The stainless steel detent plate is available for purchase here www.packibletool.com/products/makita-detent-plate-stainless-steel-formerly-stenetent Always available, and free shipping!

I brought one'' noticed it straight away.. was constantly squaring it.. been using my old one.. pissed me off ... now I know the problem thanks..

I agree, the detent plate is a definite flaw. Replacements from Makita are $14. The 10" and 12" saw replacement plates are identical. I bought several and keep them in my truck.

Thanks so much for the video! I was wondering if you would mind to take a measurement? What's the distance from the back of the saw to the fence? With your setup, my problem wouldn't matter much, but my saw is right up against the wall. I had a Festool kapex, but wanted more capacity for cutting timbers, so I bought the Bosch axial glide 12 inch. I really miss the laser of the Festool. The Bosch from the wall to the fence is about 14 inches. Could you tell me what that distance would be for the Makita?? Thanks very much!

Good info! Have been looking at adding that very saw to my collection for a while now. I've been a Makita guy for life and it's disappointing to hear they made it sound like they have no plans to improve the design. Their superior design is what normally keeps me coming back. Thank you sir!

Nice vid. I'm comparing different miter saws right now, and very glad you put up this info, is it's a deal breaker for me. I've had a number of Makita tools over the years, and generally been satisfied with the results. I was doing mostly field work however...now that I am looking to do some cabinet grade work, this kind of engineering gaffe is unacceptable. When you see something so glaring, you have to wonder what other corners did they cut? Nice work!

I am in the process of upgrading my miter saw, and this one is at the top of the list just now. I watched a review of this saw compared to its Bosch equivalent (GCM12 GDL). It was noted that while the miter setting of this saw is fixed in place using metal, the Bosch used plastic for the rod that keeps the miter value in place. Of course steel would be better than aluminium for a saw of this category, and I hope that Makita in the meantime has taken this input to heart.

I own several miter saws. So far this is my favorite. Every other brand has other issues that are an annoyance also.

Enjoyed your informative video. I need to replace my laser. Any tips/advice. Thank you in advance. Rodney.

How do you think gluing a small piece of nylon onto the bottom of the pin would work, in order to ensure the wear occurs on the pin and not on the detent plate where it matters. Once the nylon is low, remove and glue another?

This is GOLD!!! Thanks for the heads up. Cheers.

Thanks for the info and making the video. I need to buy a mitre saw soon. I was going to get the Festool initially, but because of circumstances, I won't be able to have shop I wanted. Also retired now, so don't have the funds. I am looking at the LS1019L. I owned Makita and DeWALT in the past and the dust collection was pretty much useless. Nice that they have the rails at the front of the machine. Always sad when company skimps on the design and turns a good machine into something less.

Thanks for taking the bull by the horns. I appreciate it! Great work!

thanks for sharing this, and for providing a solution instead of just bitching! I'm going to be purchasing the saw today and now I know where to turn for the upgrade

Good news your video must’ve inspired Makita to redesign the detents just bought my mitre slide saw and the Detents are completely different from what yours is The new saw I have has vertical grooves approximately 1 inch long much more Beefy thanks 👍🏻

I’m glad I watched because the Makita was going to be on my bench soon but now maybe not. Thanksz

excellent content and problem solving !!

Great review! Thanks for your knowledge. Do you think the detent plate would hold up for the occasional user? maybe 2-3 times per year for occasional crown, some base board shelves ect? It sound like a good saw. Thanks Jeff

All my other power tools are makita , I was thinking of buying a makita chop saw, after what you have shown me I will be looking for a competitor make, thank for the information

Hi. Good review! Just wondering how crown cuts will work on that saw. Do you always need to take the top section of the fence off?

Yes,I would like one as well when completed and proven to work well. Thanks.

Hello and thank you for your video, my saw is having the issue where I can’t swing it back and forth at all even when pressing the tab that supposed to be pressed down and turning the locking mechanism handle piece that locks and unlocks the ability to swing the arm into various degrees… I apologize for not knowing better/proper nomenclature of the parts of the saw but would greatly appreciate any help or advice on what to do to fix this problem. Thanks for taking the time to read this

great explanation! I've decided to get this Makita LS1018L in the following days and I wonder would it be possible to order this stainless steel detent right the way and have it once the original is worn out. My Q is: where I can order this durable one? Thank you.

good video thanks. will you be selling the stainless detent plate? also i'd be interested to hear you talk more about this saw vs. the kapex.

