Craftsmen of old had a keen eye and many of the saw cuts for delicate wood pieces like crown moldings were cut by hand. In later years, when the construction of homes became mass-produced, carpenters built miter boxes. These open-ended boxes contained pre-cut slots in various angles where the carpenter need only slide the piece of wood into the box and the saw along one of the slots.

When electric miter saws arrived the do-it-yourselfer was give the same advantages as the professional. This was especially true when the sliding, compound miter saw with a laser guide was introduced. Now every cut is the perfect cut. The Makita 10 Dual Slide Compound Miter Saw fulfills this operation with a sliding action that can handle some of the thickest moldings that a designer has to offer.

What makes the sliding mechanism a great tool is that it almost takes the place of the old, bulky radial arm saws. These saws had to be permanently mounted on a bench and couldn’t be moved around the construction sit with any great ease. The sliding mechanism on a compound miter saw made it easy for almost anyone to make cuts over 12 inches.

The Makita 10 Dual Slide Compound Miter Saw has the added advantage of quality. It’s patented 4-Steel Rail Sliding System keeps the sliding arm stiff to produce perfect cuts. In addition, unlike many other brands, this Makita has six linear, ball bearings for a smooth operation. Ball bearings also decrease wear-and-tear that puts many saws out of alignment after continued use.

So, for a saw that will give superior performance for a lifetime choose the brand the pros use.