AC AWS adapter and place it under the saw rather than using the one you have for ease of clean up after and during use.
Somewhere Tim Allen is grunting saying MORE POWER!! That was back when we use to have good tv shows to watch. It's so bad now I cut the cable and went with an antenna that will get the main networks and the sub channels that has all the old good shows on it. I do like the saw and i like Makita products.
I think in order to use brushless motor you need direct current. I could be wrong, but I believe that is necessary. So, if you have a brushless AC saw it has to convert it at some point to DC. Hence makes sense with battery operated tools. Yet not as much with corded....
Just a heads up, The M18 12ah is 18v x 12ah = 216 watt hours The Makita 40v 4ah is 40v x 4ah = 160 watt hours. That is to say, that a Milwaukee battery with the same capacity as the 40v 4ah is the M18 18v 9ah.
Makita paid him big bucks to paint that window with their color! Once he puts the Makita sticker on it he'll never have to pay for another Makita tool again! All kidding aside... Richard has a strong presence as an influencer on youtube. Makita should sponsor him!
Brushless motor used in cordless tools requires DC electricity, which is the type of electricity supplied by batteries. Corded tools can also use a brushless motor that is called induction motor. These motors generally are very heavy, and can be found on very large tools that you cannot carry around.
Teal all day baby. The XGT stuff is wrecking the competition currently. Best recip saw, best 3/4" impact wrench, best circ saws, best dust extractors, best grinders, etc...etc... Literally the only primary tool that Makita is lacking in currently is with regards to their impact driver. Their impact driver is just a rehashed 18v driver that was made just so you can use 40v batteries.
Makita has got to be wondering why they've had so many returned orders on the 36V with laser 12" miter saws in just a few short weeks! What really must be blowing their minds is having the same customers turn around and place a new order for the 12" 40V with shadow line! Especially on Nov. 28th!
4aH on an XGT is like a 8aH on an 18v. and the batttery is still small enough to use on small tools. Milwuakee makes the big 12 but only useful for stationary tools
I get that you want brushless, but Makita corded power tools have superb motors, and the brushes are very easy to replace as opposed to swapping your batteries and not getting the corded power?
The Milwaukee 12ah battery is on 18volts. Having a 40volt battery at 4ah will probably give similar performance. I have a DeWalt 60v Flex saw with 9Ah battery and recently bought a second 6Ah battery. But reading the fine print, it says it's 6Ah when used in the 20volt mode. When plugged into 60volt tools, it's only a 2Ah battery. So 4Ah on 40volts is probably not too bad (although a bigger battery would still be better).
I think, to make corded but brushless tool, it needs to have some more components to convert alternating current from wall outlet to direct curret which you already have in battery powered tools. So it's easier to make brushless battery powered tool than corded one. Sorry for my english.
Makita is still owned by makita. No zombie brand label, their qc and overall design efficiency stand out in the market(to those who look).
I've had Makita tools fail on me(rarely) and Makita has always been super supportive of my tools and business and gone beyond the warranty. They've also had techs contact me about exactly how it failed, under what conditions and how much use I give their kids. That's unheard of CS. Of course I also mostly buy my power tools at a retailer that only sells tools. Home Depot don't care lol
@@satchmodog2 same, although I’ve only had one tool wear out. (a drill) that was 16 years old and the original battery still holds a charge.
I hear you. It is such a disappointment that Milwaukee is a Chinese company. How can they steal the name from an American city?
@@singlefather01 the previous owners of Milwaukee power tools sold the company to TTI years ago. It was an American company up until maybe 20 years ago. However, there is still a US headquarters in Milwaukee and they still do make and assemble a few things here. Supposedly they're hiring more in the US and are supposed to be doing more manufacturing as well. Also, TTI is a hong Kong company, not Chinese. Hong Kong is still independent for the time being. They do most of their manufacturing in mainland China, just like DeWalt and so many other companies.
@@singlefather01 😂
Always enjoy your videos, keep them coming. Your experiences with tools is hands on information that helps others in their purchasing quality products. Your finishing in carpentry is exceptional. Blessings
bro I've been watching your videos for about 6 years now and I can honestly say you've been extremely helpful thanks again for the awesome videos!!!
