Makita LS1040 vs Bosch 5312

Model Makita
LS1040
Bosch
5312

Basic Info

Suggested Price $329.80
Release Sep 2012 Sep 2012

Overview

Top Features
  • Powerful 15.0 AMP motor for improved performance; 4,600 RPM
  • Dual post compound pivoting arm
  • Bevel cuts up to 45° to the left
  • Miter cuts 0°-45° left and 0°-52° right
  • Positive miter stops at 9 settings: 15°, 22.5°, 30°, 45°, right or left and 0° (90° cuts)
  • Weighs only 27.3 lbs. for easy portability
  • Precision machined aluminum base ensures accurate cuts
  • Performs compound cutting operations
  • Shaft lock for easy blade changes
  • Socket Wrench (782212-4)
  • 40T Carbide Tipped Blade (A-93669)
  • Dust Bag (122852-0)
  • Triangular Rule (762001-3)
  • Vertical Vise (122536-0)
  • LS1016LX5
  • LS1216LX4
  • LS1216L
  • LS1016L
  • LS1016
  • LS0714
  • LS1040F
  • LS1221
  • Features powerful 15 amp motor and dual post compound pivoting arm
  • Provides a large capability with cuts 52 degrees right and 47 degrees left with 9 positive stops at 15, 22-1/2, 30, 45 degrees left or right and 0 degrees
  • Durably designed with a machined aluminum base, dual aluminum base, dual slide rails and a carbide tip blade
  • Saw includes vertical vise, blade, wrench and triangular rule
  • Covered by 1-Year warranty
  • Up-front bevel lock lever and range selector knob for easily accessed controls for bevel settings
  • Large 25-1/2-inch base with built-in cast sliding extensions for 40-inch total length
  • Easily readable bevel and miter scales for easy setting of accurate bevel and miter angles
  • Amperage is 15 and voltage is 120
  • Electric brake for quick, repetitive cuts and ability to stop blade in seconds

All Features

Includes Carbide Blade, Vertical Vise, Dust Bag, Triangular Rule, Socket Wrench
Blade Type 40T Carbide Tipped
Slide No
Crosscut @ 45 Deg. H 2-3/4″
Bevel Stops 0 Degrees , 15 Degrees , 22.5 Degrees , 30 Degrees , 45 Degrees
Item Compound Miter Saw
Arbor Size 5/8″
Blade Dia. 10″
Amps @ 120V 15.0
No Load RPM 4600
UNSPSC 27112709
Voltage 120 120 volts
Crosscut @ 90 Deg. H 2-3/4″
Bevel Capacity 0 to 45 Degrees
Crosscut @ 90 Deg. W 5-1/8″
Miter Capacity 0 Degrees to 45 Degrees Left and 0 Degrees to 52 Degrees Right
Crosscut @ 45 Deg. W 3-5/8″
Tool Weight 24.2 lb.
Features Dual Post Compound Pivoting Arm, Machined Aluminum Base, Shaft Lock
1
corded-electric
No
76.8 pounds
bare-tool; attachments
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