John: Thank you for a solution to the indent plate. How difficult is it to replace the plate? Will your plate include instructions?

Great initiative. Can you send or information on the upgraded plate when you get them?

Just bought my 1217L variant today in Sydney, that's 3 years on, I wonder if they fixed this issue? Great vid, thanks 👍

I noticed the same thing. Getting looser. One day i bumped into the front of saw and it jumped out of the 0 deg detent making that one really sloppy. Would be interested in one of these plates if theyre for sale.

just ordered a detent plate. hopefully it will arrive soon :D

The Makita ls1019L sliding compound mitre saw also has the factory defect of the 10" blade colliding with the inner edge of the right fence when the saw is rotated to the left 60 degree mitre cut position. It appears the inner edge of the right fence needs to be trimmed or filed down to permit the blade to slide past and clear the inner edge of the right fence and not collide (metal-to-metal) with it.

Bought the plate from you. It's perfect. Do they make crown stops for this saw?

I assume the s/steel plate is a total replacement for the original Alu plate. An alternative could be a s/steel plate that goes under the original one.

I have had this saw for almost 2 years and i have no wear like that.. i use it almost every job for trim.. so i am always swinging it back and forth to different angles. Its still as solid as the day i bought it. I feel this is a user error and you are slamming it back and forth . treat your tools right and they will last a lifetime

Terrific identifying of a significant shortcoming with the saw. Did you complete design work/commissioning of your stainless detent plate?

I purchased this saw as I only will use occasionally. I had a question about your WSTO6 stand in the video. would you recommend that or is there another that you would recommend? Thanks in advance! Jeff

Good video mate. Is that a Total Tools hat you were wearing? I thought they were only in Australia

BIG QUESTION - Does the 12 Makita have clips that allow you to cut crown molding standing up, as the Dewalt compound Miter does???

Great video. How did the detent plates turn out. I'm looking at investing in this saw.

Thanks for taking the time to share this. Ive been in the market for a couple of years for anew miter saw in the shop. I currently have a Makita LS1013 from 2004 that been great but showing signs that it should be replaced. I've looked at the Bosch Axial Glides, the new Delta with out the rear rails, and even DeWalt (not a fan). I've been looking at the Makita LS1019L (corded 10"). How is the accuracy of the overall saw in general besides the issue you talked about. Does it have much side play when fully extended? I heard you mentioned that you went form a Festool Kapex to this saw, so I'm assuming this isn't a bad saw at all. Any insight or advice would help. Thanks! Scott

Do you know if this will also work on the 8.5" cordless. I'm guessing that tool probably uses a different sized part?

Hey man I have the same model! How the heck do I clean it so I can turn it with ease through the detents. It got a little wet sawdust in it one day... thanks man

Looking around for help with very sluggish movement of the table base. My saw is really hard to move back and forth. Have you ever seen anything on how to fix this problem? One of my coworkers has the same saw and it moves flawlessly. Mine, I have to hold onto the stand to move it. Thanks!! Nice videos and helpful!

I will be making detent plate using stainless. Will be posting here once its done

Is the saw good enough to cut out trenches or mortises with flat bases eg 2 inch deep mortises in 4x4 inch timber. Is the depth gauge any good to help doing this task ? Is there any flex in the saw arm when cutting out trenches, do you have flat bottoms. I ask because I need to cut one hundred mortises, so efficient and quick is needed, thanks.

Hey there ! Recently purchased the Makita Ls1219l, but having square problems,, it's not cutting straight when sliding beyond 6". Any advice.?

I've just bought the 12 inch... Popped it on the stand and it's massive! Is the 10 inch the same over all size? Anyways... I'm having and issue where its cutting square but there's an angle on the back corner. I've adjusted the bevil but it's the same.... It makes like a curl in the timber. It's very noticeable. Annoying I like the saw wandering if the bars flex? I don't know... I may send it back.

Hey stene would the stainless steel detent plate you got made fit the 12" version too, and do you post to Australia

Why did you change from the Kapex? I've been looking at the DSX 10" or 12" but there is no crown stop option like my Dewalt or Bocsh.