I've had a corded 12" double-slide beveling Makita saw for 10 years, it was their top of the line at the time. It's been through a couple of serious kick back incidents where some plastic parts and the fence was damaged. OEM parts are still available and replaced with a perfect fit maintaining the saw's accuracy, Makita is amazing! Never thought about replacing it with the new design until now, (mine does have a laser) which never really bothered me that much. Great video, always stick with the tool design that you like, after all it's your money and your talent at the cutting edge of that saw.
Very nice coment
Love your work. Watch all the time 50 years old learned a lot. Bill from Chicago.
Jay Bates has some great plans for a miter saw station! Excited to see how the new Makita saw treats you!
It's like Christmas, I'm happy for you man!
Have been watching you for a couple years now, n so glad I found your channel. You do excellent work along with great tips, n explanations. My self have been using Makita products for years. Around 20 give or take. I bought one Dewalt kit that had a driver/hammer drill combo. It lasted about 7 months before the clutch was no longer working, took it back for an exchange, but needed to bring the entire kit, then was told to just go get another one. Dewalt has a great warranty, I will say that. But it was more than a year and the same thing happened, the clutch on the chuck would not allow me to drill a hole using a paddle or forstner bit. I was able to use it as a hammer drill. So just kept it and that was all I used it for. A new one was 399.00 $. So went back and Makita had a commercial grade driver / hammer drill combo for 160.00$ on sale but no battery. Had plenty of 3.0 amp hour batteries. So glad in everyway with the new Makita drill, will never use Dewalt anymore. Have been an electrician for 40 years, then retired but my go to is Makita. The teal colored is commercial grade, black n white is home use,which is still a great tool. I would also like to thank you for your service. Didn't know till just recently when you said you were a Marine. You and your channel I really enjoy, and even more. Thank you for your video's and your service to our country.
Congrats, nice saw, really love it.
I was waiting for this video thank you!
Nice machine! Congrats!
Dude, you sound like a fine young finish man
Be sure to stay hardheaded, it pays off down the road 🔨
Thanks for the video. Really interested in hearing about the dust collection and the accuracy of the slide! I'm looking to updating my old DW 708. Thanks
Glad i came back to this video. I was about to replace my old dewalt with a makita corded miter saw. I didnt know they were all brushed. Also i think the corded only offer the laser. Have to fact check that. I may have to go with the 40v myself. I am also in a shop.
My bet is the battery lasts for the day before u need to charge it.
Hope u get some satisfaction from the new saw.
Enjoying ur dry humour too, good to see it lives on even though ur probably tired.
I think you said Makita enough times, you should get them to send you the 10" 40v variant to keep in your truck. You can cut most things with it, it has at least a 6" nested crown capacity and probably 4 5/8 vertical baseboard capacity, but it's a slider.
Already ordered 2 tees last week, I've been waiting months for them to pop up again. Can't wait to wear it when I go buy my Ryobi tools. You know, presents.
Just got my new Makita LS003GZ 12 inch yesterday. I couldn't be happier.
Hahahaha your intro cracked me up man! Love your videos!
I like how it matches your trim
Makita is nice
Love your channel and your VCG hoody lol
Just subbed
Makita … Vince at VCG, Makita … must be proud of your hoodie choice. Makita … I’m looking forward to seeing your dust collection Makita … hooked up.
Your shop is coming along nicely … Makita.
Cheers!
The Milwaukee is rated for amp hours at 18v. The makita is rated at 40v. So basically the makita battery is the same as a 8ah battery.
Uh, not really an 8Ah battery. The Makita battery has cells in series and parallel, to achieve the 40Vmax (36V nominal) at 4Ah. It actually runs at the higher voltage, unlike DeWalt's Flexvolt which as the other person said, will be 1/3 the Ah at 60Vmax. The Milwaukee battery uses cells in parallel to give 18V at 12Ah.
Hey I’ve got 160,000 subscribers on my drywall channel and I hear that same comment about me being a sell out. Some people think we should do this for free and they don’t get it so I just ignore those comments or delete them.
