I just purchased the METABO HPT 10” , and let’s be honest here.. the fact that I can plug it in for all day usage , and when I’m off grid somewhere I can use my battery , it’s a clear winner, it’s in its own class…
Rob your neighbours must really love you with all the noise. This is an excellent review, thanks to everyone for all your hard work have a great night.
Even though you say that you’re not a professional testing company, you still do the best, most professional testing I’ve seen. Some sites, including a couple of fairly popular ones, are more like clowns than professionals, though they claim to be. I think we can all agree on at least one of these.
I’m writing this while paused on 0:35 into the review. Wanted to give my experience of the Metabo HPT(Hikoki/Formerly Hitachi) Multivolt 10” miter before I watched Robs. I love the saw, along with the entire line. Is it a kapex...absolutely NOT. Is it a great Jobsite ripper..ABSOLUTELY! This thing is amazing, especially considering all the capabilities(cord/cordless, decent “enough” laser, exceptional ruggedness built in to the entire saw). This thing has literally rolled of the back of a table down a flight of outdoor concrete stairs and walked away with only scratches. Power for days..battery or cord. If you look you can pick this saw up for a hell of a price. If you’re looking for versatility and a good saw, this is it!
I picked up the Metabo at lowes for $160. For that price it's really hard to beat. I haven't used it yet, so I hope that it works great for me. It is my first Metabo tool.
I talk crap to my children about watching you tube videos of kids opening toys or playing video games and here i am, going thru reviews spending money before i have it. Thanks Rob. I just purchased the 12 in delta Cruzer, because there was no cordless option at any brick and mortar store, besides 7 1/4s. And the sole 10in cordless option was a metabo floor model sold as is. We'll set how the delta goes.
I had the Milwaukee for almost a year and wasn't thrilled with it. Bought the Makita and found it head and shoulders above the Milwaukee. Sold the Milwaukee.
I've owned that makita for about 3 years now. I was super lucky in that I caught my local home depot clearancing it at the same time Makita was running a free two batteries. So I ended up getting the saw and 4 5 amp hour batteries for $350. To call it a steal at that price would be an understatement. I've had a few nitpicks in operating it over the years, but they are just that nitpicks. The fence system isn't the best design as certain cuts you straight have to remove it. I also have the same perspective on the laser as you guys. It is fine for quickly sighting something that I just need in the ball park, but absolutely worthless for precision. Beyond those nitpicks, I've found nothing it couldn't do. I originally bought it being skeptical that it would become my full time saw and replace my old dewalt 12". Mind you that saw is 20ish years old and is just a work horse. I haven't touched it a single time since buying the makita. I just simply haven't found anything it couldn't handle. Three years of use and that is really the only complaints I can muster about it. I put mine on the Harbor freight hercules rolling miter saw stand. I just found makita's miter stands to be really just poorly designed for the price they are asking.
Recently purchased the Makita 10"cordless. Very happy with the performance of the saw. Agree with shadow line vs laser but I still like the Makita Saw. BTW your head to heads & your reviews in general are Intelligent, spot on with no BS/ drama. Thanks.
It’s so interesting to read everyone having accuracy problems with the Milwaukee 10”. I use mine for everything but I’ve really loved it for trim because it has a large capacity on the upright. Maybe I’m just use to it and not pulling left / right while cutting? Also the weight is a blessing. Being able to open a door while holding the saw with one hand is amazing.
I have issues with my milwaukee 10" mitre saw no matter how I tried it doesn't cut straight and noticed the rails are deflecting alot which transfers to the head of the saw , wasted money for me
99 percent of my trim work and other work is done with a 7.5 inch slider , very rarely do I use my dewalt flexvolt 12 only when building decks or framing etc ..I love my Koblat cordless 7.5 inch slider ! It's an amazing saw and lasts all day long on a 6amp hour batt! No issues at all , the kobalt is a great saw !
Loved your detailed, considered and thorough review of these saws. Way ahead of any other reviews I've seen online in this area. Not only did you design excellent testing approaches, you also acknowledged any limitations. Overall I think you gave a very fair and insighful review. Thanks.
Rob, I have had the Makita 10” for over a year now and still love it. First job I did was a hardwood floor where I had to set up in a narrow hallway. The forward rails and dust collection sold me on that one job, both are really great features.
Love how detail and extensive your testings are. Love this channel despite me not looking for a cordless miter saw anytime soon. I still watch your videos.
Rob, You might say you guys are not a professional testing company, but you are! You work with these tools on a daily basis as carpenters/Builders, you know what it takes to use them. I was going to buy the Milwaukee since I have 18 of their tools, but to many complaints. I bought the 8-1/2" Makita for small cordless jobs. My main shop miter saw is my Festool Kapex. I enjoy your tool testing videos, because you guys are professionals . Keep them coming!
This saw was one of the reasons I have been switching many if my cordless contractor grade tools over to Metabo HPT over my Milwaukee and Makita tools The AC adapter, lifetime warranty, price, function and power are all strengths of the Metabo HPT cordless tools-especially the 36V However some.of the 18V tools are good as well The 10" fill size table saw, SDS Max rotary drill, 1/2" full size plunge router, hammer drill, shop vacuum, portable band saw and 1/2 and 3/4 impact wrenches all are tools that have replaced the red and blue in my shop and truck The AC adapter guarantees longer running time and longer longevity for the tool
@@kizzjd9578 it's not overheating.the fan runs much of the time it's running We have 3 adapters and have run em hard on SDS Max rotary hammers, table saws, grinders, porta bands, Recip saws and others with no issues Just saved battery life
@@baseballdude8491 well maybe my adapter is fkd then because the fan runs constantly and if you push it too hard it wont run the tool for about 10mins.
I totally agree. There shouldn't corded or cordless, just one tool. I like the idea of the Hikoki power transformer for their 36v tools. This should be how all larger tools are supplied, as you say with the option of using batteries if you want.
I got a phenomenal deal on the Makita. $400 in the box with complimentary set of Irwin clamps. Wish it had an aftermarket power cord as it’s been mentioned
I have the Makita saw, I love it! I bet all 3 mitre saws are good but the Makita has a beautiful design. I do not like the Milwaukee design at all, seems to be too long with that slide rails at the back. I'm waiting for the Makita dls610 review, currently it's available only in Japan hopefully it will be available in Europe and USA as well. 👍
My first makita 10" cordless got stolen after about a couple months of use,and I replaced it with the same model ,but at the time home depot only had a floor model in stock. After about a year the switch /sensor was replaced and was under warranty. To be fair to makita,it could have already had a defect. I use it alot for small segmented /pattern work and do a lot of repetitive cuts,and it has been almost a year since being repaired and I've had no problems since. I've also had the kapex ,but would reluctant to buy another because of customer service, but I think the makita 10" is the closest thing to it and has a larger more accurate bed, more powerful motor. I wish they could make it with the same bevel control as the kapex, but for the price you can't beat it! Thanks Rob, for this review!
Milwaukee for job site, makita for shop. Makita is the best but I don’t want to lug it around. And, I want to shadow light. Makita’s new 40 volt has the shadow line. Hope to see it reviewed soon!
Awesome review as always!!! When it comes to miter saws Makita can't be beat. I agree it needs a shadow line instead of laser. For the past several years this saw has been offered at $249 with 4 batteries...incredible deal! Thanks again
@@treystills That’ll be time to outfit my shop on Black Friday sales. Want this Makita mitre saw, Makita cordless track saw, TSO TPG track accessory kit, Parf sticks, oscillating multitool, a couple of routers, router table, dust collection, and maybe a table saw.
