Makita LS1221 vs Kobalt SM1850LW


Model	Makita LS1221	Kobalt SM1850LW
Basic Info
Suggested Price	$299.18	$155.00
Release	Sep 2012	Dec 2013
Overview
Top Features	Powerful 15.0 AMP motor delivers 4,000 RPM 4-1/2″” tall pivoting fence for cutting up to 5-1/2″” crown molding Positive miter stops at 9 settings: 15°, 22.5°, 31.6°, 45° right or left and 0° (90° cuts) Horizontal D-handle design for easy and comfortable operation Carbide tipped blade for precision cutting Electric brake for maximum productivity Pivoting fence for supporting larger material 40T Carbide Tipped Blade (A-93706) Vertical Vise (122540-9) 2 ea. Extension Wing (323726-0) Socket Wrench #13 (782232-8) Dust Bag (122852-0) LS1016LX5 LS1216LX4 LS1216L LS1016L LS1016 LS0714 LS1040F LS1040 12-inch compound miter saw kit; easily handles a 4 x 6 at 90-degrees 15 amp motor delivers 4,000 rpm; horizontal D-handle; positive stops at 9 settings Carbide-tipped blade; fiber-reinforced polycarbonate and aluminum coating Includes vise, blade, 2 extension wings, socket wrench, dust bag 24 by 26-1/2 by 23-7/8-inches; 36.4-pounds; 1-year warranty	Maximum crosscut up to 2-in x 8-in; ideal capacity for moulding and framing cuts Light weight due to compact die-cast aluminum construction-easy to move from storage to jobsite Vertically mounted laser guide projects accurate pre-cutting line for precise alignment Positive miter and bevel stops for accurate placement of most used angles Dual slide rail system with linear bearings allows for smooth and accurate operation
All Features
Includes	Carbide Blade, Vertical Vise, Dust Bag, Socket Wrench, Extension Wing,
Features	Horizontal D-Handle Design, Electric Brake, Pivoting Fence
Bevel Capacity	0 Degrees to 45 Degrees
Crosscut @ 45 Deg. W	5-1/2″
Crosscut @ 90 Deg. W	6″
Arbor Size	1″	0.625
Country of Origin (subject to change)	United States
Item	Compound Miter Saw
Bevel	Single	N/A
Blade Dia	12″
Amps	15.0	9
Slide	No	Yes
Voltage	120VAC
Bevel Stops	0 Degrees , 15 Degrees , 22.5 Degrees , 31.6 Degrees , 45 Degrees
Blade Type	40T Carbide
Crosscut @ 45 Deg. H	3-7/8″
No Load RPM	4000
Corded/Cordless	Corded
Miter Capacity	0 Degrees to 52 Degrees Left, 0 Degrees to 48 Degrees Right
Crosscut @ 90 Deg. H	3-7/8″
		No
		5000
		Yes
		45
		Yes
		N/A
		18
		Yes
		Yes
		7-1/4-in
		Port
		Yes
		No
		No
		23
		45
		24
		3-year limited
		16
		No
		45
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