If you are honest on discussing a brand, then make all the money you can. The viewers will let you know if you go to far and some might even unsubscribe. Big whoopee. It takes time and money to even put out these videos. I would be making videos myself if I did not look like the north end of a south bound jackass.
@@andrewpinson1268 I’m honest about everything I tell them. It’s an absolute huge amount of work to run a UA-cam channel and they don’t get it, and it’s not my concern
Make that money man.
Always rooting for my blue collar brethren to get paid.
We know you sold out to big gypsum, buddy!
It's really a 36v battery. A 4ah 36v battery will be equivalent to an 18v 8ah battery. I seriously doubt you will have any issues. Especially if you keep the charger by the saw and charge it during breaks in cutting or at lunch. I have both Milwaukee and Makita tools. They are both great, as are DeWalt, Bosch, Metabo HTP, and others. Lots of great tools out there.
I agree on the shadow vs the laser. I have the 36v Makita 10in with laser and the Milwaukee 7 1/4 with the shadow led. Both are great saws but I prefer the shadow. The laser is fine once you get used to it. But my 10in Makita is like 60lbs! They lightened them up evidently.
Don't get wrapped around the axle over brushed vs brushless in corded tools. Brushes last for years and are easily replaced in just a minute or two. Brushed tools work fine. I don't know of any brushless corded saws(except belt driven saws with induction motors). But if they are out there, it's pretty much a gimmick. Brushless tools were made to get the most out of batteries. Being corded kind of eliminates most of the reasons for brushless motors. Most saws run at one speed and the motor is optimized for that speed.
I was just about to comment the same thing on the brushless thing. The whole purpose of brushless is battery maximization which isn't an issue with electric. And when a brushless motor burns out it's way more expensive to repair. They also don't slowly burn out like brushes. They just blow all at once and the entire motor needs replacing
Thing about the flex volt is that although it says f ex 6 ah on the battery it's actually 2 ah in 54v
You gotta love that shadow line. Glad Team Teal put it on.....finally. I adapted my 10'', dual 18v with a LED shadow light. Of all that I love about mine the only gripe is the dust collection. Ive tried a few things to improve it but I have yet to find a simple, portable solution.
As far as battery life, I have a feeling you will like it. My batteries have held up well and unless Im on the verge of abusing the tool, the batterys have lots of life. Keep in mind I am still on the 18 v platform. Since im on the downhill side of my working days, investing in another platform would be robbing my retirement at this point. Really happy for ya.
How did you put the led shadow line on? Id be interested in doing the same.
Seconded
I have never used a Miter Saw, in my entire 60-yr life, and bought the 18v (x2) 10” Makita Miter Saw, and plan on using it in 2022, building a house and cabinets, with! I’m not worrying about the red LED light on it, as I’m not used to the shadow light, so I am good! I love my Makita tools! I have half a dozen or more, 5.0Ah Li-ion batteries from 2004, and they STILL work great! Thanks for posting the latest and greatest Miter Saw, brother!
@@briha3142 if you’ve never used a miter saw in your life I highly doubt you will be building a house and cabinets with it.
G'night John Boy ...
Can you eventually do a video on how to calibrate this saw? I couldn’t find any videos very helpful and it would help me a lot!
I've got a Bosch 18v bi turbo chop saw, 12 ah battery is suposed to be good for 540 cuts in 4x2, I've used it alot, and the battery lasts alot longer than I thought it would.
So jealous…I meant to reach out when you first tried out the Makita. I’ve had the 36v version for almost 2 years now….coming off a couple Dewalts and Milwaukee. I had exactly the same reaction as you did when I first used it. I’ve basically told anyone who’s interested that, in over 20 yrs of using various miter saws, corded or uncorded, that Makita is the smoothest cut by far. I have only had a few wishes for it, which are basically all corrected with the one you just picked up. Really making me want to pull the trigger on getting another one haha.
If you haven’t used a Kapex, you haven’t used a mitre saw yet.
@@riverbuilder2251 they are weaker in power and overpriced too!!! No thanks!!!!!!!!!!
I definitely like my 36 V, I’ve trimmed out several houses with it now but my old rigid slider had the shadow casting and that was the biggest drwaback when I went to the Makita saw. Otherwise it’s an excellent saw and I have no complaints
You aren't a sell out! You are finally getting up to speed!!! I love the festool
But there $1500. 2nd best is Makita and they come with really good blades!!
