Milwaukee 6955-20 vs Makita LS1040

Model Milwaukee
6955-20
Makita
LS1040

Basic Info

Suggested Price $549.00 $329.80
Release Sep 2012 Sep 2012

Overview

Top Features
  • 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
  • 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

All Features

Package Weight UOM LB
Miter Saw – Preset Bevel Angle Detents (°) 0° & Left / Right 22.5° & 45°
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 (°) 0° & Left / Right 15°, 22.5°, 31.62° & 45°
Product Data Last Certified 2012-05-21
UL Listed Yes
Integrated Laser Guide No
Maximum Right Miter 60 °
Package Depth UOM IN
Integrated Work Light Yes
Assembled Depth (in) 32 in
Maximum RPM – No Load 3200 rpm
Maximum Left Bevel 48 °
Package Width UOM IN
Package Weight 76.5
Motor Horsepower 3.3 hp
Vertical Crosscut Capacity (in) – 0° Miter 0° 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 5/8″
Crosscut Capacity – 0° Miter 45° Right Bevel 2″ x 14″
Maximum Right Bevel 48 °
Quick Release Vise Yes
ETL Listed No
Voltage 220 Volts 120
Maximum Left Miter 55 °
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 – 0° Miter 45° Left Bevel 2″ x 14″
Tool Weight 65 lbs 24.2 lb.
Net Package Quantity 1
Crosscut Capacity – 45° Miter 0° Bevel 2″ x 10″
Assembled Height (In) 23 in
Horizontal Crosscut Capacity (in) – 0° Miter 0° Bevel 13.5 in
Carbide Blade, Vertical Vise, Dust Bag, Triangular Rule, Socket Wrench
40T Carbide Tipped
No
2-3/4″
0 Degrees , 15 Degrees , 22.5 Degrees , 30 Degrees , 45 Degrees
Compound Miter Saw
10″
15.0
4600
27112709
2-3/4″
0 to 45 Degrees
5-1/8″
0 Degrees to 45 Degrees Left and 0 Degrees to 52 Degrees Right
3-5/8″
Dual Post Compound Pivoting Arm, Machined Aluminum Base, Shaft Lock

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