I've not had a chance to make the video yet, but if you need to adjust the left/right bevel.... At the rear of the saw there are 2 black bolts. Looking at the saw from the rear, loosen the bolt on the left a good few turns. You can now adjust the pitch using the right hand bolt. You'll notice that the angle changes looking at the degree pointer. I hope that makes sense?
Hi, thanks for the very informative video and have saved it for future reference. I'm looking at this saw and wondering how accurate can you get this saw? I am after a saw that If I want to I can also do finishing work with at some point in the future. I see some people using one saw for general cutting and a Festool for finishing work. I can't be bothered spending that money on a saw that only has one function. Yes I could just buy the Festool, but I am sure there are diminishing spending so much more?
As with any machine, its all in the setup. But once done, it should be fine (unless knocked, new blade etc). For fine work, I always check using a piece of scrap first, just in case.
If the cut is curved then there could be 1 or more issues: -The blade could be bent / bending whilst cutting. (New, thicker blade / throw the original back at Makita for a replacement if its new). -The blade is not installed correctly (try removing it, check its flat and level and re-install). -The blade is the wrong type for the material you are cutting. (May require a higher tpi) -You are cutting too fast/forcing the blade through the material rather than letting it do the work. -Try cutting a little at a time and use the front to back cut rather than the downwards cut if you get my meaning? -The Bevel and/or mitre gauge is misaligned. Please let me know how you get on.
@@ChampionsOfTheTrade Thanks for your reply. I am using the original blade delivered with my LS003G. I will change the blade and try again. Maybe I did cutting too fast, because I wanted to get the board cutted at all four sides to get 90° edges, to get the bird house done :D The curve occurs about half way sliding, I guess. The curve is always near or in the middle of the cut.
planning to buy a miter saw question is? which one is the best ? makita 40v miter saw 12inch or the new dewalt 60v miter saw 12 inch can u help. thanks!!
Unfortunately I don't have any information on the DeWalt. If you're already on a platform then I would stick to it, if not, find a wholesaler who can get both models in so you can try first. Fyi, unless you're cutting large timbers like sleepers, then I'd consider a smaller saw, especially if you're carrying it from site to site. Hope that helps a little? Please let me know how you get on.
makita used to make good saws. Now i am strugling all the time with mine to make straight cuts. they may be good for cutting 2x4s but don't try to make furniture or very precise cuts with them. Makita’s q&c really went down!
Thank you love this saw I bought it because of your other video very informative
Thank you for your kind comment, I hope you have years of enjoyment from it.
Are you currently using it for a project now? 🪚
Good tutorial mate, love my saw
Thanks Gary 👍
Thank you for your videos on this saw i just got one and your help was very handy.
@@joaovasco3969 always happy to help. Any further questions, please do ask 👍
Thank you for the tutorial!
I hope it helps. Please let me know how you get on 👍
Outstandingly useful, thank you!
Thank you for the positive feedback, delighted to hear it helped 😀
Can you show the bevel adjusment lefr and right and square vertically
I'll try and make another video at some point
I've not had a chance to make the video yet, but if you need to adjust the left/right bevel.... At the rear of the saw there are 2 black bolts. Looking at the saw from the rear, loosen the bolt on the left a good few turns. You can now adjust the pitch using the right hand bolt. You'll notice that the angle changes looking at the degree pointer.
I hope that makes sense?
Thanks for the replies 👍
Hi, thanks for the very informative video and have saved it for future reference. I'm looking at this saw and wondering how accurate can you get this saw? I am after a saw that If I want to I can also do finishing work with at some point in the future. I see some people using one saw for general cutting and a Festool for finishing work. I can't be bothered spending that money on a saw that only has one function. Yes I could just buy the Festool, but I am sure there are diminishing spending so much more?
As with any machine, its all in the setup. But once done, it should be fine (unless knocked, new blade etc). For fine work, I always check using a piece of scrap first, just in case.
Thanks for your Video.
What if the cut is curved? How to adjust this?
If the cut is curved then there could be 1 or more issues:
-The blade could be bent / bending whilst cutting. (New, thicker blade / throw the original back at Makita for a replacement if its new).
-The blade is not installed correctly (try removing it, check its flat and level and re-install).
-The blade is the wrong type for the material you are cutting. (May require a higher tpi)
-You are cutting too fast/forcing the blade through the material rather than letting it do the work.
-Try cutting a little at a time and use the front to back cut rather than the downwards cut if you get my meaning?
-The Bevel and/or mitre gauge is misaligned.
Please let me know how you get on.
@@ChampionsOfTheTrade Thanks for your reply. I am using the original blade delivered with my LS003G. I will change the blade and try again.
Maybe I did cutting too fast, because I wanted to get the board cutted at all four sides to get 90° edges, to get the bird house done :D
The curve occurs about half way sliding, I guess. The curve is always near or in the middle of the cut.
Curved cuts are caused by a blade that is not tracking properly. There is some videos out there on how to fix this
planning to buy a miter saw question is? which one is the best ? makita 40v miter saw 12inch or the new dewalt 60v miter saw 12 inch can u help. thanks!!
Unfortunately I don't have any information on the DeWalt. If you're already on a platform then I would stick to it, if not, find a wholesaler who can get both models in so you can try first.
Fyi, unless you're cutting large timbers like sleepers, then I'd consider a smaller saw, especially if you're carrying it from site to site. Hope that helps a little? Please let me know how you get on.
Great work!!
Thank you 👍
Very nice thank you
Glad I could help 👍
How long before you had to do this again because it started to run out
So far, not once.
@@ChampionsOfTheTrade thank you
makita used to make good saws. Now i am strugling all the time with mine to make straight cuts. they may be good for cutting 2x4s but don't try to make furniture or very precise cuts with them. Makita’s q&c really went down!
Admittedly I recently thought the same, but when I looked more closely, it was the wood itself that was warped, thus throwing out the cuts.
Thank you very much
You are welcome, I hope it helped?
Thank you very much for that
No problem, I hope it helped?
Thank you!
I wont buy the makita when i buy something i want it to work when it comes out of the box...
Its ridiculous price.
Yes it's expensive, but in the same ball park £ as the DeWalt version.