Great video Rob, I’ve had the Milwaukee, sold it and now use the Metabo HPT. Dust collection is a big deal for me as well as cost and I’m really happy with it. The Milwaukee was a nice machine but don’t miss it. I’d love to try the Makita but $$
@@steveb611 We love our corded 12" sliding compound mitre we have had for 8yrs and have 3 of the 10" 36V Sliding compound mitres, two on jobsite and one in shop Great saws for us!
Shadowline is the feature that needs to be introduced to Makita saws ASAP. The best solution would be shadowline retrofitted as a spare part, so we could swap laser with it.
@@Stefan_Kawalec I’m hoping it is, I haven’t seen the new saw in person yet to look at. I asked the makita Australia accessories guy and he didn’t answer me.
@@kizzjd9578 Here in Poland I have a very good contact with one of Makita's technical advisers. As for now, because XGT miter saw is fairly new, there are no service part available for end-users, only authorised services have them. But I've been promised that he'll check if XGT 12 inch shadowline is interchangeable with LXT 12 inch laser. Because I'm deep into LXT, in foreseeable futer I'm not planning to change to XGT. Thus I wasn't even looking at any XGT tools.
All those guys making sawdust in the driveway with imperfect dust collection and some not wearing masks. I’d rather not inhale all that wood/glue dust. Dust in the air is pretty visible.
I recently purchased the new Makita 40v 12" mitre saw and guess what they listened and replaced the laser with the shadow light , bought it kited with fast charger and 2 40v 4ah batteries, the saw is amazing runs for almost a day or with heavy use for about 5 hours so second battery is a necessity unles you charge it during the lunch time and to solve the weight issue got bosch gravity rise mitre saw stand and its awesome, thanks for your videos
I have the Makita.... I just broke it down, cleaned out the bearings and the slide plate (the nylon ring that has lithium grease on it from factory). The slide page was heavily coated in a greasy wood pulp and quite a bit of aluminum dust from a deck we built that has aluminim embedded in the hand rails. The combination of aluminum dust had made the rotation of the base and turn base very difficult and I’d hear a metallic grinding sound. Anyway once I got it apart and cleaned, I realize the aluminum ridge of the turn base was wearing down on the nylon slide plate and in tie the nylon slide plate had actually become uneven. So I ordered a replacement slide plate, installed using new Greece etc. I then checked for square. I found the fence was off quite a lot, and had to use the maximum adjustment allowance designed into the unit. Everything else is pretty close. On a 45 miter... vs 90, I can’t seem to quite true up the cut the vertical cut, I’m off .7 hundredths of an inch when all the way to the right. If I could work with Makita to make some changes, this is what I’d request. (1) get rid of laser and go with LED shadow line. I have a Milwaukee saw with the shadow line and although the Milwaukee is used only for framing cuts.... it’s a pretty pathetic saw for trim Carpentey... a lot of slop in the slide and it cannot be tried up. Anyway the shadow line helps with low lighting situations and it can be seen in bright daylight as well. (2) machine the entire saw to be about 10lbs lighter. I believe the base and slide base are more robust than necessary and also believe the glide rails could be a little narrower in diameter with it compromising required strength. (3) seal all the bearings on the table so they can’t get clogged up with saw dust.
So true, I’ve had mine apart twice to clean and re grease the table. It’s the worst part about the saw aside from the weight, it’s so damn heavy! I’m eyeballing the 7-1/4” Metabo that’s still made in Japan. Maybe it’ll get me all warm and fuzzy again thinking about the 2 jap made c10fsh saws I used to have 😊
I am a trim guy from 80s 90s up to 2000. I was able to find a Makita LS 1011 10" miter saw. I had it restored and it became very accurate. That saw was stolen from me. Very upset over that happening. In trying to replace tools that were stolen...I found an almost exact copy. Turns out it's a Cummins 10" slider...tips to the right...same as the Makita LS 1011. The Cummins has absolutely no side play! This is due to two Allen set screws at the pivot (up and down). Great saw...I like it better than the Makita.
@A Concord Carpenter / ToolBoxBuzz. Thanks Rob and Team for another great Head-2-Head Test on these three 10 inch cordless sliding miter saws. Lots of data and lots of information. Will make my next buy easier. Hope you , your team, and your families stay safe and well.
Red china makes shit carpentry tools. Late to the game and still lags behind in quality. They should stick with the techs. Leave the man glitter making to the real tool companies.
Great video, Thank You! I love my cordless Makita, but the miter scale detent plate is soft aluminum and the detent’s will start to get bigger over time and the cuts aren’t accurate. I just changed my plate after 2 years of average use. 👍🏻👍🏻
akaredcrossbow @stenewoodwork on instagram has made a stainless steel detent plate for the saw it works just like the manufacturers but it doesn’t break down like the aluminum one. I’ve had mine for about a year now.
@@gosselinkfinecarpentry9786 I did check that out before I purchased the new factory one, but the price of the steel plate was to much compared to $18 for the factory plate. I will definitely buy the steel plate the next time I have to replace it. 👍🏻👍🏻
Everybody's I have their own favorite but you'd least you're trying to show from your opinions what you think is the best you have to respect that you're not just saying old this is the best this the reason why this falls in this category keep up the great work Cheers With a beer
I have the Makita. I love it except for two things. Dust collection clogs when not using a vacuum and the laser vs shadow-line. But wow is it precise! I was worried about battery but not an issue unless I am doing a lot dado type cuts in 6x6. Bought mine on sale with 4 batteries included. Never going back to a cord.
I have the Makita and the negatives for me 1.The removable part does not line up with the bottom causing your piece of wood to lean back 2. The weight. The older I get the more that matters 3. I don't like lasers either. I have a Dewalt and love the shadow of the blade. Positives 1. Forward slide rails allow for zero clearance behind it. That's important for a shop saw. 2. Easy bevel adjustments 3. Locks down easily 4. Everything just feels like quality If they fixed the fence and swapped the laser for a light then it would be the perfect saw
I have been seriously thinking of buying the Makita 12" corded model for the shop, but I just saw a video that showed how after only 4 months the detent plate has worn out from the locking pin because the plate is made from soft aluminum. The maker of the channel said Makita has no plans to fix it. He said he found a company that will make them out of stainless steel. Key in Makita miter saw in the CZcams search bar and look for Number one problem if you want to see the video. It's from December 2019.
I purchased the Milwaukee 7 1/4" and as a finishing carpenter l like how I can lug the saw around from room to room and gives me the accuracy in cut that I desire.
I find the dewalt version thats the same size really handy for dragging up into awkward roof spaces, say as you're building a bay window extension, just keeps you up in the workspace instead of running up and down ladders, or trusting someone else on the grounds cut accuracy on the bigger mitre saw. Once we've built ourselves a spot to sit 2 of us plus the saw can get up into that space, and manipulate the wood easily enough to build out and finish the rest For anything else? Its junk.... eats batteries, locks up on wet wood, and our old one damm near killed our boss when he tried to mitre cut copper pipe (don't ask....) and the thing damm well exploded, literally picking bits of the safety guard and copper pipe out of the wall 15+ft away. Turns out its only rated for straight cuts on copper pipe, even with the fancy blade, its just not powerful enough to mitre soft metals safely 👀
@@mor4y yikes that was scary, similar thing happened to me with cutting aluminum wrecked the blade and the piece I was cutting so bought the proper blade and no problem since I can work all day on one charge.
