Makita LS1214L 12-Inch Dual Slide Compound Miter Saw with Laser Guide

Makita LS1214L 12-Inch Dual Slide Compound Miter Saw with Laser Guide Review

Makita LS1214L 12-Inch Dual Slide Compound Miter Saw with Laser Guide Feature

• Built-In laser clearly indicates line of cut with micro-adjustments; independent switch allows laser to be seen with and without the blade rotating
• Dual steel rails with dual linear ball bearings ensures stable, accurate and vibration-free cutting
• Powerful direct-drive 15-amp motor never slips or bogs down
• 9 positive stops at 15, 22.5, 30, and 45 degrees left or right and 0 degrees for the most common miter cuts; additional stop at 33.9 degrees left is added on the LS1214L
• 1-year warranty

Makita LS1214L 12-Inch Dual Slide Compound Miter Saw with Laser Guide Overview

Step up in class to the Makita LS1214L 12-Inch Dual Slide Compound Miter Saw with Laser Guide, and enjoy the rewards: unparalleled power, superior cutting capacity, and a host of user-friendly features. Driven by a high-performance 15-amp, 3,200-rpm direct-drive (not belt drive) motor, this heavy-duty slide-compound saw is engineered to meet the unyielding demands of professional contractors. This reliable workhorse is versatile enough to handle everything from rough-cutting landscaping timbers and framing lumber, to fine furniture making and precise trim work.

Unlike some compound saws that only tilt in one direction, the LS1214L is a dual-bevel saw; it tilts 45 degrees to the left and to the right, which lets you execute bevel cuts without having to reposition the board to accommodate the blade angle. For making miter cuts, the machine’s large aluminum turntable rotates 45 degrees to the left and 52 degrees to the right. There are 10 positive stops that lock the blade at commonly used miter angles. There’s also a unique pivoting fence supports large, tall workpieces.

To help ensure safe, accurate cuts, the saw is equipped with a built-in laser that clearly indicates cut line. The laser can be activated without turning on the saw. (Note that the laser is tough to see in bright sunlight.) The saw carriage glides on two rock-solid steel rails, which are equipped with ball bearings. The motor has a soft-start feature that produces smooth, quiet start-ups that won’t jar the board out of position. Slow starts also reduce wear and tear on the motor. The 53-pound saw comes with a dust-collection bag, hold-down vise, two extension wings, 12-inch-diameter, 70-tooth carbide-tipped saw blade and blade wrench. -- Joseph Truini

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