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Makita LS1221 12-inch Compound Miter saw Kit
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Features:
- 15
amp motor; 3,200 rpm
- Horizontal
D-handle for easy, comfortable use
- Electronic
speed control
- Pivoting
fence supports larger stock
- One-year
warranty
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Reviews:
Makita's 12-inch compound miter saw is a big, well-balanced saw--perfect
for anyone looking for both precision cutting and the capacity to
handle large stock. The saw miters to 48 degrees right and left
and bevels left 45 degrees. Makita's saw also features an electronic
speed control that automatically accelerates the blade up when making
a difficult cut (similar to the way a car's cruise control functions
when going over hills); as a result, the blade doesn't lag. The
pivot fence adjusts for supporting large stock and flips back for
bevel cuts. The saw's nine positive stops make it easy to lock in
common miters, plus each stop is deep-cast into the body of the
saw, so it's hard to imagine the saw would ever develop slop. The
miter lock on this saw has a screw handle, a design that's a little
more time-consuming than a cam-locking handle. On this 12-inch saw,
Makita opted for a more ergonomic D-handle design, which goes easy
on a user's wrist, but it's a limitation if you want to operate
the saw with your left hand. We really like the soft start and electric
brake, though; they're user-friendly features that make a big difference,
especially when a job requires a lot of constant, repetitive cuts.
And, for home shop users, this saw has the added option of a release
safety button that pulls out and locks the saw off.
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