Makita LS1040 vs Kobalt SM1850LW


Model	Makita LS1040	Kobalt SM1850LW
Basic Info
Suggested Price	$329.80	$155.00
Release	Sep 2012	Dec 2013
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	Maximum crosscut up to 2-in x 8-in; ideal capacity for moulding and framing cuts Light weight due to compact die-cast aluminum construction-easy to move from storage to jobsite Vertically mounted laser guide projects accurate pre-cutting line for precise alignment Positive miter and bevel stops for accurate placement of most used angles Dual slide rail system with linear bearings allows for smooth and accurate operation
All Features
Includes	Carbide Blade, Vertical Vise, Dust Bag, Triangular Rule, Socket Wrench
Blade Type	40T Carbide Tipped
Slide	No	Yes
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″	0.625
Blade Dia.	10″
Amps @ 120V	15.0
No Load RPM	4600
UNSPSC	27112709
Voltage	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.	23
Features	Dual Post Compound Pivoting Arm, Machined Aluminum Base, Shaft Lock
		No
		5000
		Yes
		45
		Yes
		N/A
		N/A
		18
		Yes
		9
		Yes
		7-1/4-in
		Port
		Yes
		No
		No
		45
		24
		3-year limited
		16
		No
		45
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