Awesome video! I wish they would make the corded model with cut line. I hate lasers. Keep in mind that 4 AH battery is at 40 V. It's the equivalent of 8+ AH at 18V.
I’m glad you’re expanding and I gotta admit that I’ve always liked Makita they make very reliable tools but I always opted for Dewalt and Milwaukee and that’s!!!! Never even gave Makita a chance but now that I see you doing it and I said to myself why not????if he’s doing it I can do it too and I just bought my first tool kit from Makita which was a saw saw with a set of batteries and I gotta tell ya it feels amazing!!! I couldn’t be happier with my purchase!!!! So thanks for that !!!!! Awesome videos by the way!!!!
Sawzall… “Saw saw”. Seas mamon.
Used the previous 12” saw you had over in the UK ,was buttery smooth as you say at first eventually gets a bit stiff and all the degree markings wore off , as long as it stays in the shop it should be great , as soon as it’s out in the elements it soon changes unfortunately. I’m currently using the dcs727n and find it a great little saw .
I love Makita , my 36 volt track saw has more than paid for itself multiple times over its an AWESOME TOOL / Brand.
hey I see you're wearing VCG cool!
I had the festool track saw for a few years, when it got stolen on one of my sites, i made the decision to try the makita track saw because it was so much cheaper, its been 5 years now and i like the saw better then the festool.
i was super keen on the tshirt but sadly the site wont ship to australia, great work on the tees though they look mint.
Don’t worry about the durability of the batteries as far as impact resistance . Mine get BRUTALIZED by me. No failures. They last longer than my co-workers’ Milwaukee batteries. In my experience.
Makita batteries can take a beating
Man that “includes unpaid promotion” banner at the beginning of the video made me laugh out loud. Nice touch! 😂💯I’m about to buy this saw right now.
I wonder why Makita doesn't make a corded power supply that just plugs in where the battery goes. It seems like an easy solution.
They do.
Im guessing, so they can sell more batteries and keep the profits going. If thats the price of them not selling out, Im fine with it.
@@lato649 can you shoot a link? I can’t find anything for this
They do
@@Marc1247 shoot a link please
I have to agree completely with you on the laser / shadow line thing. I have been working with corded version of this saw past few months and it's great except that I miss my Dewalt's shadow line
Dude I just saw dollar signs every time you said Makita 🤑
How is the blade wobble/vibration with the 12" I have the 10" and love it. You will love the dust collection system... I think the best on the market. Curious if you agree.
good tutorial, brother a question, for you which is the best machine to work with crowmolding and 5 1/4 baseboard. I need to change my hitachi because with it I cannot cut well the 5 1/4 baseboards collide on the right side. greetings and sorry for the inconvenience.
Hi. Great video.
Where did you get the miter saw station dude?
It looks awesome.
Great channel!
I have the 10” version of this saw and the only issue is the removable fences are not 90 degrees to the table. Had the same issue with my previous Makita 10 incher too.
Makita has been the tool platform to my success. My customers see my Makita outfit and they all convert to Makita as their Robi,Decker,raftsmen,idgid, waukee,osch,tabo, have been unreliable at their most crucial time. Makita blower is what blows them away and the Makita vacuum is what sucks them in. 😊
I've been beating on my old makita miter saw for about 15 years. Have been wanting one with zero wall clearance for a while, but.the old one refuses to die.
then maybe its time for 2 saws
Great video. I'm looking at the same saw. Could you tell me if a festool extractor hose would fit on the dust port? I think you did mention something about an adapter? Thanks. Keep the vieos coming, they are awesome.
I’m currently in the market for a duel 12” bevel miter saw. I’m currently on the dewalt platform. My current train of thought getting the 2 9ah 60v batteries with the cordless dewalt saw is the way to go unless there is a miter saw much better that the inconvenience of a new battery platform is woth it. As someone has tried all of them from festool to Milwaukee which one would you go with.
I Think you should look into the Bosch Mitre Saw. It’s pretty badass!
