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Does anybody have one of those Makita LS1013 clones?
Are they "Makita" as in same saw, different label, or are they just a rubbish copy? My own chopsaw just died (got the job finished, at least) and I will shortly need to buy a new one. I know my gut feeling is "don't touch it with a barge pole" but I may be wrong. If anybody has one, or has used one, I would appreciate your advice. Looking at pictures of the clone and the original side by side, it is hard to tell them apart except for the colour.
To be honest, this is a subject I thought would have been touched on before, but I have been unable to turn much up about these saws. They show up on Ebay every so often and if they were the same tool, they are a lot cheaper.
I do fancy the Makita due to its accuracy, versatility and the fact so many people I know have them and rate them highly. They are a bit dearer than I really want to pay but, this time around, I'm will get one that will stand the pace. I have a few other Makita tools and honestly can't fault them. I also like the Electra Beckum KGS301 due to its quality (used one a few years ago) and the induction motor but the depth of cut isn't great and puts me off. I saw a Bosch GCM10S on a website somewhere. Got a good review, as did the new big Ryobi. I don't think they would be as good a quality as the Makita though. I have been comparing specs, prices etc for a few evenings now and at this point it really is beginning to get confusing!
Saying all that, if the clone is any good, problem solved!
All the best,
Mick
Are they "Makita" as in same saw, different label, or are they just a rubbish copy? My own chopsaw just died (got the job finished, at least) and I will shortly need to buy a new one. I know my gut feeling is "don't touch it with a barge pole" but I may be wrong. If anybody has one, or has used one, I would appreciate your advice. Looking at pictures of the clone and the original side by side, it is hard to tell them apart except for the colour.
To be honest, this is a subject I thought would have been touched on before, but I have been unable to turn much up about these saws. They show up on Ebay every so often and if they were the same tool, they are a lot cheaper.
I do fancy the Makita due to its accuracy, versatility and the fact so many people I know have them and rate them highly. They are a bit dearer than I really want to pay but, this time around, I'm will get one that will stand the pace. I have a few other Makita tools and honestly can't fault them. I also like the Electra Beckum KGS301 due to its quality (used one a few years ago) and the induction motor but the depth of cut isn't great and puts me off. I saw a Bosch GCM10S on a website somewhere. Got a good review, as did the new big Ryobi. I don't think they would be as good a quality as the Makita though. I have been comparing specs, prices etc for a few evenings now and at this point it really is beginning to get confusing!
Saying all that, if the clone is any good, problem solved!
All the best,
Mick