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Power Saws under $1,000

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7 power saws under $1,000 from Makita and Festool. Most cost $955 to $999, and half cost less than $981.

Makita

Miter, 12 in

+Dual-bevel design cuts angles in both directions
+Sliding design lets the saw cut wider boards
+Built-in laser guide for marking the cut line
−Larger 12 inch blade makes the saw heavier to handle
$980.78
as of 11/04/2026 00:05 PST - Details
Festool

Miter, Cordless

+Cordless miter saw works without a power cord
+Sliding design allows wider crosscuts than a fixed miter saw
+Compound function cuts angled miters and bevels
−Cordless power is limited compared with corded miter saws
$999.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:57 PST - Details
Makita

Miter, Cordless, 24V to 40V, 10 in

+Cordless design with no cord to manage on site
+Brushless motor for longer run time and durability
+10-inch blade for wide cuts in larger stock
−Tool only, batteries and charger sold separately
−Requires batteries and charger to operate
$959.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:05 PST - Details
FLEXSpec score 9.5

Miter, Cordless, 24V to 40V, 12 in

+12 inch blade for wider crosscuts
+Dual bevel for angled cuts in both directions
+Sliding arm for cutting wider boards
$929.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:59 PST - Details
Makita

Miter, 10 in

+10 inch blade for wider cuts than smaller miter saws
+Dual-bevel design cuts angles in both directions
+Sliding design lets the saw cut wider boards
$999.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:05 PST - Details
Metabo

Miter

+Chop saw design for quick straight cuts
+Includes a second carbide saw blade
+Robust construction for regular workshop use
$955.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:11 PST - Details
Truper

Miter, Corded, 12 in

+12 inch blade for wide crosscuts
+Double bevel head for angled cuts on both sides
+Sliding design for wider cut capacity
$999.37
as of 11/04/2026 06:36 PST - Details

Compare specs

power sawTypePowerSpec scorePrice
Mitern/a$980.78
as of 11/04/2026 00:05 PST - Details
MiterCordlessn/a$999.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:57 PST - Details
MiterCordlessn/a$959.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:05 PST - Details
MiterCordless9.5$929.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:59 PST - Details
Mitern/a$999.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:05 PST - Details
Mitern/a$955.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:11 PST - Details
MiterCordedn/a$999.37
as of 11/04/2026 06:36 PST - Details

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