The Makita is running $150 off for the kit + 2 free 5 ah batteries. So you can get the saw, four 5amp batteries and a dual port rapid charger for $500 until the end of October. Easily the best saw I've ever used and more power than my previous corded 10" saw. My only complaints are that I prefer the shadow line to the laser, the fence is a bit awkward to adjust for bevel cuts, and I'd like an optional lock a 0°. The you can't tilt the saw to the right without unlocking, but it tilts to the left freely. While this is definitely convenient and fast when you're making a lot of varied cuts, it would be nice to have it locked in in both directions when I'm making repeated 90° cuts.
Thanks so much for this review. I’m currently looking for a 10-inch saw. I was thinking of Makita because of its features and most importantly its compact size. Your review is making my decision harder after I learned more about the Milwaukee saw. I love everything about it expect the fact it takes more space in the shop.
I like my milwaukee 10 inch. It was on sale and cheaper then the corded saw I was looking at and I'm already on the milwaukee platform. It does it's job
I've run the HPT and Milwaukee pretty extensively. They're pretty comparable. The Hitachi has quite a bit more power and seems to hold rpm through cuts better but it seems like they just decided to cheap out in such odd places. The plastic detent stop is not that nice the miter lock has a threaded rod to adjust but it likes to work it's way loose, the head slides fairly rough on the rails, I ended up adjusting the saw as far as I could and I'm still about 1/2 a degree off and lastly there's quite a bit of flex in the rails. Overall though it really is a good saw it just takes a bit of work to get it set up and sort of "tuned up" The Milwaukee is a nice saw and seems a bit more like a finished product but the power just lacks and the rails coming from inside the saw can make it want to tip if you don't have it mounted to a stand. But overall for the work we do having something light weight and cordless while still having a decent cut capacity and good run time on battery is well worth the few issues. I seriously considered the Makita as I have a lot of their tools and think they make incredible tools, I just can't get past the extra weight on a saw that I just want to be easy to pull out and set up.
I had the exact same experience as you. I loved the power of the Metabo HPT 36v, but I cant get it to cut square. There is too much movement in the head when extended. I actually use the Milwaukee 10" now, It doesn't have as much power but it cuts more accurately which is more important to me. You just have to cut a little slower at times.
Great review guys! Having only Makita gear I’m leaning more to that brand, like Milwaukee stuff also, just not a fan of the laser or weight of the Makita. I’m used a much much lighter dewalt which is a great saw but it’s got a heap of wobble to it which puts a trench into my mitres. Definitely agree about the shadow line that was what sold the dewalt to me several years back.
I collect rock serpentine and black jade. I would love to install a diamond 12 inch blade to cut large rocks IN THE FIELD. The problem; electricity and water don't mix.
Very useful info. Thanks a lot. I decide to buy Makita. Because of its nice design, sawdust extraction, and blue tooth trait. And more over, I have already seven 18 V battery from this dealer…
Favorite CZcams channel. Ive never watched a full episode of any tool review except AVE until i found your channel. The fact that not a single video you've put up about a tool comes without that tool being demonstrate as closely to real life situations. Ive never felt I was tricked unlike others that have name's implying I'll be watching all action with some talking when it's complete opposite. Tools in action my ass. Lol. Sorry had to say it.
Woodworking Beginner: Update. This test is only if you want to saw with precision with a miter saw.(test is not intended for rough and hard work). Tips and Test: Very important if you would like to saw with precision. (avoid torsion as much as possible)! Always choose a Miter saw with a handle positioned in a VERTICAL line above the saw blade. Everything must be aligned, slide rails, handle, and saw blade,it is much better this way the blade will not tilt. Because there is some torsion in the aluminum housing . And choose an engine with softstart on it to prevent wear of the gear and worm shaft. It is very important that everything is aligned. Here are some examples to show how the handle must be positioned above the blade. first option: handle vertical positioned above the saw blade. Bosch gcm 800 sj / Bosch gcm 8 sjl / Evolution rage 3 / FESTOOL KS 60 / Bosch GCM 8 SDE / FESTOOL KS 60 E KAPEX / Metabo KGSV 72 Xact/ Bosch PCM 8 SD / Hitachi C10FSH / Ridgid MS255SR 10-inch / Evolution Fury3-S / Evolution R255SMS / Metabo HPT C10FSBS / Hitachi C10FSB / Hitachi C10FS. Second optie: handle horizontal positioned above the saw blade / Evolution R185SMS / Evolution F255SMS / Evolution RAGE3R255 SMS3 . (This also is the case with the Miter saw without the slide rails). (If you want). You can test it yourself at home if there is torsion in the aluminum housing. Step-1. First you make a saw cut from +-5 mm deep in to a flat piece of wood about +- 20 mm thick to this with the normal handle positioned on the right side of the Miter saw (the wood it will remain in place until the test is completed). Step-2. Then repeat this by pushing the saw blade down with your hand (finger) on the aluminum protective cover were the saw blade is cased in. Just now only do this without the running engine. Step-3. Now you can see if the saw blade will be positioned in or next to the saw cut. If the saw blade is (+- 0,2 / 0,5 mm) next to the saw cut then there is torsion in the aluminum housing (test is completed). Step-4. Therefor it is much better to choose a Miter saw with the handle positioned VERTICAL in line above the saw blade. The second option is the handle positioned HORIZONTAL in line above the saw blade. Step-5. When you measure the vertical 90 degrees angle square (Digital Level Box) of you're sawblade don't forget that there is always some torsion in the aluminum housing. Conclusion:how further away the handle is from the saw blade how more chance of torsion in the aluminum housing don't go for that (the choices are yours). Also with a cheap slide miter saw it is still better the handgriff in line a above the saw blade than on the right side. Maybe they will make it someday then we have a winner...
I have been thinking about getting a battery saw. Currently, I am invested in the Milwaukee battery platform. I don’t really see the need for one though. I have a Bosch 10” that I have had for 25 years that works great and just got a Metabo 8 1/2”. I still like my Bosch better.
@@zylent8251 They were both high quality till about 5 years ago when they were respectively made in Japan and Germany. Now, they're all made in China. They still make decent tools, but they're not exceptional or anything. German Metabo even lies by putting "made in Germany" on the box, while the actual tool says "made in China"
I'm waiting to see what Makita does with the 40v Max line in the US. Once I see reviews of 40V Max vs 18v x 2 I'll make a decision.... on which Makita :)
I own the Makita and the Milwaukee. The Mikita is a far better saw except for weight and the stupid laser. The Milwaukee dust collector has broken 3 times now. The Milwaukee also has problems with accuracy, a lot of flex in the head rails.
I just bought the Milwaukee 10" for finish carpentry. Works pretty good. Trimmed out a house all day long and my hd12 battery was only 1/2 down. NOW for the problem I have. Please let me know if you have this issue too. When dropping the miter saw blade to a 45 degree angle. The blade protector binds on the bed when pulling the blade straight downwards, like it doesn't get out of the way fast enough, To help this i have to pull the blade all the way forward and push backwards to help the guard rotate upwards like its suppose to. Its a real pain in the ass when slicing at a 45 degree angle and the guard is stopping the blade from finishing the cut.
