12", Dual Slide Compound Saw With Laser & Fluorescent Light, 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 & Lasts 2,000 Hours On Average, Dual Steel Rails Supported By Linear Ball Bearings Ensure Stable, Accurate Cutting, Powerful, Direct Drive 15A Motor Never Slips Or Bogs Down, 9 Positive Stops At 15 Degree, 22.5 Degree, 30 Degree, 45 Degree Left Or Right & 0 Degree For The Most Common Miter Cuts, Additional Positive Stops At 33.9 Degree Left For Model LS1214FL, 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 & Wide Pivot Angle Allow Cross Cuts Up To 4 x 12 Material, Large Turn Base & Adjustable Pivot Fence Supports Larger Stock.
What's not to love? This saw has everything, from indisputable Makita quality all the way up to all the coolest bells and whistles.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
Makita 12" sliding compound miter saw:
Very good saw. Solidly built, easy to use, and received high ratings as best miter saw in this size. Only 2 issues: the saw was shipped with a defective handle and trigger switch (quality control?) and that was resolved to my satisfaction. Second is the saw is quite heavy and large so not easy to carry around.
Makita 12" saw:
I have never owned this saw but I have used it quite a few times. I has plenty of power. I found it a little hard to move around and to adjust the settings.
Nice saw, cheap fence, poor customer service:
THis is a sweet saw until it broke. The fence shattered in three different places within a few days of opening the box. Customer service was not concerned that their components did not stand up to regular use. The parts had quality i would expect of an inferior tool manufacturer.
Awesome saw:
This saw is amazing. It makes precision cuts. the stock blade works extremely well when cutting crown molding. Don't make a mistake and buy a Dewalt!
