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Makita LS1214FL 12" Dual Slide Compound Miter Saw, Laser guide, and Fluorescent Lamp

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Makita LS1214FL 12" Dual Slide Compound Miter Saw, Laser guide, and Fluorescent Lamp Makita owes its reputation for building outstanding quality power tools to the drive and determination for excellence that began over 85 years ago as a manufacturer of electric motors. In 1958, Makita introduced their first electric tool and today Makita is one of the world's largest power tool manufacturers. Makita LS1214FL 12" Dual Slide Compound Miter Saw, Laser guide, and Fluorescent Lamp Features: • Built-in laser with micro fine adjustments clearly indicates line of cut; independent switch allows laser to be seen independently of blade rotation. • Built-in high output fluorescent light illuminates work area and lasts 2,000 hours on average. • Dual steel rails supported by linear ball bearings ensure stable, accurate cutting. • Powerful, direct drive 15 AMP motor never slips or bogs down. • 9 positive stops at 15°, 22.5°, 31.6°, 45° left or right and at 0° for the most common miter cuts. • Bevel positive stops at 33.9° and 45° left with 45° right. • Electronic speed control maintains constant speed under load; soft start feature for controlled operation. • Single cast aluminum base has built-in wrench storage for operator convenience. • Long slide track and wide pivot angle allow cross cuts up to 4 x 12 material. • Large turn base and adjustable pivot fence supports larger stock Makita LS1214FL 12" Dual Slide Compound Miter Saw, Laser guide, and Fluorescent Lamp Specifications: • Blade Diameter: 12" • Arbor: 1" • No Load RPM: 3,200 • AMPS: 15.0 • Size(L x W x H): 28-1/2" x 20-1/2" x 28-1/4" • Net Weight (lbs.): 52.9 • Shipping Weight (lbs.): 75 • UPC Code: 088381071079 • TOOL INCLUDES: - 12" x 70T Carbide-Tipped Blade (A-94443) - Vertical Vise (122540-9) - Dust Bag (122523-9) - 2 ea. Extension Wing (322932-4) - Sub-Fence (right) (153898-5) - Triangular Rule (762001-3) - Socket Wrench #13 (782212-4)

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Makita LS1214FL 12" Dual Slide Compound Miter Saw, Laser guide, and Fluorescent Lamp Reviews

 
 
 

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★★★★★
5.0
Nice saw.... so far!

"As a trim carpenter in the market for a new slide saw I did a lot of homework and asked alot of others in the business. My old axe was a 10" bosch which was nice but not nearly accurate enough and it was a single compound. So after much deliberation it came down to the hitachi or the makita as these are both the highest recommended in the trade for accuracy, dependability, and solid reputations. First ..." Read Full Review »

Dec 05, 2006 by B. Farnham

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"I bought this Makita LS1214FL Nine month's ago. At first I was pleased with it, but after eight month's of use the table got to where it would not turn to the left or right with out grinding. Also the handle would not lock down. I took it to the local Nashville, TN service center to get it repaired. They called me back & told me they had repaired it. I went and picked it up. When I got back to work I tried it ou..." Read Full Review »

Dec 18, 2007 by Michael N. Sanders

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Makita LS1214FL 12" Dual Slide Compound Miter Saw, Laser guide, and Fluorescent Lamp Review

Nice saw.... so far!

★★★★★
5.0

"As a trim carpenter in the market for a new slide saw I did a lot of homework and asked alot of others in the business. My old axe was a 10" bosch which was nice but not nearly accurate enough and it was a single compound. So after much deliberation it came down to the hitachi or the makita as …"  Read Full Review »

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B. Farnham
Aspen, CO
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[34 of 34 customers found this review helpful]

Makita LS1214FL 12" Dual Slide Compound Miter Saw, Laser guide, and Fluorescent Lamp Review

FINEST 12" TRIM SAW AVAILABLE

★★★★★
5.0

"I've been doing the finish on my high end projects for close to 30 years. During that time I've had the opportunity to use most of the saws on the Market.



When you're picky about results and spend much of your time cutting trim, the Makita Dual Bevel Compound Sliding miter saws are as good as it …"  Read Full Review »

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strangersfaces
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[38 of 41 customers found this review helpful]

Makita LS1214FL 12" Dual Slide Compound Miter Saw, Laser guide, and Fluorescent Lamp Review

One of several good saws

★★★★★
5.0

"I recently bought this saw from Amazon. It's a great saw. As I was shopping for the saw, I read a lot of reviews to try to figure out which one to buy - perhaps like you're doing. One reviewer would love a saw and another would think it was junk. I read one or two in which the reviewer complaine …"  Read Full Review »

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May 27 2007
T. Long
Tullahoma, TN
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[8 of 8 customers found this review helpful]

Makita LS1214FL 12" Dual Slide Compound Miter Saw, Laser guide, and Fluorescent Lamp Review

Amazing..

★★★★★
5.0

"Its amazing this saw made it to me in one piece. This has to be absolutely the worst packed and boxed item I have ever recieved from a manufacturer. The box is flimsy. The interior packing is light cardboard as well. The removable r sub fence piece was loose in the box when it arrived, leading me to …"  Read Full Review »

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Apr 24 2007
J. Sturey
Delano Mn
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[8 of 8 customers found this review helpful]

Makita LS1214FL 12" Dual Slide Compound Miter Saw, Laser guide, and Fluorescent Lamp Review

Quality machine; works as advertised

★★★★★
5.0

"I'm an amateur woodworker, but I'm also undertaking a huge addition to our house this year (tripling our square footage). So I was looking for a saw that could hold up to being a framing chop saw for a ton of cuts, but could also have a long life as a useful woodshop tool, do crown molding, etc. A …"  Read Full Review »

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Aug 25 2007
Jason Timmes
Denver, CO USA
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