Thanks for the info as always. I know this is a tough one for ya’s as there are just SO many variables And personal preferences with miter saws. I was looking forward to grabbing makitas 10” until they dropped the 12” only to wind up not being able to pass up the versatility and comparably capable (not nearly the quality of makitas) for what I paid 😯including free battery rebate. 😉. Regardless of price I can’t say I regret it its most definitely the most versatile 10” sliding dual bevel on the market brought home by the shore power option. after smh on some of the notable QC fit and finish issues and acclimating to things like the unlocked detent slop 🧐. I’ve grown to find it’s user ability + ease of adjustability almost indispensable. Particularly on a dual bevel slider. Not to mention for a dual bevel slider it delivers where functionality matters. Namely rail slide and rigidity, bevel capability and ease of bevel use and fence relation. Also dust management even with the collection bag is surprisingly efficient. Weight ain’t bad either. Thanks again for the quality reviews. Btw do makitas max blades stack in the to mid - higher end blades category?
Great job as always! Very thorough and insightful testing as always. My only suggestion would be to test accuracy of the miter at 45° with 1 x 6 red oak. That will show deficiencies easily.
did you check for cut quality? some could have more blade wobble. and when adjusting the angle some have more slop than others in their bevel notches when it locks in.
That Makita sounds like it is a winner looking how that slide is built how beefy and heavy the glides are sounds like something you’ll be passing down to your grandchildren. Little heavy for the jobsites but I’ll let my grandson carry it for me lol
Rob outstanding head to head as usual no stone left unturned! But here’s my gripe! The milwaukee maybe the most accurate out of the box but there’s at least 5 vids on CZcams yours included from 4 years ago that mentions blade deflection due to the way the saw rails go under the saw base!! Have milwaukee rectified this or have you guys just changed your minds?
The 10" Milwaukee is great for just about everything unless it requires a high level of precision. It's ok for trim as long as it's paint grade. I wouldn't use it on anything requiring a very precise cut. There's too much movement in the saw and not enough power. It likes to hollow out cuts, even with a nice thick blade
Of these three, I really like the Makita, but it is so darn large and heavy that I find myself thinking “might as well step up to the 12″ saw”….especially for the tall trim (have a lot of 6″+ base). Unfortunately, the 12″ Makita cordless is SIGNIFICANTLY more expensive than the 10” and even bigger/heavier. The “portability” factor of the cordless model is nice, but at 60+ lbs I suspect most will do whatever they can to avoid hauling it around. Ultimately, that has me looking at either the CORDED LS1219L for about $600 OR the opposite end of the spectrum: a compact cordless miter saw like Dewalt’s DCS361B 7 1/4. Looking forward to the upcoming 12″ and 7 1/4 Head to Heads. Dang first world problems!
@@garethheathcote4988 why do tool companies hate certain parts of the world 😂 it would make so much sense for them to sell that here because I have the 7-1/4 and it lacks a lot of features. But I’ll look into that thanks!
Has the crew ever crunched the numbers to determine best overall cordless brand? I’ve got about 20 different Makita 18/36V tools I put through hard field use 10+ years and no complaints yet.
Rob, you failed to mention that the Metabo HPT comes with LIFETIME WARRANTY! 5 years is all you get with Milwaukee or Makita’s 3-year warranty! Metabo wins it right there, as 10 years from now, Metabo would still shine, cuz if it needed replacement, Metabo would ship out a brand new one, under warranty, even 20-30 years down the road! But, I do love my Makita 36V 10”!
I dont think the metabo has life time warranty. Their smaller cordless tools like drills, impacts, circ and recip saws do, as well as others, but miter saw and tables saws i believe do not
Is this a re-run? These saws have been out for years. Big fan of Milwaukee tools, but the compactness of the Makita sold me. The initial "here's free saw, tell us what you think." videos raved about the Milwaukee. Then it was released and the reviews weren't so rosey all of the sudden. The shadow line is awesome, and wish the Makita had it, but I'm happy with the Makita. You can set it against a wall and still use it. I got it on a promo with 4 batteries and a charger for $529. But it's HEAVY! Waiting for the 7 1/4 Milwaukee price to drop for a really portable unit.
I just purchased the METABO HPT 10” , and let’s be honest here.. the fact that I can plug it in for all day usage , and when I’m off grid somewhere I can use my battery , it’s a clear winner, it’s in its own class…
@@canadianIce1 good point
I have two Makita 36v 10" saws. They are simply the best saws Ive ever used. Accuracy, and ability to dial in any cut is why I continue to use them.
Rob your neighbours must really love you with all the noise. This is an excellent review, thanks to everyone for all your hard work have a great night.
I've own both Makita and Milwaukee. Sold the Milwaukee.
Fuck I bought the milfucky 3 months ago it has been great except for trim it just doesn't seam to have the power/ speed for a clean cut
Makita one......looks shmick..!!!.
Same i hated the Milwaukee
do you do construction or shop? im just scared carrying the makita, for the weight
@@krizm shop, if you have to lug it around you'd probably go with dewalt
The Makita is the winner for me. Tried all three, it was just so smooth and polished.
Even though you say that you’re not a professional testing company, you still do the best, most professional testing I’ve seen. Some sites, including a couple of fairly popular ones, are more like clowns than professionals, though they claim to be. I think we can all agree on at least one of these.
Your too kind, thanks man
I’m writing this while paused on 0:35 into the review. Wanted to give my experience of the Metabo HPT(Hikoki/Formerly Hitachi) Multivolt 10” miter before I watched Robs. I love the saw, along with the entire line. Is it a kapex...absolutely NOT. Is it a great Jobsite ripper..ABSOLUTELY! This thing is amazing, especially considering all the capabilities(cord/cordless, decent “enough” laser, exceptional ruggedness built in to the entire saw). This thing has literally rolled of the back of a table down a flight of outdoor concrete stairs and walked away with only scratches. Power for days..battery or cord. If you look you can pick this saw up for a hell of a price. If you’re looking for versatility and a good saw, this is it!
I picked up the Metabo at lowes for $160. For that price it's really hard to beat. I haven't used it yet, so I hope that it works great for me. It is my first Metabo tool.
I read too many bad reviews for the Milwaukee 10" saw and went with the 12" instead and it has been great.
I agree the 12 inch milwaukee is a way better saw great choice
Yeah I agree the 10inch is trash love the 7 1/4
Has the armature gone yet??
@@thebrotherofthunder No, it still works flawlessly.
I talk crap to my children about watching you tube videos of kids opening toys or playing video games and here i am, going thru reviews spending money before i have it.
Thanks Rob. I just purchased the 12 in delta Cruzer, because there was no cordless option at any brick and mortar store, besides 7 1/4s. And the sole 10in cordless option was a metabo floor model sold as is. We'll set how the delta goes.
I bought the Makita for my workshop at home, I like the way it links up with the dust extraction and just feels like a good quality tool
It is!
I had the Milwaukee for almost a year and wasn't thrilled with it. Bought the Makita and found it head and shoulders above the Milwaukee. Sold the Milwaukee.
I've owned that makita for about 3 years now. I was super lucky in that I caught my local home depot clearancing it at the same time Makita was running a free two batteries. So I ended up getting the saw and 4 5 amp hour batteries for $350. To call it a steal at that price would be an understatement.
I've had a few nitpicks in operating it over the years, but they are just that nitpicks. The fence system isn't the best design as certain cuts you straight have to remove it. I also have the same perspective on the laser as you guys. It is fine for quickly sighting something that I just need in the ball park, but absolutely worthless for precision. Beyond those nitpicks, I've found nothing it couldn't do. I originally bought it being skeptical that it would become my full time saw and replace my old dewalt 12". Mind you that saw is 20ish years old and is just a work horse. I haven't touched it a single time since buying the makita. I just simply haven't found anything it couldn't handle. Three years of use and that is really the only complaints I can muster about it.
