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Makita - LS1221 Compound-Miter Saw

This lightweight compound-miter saw from Makita features an excellent blade-guard retracting arm

$300.00 (As of 7/1/2004)

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Editor's Review: 12-in. Compound-Miter Saws

by Rick Arnold, Mike Guertin review date: July 1, 2004

This 12-in. compound-miter saw features sawdust collection and a blade-guard retracting arm that are the best among the 10 saws we tested. The blade-guard system has a housed actuation arm that prevents blade retraction from interfering with the saw's operation. This is the lightest of the saws we tested. It comes with a 32-tooth carbide blade.

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12-in. Compound-Miter Saws Online Membership Required In a field of powerful and accurate tools, three saws stand out with useful features and large cutting capacities by Rick Arnold, Mike Guertin

Manufacturer Specifications

Manufacturer	Makita
Manufacturer's Web Site	www.makita.com
Manufacturer's Phone Number	800-462-5482
Weight	39.5 lb.
Dimensions	24 in. by 26-1/2 in. by 23-7/8 in.
Max Width of Cut (90/45 degrees)	8 in. at 90 degrees; 5-5/8 in. at 45 degrees
Max Depth of Cut	4-5/8 in.
Max Miter/Bevel	48 degrees left and right / 45 degrees left
Double Bevel	No
Laser	No
Amps	15
Volts	N/A
Blade Size	12 in.
Blade Type	32-tooth carbide

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