You have decided on wood flooring for the floor in the remodeled room. You are not sure whether it would be cheaper to install the floor yourself or have professionals do the job.
After thinking and looking over the last couple of weekends, you have decided on what flooring you want in that room. You went to several flooring stores and found it as low as .25 a square foot.
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Now you need to start getting the tools, supplies, and etc. needed to install the wood floor. Some of the items that you will need to purchase are knee pads, hardwood adhesive, flooring edgers, floor buffers, floor leveling compounds, floor leveling tools, flooring sealers, flooring scrapers, underlayment, nails, screws, a first aid kit and etc. This would have cost nothing if you had hired a professional.
The items that will need to be rented are 10" miter saw, jig saw, sliding compound miter saw, table saw, circular saw, toe kick saw, and dumpster for waste materials. The rental of these tools would be unnecessary if you hired a professional, as they have all of their own tools.
Did you think about all the supplies and rental items that you need to get to install the flooring? Have you found someone to help you install the floor? Have you set the date for the installation and rented the tools that you will need?
You need to unpack the wood flooring and lay it out flat on the floor. It will need to set out in your home this was for about 72 hours. This will allow the wood to acclimate to the humidity in your home, and prevents warping and bowing of the wood.
You will need to completely remove all flooring that is on the floor right now. It will need to be swept and vacuumed to remove all debris and dirt. The old flooring will need to be disposed of. Do you rent a dumpster for the waste materials? How much did the rent on the dumpster cost you?
If you would have gone with a professional to install the flooring, they would have removed the old flooring and hauled it away at no extra charge.
So far wood flooring cost you extra charges in the following area: The cost of the supplies, rental of the tools, rental of a dumpster, 3-4 days that the flooring laid out to get use to the humidity in the home, and pain in your back, knees, arms and neck from removing the old flooring.
You have not started laying the floor yet. When you do your helpers will be there to help you out, whether they are family or friends.
As you work on installing the floor, you should measure twice, before you make a cut. If you make an error, you will need to purchase more flooring. Some flooring takes awhile to come in, so you may have to wait for the extra flooring to arrive.
When you get done installing the hard wood flooring it looks great! But the wood flooring cost you even more! It took the time tearing up the floor, 2-3 days of time laying the wood flooring, your friendship with your helper because they missed out on family time, you wife is upset because the house has been a mess for several weeks now, and you've lost time with your wife and children that is priceless.
If you would have hired a professional to install the floor, the job would have taken 2-3 days, all the messes would have been cleaned up and rubble hauled away, they warranty on their work, and it is usually equal to or less than it would have cost you in all of the charges you paid installing it yourself.
Special Price!!! Makita LS1016 10-Inch Dual Slide Compound Miter Saw
Oct 18, 2011 06:21:32
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Makita LS1016 10-Inch Dual Slide Compound Miter Saw Feature
- Compact design with a patented 4-Steel Rail Sliding System further increases rigidity to produce superior cuts?
- Exclusive 6 linear ball bearings deliver smooth, solid, and adjustment-free ?dead-on?accurate cuts.
- Increased capacity for up to 6-5/8?crown molding (vertically nested), 4-3/4?baseboard (vertical), and 12?cross cuts at90º.
- Innovative direct drive gearbox and guard system is engineered for increased vertical cutting capacity.
- Miters 0º-52ºleft and 0º-60ºright, with positive stops at 0º, 15º, 22.5º, 31.6º, and 45º(left and right).
Makita LS1016 10-Inch Dual Slide Compound Miter Saw Overview
The LS1016 has an innovative direct-drive gearbox and patented retractable guard system engineered for increased vertical cutting capacity. At 6-5/8 inches, the LS1016 has the largest crown molding cutting capacity (vertically nested) in its class. The patented retractable rear guard also provides the LS1016 with 4-3/4-inch baseboard cutting capacity (vertical) and a 12-inch capacity at 90 degrees. In addition, the exclusive six linear ball bearings deliver smooth, solid, and adjustment-free accurate cuts. The saw also has a patented 4-Steel Rail Sliding System that further increases rigidity to produce superior cuts, as the four steel rails provide less deflection. The result is a larger cutting capacity and more accuracy.Makita LS1016 10-Inch Dual Slide Compound Miter Saw Specifications
Makita changes the game with the new LS1016 10-Inch Dual Slide Miter Saw featuring a crown molding cutting capacity of 6-5/8 inches (vertically nested)--the largest in its class. It has a patented 4-Steel Rail Sliding System that increases rigidity to produce superior cuts, and the exclusive six linear ball bearings design allows for smooth, adjustment-free, accurate cuts. View larger | ||||
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The LS1016 has an innovative direct-drive gearbox and patented retractable guard system engineered for increased vertical cutting capacity. At 6-5/8 inches, the LS1016 has the largest crown molding cutting capacity (vertically nested) in its class. The patented retractable rear guard also provides the LS1016 with 4-3/4-inch baseboard cutting capacity (vertical) and a 12-inch capacity at 90 degrees. In addition, the exclusive six linear ball bearings deliver smooth, solid, and adjustment-free accurate cuts. The saw also has a patented 4-Steel Rail Sliding System that further increases rigidity to produce superior cuts, as the four steel rails provide less deflection. The result is a larger cutting capacity and more accuracy.
