Bosch 4212L 12-Inch Dual Bevel Compound Miter saw with Laser Tracking |  | Brand: Bosch
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $802.00
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Seller: Grady's Online
Rating:  42 reviews
Sales Rank: 27730
Media: Tools & Hardware
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 70
Dimensions (in): 37.3 x 25.5 x 18
MPN: 4212L
Model: 4212L
UPC: 000346342703
EAN: 0000346342703
ASIN: B0007LQQ0U
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| • | 12-inch dual bevel compound miter saw with laser tracking | | • | Wide miter range--52 degrees left and right; 15 amp; 3,800 rpm; 3-horsepower | | • | Heavy cast-iron base; carbide-tipped saw blade | | • | Includes saw, blade, dust bag, elbow wrench set, flip-over crown stops | | • | 25-1/2-inch base and extenders to 40-inches long; 55 pounds; 1-year warranty |
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Product Description
12", Dual Bevel, Compound Miter Saw With Up Front Controls & Laser Tracking, Easily Accessible Up Front Controls For Bevels & Range Selector, Arbor Mounted Laser Tracking, Built In Flip Storage Crown Stops, Multi-Position Main Handle 4 Positions, 4-1/2" Tall Speed Track Sliding Fences, Miter Detent Override, Crown Molding Settings, Built In Length Stop, Includes 40 Tooth Thin Kerf Carbide Tip Blade, Dust Bag & Elbow & Wrench Set.
Amazon.com Review
This is what a miter saw ought to be: accurate, sturdy, powerful, versatile, user-friendly and packed full of cool features. If we had to choose a favorite aspect, it would have to be the handle. It's vertical. It's horizontal. And it's a couple of other things in between. It locks quickly and easily into any of four positions, so both lefties and righties have complete comfort and control. This saw is beefy: It weighs in at 55 pounds and it's got a huge 25-1/2-inch base with built-in sliding extensions that bring your total support area to 40 inches. If you're in the market for a stand for this saw as well, we like both the Bosch TracRac as well as the DeWalt DW723. The dual bevel is a great feature, swinging 0 to 47 degrees left and zero to 46 degrees right, with positive bevel stops at 31.6 and 33.9 degrees for flawless crown molding cuts. For miter cuts, the blade swings an impressive 52 degrees left and right. There's even a micro-fine adjustment here, letting you override a detent by as much as 2 degrees. Now that's precision. We absolutely love the fence on this saw - Bosch calls it a Speed-track sliding fence - because it's a full 4 inches tall and has a beautifully readable inch-scale on it. It's perfect for crown molding, handling pieces up to 6 inches wide when angled against the fence. We're suddenly rethinking our earlier statement about our favorite feature on this saw; on second thought, it might well be that all the controls - including the bevel lever - are up front. We're pretty tired of reaching around a saw body to set a bevel, so this is a most welcome upgrade. Adjustments are so much faster and easier, and all the scales are right up front, too. Capacities are generous for a non-slider. With a 0-degree miter and 45-degree right bevel, you can cut a 2-by-6; beveling to the left, it will handle a 2-by-8. With an upright blade, you'll cut a 4-by-4 with ease. And yes, this saw has a laser cutting guide, but unless you really want one, we wouldn't let that sway a decision on this saw one way or the other. It's a nice feature if you're likely to use it, but most of us woodworkers prefer to get a visual on exactly where that blade meets the wood. In all, this is a beauty of a saw, with features you aren't going to find on other saws in its class. And we still can't pick our favorite between the handle and the up-front controls. It's all good.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste
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 4212 Saw, T4B Stand, Forest Chopmaster 80 tooth blade July 11, 2009
William Thesing
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Bosch 4212L 12-Inch Dual Bevel Compound Miter saw with Laser TrackingBosch T4B Gravity-Rise Miter Saw StandForrest CM12806115 Chopmaster 12-Inch 80-tooth ATB Miter Saw Blade with 1-Inch Arbor
Ordered all items July 5th, Super Saver free shipping. Received all items July 8th from 3 different carriers. Can't ask for better service !!!!
I am a Master Cabinetmaker & Woodworker in business for 40 years last week. I specialize in high end custom kitchens where I build all of the cabinetry in my own very well equipped shop, as well as perform complete installations. These tools replaced a 32 year old Makita saw, that was on its way out.
The tools are outstanding thus far !!!!
Factory packing was far more than adequate, and everything arrived without a scratch. The saw needed minor adjustment on the bevel angle stop (less than one degree), all else was perfect. The laser is hard to see in daylight, but I never had one before. For the precision I require, I will probably use it for quick cuts only. It is bigger than my old saw, but about half the weight. Lots of engineering went into this piece of equipment, along with lots of nice features that I did not expect. I have many pieces of Bosch equipment in my shop, some of which are 30 years old, and still going strong. I closely examined the Dewalt, Milwalkee, Hitachi, and Makita saws as well, and I will tell you that the Bosch is by far the best of them. The others do not come close!!!!
It is a pretty quiet saw, and when connected to a shop vac, very little dust. Without the vac, it is still very clean. The other saws had marginal dust collection (almost a joke).
