Makita LS1221 vs Bosch 5312

Model Makita
LS1221
Bosch
5312

Basic Info

Suggested Price $299.18
Release Sep 2012 Sep 2012

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
  • 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, 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″
Country of Origin (subject to change) United States
Item Compound Miter Saw
Bevel Single
Blade Dia 12″
Amps 15.0
Slide No
Voltage 120VAC 120 volts
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″
1
corded-electric
No
76.8 pounds
bare-tool; attachments
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