Precise Miter and Bevel Cuts
The LS1016 has an exclusive 4-3/4-inch sliding fence system, with four sliding fences featuring upper and lower fence adjustments for more precise miter and bevel cuts in a variety of cutting applications. The saw miters 0 to 52 degrees left and 0 to 60 degrees right, with positive stops at 0, 15, 22.5, 31.6, and 45 degrees (left and right). The dual rear-handle bevel lock is easily accessible with adjustments from 0 to 45 degrees (left and right), with positive stops at 22.5, 33.9, and 45 degrees (left and right).
Precise adjustments are made easy with dual front bevel scales for improved visibility. The easy one-touch (push in & turn) miter lock system is designed for accurate adjustments and increased efficiency.
Ergonomic and Compact Design
In addition to the large cutting capacity, power, and accuracy, the LS1016 offers a range of convenient and ease-of-use features. The LS1016 has less weight and the most compact design in its class, so it's portable and easily transported. In addition, the patented 4-Steel Rail Sliding System requires 2-inches less rear space than competing dual sliding miter saws. The see-through blade guard system provides greater visibility of blade and line of cut and has a one-step blade change process for increased efficiency. The rubberized horizontal D-handle design has an ergonomic fit for added comfort, and the large trigger switch is designed for easy operation.
15 AMP Power for Smoother, Higher-Quality Cutting
The LS1016 has a 15 amp direct-drive gearbox motor that never slips, bogs down, or requires maintenance like belt-driven saws. The soft-start feature delivers smoother start-ups, and the electronic speed control maintains constant speed under load for smoother, higher-quality cutting.
Best in Class for a Range of Applications
The LS1016 is engineered for finish work, remodeling, trim work, and furniture making. It is ideal for a broad range of trades, including finish carpenters, professional woodworkers, case and base installers, cabinet installers, cabinet manufacturers, closet installers, decking and flooring applications, siding installers, stair installers, and general contractors seeking a superior 10-inch dual slide compound miter saw for the jobsite or on the benchtop. The LS1016 is just another example of Makita's commitment to innovative technology and best-in-class engineering.
About Makita Miter Saws with DXT
Makita's new miter saws with DXT (Deep and eXact Cutting Technology) are designed with an innovative direct-drive gearbox and patented retractable guard system engineered for large vertical cutting. In addition, the exclusive six linear ball bearings deliver smooth, solid, and adjustment-free "dead-on" accurate cuts. The saws also have a patented 4-Steel Rail Sliding System that further increases rigidity to produce superior cuts, as the four steel rails provide less deflection. The four steel rails also enable a more compact rear design than standard two-rail systems. Makita's new miter saws deliver a larger cutting capacity and more accuracy combined with a more compact rear design.
About Makita
Makita is a worldwide manufacturer of industrial-quality power tools and offers a wide range of industrial accessories. Makita applies leading-edge innovation to engineer power tools that are compact and energy efficient, yet deliver industrial-strength power and results. Makita USA, Inc. is located in La Mirada, California, and operates an extensive distribution network located throughout the U.S. For more information, please call 800/4-MAKITA (800/462-5482) or visit the website at makitatools.com. Makita is Best-in-Class Engineering.
Warranty
Every Makita tool is thoroughly inspected and tested before leaving the factory. If you are not satisfied with any Makita tool within 30 days of purchase, return it and Makita will provide a replacement or refund. Each Makita tool is warranted to be free of defects from workmanship and materials for the period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase. Should any trouble develop during this one-year period, return the COMPLETE tool, freight prepaid, to one of Makita's Factory or Authorized Service Centers. Please see makitatools.com for complete details.
What's in the Box
Makita LS1016 10-Inch Dual Slide Compound Miter Saw, 60T TCT saw blade, vertical vise, dust bag, triangular ruler, socket wrench, and hex wrench.
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