Makita LS1016L vs Milwaukee 6955-20


Model	Makita LS1016L	Milwaukee 6955-20
Basic Info
Suggested Price	$459.00	$549.00
Release	Oct 2013	Sep 2012
Overview
Top Features	Powerful 15.0 AMP direct drive motor requires less maintenance and delivers 3,200 RPM Compact design with a patented 4-Steel Rail Sliding System further increases rigidity to produce superior cuts Exclusive 6 linear ball bearings engineered to deliver “”dead-on”” accurate cuts Increased capacity for up to 6-5/8″” crown molding (vertically nested), 4-3/4″” baseboard (vertical), and 12″” crosscuts at 90° Largest crown molding cutting capacity in its class Innovative direct drive gearbox and guard system is engineered for increased vertical cutting capacity Miters 0°-52° left and 0°-60° right, with positive stops at 0°, 15°, 22.5°, 31.6°, and 45° (left and right) Less weight (53.3 lbs.) and the most compact design in its class for easy jobsite portability Soft start feature for smooth start-ups Electronic speed control maintains constant speed under load for smoother, higher quality cutting Exclusive 4-3/4″” tall dual sliding fence system features upper and lower fence adjustments for more precise miter and bevel cuts Built-in laser clearly indicates line-of-cut whether blade is turning or not; on-off switch and micro-adjustments for precise “”left-of-blade”” or “”right-of-blade”” cutting Dual rear-handle bevel lock is easily accessible and adjusts 0°-45° (left and right), with positive stops at 0°, 22.5°, 33.9° and 45° (left and right) Ergonomic rubberized horizontal D-handle design for better fit and added comfort Easy one-touch miter lock for accurate adjustments and increased efficiency Replaceable stainless steel miter scale features large and easy-to-read markings Large precision machined aluminum base supports material for more efficient cutting Easy-to-read dual bevel scale for more precise adjustments See-through blade guard system for greater visibility of blade and line of cut Easy one-step blade changes for increased efficiency Rubberized feet help tool remain stationary Large adjustable fence levers for fast and easy adjustments Oversized trigger switch for better fit, added comfort and easier operation 60T Carbide Tipped Blade (A-93675) Vertical Vise (122854-6) Dust Bag (122852-0) Triangular Rule (762001-3) Socket Wrench #13 (782232-8) Hex Wrench (783208-8) LS1016LX5 LS1216LX4 LS1216L LS1016 LS0714 LS1040F LS1221 LS1040 Four-Steel Rail Sliding System 6 Linear ball bearings Capacity for up to 6-5/8-inch crown molding (vertically nested), 4-3/4-inch baseboard (vertical), and 12-inch cross cuts at 90 Powerful 15 AMP direct drive motor Exclusive 4-3/4-inch tall dual sliding fence system	Miter angle fine adjust with detent override makes it simple to dial-in precise miter angles Miter angle digital readout provides repeatable accuracy to 0.1 degree Dual integral job-site lights fully illuminate the work piece and cut line from either side of the blade 15-amp, 3.3 max hp direct-drive motor provides increased power for high-performance cutting in hard lumber Integral dust channel captures 75 percent of all dust and debris
All Features
Batteries Required?	No
Power Source	corded-electric
Item Package Quantity	1
Voltage	120 volts	220 Volts
Included Components	bare-tool; attachments
Warranty Description	1-year warranty
Item Weight	60 pounds
Number Of Pieces	1
Style	LS1016L miter saw
Batteries Included?	No
Package Weight UOM		LB
Miter Saw – Preset Bevel Angle Detents (Â°)		0Â° & Left / Right 22.5Â° & 45Â°
Bevelling Capability		Dual
CSA Certified		Yes
Package Width		32.00
Cord Length		5 ft
Assembled Weight (lbs)		76.5 lbs
Cordless / Corded		Corded
Miter Saw – Preset Miter Angle Detents (Â°)		0Â° & Left / Right 15Â°, 22.5Â°, 31.62Â° & 45Â°
Product Data Last Certified		2012-05-21
UL Listed		Yes
Integrated Laser Guide		No
Maximum Right Miter		60 Â°
Package Depth UOM		IN
Integrated Work Light		Yes
Assembled Depth (in)		32 in
Maximum RPM – No Load		3200 rpm
Maximum Left Bevel		48 Â°
Package Width UOM		IN
Package Weight		76.5
Motor Horsepower		3.3 hp
Vertical Crosscut Capacity (in) – 0Â° Miter 0Â° Bevel		6.55 in
Color / Finish		Red, Grey, Black
Electronic Speed Control		No
Electric Motor Brake		Yes
Package Contents		Carbide tipped blade, dust bag, blade wrench
Additional Cutting Specifications		Crown molding vertically nested – 6-5/8″
Miter Saw Type		Sliding Compound Miter
Arbor Size		1.0 in
Crosscut Capacity – 0Â° Miter 45Â° Right Bevel		2″ x 14″
Maximum Right Bevel		48 Â°
Quick Release Vise		Yes
ETL Listed		No
Maximum Left Miter		55 Â°
Base Construction		Steel
Package Depth		23.00
Saw Drive		Direct Drive
Dust Port		Yes
Spindle Lock		No
External Motor Brush Access		No
Package Height		21.75
Blades Included		1
Package Height UOM		IN
Net Package Quantity UOM		EA
Suggested Buy URL		MilwaukeeTool.com
Tool-Less Blade Changing		No
Saw Blade Diameter (in)		12 in
Assembled Width (in)		21.75 in
Amperage (A)		15.0 A
Internet Product Code (IPC)		43852FF9415
Dust Collection		Yes
Blade Wrench Included		Yes – Loose
Warranty		5 year manufacturer warranty
Crosscut Capacity – 0Â° Miter 45Â° Left Bevel		2″ x 14″
Tool Weight		65 lbs
Net Package Quantity		1
Crosscut Capacity – 45Â° Miter 0Â° Bevel		2″ x 10″
Assembled Height (In)		23 in
Horizontal Crosscut Capacity (in) – 0Â° Miter 0Â° Bevel		13.5 in
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