Phillip Mitchell
06-23-2021, 10:06 PM
I’m looking for real world feedback on this saw. The model # of the one I’m considering is the Makita XSL08PT and is a 12” saw that runs off (2) 18V batteries and has rails and a bevel lock similar to the Festool Kapex. The rails are more centrally located and don’t project out past the rear of the saw. Similarly, the bevel lock is located at the front of the rail/saw and doesn’t require the reach around maneuver.
I do a mix of (professional) woodworking and finish carpentry and find myself on-site with a miter saw on stand with a dust hood and automated dust extractor enough to be strongly considering upgrading my Dewalt DWS780 (also a 12” slider) The 780 is a decent saw, but not as accurate in the rails as I would prefer. Dust collection is passable but not anywhere near great even with a Rousseau Dust Hood hooked to a Dust Deputy/Fein Turbo II setup.
I am already heavily invested in the Makita 18V battery platform and am considering upgrading to the miter saw and am wondering about accuracy compared to the 780 and any other real world differences of note. Just from looking at specs, it looks like the Makita is significantly heavier (69# vs 51#)
The more space efficient design with the rails is very attractive for both on site work and if/when I bring may bring it into my shop when not in use on site.
The Dewalt has a shadow line/LED light for the cut, but I don’t always find myself using or trusting it. The Makita has an adjustable red laser for the cut line indicator.
The Makita AWS (Bluetooth activated dust extractor integration system) seems handy, albeit a bit expensive to buy a matching vac dedicated to the miter saw. I use the Fein with its tool
activated Auto switch currently and it’s cheap and easy.
I would likely sell the 780 if I got the newer Makita. Any one used one?
I do a mix of (professional) woodworking and finish carpentry and find myself on-site with a miter saw on stand with a dust hood and automated dust extractor enough to be strongly considering upgrading my Dewalt DWS780 (also a 12” slider) The 780 is a decent saw, but not as accurate in the rails as I would prefer. Dust collection is passable but not anywhere near great even with a Rousseau Dust Hood hooked to a Dust Deputy/Fein Turbo II setup.
I am already heavily invested in the Makita 18V battery platform and am considering upgrading to the miter saw and am wondering about accuracy compared to the 780 and any other real world differences of note. Just from looking at specs, it looks like the Makita is significantly heavier (69# vs 51#)
The more space efficient design with the rails is very attractive for both on site work and if/when I bring may bring it into my shop when not in use on site.
The Dewalt has a shadow line/LED light for the cut, but I don’t always find myself using or trusting it. The Makita has an adjustable red laser for the cut line indicator.
The Makita AWS (Bluetooth activated dust extractor integration system) seems handy, albeit a bit expensive to buy a matching vac dedicated to the miter saw. I use the Fein with its tool
activated Auto switch currently and it’s cheap and easy.
I would likely sell the 780 if I got the newer Makita. Any one used one?