I was just looking through the questions on the 12" version of this saw on the home depot website. Someone asked about this issue and Makita responded acknowledging the issue and saying they have upgraded the part to hardened aluminium. Maybe worth checking yourself if you don't trust Makita but sounds positive to me.

Looking for a large capacity miter saw for a couple of years now. While I am a Makita guy, I just cannot pull the trigger on a Makita miter saw! They continue to market these flawed products despite the internet being full of complaints about soft detent plates and out of alignment rails. I plan to get a Dewalt 780 soon.

I’m going from a Kapex 120 and looking at this as a review after my Kaoex burnt a motor out after only 3 years, piece of crap! Disappointed to see that this saw also has problems. Have you got a stainless version available yet, in the uk?

How did that work out for you ?? Im looking to get that model of the DELTA cruzer , now im leaning towards the delta , unless that detent plate works for ya ( how much is it ) ? Thanks

Same saw same problem. Had to replace fence also. Any luck with those stainless miter scale plates? I would love to get one? I like this saw a lot but re-squaring is a hassle I’d like to avoid.

Whats the deal with the side fences, can I slide them out of the way for bevel cuts? It appears that the fence has to be completely removed before doing a bevel cut.

I have the 12" model of this saw. I'd be interested in getting a stainless detent plate. Anyway I can get one from you?

Do you have any of those plates available? Or, as someone else else requested, will you make the CAD drawing available? Great vid, thanks for doing it.

Wondering how you went with the stainless steel detent plate for the LS1019L? Did you get it fabricated? How did it perform?

hi, between makita ls1219 and kapex festool, which is best for you?

I just bought one of these saws and it already has to go back. I never even plugged it in. When I got it everything was loose. The slide rails, the bevel adjustment. Everything was just flopping around in the box. It even looks like at one point the whole saw tried to come through the side of the box. There's scratches, dings and gouges everywhere. There's Globs of Grease falling out of it. As well as the miter adjustment has a few degrees of slop in either Direction no matter which detent. I'm really disappointed I had high hopes for this saw. Of course the place I bought it from won't replace it only return it. I'm trying to get Makita to help me out but so far no luck. It's sad when I can get better quality and customer service for half the price at Harbor Freight. I'm wondering if I should even try getting another one or just go with something else.

Hmm... I have not noticed this. Thanks!! I will look at my plate tomorrow but I am not a 'heavy user' so hopefully it will be ok. I do move my saw each time because I turn it to store it away as it takes less space. Thanks for pointing out this issue. I love this saw. I find it is very powerful and a pleasure to use. I put a video about it up on youtube only yesterday. ;-)

How about the LS1221? I have heard great things about that particular saw and no one has mentioned the detent. It seems to be one of makita’s older models maybe that is why?

When making a slide cut in wide stock, I notice sometimes the blade shifts slightly off my angle, if I score my veneer then make the plunge cuts the two cuts are different slightly.... Solvable problem?

You sold your Kapex for the Makita? I’m debating a Kapex vs the Makita now. I’m in a shop so cordless isn’t an issue. I bought the Makita Tracksaw over the festool and love it. But the detent thing is a big deal.

Is this still the same issue on the saw? I’m debating on this one or the 40volt. Any issues with the laser ? I hear the shadow kind is better .

What is the base height?

Great information

Hello, would like to know what are other issue, even if you solved them that could be interresting to list them and how to solve them

Great! Thanx

I'm thinking about buying a miter saw. Which one do you suggest?

My makita mitre saw is not cutting a straight 45 mitre? my baseboard ends up wider at the bottom by 3/8" than to top. Any ideas why?

I'm thinking on getting one of these saws...is there still a way to get one of those stainless detent plates? Thanks

Just looking at your video. I agree . But base this on the old makita. The plate was built into the base. I have many makita Saws that have worn away In this way. So overall I think this is a much cheaper and better way . I would rather replace that metal plate than the entire base. This part always wears away. So it's good that you van just replace this with a couple of screws. Nice vid 👌

I was planning on getting this saw and one of your detent plates, but it’s showing out of stock on your site. Makita’s site now states: “Replaceable stainless steel miter scale features large and easy-to-read markings”. Do you know if this is an upgrade they made or the same “hardened alloy” as before? Thanks for the video.