I put mine on the Harbor freight hercules rolling miter saw stand. I just found makita's miter stands to be really just poorly designed for the price they are asking.
Recently purchased the Makita 10"cordless. Very happy with the performance of the saw. Agree with shadow line vs laser but I still like the Makita Saw. BTW your head to heads & your reviews in general are Intelligent, spot on with no BS/ drama. Thanks.
I love my M18 10" miter saw and tablesaw on my remolding jobs. So light and easy to move around.
It was the best maneuverable in the group
5:37: "This is a little bit nerding out." love it, ACC
It’s so interesting to read everyone having accuracy problems with the Milwaukee 10”. I use mine for everything but I’ve really loved it for trim because it has a large capacity on the upright. Maybe I’m just use to it and not pulling left / right while cutting? Also the weight is a blessing. Being able to open a door while holding the saw with one hand is amazing.
Same
I have issues with my milwaukee 10" mitre saw no matter how I tried it doesn't cut straight and noticed the rails are deflecting alot which transfers to the head of the saw , wasted money for me
99 percent of my trim work and other work is done with a 7.5 inch slider , very rarely do I use my dewalt flexvolt 12 only when building decks or framing etc ..I love my Koblat cordless 7.5 inch slider ! It's an amazing saw and lasts all day long on a 6amp hour batt! No issues at all , the kobalt is a great saw !
same, same for small stuff
Loved your detailed, considered and thorough review of these saws. Way ahead of any other reviews I've seen online in this area. Not only did you design excellent testing approaches, you also acknowledged any limitations. Overall I think you gave a very fair and insighful review. Thanks.
Rob, I have had the Makita 10” for over a year now and still love it. First job I did was a hardwood floor where I had to set up in a narrow hallway. The forward rails and dust collection sold me on that one job, both are really great features.
Love how detail and extensive your testings are. Love this channel despite me not looking for a cordless miter saw anytime soon. I still watch your videos.
Thanks for watching!
Metabo hpt is at 399.99 btw kitted, plus you get a rebate with it for an additional battery or the power cable. Got this saw and it works so well
nice!!
Rob, You might say you guys are not a professional testing company, but you are! You work with these tools on a daily basis as carpenters/Builders, you know what it takes to use them. I was going to buy the Milwaukee since I have 18 of their tools, but to many complaints. I bought the 8-1/2" Makita for small cordless jobs. My main shop miter saw is my Festool Kapex. I enjoy your tool testing videos, because you guys are professionals . Keep them coming!
This saw was one of the reasons I have been switching many if my cordless contractor grade tools over to Metabo HPT over my Milwaukee and Makita tools
The AC adapter, lifetime warranty, price, function and power are all strengths of the Metabo HPT cordless tools-especially the 36V
However some.of the 18V tools are good as well
The 10" fill size table saw, SDS Max rotary drill, 1/2" full size plunge router, hammer drill, shop vacuum, portable band saw and 1/2 and 3/4 impact wrenches all are tools that have replaced the red and blue in my shop and truck
The AC adapter guarantees longer running time and longer longevity for the tool
Not really. It looks overheats so easily and you gotta let it cool down for 10mins. Also doesn’t give you any extra power.
@@kizzjd9578 we have 3 10" Metabo HPT 36V
Mitre saws-none if them over heat-if you are having that problem then change your blade
@@baseballdude8491 new blade doesn’t do anything mate. It only overheats on the ac adapter. The table saw and the 10” mitre saw. Both does the same.
@@kizzjd9578 it's not overheating.the fan runs much of the time it's running
We have 3 adapters and have run em hard on SDS Max rotary hammers, table saws, grinders, porta bands, Recip saws and others with no issues
Just saved battery life
@@baseballdude8491 well maybe my adapter is fkd then because the fan runs constantly and if you push it too hard it wont run the tool for about 10mins.
Makita all the way. Just wish they had a corded option with “batteries” for when you had this in your shop
I totally agree. There shouldn't corded or cordless, just one tool. I like the idea of the Hikoki power transformer for their 36v tools. This should be how all larger tools are supplied, as you say with the option of using batteries if you want.
I think makita has an X2 adapter now for mains power
@@alphaclean3364 really? Find a link please
@@alphaclean3364 I haven't seen one.
I got a phenomenal deal on the Makita. $400 in the box with complimentary set of Irwin clamps. Wish it had an aftermarket power cord as it’s been mentioned
I have the Makita saw, I love it! I bet all 3 mitre saws are good but the Makita has a beautiful design. I do not like the Milwaukee design at all, seems to be too long with that slide rails at the back.
I'm waiting for the Makita dls610 review, currently it's available only in Japan hopefully it will be available in Europe and USA as well. 👍
Totally agree
My first makita 10" cordless got stolen after about a couple months of use,and I replaced it with the same model ,but at the time home depot only had a floor model in stock. After about a year the switch /sensor was replaced and was under warranty. To be fair to makita,it could have already had a defect. I use it alot for small segmented /pattern work and do a lot of repetitive cuts,and it has been almost a year since being repaired and I've had no problems since.
I've also had the kapex ,but would reluctant to buy another because of customer service, but I think the makita 10" is the closest thing to it and has a larger more accurate bed, more powerful motor. I wish they could make it with the same bevel control as the kapex, but for the price you can't beat it! Thanks Rob, for this review!
Milwaukee for job site, makita for shop. Makita is the best but I don’t want to lug it around. And, I want to shadow light. Makita’s new 40 volt has the shadow line. Hope to see it reviewed soon!
Awesome review as always!!! When it comes to miter saws Makita can't be beat. I agree it needs a shadow line instead of laser. For the past several years this saw has been offered at $249 with 4 batteries...incredible deal! Thanks again
Thanks for watching!
Where can o buy it for 249$???
@@codyhagedorn7399 past 2-3 yrs they've had an annual sale. Currently not offered at that price. May see something around xmas
@@treystills That’ll be time to outfit my shop on Black Friday sales. Want this Makita mitre saw, Makita cordless track saw, TSO TPG track accessory kit, Parf sticks, oscillating multitool, a couple of routers, router table, dust collection, and maybe a table saw.
where do i get that deal?!?
I have the 10” Milwaukee....great cordless saw
I have never exhausted the battery on any job.
Right on
Great video Rob, I’ve had the Milwaukee, sold it and now use the Metabo HPT. Dust collection is a big deal for me as well as cost and I’m really happy with it. The Milwaukee was a nice machine but don’t miss it. I’d love to try the Makita but $$
Do you recommend the metabo HPT miter saw the one that's in this review. I was thinking about getting one. I have their table saw. It works great
@@steveb611 We love our corded 12" sliding compound mitre we have had for 8yrs and have 3 of the 10" 36V Sliding compound mitres, two on jobsite and one in shop
Great saws for us!
Shadowline is the feature that needs to be introduced to Makita saws ASAP. The best solution would be shadowline retrofitted as a spare part, so we could swap laser with it.
Agreed
You can with the new xgt part
@@kizzjd9578 I haven't tried yet. I hope that part would be more or less interchangeable.
@@Stefan_Kawalec I’m hoping it is, I haven’t seen the new saw in person yet to look at. I asked the makita Australia accessories guy and he didn’t answer me.