The stand will be a jobsite timesaver, as well as allowing me to fold up the mounted saw and roll it into a corner of my shop. It is VERY WELL MADE, and was a breeze to assemble. Bosch even paired all of the nuts & bolts in their packaging. I don't like scratches, so I added some self adhering silicone bumpers to the foot of the stand to keep the metal off of the floor. At the handle end, some small scrap pieces of PVC pipe will act as skids to make loading into the truck easier. These two minor additions will prevent any "rash" to the frame. It is very easy to open & close, as well as extremely ridged & stable. Pneumatic tires will ease transport on all types of terrain.
The Chopmaster blade is one of the best you will buy. Cuts are smooth & precise. I am getting light reflection even on softwood ends, just to give you an idea on smoothness. I have yet to see any tearout on the back sides of my work. The key is always let the blade do the work. With hard maple & cherry, it's hard to feel any effort from the saw.
Before making my final decision, I researched this purchase for a few weeks, read a lot of reviews, and spoke to several machinery dealers that I have purchased much bigger pieces of equipment from over many years. I am happy to say, that I made great choices, and the purchase price could not be beat by any of the brick & morter establishments.
KUDOS TO AMAZON & BOSCH !!!!!
W Thesing,
Master Cabinetmaker
Outstanding miter saw June 15, 2009
Richard Smith (California)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is an outstanding saw, very easy to set up and make very accurate cuts. This is the third miter saw I have had, and it is the best one by far. The saw is however very heavy.
GREAT SAW December 29, 2008
Rob G (MO)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Very nice saw. Right out of the box, it was calibrated perfectly, not that it has to be, as they give you instructions on how to calibrate it, but this is indicative of quality.
I have been a carpenter most of my life, and have had a wide range of tools. I sought out a lot of different miter saws, even listening to some on here rave about the DeWalt 12 inch double bevel miter saw, (I don't remember its model number, and don't care after seeing it in person). I looked at Hitachi, Makita, Milwaukee (thought they were very pricey although I own several Milwaukee tools) Dewalt, Delta, Ridgid.
Anyhow, you've got to be kidding me about that DeWalt tool. The base is very difficult to turn, and I tried it at several stores, then the knob is so close to the base when you go to 45 degrees right or left, or any degree beyond, you have to watch smashing your fingers on that hard turning table. What a joke. Unless you're a "tough guy" (which everyone behind a keboard is) and you're into smashing your fingers, and don't care, then get the yellow and black piece of crap. In addition, the thin sheet metal safety under the knob that you lift with your finger? It looks cheap because it is. Take a look at it yourself.
And let's not forget that DeWalt was bought out by Black and Decker,(or their name was bought years ago by them) the apex of all power tools, right? Uh-huh. DeWalt is way over-rated. There is no one in his or her right mind that, side by side, would choose the DeWalt over the Bosch. Unless they're a Pittsburgh Steelers fanatic.
One more thing, I almost bought the Makita 12 inch single bevel. Had one for years, great saw, but I passed. The handle on it is awkward, and the guard, just like my old one, lame. So I went for a change.
First, the Bosch is easy to set on any angle. When you do this all day, ease matters. Secondly, the bevel is adjusted from the front of the saw, and is cake to set. Thirdly, you can tell by looking at this saw it is well made and highly engineered. It cuts smoothly and accurately, and some on here have said it's loose and inaccurate? Yeah, right. Not so. I suppose you cabinet makers who cut 90 degree angles over and over, more than any other angle, are the experts? Not. I am not impressed that you are a cabinet maker. I know cabinet makers, and their angle of trade is 90 degress all day long. Yeah, a few others once in a while. So spare me the bologna that the Bosch is sub-standard.
When you remodel and deal with diverse angles and minute adjustments, like real carpenters, then you'll know the truth.
If you want a quality saw, buy the Bosch. The only downside I've found is its size. But once I get the T4B, then I can wheel it anywhere, so no biggie. Oh yeah, it was missing the hex wrench and multi tool, but had those anyhow.
Don't believe the DeWalt nor the "cabinet maker" hype. They're clueless. Get the Bosch and thank me later. Best one for the money.
And thanks Amazon, right on time, and good price on it.
Tough decision December 17, 2008
Rod Holtman (Orange County, CA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I have had a Craftsman 12" miter saw for 14 years and it was fine for what I did with it, and I did most everything. It was getting old, and a screw was missing off the blade guard. I tried to hold the blade guard up while I finished one last cut, and the blade guard came down quickly, the blade caught it and shattered the whole deal. I was happy to have all my fingers, but decided that it was just too dangerous to use any longer. So I went hunting for a new 12" miter saw. I was originally interested in a slider, but with all the moving around I do, the weight was an issue, so I narrowed my search to a dual bevel, 12" compound miter saw. I looked at them all, and read all the reviews and narrowed it the Bosch and the DeWalt, finally deciding on the Bosch. I have not regretted my decision and find it is everything I need and then some. Very smooth and nice machine.
CROWN KING November 24, 2008
William D. Lance (Nashville)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Purchased saw to install all new oak trim in my home which has many, many compound miters. Out of the box, no adjustment...absolutly perfect accuracy...pays to buy the best, and BOSCH is it.
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