Makita LXSL01Z 1 Compound Miter Saw Review

The Makita LXSL01Z 18V LXT Lithium-IonCordless 7-1/2 Inch Dual Slide Compound Miter Saw is a compound miter saw that runs on a powerful 2,200rpm motor. This gives the compact device enough strength to easily slice through wood and soft plastics.

The cordless nature of this saw is what makes this device so popular. No longer do you have to worry about accidentally slicing through the power cord or not having enough room to maneuver the unit around the room. The machine runs on lithium ion batteries.

The overall design of the miter saw is compact and lightweight. Weighing only 27.5 pounds allows even the smallest or thinnest of users to use this device with ease. The Makita LXSL01Z 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 7-1/2 Inch Dual Slide Compound Miter Saw is easy to carry and easy to travel with as well.

The large lumber capacity of the saw allows it to handle materials of longer and wider widths than normal. The direct drive gearbox feature allows for easier maintenance and better cutting efficiency. Another feature of this unit is its four steel rail sliding system that increases rigidity in order to produce more accurate cuts. All of these systems and features work together to provide the user with the cleanest and most precise cuts possible.

The Makita LXSL01Z 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 7-1/2 Inch Dual Slide Compound Miter Saw comes with a three year warranty, while the batteries and charger come with a one year warranty.

User Reviews and Rating

Majority of customers who have reviewed the Makita LXSL01Z 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 7-1/2 Inch Dual Slide Compound Miter Saw are more than satisfied with the performance brought to them by this saw. The device is powerful, compact and lightweight, and produces accurate and clean cuts.

Some customers may not like using this saw however, for it lacks a laser light guiding system, which some users deem necessary in creating straighter cuts.

The Makita LXSL01Z has been reviewed by 14 customers on Amazon and has been given a impressive customer score of 3.8 stars out of 5.0.

“Very pleased with this purchase. Works well for smaller stuff, trim ect. I have been using it a lot because it is so light and easy to move around. Right out of the box it was cutting square, no adjustments. My only complaint is the unusual blade size, however, I might try a 7 1/4 blade in it.”

Jean Stocker, Amazon Customer Review

“Great little saw. Great saw for trim or even the occasional 2x. Gets a ton of cuts on one battery! Blade speed is a little slow, so you have to go slow on big stock. Bearings are a little sticky, but you get used to that. Overall a perfect saw for a few cuts even when you have power available. Five stars.”

Tracy, Amazon Customer Review

“This is the product I have been looking for a long time. Since it is dual slide,I do not need my big and heavy miter saw anymore. i can use this saw for all my miter projects. It is an absolute precision instrument. It uses Makitas’s standard 18 V Lithium)ion batteries and therefore fits into my system. I do not run out of power. I can hook up a 1 1/2 inch vac, therefore practically no dust. The extension rods give stability…”

Guenter Memmert, Amazon Customer Review

Verdict

The Makita LXSL01Z 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 7-1/2 Inch Dual Slide Compound Miter Saw is a practical buy for users looking for a good cordless miter saw with no other features than the ones mentioned, that provides them with clean and accurately cut pieces.

Pros

• The cordless nature of this unit has been greatly commended. This allows users to easily move and maneuver between work benches with no effort at all.
• This device is extremely lightweight, which provides customers with ease and convenience.
• The large lumbar capacity allows users to use this saw for longer and wider materials.

• This miter saw lacks a laser light guiding system.

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