Your killing me with the comedy 🤣🤣
On the job I setup one on each end of the bench. I also put a 3/4 in fence to bring the cut center out farther
@finishcarpentrytv can you do an in-depth review of the saw and the dust extractor now that you’ve got it set up and been using in your shop?
Injoy the shadow line on this, definitely a plus on this saw. 9.0 battery is a plus for this saw. Njoying set up here. Pretty sure you well too.
I appreciate what you do & for diyers. I'm stuck on most corded tools. Which Makita Slidi g Chop Saw would you suggest. It will be my last purchase as I'm almost 70 yrs old . 👍
Looks like an excellent saw. I have a Dewalt corded and a flex volt which I find perfectly accurate. I do fine carpentry for a living. I will concede makita has a smooth motor which may make the saw more enjoyable.
What material is the detent plate made of. Stainless?? Also interested to see if it cuts straight. Their other versions of this saw had issues with some kind of deflection in the slide. I really like the forward mounted slides. I was ready to buy the corded 12" for my shop but the issues people reported were really concerning for a $500+ tool.
You Crack me up Mr Makita!
From my experience, although the "brushless motors " are the latest and greatest. I personally have had bad luck with my Dewalt tools. Several of them crapped out after only a year or two or use. My old "brushed" were bulletproof.
Dewalt stinks lol
Brushed motors are trash. Nothing bulletproof about a design that requires maintenance.
The corded 12-inch Mikita model is on the top of my list. For all those that own this, have the newer models been packed better and more dialed in than before? I’ve read many reviews of this saw being out of square and having owners unscrew the rod holders up front and placing a wooden stick or some other device and twisting the rods to get the saw dialed in. To me, when buying a saw for $700-800 hundred bucks, it should be damn close.
Richard, when you were pushing the box in your garage, your smile was like a kid’s on Christmas morning…..
I’m glad you like it 👍. I prefer my Kapex but to each their own.
Love the one you’re with - you’ll never kee u with an ever evolving market!
Kapex doesn't come with an entire battery line you could use everywhere on pretty much any trade or task.
My 40v XGT batteries work on this miter saw just like those same batteries work on my impact, just the same as they work on my dust extractor, just the same as they work on my planer, etc...etc...
That's the biggest benefit of these larger tool companies, and why Festool will more or less always stay niche.
question about your makita on the cut hub. how much higher do you keep the saw above the cut hub tables and what front and back shims did you use? I have a cuthub and the ls1219l from makita. It is a great saw and the cut hub is awesome. great channel and keep up the good work!
I do agree with the shawdow line, but that is probably the only thing i missed from my dewalt.
I like that music in the beginning.
Great video
Hey Richard. I am currently eyeing that Cut Hub setup to use in my house build project next summer. It’s very expensive, but are you still happy with it. Any issues or short comings that you have found?Was also considering the Fast Cap miter saw stand. The Fast Cap one appears to be more of a trim setup, the Cut Hub definitely seems to be a sturdier set up for the framing. I know you get a lot of questions but I would sure would appreciate some feedback. Thanks
all line voltage(corded) portable power tools have motors with brushes. they are called universal motors and they can run on either ac or dc power. they are compact, lightweight but don't last very long. the alternative is an induction motor, they are used on stationary machinery. they are quiet, reliable, very powerful but large and heavy
Can you check if your lower one piece fence is 100% straight? Also check if the removable fence is straight and 90° to the base? Mine isn’t and I have no idea how to fix it.
Tenryu makes a really good blade and a good blade is everything and they can be resharpened many times.. Also using the correct blade is important!!! I like the heavier blades with teeth that can be reshapened many times.
hahahaha…….gotta love the dry sense of humor!
I love makita stuff
Dust collection on my Makita saws are awesome
More volts = less amps! Still pumped to see how this works out for you.
....fewer amps
Yeah, that’s what I said.
The dxt 10in and 12in plug in, cuts excellent. Makita..
Richard went fishing today on
Makita, and I bet he reeled in
A few live ones. With Makita,
Makita, Makita
Makita is great !
Having the slide rails remain within the Makita saw's footprint is simple but vital ingenuity compared to the DeWalt 780. Which needs another foot of shelf space at the rear.
