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.
Makita's 12-Inch Dual Slide Compound Miter Saw delivers smooth, solid, and adjustment-free accurate cuts for a range of applications including woodworking, cabinetry, deck building, framing, and more. The LS1214FL has dual steel rails supported by linear ball bearings to ensure stable, accurate cutting, with a built-in laser and powerful fluorescent light clearly indicate the line-of-cut for improved visibility and accuracy.
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LS1214FL Features
PRECISION - Laser clearly indicates line of cut and is located in blade housing for precise cuts
ACCURACY - Dual rails supported by dual linear ball bearings for a smooth and accurate cut
POWER - Dynamically balanced direct drive motor eliminates burning
DURABILITY - Precision-machined aluminum base
INCLUDES - T.C.T. blade, sub fence, extension wings, vertical vise, triangular rule, wrench and dustbag
Tool Specifications
Blade Diameter
12"
Arbor
1"
No Load Speed
3,200 RPM
AMPS
15.0
Size (L x W x H)
28-1/2" x 20-1/2" x 28-1/4"
Net Weight
52.9 lbs.
15 AMP Motor and Large Cutting Capacity The LS1214FL has a dynamically balanced 15 AMP direct drive motor to minimize burning, and is engineered to never slip or bog down like belt-drive units. The electronic speed control maintains constant speed under load, and the soft start technology delivers more controlled operation. The LS1214FL has 4-1/2-inch baseboard cutting capacity (vertical), and a 12-1/8-inch capacity at 90°/90°, with 2-5/8 x 8-1/2-inch at 45°/45°. In addition, the LS1214FL has dual rails supported by linear ball bearings to precisely guide the blade for a "dead-on" cut.
Precise Miter and Bevel Cuts The LS1214FL has a dynamically balanced 15 AMP direct drive motor to minimize burning and is engineered to never slip or bog down like belt-drive units. The rear-handle bevel lock is easily accessible with positive stops at 33.9° and 45° (left) with 45° (right).
The LS1214FL is engineered with a single-piece, precision-machined aluminum base that remains flat and true and never needs alignment. The fluorescent light works independently of the blade rotation to clearly illuminate the work surface. The built-in laser indicates the line of cut whether the blade is turning or not, and can be adjusted blade left or blade right using micro-fine adjustments to ensure precise cuts.
Best in Class for a Range of Applications The LS1214FL is engineered for a broad range of trades, including finish carpenters, professional woodworkers, case and base installers, cabinet installers, cabinet manufacturers, closet installers, decking and flooring applications, siding installers, stair installers, and general contractors seeking a best-in-class 12-inch dual-slide compound miter saw for the jobsite or on the benchtop.
About Makita's Miter Saws Makita's LS1214FL miter saws are engineered to deliver smooth, solid, and adjustment-free accurate cuts. The dual rails are supported by linear ball bearings to ensure stable, accurate cutting, and the built-in laser and powerful fluorescent light that clearly indicates the line-of-cut for improved visibility and accuracy. In addition, the dynamically balanced 15 AMP direct drive motor minimizes burning, and never slips or bogs down like belt-drive units. The electronic speed control maintains constant speed under load, and the soft start technology is engineered for more controlled operation.
About Makita Makita is a worldwide manufacturer of industrial quality power tools and offers a wide range of industrial accessories. Makita applies leading-edge innovation to engineer power tools that are more compact and energy efficient, yet deliver industrial strength power and results. Makita U.S.A., Inc. is located in La Mirada, California, and operates an extensive distribution network located throghout the U.S. For more information, please call 800/4-MAKITA (800/462-5482) or visit makitatools.com. Makita is best-in-class engineering.
Warranty Every Makita tool is thoroughly inspected and tested before leaving the factory. If you are not satisfied with any Makita tool within 30 days of purchase, return it and Makita will provide a replacement or refund. Each Makita tool is warranted to be free of defects from workmanship and materials for the period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase. Should any trouble develop during this one-year period, return the COMPLETE tool, freight prepaid, to one of Makita's Factory or Authorized Service Centers. Please see makitatools.com for complete details.
What's in the Box Makita LS1214FL 12-Inch Dual Slide Compound Miter Saw, 12-inch x 70T.C.T. blade, vertical vise, dust bag, triangular rule, socket wrench, sub fence and two extension wings.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
This saw has lived up to all my expectations:
I bought this saw in '04 and immediately started flogging it. It came through with flying colors. I used it extensively in the construction of my post and beam/strawbale workshop. It has performed like a true champion, it even survived abuse by my hired helpers. A lesser saw would have thrown in the towel and gone home sobbing like a school girl. The Makita is one tough saw.
Seems high quality:
After looking over all dual bevel compound sliding miter saws and their reviews this one seemed to be a better quality at a decent price. After receiving the saw and inspecting it I can say for sure that I believe it really is a higher quality saw than the ones I inspected at the big box stores. The laser is right on and can be changed to the right or left side in less than 2 seconds.
Makita LS1214FL 15 Amp 12-Inch Dual Bevel Compound Sliding Miter Saw with Laser and Fluorescent Light:
This saw is great. If you do compound cutting this is a must have item. Set up is easy, adjustments are quick and the laser makes cutting so accurate. I love this saw.
An Amazing Saw & USA Made:
I was quite nervous spending this much on a saw. After installing crown, base, and chair rail in our whole 2,500 sq ft house, I have no regrets what so ever. I was able to complete the whole project in 1 day, w/o this saw it would of been much longer. This saw is the best there is. It's made in the USA which is an added bonus, however helps me understand why the quality is so great. Would recommend to anyone in the market. Trust me, spend the extra to get a good quality saw such as this one.
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