My Kapex motor just burnt up the other day. I trimmed out my 3k sq ft house with it. Started a second beach cabin and the motor burnt up. I had an old Makita 10” for about 10 years. I went to Festool after the Makita was stolen. I’m not sure how much the Festool motor will run but I’m heading back to Makita after this review. Why’d you make the switch?

Hi Stene I went to your site and can't find the order button, so how do I get to order?. Thank you in advance.

I've alway got on well with Makita tools, however I'm in the market for a new saw and can't decide between this model and the dewalt plus optional corded power pack.

I have the 1219L, does anyone have problems with the table being really stiff and difficult to move?

They finally did it on the new Makita 40v cordless miter saw. I’d still buy yours if I had a Makita because I want the space saving rails but my DeWalt has to wear out a little more before I move over.

Dewalt uses a stainless steel detent plate. I’m pretty sure they were first with the detent plate idea too. Dewalt DWS 709 12 inch is one of the best saws out there. It also has the shadow line indicator that Dewalt did first as well

It cuts perfect bevels when I tip it sideways but it’s harder to cut short pieces that way.

Can this mitersaw be used for aluminum cutting

Update from 3 months ago: Can we purchase one of your stainless steel replacement indent scales? We exchanged the saw for another of the same model after opening every one of the five they had in stock. The best one still has two issues. The auxiliary fences are poorly aligned and do not have adjustments. The left is skewed 1/32" and both do not line up with the lower fence, no matter what you do. This can be resolved with some machining to the upper aux. fences but the stamped aluminum miter scale is the second issue. You can get a perfect 90 degree cut with alignment error on the 45 degree indent or a perfect 45 cut but then the 0 degree or 90 degree cut is off by 1/32" in 4 inches. Impossible to cut precise crown molding or other casework using the indent scale.

My upper and lower fence is not in alignment. The upper fence sits back from the lower fence by about .01 and there is no way to adjust that. 🤷🏼‍♂️

Is your stainless steel replacement plate available for purchase?

Is there a way that you can make the back fenc square?

Steve, do you think your SS plate will make the detention pin the new “problem part?”

why did you switch from a Kapex to this? motor died? also hows dust extraction compared to kapex. on the fence

Sorry - We need your "Stainless Steel Detent Plate". Do you have one we can purchase and is it more accurate than the stock Makita detent plate? Especially when going making repetitive cuts from 0 to 45 degrees, and back to zero.

Will you be having more stainless steel detentes availible soon

Only one year warranty , Does Makita stand by their products?

Hi, nice to have the idea before i buy it. Do you have a cad file about the form? I live in europe, so maybe easier to find a stealworker around me. Thanks, Bence

The wear on the detent plate could be vastly reduced by depressing the lever when moving the saw releasing the pressure on the plunger?

Did the new plate work? If so where can I buy one? Thanks

It must be a patent thing with another manufacturer and other factors as weight in shipping and so on and so forth it's kind of rediculas I was considering this model for trim jobs and I'd probably wear the detents out in a few jobs the amount of miters I make I've been using 7 1/4 cordless dewalt it's a good little battery powered saw but it's not brushless and I'd say I get a fair decent runtime with 6ah flexvolt on it I've probably have chewed thru well over 15k in trim with it and no problems so far other than its brushed and eats more juice

If you do manage to get hold of some well-made steel plates, I would certainly be interested in buying one. It may be that what’s on there now is some type of steel alloy but as I said, it does have some ferrous properties as the magnets wouldn’t stick to it otherwise. I’m going to subscribe to your channel and I am most interested in knowing what you find out.

What is the cost to get one of these plates in the USA? I’m in New England.

Was the issue with the Indent Plates ever rectified by Makita?

Might a solution be to produce a few nylon pins and replace the pins periodically?

Curious if you know what material the detent pin is made from. I would be worried that with a harder plate, it would wear the pin out and you would have the same problem on a piece that's harder to replace.

Hi, I just purchased this saw and like it so far. My only issue at the moment is the the upper removable fence is not flush with the lower. No adjustment will fix this. Anyone else have this issue?