I don't like the dedicated 40v Battery. I'd rather put 2 or 3 18V's on before 1 40v since so many of my other Makita tools already use an 18v
It might be possible to move the dust port to the bottom of the saw. I did with the 10 inch saw by buying the the port from the AC version. Personally I'd get a small shop vac with the Makita AC AWS adapter and place it under the saw rather than using the one you have for ease of clean up after and during use.
I have an idea now. Thank you!
The dust collection looks far better then my dewalt 779. I hate that thing when its sucks closed from the vacuum.
Since you have owned this saw for some time now. Is the 4ah battery enough for this saw, or did you end up getting a bigger battery?
Can't blame you for that one. No laser and 40 v. I'm sold.
I like it !
Where to buy ?
Pls share a link so you make some money as well
Somewhere Tim Allen is grunting saying MORE POWER!! That was back when we use to have good tv shows to watch. It's so bad now I cut the cable and went with an antenna that will get the main networks and the sub channels that has all the old good shows on it. I do like the saw and i like Makita products.
I think in order to use brushless motor you need direct current. I could be wrong, but I believe that is necessary. So, if you have a brushless AC saw it has to convert it at some point to DC. Hence makes sense with battery operated tools. Yet not as much with corded....
Hey bro I’m about to order a hoodie - I got the L t shirt dewaukee and it fits great / should I order the same or XL hoodie ?
Just a heads up, The M18 12ah is 18v x 12ah = 216 watt hours
The Makita 40v 4ah is 40v x 4ah = 160 watt hours.
That is to say, that a Milwaukee battery with the same capacity as the 40v 4ah is the M18 18v 9ah.
the Makita is 36v
I see the Makita painted window behind you. Who are you kidding! LOL
Makita paid him big bucks to paint that window with their color! Once he puts the Makita sticker on it he'll never have to pay for another Makita tool again! All kidding aside... Richard has a strong presence as an influencer on youtube. Makita should sponsor him!
Surprised it doesn’t require 2 batteries. That said, it appears to have enough power. Have you tried this saw on oak or other hardwoods?
Brushless motor used in cordless tools requires DC electricity, which is the type of electricity supplied by batteries. Corded tools can also use a brushless motor that is called induction motor. These motors generally are very heavy, and can be found on very large tools that you cannot carry around.
Teal all day baby. The XGT stuff is wrecking the competition currently.
Best recip saw, best 3/4" impact wrench, best circ saws, best dust extractors, best grinders, etc...etc...
Literally the only primary tool that Makita is lacking in currently is with regards to their impact driver. Their impact driver is just a rehashed 18v driver that was made just so you can use 40v batteries.
Makita has got to be wondering why they've had so many returned orders on the 36V with laser 12" miter saws in just a few short weeks! What really must be blowing their minds is having the same customers turn around and place a new order for the 12" 40V with shadow line! Especially on Nov. 28th!
I’d settle for a highly discounted “refurbished” 36v laser model.
@@karenstein8261 Me too, I'll take the lazor anyday , I like the lazors over the shadow.
4aH on an XGT is like a 8aH on an 18v. and the batttery is still small enough to use on small tools. Milwuakee makes the big 12 but only useful for stationary tools
I get that you want brushless, but Makita corded power tools have superb motors, and the brushes are very easy to replace as opposed to swapping your batteries and not getting the corded power?
I would like your take on cordless staple Brad nailers
I am sure Vince will love the hoodie. I wonder if he'll reciprocate with a Dewaukita Hoodie in one of his next vids.
The Milwaukee 12ah battery is on 18volts. Having a 40volt battery at 4ah will probably give similar performance. I have a DeWalt 60v Flex saw with 9Ah battery and recently bought a second 6Ah battery. But reading the fine print, it says it's 6Ah when used in the 20volt mode. When plugged into 60volt tools, it's only a 2Ah battery. So 4Ah on 40volts is probably not too bad (although a bigger battery would still be better).
I think, to make corded but brushless tool, it needs to have some more components to convert alternating current from wall outlet to direct curret which you already have in battery powered tools. So it's easier to make brushless battery powered tool than corded one.
Sorry for my english.