DEWALT DW717 vs Makita LS1221

Model DEWALT
DW717
Makita
LS1221

Basic Info

Suggested Price $499.00 $299.18
Release Sep 2012 Sep 2012

Overview

Top Features
  • The product is 10″ DBL Comp Miter Saw
  • Easy to use
  • The product is manufactured in China
  • Exclusive bevel detent system with 7 positive stops that deliver fast, accurate, repeatable cuts
  • Adjustable stainless steel miter detent plate with 11 positive stops
  • Optimizes cutting accuracy with exclusive crosscut stop positions cutting head for maximum vertical cut capacity
  • Machined base fence support maintains fence perpendicularity with blade for cutting accuracy
  • Dual horizontal steel rails with innovative clamping mechanism and linear ball bearings
  • 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

All Features

Crosscut @ 45 Deg. H 3-1/2″ 3-7/8″
Features Double Bevel, Cam Lock Mitre Lock, Laser Compatible Horizontal D-Handle Design, Electric Brake, Pivoting Fence
Voltage 120 120VAC
Blade Type 40T Carbide 40T Carbide
Bevel Capacity 0 to 48 Degrees 0 Degrees to 45 Degrees
Amps 15.0 15.0
Crosscut @ 45 Deg. W 9″ 5-1/2″
Slide Yes No
Item Sliding Compound Miter Saw Compound Miter Saw
Zoro Number G1353082
Crosscut @ 90 Deg. W 12-3/8″ 6″
Arbor Size 5/8″ 1″
Includes Blade and Dust Bag Carbide Blade, Vertical Vise, Dust Bag, Socket Wrench, Extension Wing,
Blade Dia 10″ 12″
No Load RPM 4000 4000
Tool Weight 51 lb.
Bevel Double Single
Miter Capacity 60 Degrees Left and 52 Degrees Right 0 Degrees to 52 Degrees Left, 0 Degrees to 48 Degrees Right
Bevel Stops 7 Degrees , 11 Degrees 0 Degrees , 15 Degrees , 22.5 Degrees , 31.6 Degrees , 45 Degrees
Crosscut @ 90 Deg. H 3-1/2″ 3-7/8″
Country of Origin (subject to change) United States
Corded/Cordless Corded

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