@@kizzjd9578 Here in Poland I have a very good contact with one of Makita's technical advisers. As for now, because XGT miter saw is fairly new, there are no service part available for end-users, only authorised services have them. But I've been promised that he'll check if XGT 12 inch shadowline is interchangeable with LXT 12 inch laser.
Because I'm deep into LXT, in foreseeable futer I'm not planning to change to XGT. Thus I wasn't even looking at any XGT tools.
Like the shot of the crew member sprinkled with the man glitter!
BTW, Big-10 football on Saturday! Yay!
All those guys making sawdust in the driveway with imperfect dust collection and some not wearing masks. I’d rather not inhale all that wood/glue dust. Dust in the air is pretty visible.
I'm calling a win for Makita before even watching the video
I love my makita. Definitely need to have a vacuum hooked up. Detents wear fast. Its heavy. But its a great saw.
For sure!
Stene woodworks makes a stainless steel detent plate.
@@kizzjd9578 Thats great info, thanks for that .
I recently purchased the new Makita 40v 12" mitre saw and guess what they listened and replaced the laser with the shadow light , bought it kited with fast charger and 2 40v 4ah batteries, the saw is amazing runs for almost a day or with heavy use for about 5 hours so second battery is a necessity unles you charge it during the lunch time and to solve the weight issue got bosch gravity rise mitre saw stand and its awesome, thanks for your videos
I have the Makita.... I just broke it down, cleaned out the bearings and the slide plate (the nylon ring that has lithium grease on it from factory). The slide page was heavily coated in a greasy wood pulp and quite a bit of aluminum dust from a deck we built that has aluminim embedded in the hand rails. The combination of aluminum dust had made the rotation of the base and turn base very difficult and I’d hear a metallic grinding sound.
Anyway once I got it apart and cleaned, I realize the aluminum ridge of the turn base was wearing down on the nylon slide plate and in tie the nylon slide plate had actually become uneven.
So I ordered a replacement slide plate, installed using new Greece etc.
I then checked for square. I found the fence was off quite a lot, and had to use the maximum adjustment allowance designed into the unit. Everything else is pretty close. On a 45 miter... vs 90, I can’t seem to quite true up the cut the vertical cut, I’m off .7 hundredths of an inch when all the way to the right.
If I could work with Makita to make some changes, this is what I’d request.
(1) get rid of laser and go with LED shadow line. I have a Milwaukee saw with the shadow line and although the Milwaukee is used only for framing cuts.... it’s a pretty pathetic saw for trim Carpentey... a lot of slop in the slide and it cannot be tried up. Anyway the shadow line helps with low lighting situations and it can be seen in bright daylight as well.
(2) machine the entire saw to be about 10lbs lighter. I believe the base and slide base are more robust than necessary and also believe the glide rails could be a little narrower in diameter with it compromising required strength.
(3) seal all the bearings on the table so they can’t get clogged up with saw dust.
So true, I’ve had mine apart twice to clean and re grease the table. It’s the worst part about the saw aside from the weight, it’s so damn heavy! I’m eyeballing the 7-1/4” Metabo that’s still made in Japan. Maybe it’ll get me all warm and fuzzy again thinking about the 2 jap made c10fsh saws I used to have 😊
since all my tools are Milwaukee, i will go with that one for the battery , great review.
I am a trim guy from 80s 90s up to 2000. I was able to find a Makita LS 1011 10" miter saw. I had it restored and it became very accurate. That saw was stolen from me. Very upset over that happening. In trying to replace tools that were stolen...I found an almost exact copy. Turns out it's a Cummins 10" slider...tips to the right...same as the Makita LS 1011. The Cummins has absolutely no side play! This is due to two Allen set screws at the pivot (up and down). Great saw...I like it better than the Makita.
@A Concord Carpenter / ToolBoxBuzz. Thanks Rob and Team for another great Head-2-Head Test on these three 10 inch cordless sliding miter saws. Lots of data and lots of information. Will make my next buy easier.
Hope you , your team, and your families stay safe and well.
These reviews are incredibly useful, Thanks TBB Crew!
I had dewalt, milwaukee, and makita. Sold the milwaukee, kept dewalt (12) and makita (10). Milwaukee had no business being there.
I'm sure you did🙄
Red china makes shit carpentry tools. Late to the game and still lags behind in quality. They should stick with the techs. Leave the man glitter making to the real tool companies.
I agree
Ken’s Festool Channel all those brands are made in China dude.
Great video, Thank You!
I love my cordless Makita, but the miter scale detent plate is soft aluminum and the detent’s will start to get bigger over time and the cuts aren’t accurate. I just changed my plate after 2 years of average use.
👍🏻👍🏻
akaredcrossbow @stenewoodwork on instagram has made a stainless steel detent plate for the saw it works just like the manufacturers but it doesn’t break down like the aluminum one. I’ve had mine for about a year now.
@@gosselinkfinecarpentry9786 I did check that out before I purchased the new factory one, but the price of the steel plate was to much compared to $18 for the factory plate. I will definitely buy the steel plate the next time I have to replace it.
👍🏻👍🏻
Everybody's I have their own favorite but you'd least you're trying to show from your opinions what you think is the best you have to respect that you're not just saying old this is the best this the reason why this falls in this category keep up the great work Cheers With a beer
I got both the corded and cordless version of the makita, beast of a saw
I have the Makita. I love it except for two things. Dust collection clogs when not using a vacuum and the laser vs shadow-line. But wow is it precise! I was worried about battery but not an issue unless I am doing a lot dado type cuts in 6x6. Bought mine on sale with 4 batteries included. Never going back to a cord.
Thanks for sharing!
when was the sale?
I have the Makita and the negatives for me
1.The removable part does not line up with the bottom causing your piece of wood to lean back
2. The weight. The older I get the more that matters
3. I don't like lasers either. I have a Dewalt and love the shadow of the blade.
Positives
1. Forward slide rails allow for zero clearance behind it. That's important for a shop saw.
2. Easy bevel adjustments
3. Locks down easily
4. Everything just feels like quality
If they fixed the fence and swapped the laser for a light then it would be the perfect saw
I've got the 10 inch Milwaukee, it's decent , the arms flex at 45 degree bevel so the cut isn't straight if you don't let the blade cut ,
Best details tool review on CZcams!!
Wow, thanks!
I have been seriously thinking of buying the Makita 12" corded model for the shop, but I just saw a video that showed how after only 4 months the detent plate has worn out from the locking pin because the plate is made from soft aluminum. The maker of the channel said Makita has no plans to fix it. He said he found a company that will make them out of stainless steel. Key in Makita miter saw in the CZcams search bar and look for Number one problem if you want to see the video. It's from December 2019.
I am a Milwaukee fan it's about the only tool I buy, love this video
Brand loyalty is a real thing! Thanks for commenting
Wow. Your neighbors must love you.
3:17 That looks like the 7-1/4” saw I’d like to see!!
I purchased the Milwaukee 7 1/4" and as a finishing carpenter l like how I can lug the saw around from room to room and gives me the accuracy in cut that I desire.
me too
I find the dewalt version thats the same size really handy for dragging up into awkward roof spaces, say as you're building a bay window extension, just keeps you up in the workspace instead of running up and down ladders, or trusting someone else on the grounds cut accuracy on the bigger mitre saw. Once we've built ourselves a spot to sit 2 of us plus the saw can get up into that space, and manipulate the wood easily enough to build out and finish the rest
For anything else? Its junk.... eats batteries, locks up on wet wood, and our old one damm near killed our boss when he tried to mitre cut copper pipe (don't ask....) and the thing damm well exploded, literally picking bits of the safety guard and copper pipe out of the wall 15+ft away. Turns out its only rated for straight cuts on copper pipe, even with the fancy blade, its just not powerful enough to mitre soft metals safely 👀
@@mor4y yikes that was scary, similar thing happened to me with cutting aluminum wrecked the blade and the piece I was cutting so bought the proper blade and no problem since I can work all day on one charge.
