Makita LS1220, 305 mm (12"), compound miter saw with electric blade brake

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Makita LS1220, 305 mm (12"), compound miter saw with electric blade brake. Condition is "New". Shipped with FedEx SmartPost.
Makita's 12-inch compound miter saw is a big, well-balanced saw--perfect for anyone looking for both precision cutting and the capacity to handle large stock. The saw miters to 48 degrees right and left and bevels left 45 degrees. Makita's saw also features an electronic speed control that automatically accelerates the blade up when making a difficult cut (similar to the way a car's cruise control functions when going over hills); as a result, the blade doesn't lag. The pivot fence adjusts for supporting large stock and flips back for bevel cuts. The saw's nine positive stops make it easy to lock in common miters, plus each stop is deep-cast into the body of the saw, so it's hard to imagine the saw would ever develop slop. The miter lock on this saw has a screw handle, a design that's a little more time-consuming than a cam-locking handle. On this 12-inch saw, Makita opted for a more ergonomic D-handle design, which goes easy on a user's wrist, but it's a limitation if you want to operate the saw with your left hand. We really like the soft start and electric brake, though; they're user-friendly features that make a big difference, especially when a job requires a lot of constant, repetitive cuts. And, for home shop users, this saw has the added option of a release safety button that pulls out and locks the saw off.
Great for picture framers, furniture makers, and trim carpenters, the pivoting fence on this miter saw will support larger stock while the soft-start feature gives you controlled cutting and smooth start-ups. The electronic speed control maintains constant blade rotation throughout the cut and the high-torque 15 amp motor delivers a strong performance at 3,200 rpm. Its large, easy-to-read miter scale has ultrapositive stops at 15, 22.5, 31.6, 45 (left and right), and 0 degrees, and the 12-inch carbide-tipped blade with 1-inch arbor will give you precise cutting every time.