Makita LS1220X 12-Inch Compound Miter saw
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Product Details
Manufacturer: MakitaModel: LS1220X
Product features:
- 15 amp motor; 3,200 rpm
- Horizontal D-handle for easy, comfortable use
- Electronic speed control
- Pivoting fence supports larger stock
- One-year warranty
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Makita LS1220X 12-Inch Compound Miter saw
Customer Review: The BEST miter saw of ANY type
Summary: 5 Stars
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 miters 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!
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