Just found a 10in Milwaukee 18v that looks like it was used once for $299. Very excited to add this to my tool set, and thanks for the review.
The Makita is running $150 off for the kit + 2 free 5 ah batteries. So you can get the saw, four 5amp batteries and a dual port rapid charger for $500 until the end of October. Easily the best saw I've ever used and more power than my previous corded 10" saw.
My only complaints are that I prefer the shadow line to the laser, the fence is a bit awkward to adjust for bevel cuts, and I'd like an optional lock a 0°. The you can't tilt the saw to the right without unlocking, but it tilts to the left freely. While this is definitely convenient and fast when you're making a lot of varied cuts, it would be nice to have it locked in in both directions when I'm making repeated 90° cuts.
Thanks so much for this review. I’m currently looking for a 10-inch saw. I was thinking of Makita because of its features and most importantly its compact size. Your review is making my decision harder after I learned more about the Milwaukee saw. I love everything about it expect the fact it takes more space in the shop.
I like my milwaukee 10 inch. It was on sale and cheaper then the corded saw I was looking at and I'm already on the milwaukee platform. It does it's job
Love your channel and comparison videos you make. I think that they are the best on CZcams!
Thanks!
Thanks
I've run the HPT and Milwaukee pretty extensively. They're pretty comparable. The Hitachi has quite a bit more power and seems to hold rpm through cuts better but it seems like they just decided to cheap out in such odd places. The plastic detent stop is not that nice the miter lock has a threaded rod to adjust but it likes to work it's way loose, the head slides fairly rough on the rails, I ended up adjusting the saw as far as I could and I'm still about 1/2 a degree off and lastly there's quite a bit of flex in the rails. Overall though it really is a good saw it just takes a bit of work to get it set up and sort of "tuned up" The Milwaukee is a nice saw and seems a bit more like a finished product but the power just lacks and the rails coming from inside the saw can make it want to tip if you don't have it mounted to a stand. But overall for the work we do having something light weight and cordless while still having a decent cut capacity and good run time on battery is well worth the few issues. I seriously considered the Makita as I have a lot of their tools and think they make incredible tools, I just can't get past the extra weight on a saw that I just want to be easy to pull out and set up.
I had the exact same experience as you. I loved the power of the Metabo HPT 36v, but I cant get it to cut square. There is too much movement in the head when extended. I actually use the Milwaukee 10" now, It doesn't have as much power but it cuts more accurately which is more important to me. You just have to cut a little slower at times.
Thank you guys! Your rankings are incredibly useful.
glad you like it
Great review guys! Having only Makita gear I’m leaning more to that brand, like Milwaukee stuff also, just not a fan of the laser or weight of the Makita. I’m used a much much lighter dewalt which is a great saw but it’s got a heap of wobble to it which puts a trench into my mitres. Definitely agree about the shadow line that was what sold the dewalt to me several years back.
Thanks for your video. Cause am planning on making a purchase of a cordless miter saw I do finish carpentry.
Great video! I can't wait for the video on the 12" so I can see the new Bosch cordless
soon
I collect rock serpentine and black jade. I would love to install a diamond 12 inch blade to cut large rocks IN THE FIELD. The problem; electricity and water don't mix.
Thanks for taking the time to do these tests. As usual, you come across as clear, concise, and (most importantly) *unbiased*.
Terrific video. Making your recommendation based on metrics and data is impeccable. Keep up the strong work !!!
Very useful info. Thanks a lot. I decide to buy Makita. Because of its nice design, sawdust extraction, and blue tooth trait. And more over, I have already seven 18 V battery from this dealer…
Favorite CZcams channel. Ive never watched a full episode of any tool review except AVE until i found your channel. The fact that not a single video you've put up about a tool comes without that tool being demonstrate as closely to real life situations. Ive never felt I was tricked unlike others that have name's implying I'll be watching all action with some talking when it's complete opposite. Tools in action my ass. Lol. Sorry had to say it.
Because I constantly work it a tight space (England) I choose Makita.
This channel is so much better than VCG Construction channel. VCG is like Fox News, all opinion, little DATA.
makita needs to upgrade that miter scale plate to stainless steel
H2H is really great, enjoyable show.I downloaded this vieeo and watched on my tv for better experience.Hope you dont mind Rob.😁
Always the best review. No one compares. Thank for the hard work and fine production.
Woodworking Beginner: Update.
This test is only if you want to saw with precision with a miter saw.(test is not intended for rough and hard work).
Tips and Test:
Very important if you would like to saw with precision. (avoid torsion as much as possible)!
Always choose a Miter saw with a handle positioned in a VERTICAL line above the saw blade.
Everything must be aligned, slide rails, handle, and saw blade,it is much better this way the blade will not tilt.
Because there is some torsion in the aluminum housing .
And choose an engine with softstart on it to prevent wear of the gear and worm shaft.
It is very important that everything is aligned.
Here are some examples to show how the handle must be positioned above the blade.
first option: handle vertical positioned above the saw blade.
Bosch gcm 800 sj / Bosch gcm 8 sjl / Evolution rage 3 / FESTOOL KS 60 / Bosch GCM 8 SDE / FESTOOL KS 60 E KAPEX / Metabo KGSV 72 Xact/ Bosch PCM 8 SD / Hitachi C10FSH / Ridgid MS255SR 10-inch / Evolution Fury3-S / Evolution R255SMS / Metabo HPT C10FSBS / Hitachi C10FSB / Hitachi C10FS.
Second optie: handle horizontal positioned above the saw blade / Evolution R185SMS / Evolution F255SMS / Evolution RAGE3R255 SMS3 .
(This also is the case with the Miter saw without the slide rails).
(If you want). You can test it yourself at home if there is torsion in the aluminum housing.
Step-1. First you make a saw cut from +-5 mm deep in to a flat piece of wood about +- 20 mm thick to this with the normal handle positioned on the right side of the Miter saw (the wood it will remain in place until the test is completed).
Step-2. Then repeat this by pushing the saw blade down with your hand (finger) on the aluminum protective cover were the saw blade is cased in. Just now only do this without the running engine.
Step-3. Now you can see if the saw blade will be positioned in or next to the saw cut. If the saw blade is (+- 0,2 / 0,5 mm) next to the saw cut then there is torsion in the aluminum housing (test is completed).
Step-4. Therefor it is much better to choose a Miter saw with the handle positioned VERTICAL in line above the saw blade.
The second option is the handle positioned HORIZONTAL in line above the saw blade.
Step-5. When you measure the vertical 90 degrees angle square (Digital Level Box) of you're sawblade don't forget that there is always some torsion in the aluminum housing.
Conclusion:how further away the handle is from the saw blade how more chance of torsion in the aluminum housing don't go for that (the choices are yours).
Also with a cheap slide miter saw it is still better the handgriff in line a above the saw blade than on the right side. Maybe they will make it someday then we have a winner...
Well done guys.
Lots of work to do the comparison and it’s appreciated!
