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Makita LS1221


$538.00 Released July, 2006

Product Shot 1 The Pros:Very reliable, will work for months without any repair issues. Makes accurate cuts exactly where they're intended. Plenty of power to cut through tougher materials.

The Cons:Not enough contrast on the bevel gage. Motor makes an irritating sound when first started. No way to support the blade fence out of the way, makes changing the saw blade tricky.

The Makita LS1221 is a mid-grade is a 12" compound miter saw (workbench). A powerful 15 amp motor ensures consistent power and functionality and as Makita claims "will never break down".

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The Makita LS1221 compound miter saw also includes additional features such as a 4 1/2" tall pivoting fence for large stock support, a carbide tipped blade for precise and straight cuts, and 9 positive stops (15°, 22.5°, 31.6°, 45° left or right and at 0°).

Features

  • Mid-grade 12" compound miter saw
  • Powerful15 amp motor ensures consistent power
  • 4 1/2" tall pivoting fence for large stock support
  • Carbide tipped blade for precise and straight cuts
  • 9 Positive Stops; 15°, 22.5°, 31.6°, 45° left or right and at 0°

Specs

  • Includes
    • 12" Miter saw
    • Vertical Vise
    • Dust bag
    • 2 extension wings
    • Triangular Rule
    • Socket wrench (#13)
  • Blade Diameter: 12"
  • Arbor: 1"
  • RPM: 4,000
  • Amps: 15.0
  • Dimensions:
    • Length: 24"
    • Width: 26 1/2"
    • Height: 23 7/8"
  • Weight: 36.4 pounds

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    very reliable, will work for months without any repair issues

  • 1

    makes accurate cuts exactly where they're intended

  • 1

    plenty of power to cut through tougher materials

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    fences are very square to the table

  • 1

    every component is durable and able to take a little abuse

Cons
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    not enough contrast on the bevel gage

  • 1

    motor makes an irritating sound when first started

  • 1

    no way to support the blade fence out of the way, makes changing the saw blade tricky

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