Makita LS1040 vs DEWALT DHS790AT2

Model Makita
LS1040
DEWALT
DHS790AT2

Basic Info

Suggested Price $329.80 $799.00
Release Sep 2012 Sep 2016

Overview

Top Features
  • Powerful 15.0 AMP motor for improved performance; 4,600 RPM
  • Dual post compound pivoting arm
  • Bevel cuts up to 45° to the left
  • Miter cuts 0°-45° left and 0°-52° right
  • Positive miter stops at 9 settings: 15°, 22.5°, 30°, 45°, right or left and 0° (90° cuts)
  • Weighs only 27.3 lbs. for easy portability
  • Precision machined aluminum base ensures accurate cuts
  • Performs compound cutting operations
  • Shaft lock for easy blade changes
  • Socket Wrench (782212-4)
  • 40T Carbide Tipped Blade (A-93669)
  • Dust Bag (122852-0)
  • Triangular Rule (762001-3)
  • Vertical Vise (122536-0)
  • LS1016LX5
  • LS1216LX4
  • LS1216L
  • LS1016L
  • LS1016
  • LS0714
  • LS1040F
  • LS1221
  • Features powerful 15 amp motor and dual post compound pivoting arm
  • Provides a large capability with cuts 52 degrees right and 47 degrees left with 9 positive stops at 15, 22-1/2, 30, 45 degrees left or right and 0 degrees
  • Durably designed with a machined aluminum base, dual aluminum base, dual slide rails and a carbide tip blade
  • Saw includes vertical vise, blade, wrench and triangular rule
  • Covered by 1-Year warranty
  • Flexible – power of corded. Freedom of cordless. The world’s first battery that automatically changes voltage when you change tools
  • Runtime; Up to 289 Cross Cuts in 3-1/4″ baseboard molding
  • Powerful 120V Brushless motor provides longer runtime compared to Brushed motors
  • CUTLINE blade positioning system; adjustment free cutline indicator
  • 120V AC adapter; corded or cordless power delivers ultimate flexibility

All Features

Includes Carbide Blade, Vertical Vise, Dust Bag, Triangular Rule, Socket Wrench
Blade Type 40T Carbide Tipped
Slide No
Crosscut @ 45 Deg. H 2-3/4″
Bevel Stops 0 Degrees , 15 Degrees , 22.5 Degrees , 30 Degrees , 45 Degrees
Item Compound Miter Saw
Arbor Size 5/8″ .625
Blade Dia. 10″
Amps @ 120V 15.0
No Load RPM 4600
UNSPSC 27112709
Voltage 120 120
Crosscut @ 90 Deg. H 2-3/4″
Bevel Capacity 0 to 45 Degrees
Crosscut @ 90 Deg. W 5-1/8″
Miter Capacity 0 Degrees to 45 Degrees Left and 0 Degrees to 52 Degrees Right
Crosscut @ 45 Deg. W 3-5/8″
Tool Weight 24.2 lb.
Features Dual Post Compound Pivoting Arm, Machined Aluminum Base, Shaft Lock
6.75
No
12
24.335
49
Dual
Lithium Ion
3 Year Limited Warranty 1 Year Free Service Contract 90 Day Money Back Guarantee
Yes
Positive Stops
49
2
Power Tool
No
Lithium Ion
Keyed
6.0
Sliding Compound
20.91
90-Day
32.721
Yes
Miter Saw
Hybrid
1-UL Listed

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