Makita XSL08 18V X2 (36V) 12-Inch Dual-Bevel Sliding Compound Miter SawProfessional

The XSL08 is Makita's cordless 36-volt 12-inch dual-bevel slider, a genuine production saw with class-leading capacity and front-mounted controls owners love. It cuts a full 15-inch crosscut and stands tall base and crown. The two catches are an aluminum detent plate that wears and develops play, and real weight at around 69 pounds with batteries.

• A reviewer reported no blade wobble and perfectly consistent cuts, with the bevel dead-on out of the box
• Owners love the front-mounted bevel and miter controls, since there's no reaching behind the saw
• It has class-leading capacity, cutting a 15-inch crosscut at 90 and tall base and crown, exceeding the Bosch glide
• The single-action rail lets it sit flush to a wall with no lost capacity, and it runs a full day of trim on one pair of packs

• The aluminum detent plate wears at the stops over time, so play develops especially at 0 and 45 and miters stop fitting, which drives an aftermarket stainless-plate market
• Some units arrive with about an eighth-inch miter offset that needs the plate loosened and re-squared before first use
• It's very heavy at around 69 pounds with batteries, which cuts into real portability
• The ergonomics favor right-handers, and the guide rail can surface-rust without added lubrication

It takes 12-inch, 1-inch arbor blades. An aftermarket stainless detent plate directly addresses the plate wear, it pairs with Makita AWS wireless dust extraction, and it fits the WST06 folding stand. It runs on any Makita 18-volt LXT batteries, using a matched pair for 36 volts.