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Makita LS1214FL 15 Amp 12-Inch Dual Bevel Compound Sliding Miter Saw with Laser and Fluorescent Light | List Price: $1,115.00
Discount Price: $628.99
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Brand: Makita
Binding: Tools & Hardware
Features: - 12-inch dual bevel sliding compound saw with laser fluorescent light and soft start
- 15 amp; 3,200 rpm; cuts 52 degrees right and 47 degrees left with 9 positive stops at 0, 15, 22-1/2, 31.6, 45 degrees left or right
- Machined aluminum base; dual aluminum base; dual slide rails; carbide tip blade
- Includes saw, vertical vise, blade, wrench, triangular rule, 2 extension wings
- 20-1/2 by 28-1/2 by 28-1/4 inches; 52.9 pounds; 1-year warranty
Good quality - works great [Posted on 2007-10-03]
I have used it quite a bit since receiving it this June. It is easy to use - and accurate - even for a novice or non-pro!
In my use - the laser came in much more handy than I anticipated and is dammed accurate. Measuring to keep the right side of the cut - it's Dead-On! What is red - will remain - and cut will be precisely to left of red.
Be aware that laser will be hard to see in direct sunlight - but that can't be helped.
I have used the fluorescent light more than I ever anticipated to.
Be prepared to get some sort of cart or stand - or - plan on leaving it clamped down in one place. This thing is too big to be moving around much - and much movement by hand will require more "re-setting" the miter and bevel.
I got the Rigid "MSUV" (Miter Saw Utility Vehicle) from Home Depot and am very pleased. It is well thought out and very handy. It has big wheels for easier moving. Ends (with adjustable rollers) - that extend out from the platform on either side about 5 to six feet and sets up easily. Your miter essentially mounts permantly on the MSUV.
FINEST 12" TRIM SAW AVAILABLE [Posted on 2007-12-02]
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 gets. I've had and used the 10" version for a decade, and it'll do 99.99% of trim jobs without challenging one's creativity. I bought the 12" this time as I've recently been encountering projects where the larger blade helps.
If you're a fan of, and are satisfied with your Hitachi or Dewalt saw, stop reading now. Don't spend time on the Makita and you'll remain perfectly happy. Good results may be obtained with any of these saws. To me, the Hitachi always felt clunky, and the handle design causes my wrist to ache after a few hours of continued use. The Dewalt is a monster... a strong saw I've spent many hours using recently and trying to love, but it too lacks the finesse of the Makita, and the handle hurts my wrist in another location. Watch out for the torque upon braking... keep your work-piece AND FINGERS well away from the blade before releasing the trigger.
The Makita saws shine. The table is BY FAR the most stable. The fence adjusts easily to just how you need it and the clamp adjusts quickly to help secure the work-piece when wanted. Unlike on the other saws, the guard is brilliant... the most cleverly engineered guard ever... it almost reads your mind by almost never getting in your way regardless of the miter you're cutting, and in those rare times where the fence would interfere, it's easy to slap a piece of tape on to keep it up and away during that cut. That's a big deal to do on the other saws. The extension wings are useful and also handy for carrying the saw from setup to setup. The saw glides smoothly on the slides when cutting, and I've never given a thought to the handle... no pain, no strain... it's just naturally in the right place. I like these saws.
Tips for peak performance on any of the sliding saws... Use a very sharp "regular" thickness blade on miter saws when working hardwoods. The additional thickness and strength reduces "walking" in the center of the compound miter cut. Save the thin-kerf blades for your table saw. Periodically clean the dust and dirt from the swiveling surfaces between the table and body, and lubricate with a DRY lubricant... I use the spray on Bostik Top Cote. Great stuff. You'll be amazed at how easily the table will turn when adjusting angles. Use the Top Cote on the table top and guard also... Just spray it on, wait a few minutes, then wipe off the dried residue with a rag or paper towel. The greatly reduced friction will then allow your work-piece to glide smoothly and quickly into position for cutting, and save having to "jiggle" the piece up to the blade. Think about it... Top Cote will not affect finishing. The painters will love you. Even the fussy waterborne lacquer finishes I often use are unaffected. WD40 and the like attract dust and dirt, can cause problems with finishing, and should never be used on tool tables.... if you care.
If you're considering buying the Makita saws, I hope this helps with your decision. Should you already have one, enjoy, and know you're working with the best.
Stairs Top 20 [Posted on 2007-12-18]
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 out and to my suprise the positive stops would no longer work & the front handle still would not lock down. I took it back to them & they repaired it again. 2 days later the base would not turn again. I would not buy this miter saw again.
Best Ever [Posted on 2008-01-18]
Blade that comes with it is sweet and leaves a fine finish. Laser is accurate and a nice feature. Side mounted gauge takes some getting used to but all in all I think the saw is a winner.
makita ls1214fl [Posted on 2008-05-08]
In my thirty years of carpentry this is the most precise and smoothest operating saw I have ever used.
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