Makita LS1221 12-inch Compound Miter saw Kit |  | Brand: Makita
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $575.80
Buy New: $327.98
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Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  11 reviews
Sales Rank: 12277
Media: Tools & Hardware
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 24.8
Dimensions (in): 27.1 x 21.9 x 18.1
MPN: LS1221
Model: LS1221
UPC: 690550150906
EAN: 0088381041027
ASIN: B0000DD5S7
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | 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 |
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Product Description
15A Motor,12" Compound Miter Saw, Delivers 4,000 RPM, Horizontal D-Handle Design For Easy Operation, Carbide Tipped Blade For Precision Cutting, Pivoting Fence For Supporting Larger Stock, Includes Extension Wings, Carbide Tipped Blade, Dust Bag & Vertical Vise.
Amazon.com Product Review
Why buy a compound miter saw? While a standard miter swings left or right at varying angles of the centerline, a compound miter also swings on a bevel, allowing you to cut a bevel and an angle simultaneously. This is invaluable if you are working on projects that require compound cuts, such as crown molding.As compound miters go, it's hard to do better than the Makita. At just over 36 pounds, this is among the lightest of the 12-inch miters, yet it doesn't feel flimsy at all. The swing arm is substantial, and I was able to make accurate cuts easily over and over again. The 4-1/2-inch fence is not as high as other models (fences for 12-inch saws typically average around 5 inches), but is perfectly fine for most applications. This is one quiet machine, which is great if you're going to be using it all day, and the horizontal, D-style handle is comfortable to use right- or left-handed (although, like most compound miters, the LS1221 bevels only in one direction). On the down-side, the miter and bevel scales are a little difficult to read compared to other models. But given the overall quality, portability, accuracy, and the sturdy construction, this is indeed a minor complaint.--Josh Dettweiler What's in the Box
Carbide-tipped blade, vertical vise, two extension wings, socket wrench #13,dust bag, elbow
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 Long term performer September 24, 2009
B Roy (Salem, OR)
I have been working with this saw for seven years. It works better than any other 12" compound miter that I have used. For baseboard, casing and crown it is a production workhorse. Simple to use, light and easy to set up. Cuts great, strong motor, and accurate. Its great for framing, remodeling, decks, siding and trim. If you have to cut a lot of shelving for closets and cabinets, or build a lot of stairs, then a slider is a better choice. For everyone else this is the saw to get.
awesome saw March 3, 2009
ramseydad (Ramsey, NJ)
I needed a miter saw for a number of home projects. This was going to be my first time using a miter saw, so I did some research. I was looking for a saw under $300 but that would do a nice job and that I could eventually use for crown molding as well. This saw got some very good reviews, but the one that clinched it for me was that someone said the saw blade that came with the saw made very clean cuts. Reviewers of other similar priced saws said they needed to replace the blade in order to get decent cuts (another $80 - $100). Well, I was extremely impressed with clean cuts of the blade that came with this saw. A couple of times I needed to shorten a piece of wood composite by less than a quarter inch, and the resulting piece that I sliced off was a perfect section less than 1/16" thick. Plus it was easy to use and adjust the angles. Also, as others said it is very light but feels very solid. I bolted it to a Workmate, which was great because it was very stable alternative to a workbench, with the added benefit that I could easily move it outside for cutting, then move it back into the garage for storage. My only complaint is that the sawdust catcher is not that good, but reviews of all other saws said the same thing so I was expecting that. I would highly recommend this saw, especially anyone needing one that can be easily moved.
Actually need to remove a couple of stars here... September 3, 2008
Jim (Canandaigua, NY)
******UPDATE******
Of course it had to happen. I wrote the original review below based on the Makita saw I bought a number of years ago and a second one that I purchased for my workplace. I recently took another job and, because of my experience with those saws, I purchased another for the new shop. Unfortunately, the saw arrived out of alignment. That does happen sometimes but not often with an item at this price point. We set about trying to align it properly but no matter how much we tried to adjust the fence, the saw would not cut at 90 degrees. Our machinist believes that it is due to blade wobble caused by improper machining of the arbor. Even after putting an expensive, high-end blade on it, it is still inaccurate. I guess it comes down to luck of the draw, however, I can't recommend the saw for precision use anymore.
I'll tell you right now, I've tried ALL the other saws on the market: miter, compound miter and sliding compound miter in all sizes, and this saw is the best. I think the sliding saws are over priced and more-apt to run out of alignment and bog down in heavy materials. They also require dedicated work stations that make them as unwieldy as the radial arm saw you are probably trying to replace. The 10" compound miter saws, while more affordable, lack the cutting capacity and, frankly, are not getting the design and build attention that the bigger saws are. The 12" compound miter saws fall in the middle. (And in the middle the value is always best). They get attention to build and design because they are aimed at the contractor, they have a decent cutting capacity, and they are solid, yet portable. I chose this one out of all the other 12" saws because it has a zero-clearance throat plate (a must to eliminate tear-out), excellent miter detentes, and a solid motor. It also comes with stock extensions (that actually work) as standard equipment. The upgraded blade is top notch. I even bought a second LS1220 for the professional shop where I work. If you're going to pay a lot, make it count!
Love it! Love it! Love it! December 14, 2007
G. Dix (CA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I'm not a professional carpenter, but I've used this saw for projects around the house for a while now and can't get enough of it. The cuts were right on straight out of the box. It's a clean design and easy to use. I would recommend this saw to anyone...even family members!!
 Homeowner user January 9, 2007
R. Huber (Chesterfield, MO)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I'm almost completely satisfied with the saw. Plenty of power, positive detents, easy to handle knobs, useful side extensions, and easy to change blade. The horizontal handle is much better that a vertical handle. I'd have given it 5 stars if the table had a little more friction. Smooth hardwoods tend to slide on the nice smooth table when doing angle cuts. A 100 tooth ATB blade helped minimize the problem.
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