I have been thinking about getting a battery saw. Currently, I am invested in the Milwaukee battery platform. I don’t really see the need for one though. I have a Bosch 10” that I have had for 25 years that works great and just got a Metabo 8 1/2”. I still like my Bosch better.
Great review! I think i might pick up the makita. I already run the milwaukee 7 1/4 and its great for most things.
Picked up the Makita today. Awesome saw
Just found your channel. IMO outstanding review. Thank you for taking the time to review these saws!
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Metabo has infinite cuts because it comes with a plug in adaptor 😁
So True unless you're in California and they cut your electricity, lol
Its Metabo HPT, Hikoki, sHitachi, remember that.Metabo is a higher quality, and german engeneered tools.
@@zylent8251 I doubt the electronics are all german.
Wish my corded Metabo HPT saw had infinite cuts😩. It just crapped out on me and wasn’t even used that much. Never again
@@zylent8251 They were both high quality till about 5 years ago when they were respectively made in Japan and Germany. Now, they're all made in China. They still make decent tools, but they're not exceptional or anything. German Metabo even lies by putting "made in Germany" on the box, while the actual tool says "made in China"
I'm waiting to see what Makita does with the 40v Max line in the US. Once I see reviews of 40V Max vs 18v x 2 I'll make a decision.... on which Makita :)
I'm also waiting
I own the Makita and the Milwaukee. The Mikita is a far better saw except for weight and the stupid laser. The Milwaukee dust collector has broken 3 times now. The Milwaukee also has problems with accuracy, a lot of flex in the head rails.
I just bought the Milwaukee 10" for finish carpentry. Works pretty good. Trimmed out a house all day long and my hd12 battery was only 1/2 down. NOW for the problem I have. Please let me know if you have this issue too. When dropping the miter saw blade to a 45 degree angle. The blade protector binds on the bed when pulling the blade straight downwards, like it doesn't get out of the way fast enough, To help this i have to pull the blade all the way forward and push backwards to help the guard rotate upwards like its suppose to. Its a real pain in the ass when slicing at a 45 degree angle and the guard is stopping the blade from finishing the cut.
Thanks for the info as always. I know this is a tough one for ya’s as there are just SO many variables And personal preferences with miter saws. I was looking forward to grabbing makitas 10” until they dropped the 12” only to wind up not being able to pass up the versatility and comparably capable (not nearly the quality of makitas) for what I paid 😯including free battery rebate. 😉. Regardless of price I can’t say I regret it its most definitely the most versatile 10” sliding dual bevel on the market brought home by the shore power option. after smh on some of the notable QC fit and finish issues and acclimating to things like the unlocked detent slop 🧐. I’ve grown to find it’s user ability + ease of adjustability almost indispensable. Particularly on a dual bevel slider. Not to mention for a dual bevel slider it delivers where functionality matters. Namely rail slide and rigidity, bevel capability and ease of bevel use and fence relation. Also dust management even with the collection bag is surprisingly efficient. Weight ain’t bad either. Thanks again for the quality reviews. Btw do makitas max blades stack in the to mid - higher end blades category?
mid to high. Not highest
@@ConcordCarpenter thanks. Good to know. Again appreciate you all!
tanks for commenting
Great job as always! Very thorough and insightful testing as always.
My only suggestion would be to test accuracy of the miter at 45° with 1 x 6 red oak. That will show deficiencies easily.
good feedback thx
did you check for cut quality? some could have more blade wobble. and when adjusting the angle some have more slop than others in their bevel notches when it locks in.
@Loyd 503 no plans as of yet
Thanks for putting in the time and effort guys. I found this rather helpful.
Glad it was helpful!
That Makita sounds like it is a winner looking how that slide is built how beefy and heavy the glides are sounds like something you’ll be passing down to your grandchildren.
Little heavy for the jobsites but I’ll let my grandson carry it for me lol
Just got my milwaukee 10 inch yet to use it.
I`ll stick with my corded Delta SawBuck thank you very much.
Rob outstanding head to head as usual no stone left unturned! But here’s my gripe! The milwaukee maybe the most accurate out of the box but there’s at least 5 vids on CZcams yours included from 4 years ago that mentions blade deflection due to the way the saw rails go under the saw base!! Have milwaukee rectified this or have you guys just changed your minds?
its been addressed
Have you a chance to try the 12 inch makita 40 volt? It has the shadow line.
The corded version of the Makita is $739 these days. Insane price hikes have occurred the last few years. The LS1019L.
The 10" Milwaukee is great for just about everything unless it requires a high level of precision. It's ok for trim as long as it's paint grade. I wouldn't use it on anything requiring a very precise cut. There's too much movement in the saw and not enough power. It likes to hollow out cuts, even with a nice thick blade
I had the same problem.. its almost impossible to get multiple 45 bevel cuts in a row.
Of these three, I really like the Makita, but it is so darn large and heavy that I find myself thinking “might as well step up to the 12″ saw”….especially for the tall trim (have a lot of 6″+ base).
Unfortunately, the 12″ Makita cordless is SIGNIFICANTLY more expensive than the 10” and even bigger/heavier. The “portability” factor of the cordless model is nice, but at 60+ lbs I suspect most will do whatever they can to avoid hauling it around.
Ultimately, that has me looking at either the CORDED LS1219L for about $600 OR the opposite end of the spectrum: a compact cordless miter saw like Dewalt’s DCS361B 7 1/4. Looking forward to the upcoming 12″ and 7 1/4 Head to Heads.
Dang first world problems!
It’s a beast to carry
Awesome review! Really thorough. Hoping dewalt comes out with a flexvolt 10”
Order one from the uk mate,they have had a single battery 8 inch and double battery 10 inch flex volts out for years now over here.
@@garethheathcote4988 why do tool companies hate certain parts of the world 😂 it would make so much sense for them to sell that here because I have the 7-1/4 and it lacks a lot of features. But I’ll look into that thanks!
Has the crew ever crunched the numbers to determine best overall cordless brand? I’ve got about 20 different Makita 18/36V tools I put through hard field use 10+ years and no complaints yet.
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Rob, you failed to mention that the Metabo HPT comes with LIFETIME WARRANTY! 5 years is all you get with Milwaukee or Makita’s 3-year warranty! Metabo wins it right there, as 10 years from now, Metabo would still shine, cuz if it needed replacement, Metabo would ship out a brand new one, under warranty, even 20-30 years down the road! But, I do love my Makita 36V 10”!
I dont think the metabo has life time warranty. Their smaller cordless tools like drills, impacts, circ and recip saws do, as well as others, but miter saw and tables saws i believe do not
I thought Rob liked the Festool Kapex that comes with laser on both side of the blade. It requires adjustment.
Is this a re-run? These saws have been out for years. Big fan of Milwaukee tools, but the compactness of the Makita sold me. The initial "here's free saw, tell us what you think." videos raved about the Milwaukee. Then it was released and the reviews weren't so rosey all of the sudden. The shadow line is awesome, and wish the Makita had it, but I'm happy with the Makita. You can set it against a wall and still use it. I got it on a promo with 4 batteries and a charger for $529. But it's HEAVY! Waiting for the 7 1/4 Milwaukee price to drop for a really portable unit.
Nope - the last Head-to-Head that we did was corded. there are others out there but we felt we could do better
If you were to pick up 12 inch dewalt dw 780 and makita 12 inch slide compound i have
Had too many problems with metabo
It doesnt slide very well
Need to test crosscuts in oak or maple. Don't do much trim in S-P-F or lams