I still use a Makita power planer that was as old as dirt when it was handed down to me 20 years ago. And I’ve been using the same 12-inch Makita chop saw for more years than I care to admit. Both tools still work great today, so when I started testing the Makita 10-inch cordless compound miter saw, I hoped to find another well-designed, durable tool. I was not disappointed.