Makita LS1221 12-inch Compound Miter saw Kit

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

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Item model number: LS1221

By : Makita
Price : $329.00
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Product Description

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Makita's LS1221 12-Inch Compound Miter Saw combines power, performance, and ease of use for common miter cuts, including a range of applications in woodworking, cabinetry, deck building, framing, and more.

LS1221 Features
PERFORMANCE - Powerful 15 amp direct-drive motor and 4,000 rpm for improved performanceCAPACITY - 4-1/2-inch tall pivoting fence for cutting up to 5-1/2-inch crown moldingCONVENIENCE - Weighs only 37 pounds for easy jobsite portabilityACCURACY - Positive stops at 9 settings: 15°, 22.5°, 31.6°, 45° right or left, and 0°INCLUDES - C.T. blade, vertical vise, 2 extension wings, wrench, and dust bag

Tool Specifications
Blade Diameter
12"
Arbor
1"
Max. Cutting Capacity (Bevel/Miter) 90°/90°
3-7/8" x 6"
Max. Cutting Capacity (Bevel/Miter) 45°/45°
1-3/4" x 5-1/2"
No Load speed
4,000 rpm
AMPS (120V)
15
Size (L x W x H)
24" x 26-1/2" x 23-7/8"
Net Weight
37 lbs.15 AMP Motor for Improved PerformanceThe LS1221 has a dynamically balanced 15-amp direct-drive motor with 4,000 rpm for improved performance and is engineered to never slip or bog down like belt-drive units. The electronic speed control maintains constant speed under load.
Precise Miter and Bevel CutsThe LS1221 has a large capacity (3-7/8 inches x 6 inches at 90 degrees), with a 4-1/2-inch tall pivoting fence for cutting up to 5-1/2-inch crown molding and a pivoting fence for supporting larger stock. The saw has 9 positive miter stops at 15, 22.5, 31.6, and 45 degrees (left or right), and 0 degree (90-degree cuts). The engineered aluminum base ensures accurate cuts. Ease-of-use features include a horizontal D-handle design for easy and comfortable operation and a compact size (weighs only 37 pounds) for easy portability.
Best in Class for a Range of ApplicationsThe LS1221 is engineered for a broad range of trades, including finish carpenters, professional woodworkers, case and base installers, cabinet installers, decking and flooring applications, siding installers, and general contractors seeking a superior 12-inch compound miter saw for the jobsite or the benchtop. The LS1221 is just another example of Makita's commitment to innovative technology and best-in-class engineering.
About Makita SawsCut after cut, Makita saws deliver power, performance, and capacity with less weight and more ease-of-use features. Makita has a full range of corded and cordless saws and blades for cutting wood, metal, and masonry, including table saws, miter saws, reciprocating saws, circular saws, jig saws, metal cutting saws, plunge saws, and more, as well as a complete line of blades and accessories.
About MakitaMakita is a worldwide manufacturer of industrial-quality power tools and offers a wide range of industrial accessories. Makita applies leading-edge innovation to engineer power tools that are compact and energy efficient, yet deliver industrial-strength power and results. Makita U.S.A., Inc. is located in La Mirada, California, and operates an extensive distribution network located throughout the U.S. For more information, please call 800/4-MAKITA (800/462-5482) or visit makitatools.com. Makita is Best-in-Class Engineering.
WarrantyEvery Makita tool is thoroughly inspected and tested before leaving the factory. If you are not satisfied with any Makita tool within 30 days of purchase, return it and Makita will provide a replacement or refund. Each Makita tool is warranted to be free of defects from workmanship and materials for the period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase. Should any trouble develop during this one-year period, return the COMPLETE tool, freight prepaid, to one of Makita's Factory or Authorized Service Centers.
What's in the BoxMakita LS1221 12-Inch Compound Miter Saw, 12-inch C.T blade, vertical vise, extension wings, wrench, and dust bag.
This Makita 12in. compound miter saw can cut crown molding up to 5 1/2in. tall. Its powerful 15 Amp motor delivers 4000 RPM for fast, precise cutting. Features positive stops at 9 settings for convenience and accuracy. Horizontal D-handle design for easy and comfortable operation. Fence pivots to support larger stock. U.S.A. Amps: 15, Cutting Capacity - 0 Degree Miter: 3 7/8in. H x 6in. D, Blade Diameter (in.): 12, Speed - No Load (RPM): 4,000, Total Positive Miter Stops: 9, Max. Degree Miter Cuts - Left: 45, Max. Degree Miter Cuts - Right: 45, Fence: Pivoting, Laser Guide: No, Blade Included: Yes, Wrench Included: Yes, Dust Bag Included: Yes
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Technical Details

12-inch compound miter saw kit; easily handles a 4 x 6 at 90-degrees
15 amp motor delivers 4,000 rpm; horizontal D-handle; positive stops at 9 settings
Carbide-tipped blade; fiber-reinforced polycarbonate and aluminum coating
Includes vise, blade, 2 extension wings, socket wrench, dust bag
24 by 26-1/2 by 23-7/8-inches; 36.4-pounds; 1-year warranty

Makita LS1221 12-inch Compound Miter saw Kit

Customer Reviews

I found the Makita LS1221 to be very accurate and powerful. The miter table to the base were near perfect alignment and the fences were very square to the table. The saw is in no way flimsy. Adjusting the bevel and the miter angles are fairly easy. The miter gage is very easy to read. The bevel gage however does not offer enough contrast, especially after the smallest amount of saw dust gathers on it. The lever for locking the bevel gage should be in the front of the saw. The motor makes an annoying sound when it is first started and is positioned directly on the right side of the saw making it difficult to see what you are cutting as the cut proceeds through the wood. Changing the blade is very difficult because there is no way to support the blade fence out of the way to clear the arbor nut.
This however, should not be a problem for anyone who has three hands.

This a great product with only one flaw. It is strong, square, and very powerful. Using the stock blade it zips through PTL without a hitch. The cuts are very clean with minimal chipping (again with the stock blade). All of my friends who've seen it want one.
The one flaw is, as a previous reviewer noted, the blade change. You have to depress the blade lock with one hand, pull the shield out of the way with another hand, and loosen the nut with a third hand.
Overall, though, this is a fantastic miter saw. One might complain about the lack of a laser, but the Irwin $30 add-on works just fine.