Makita 8-1/2-in. Slide Compound Miter Saw (LS0816F)

Key Features

Big Crosscut Capacity

The Makita LS0816F 8-1/2" Slide Compound Miter Saw cuts up to 12 inches at 90 degrees and 8-1/2 inches at 45 degrees, which gives you the reach for trim, flooring, shelving, and wider stock without stepping up to a heavier saw.

Jobsite Friendly Weight

At 30.6 pounds, this saw is easier to move in and out of a truck, onto a stand, or through a remodel site. That matters when you need real cutting capacity without dragging around a full-size beast.

Built for Clean Accuracy

The linear ball bearing system, built-in LED light, see-through blade guard, and precision machined aluminum base all work together to make layout lines easier to follow and repeat cuts more dependable.

Overview

The Makita LS0816F 8-1/2" Slide Compound Miter Saw is a corded slide compound miter saw built for accurate crosscuts, miters, and bevel cuts in finish and general construction work. This is a slide compound miter saw designed for trim work, flooring, light framing tasks, and shop cutting where you want solid capacity without the bulk of a larger 10 inch or 12 inch saw. Model Number: LS0816F.

The headline with this saw is the balance between size and usable cut range. Makita gives it a 12 inch crosscut capacity at 90 degrees and 8-1/2 inches at 45 degrees, so it can handle a lot of the material you see on punch lists, finish jobs, cabinet installs, and flooring work. For a saw with an 8-1/2 inch blade, that is the kind of capacity that makes it easier to keep one lighter saw on site instead of hauling a much larger machine for every job.

Power comes from a 10.5 amp direct drive motor rated at 5,000 RPM. The direct drive setup matters because it cuts out belt maintenance and helps keep the saw simple and consistent over time. If you are making repeated trim cuts, casing cuts, or crosscuts in common jobsite lumber, that high blade speed is there for clean results and steady performance.

Accuracy is where the LS0816F earns its keep. Makita uses a linear ball bearing system engineered for precise slide action, along with a large precision machined aluminum base that supports the material well. Add in the built-in LED light and see-through blade guard, and you get a setup that makes it easier to stay on your line, especially when you are working inside finished spaces where bad cuts cost time and material.

The miter range runs 0 to 47 degrees left and 0 to 47 degrees right, with positive stops at 0, 15, 22.5, 31.6, 45, and 47 degrees on both sides. On the bevel side, it adjusts 0 to 47 degrees left and 0 to 2 degrees right, with positive stops at 0 and 45 degrees left. In plain terms, that gives you the common angles you actually use for trim and molding work without fighting the saw every time you change setup.