The Makita 12 in. Dual-Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw with Laser (model LS1219L) combines capacity, accuracy and efficient dust extraction in a more compact size, with a unique 2-Steel Rail Sliding System that offers a reduced footprint for operation flush against a wall. The innovative direct-drive gearbox and guard system is engineered for increased vertical cutting capacity of baseboard (6-3/4 in.) and crown molding (8 in. nested). It will also make 15 in. crosscuts at 90°s. The saw miters 0° to 60° left and right, with positive stops at 0°, 15°, 22.5°, 31.6°, 45° and 60° (left or right). The bevel lock is located in the front of the saw for easy access and quick adjustments from 0° to 48° (left and right). The saw is powered by a 15 AMP direct drive motor with soft start, a key point of difference. Direct drive enables smoother start-ups and consistent, constant power with no belts to slip or replace. The electric brake provides added convenience. In addition, the electronic speed control maintains constant speed under load for smoother, higher-quality cutting. This Promotion also comes with a bonus AF506 2 in. Brad Nailer, 18 Gauge.
- LS1219L – Unique 2-Steel Rail Sliding System design offers single slide-glide operation, reduced saw footprint allows operation flush against a wall
- LS1219L – Increased capacity for up to 8 in. crown molding (vertically nested), 6-3/4 in. baseboard (vertical) and 15 in. crosscuts at 90°
- LS1219L – In-front bevel lock for convenient operation
- LS1219L – Dual dust collection ports provide excellent dust extraction performance
- LS1219L – Innovative direct drive motor and guard system is engineered for increased vertical cutting capacity (6-3/4 in.)
- LS1219L – Linear ball bearing system engineered to deliver dead-on accurate cuts
- LS1219L – Less weight (65 lbs.) and the most compact design in its class for easy jobsite portability
- LS1219L – Powerful 15.0 AMP direct drive motor requires less maintenance and delivers 3,200 RPM
- LS1219L – Large-sized aluminum base improves stability of material for efficient cutting
- LS1219L – Soft start suppresses start-up reaction for smooth start-ups and longer gear life
- LS1219L – Miters 0-60° left and right, bevels 0-48° left and right
- LS1219L – Positive miter stops at: 0°, 15°, 22.5°, 31.6°, 45° and 60° left or right
- AF506 – Powerful motor drives a range of 18 gauge brad nails from 5/8 in. to 2 in. into hard or soft wood applications
- AF506 – Aluminum body, magazine and cylinder for strength and durability, weighs only 2.9 lbs.
- AF506 – Narrow nose design allows easy nailing access in confined areas
- AF506 – Built-in air duster provides convenient air flow to clear work surface
- AF506 – Easy to use tool-less depth adjustment dial for a wide variety of finish applications
- AF506 – Cast and machined nose piece for precise contact
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including arsenic, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Myrtice Turner (verified owner) –
Great product!! Just wish the laser was easier turn off and on or an automatic off timer
Hassan Hagenes (verified owner) –
Laser is spot on. Did not have larger Allen wrench. Had smaller one. Advertised as more compact but rather large for shelf storage. Should have incorporated The vacuum system hose into the Sawdust bag outlet. Still, a good saw.
Raven Douglas (verified owner) –
The setup was easy and the operation is very smooth. It has more power than I can believe and cuts very precisely.
Dan D’Amore (verified owner) –
Works great, easy to operate and gives me expanded capabilities. Nice clean square cuts.
Burnice Kihn (verified owner) –
A quality saw. I’ve had this saw since 5-29-20.The only concern I have is the abrupt return on the saw after I cut and release> It slams back in place. I also don’t like the way the miter doesn’t lock in place and sometimes will find another setting.Lastly the rubber dust collectors will collide when pushing the saw in the bevel position. I’m still learning all the functions of this saw,but overall I am happy with my purchase and it has met my expectations so far. I like the quiet start of the saw and it cuts very true & straight.
Althea Rath (verified owner) –
I have tried the saws that are green and yellow in color. I have read reviews about the makita and I will say this saw is really good quality. Every piece of equipment may have issues because of the buyers lack of or shipping problems. The saw is super well built and cuts are accurate. This was delivered by fedex. Extremely quiet. Less noise than a microwave. I paid $400.00 dollars more than I wanted to but the others had many issues right out of the box. I pull the trigger and cut moulding like a hot knife on warm butter. All of my Makita equipment have been working well for years and should have purchased this first.
Richard Ratke (verified owner) –
I had heard that this saw is fairly easy to adjust if it should have shifted out os square during shipping, however mine arrived absolutely perfectly aligned in all 3 directions. The included saw blade has carbide tips and cuts smooth and fast. Installation of the saw blade is easy enough to look up on you tube if one is not familiar with it. When I installed mine I used a rubber band to retain the saw blade’s protective shield during this process as one seems to need three hand for it otherwise. I love that this saw does not require additional room to the rear like my old Bosch tilting miter saw used to need. That saves me 2 feet in the shop. The design of the machine is meant for right hand dominant folks. The kerf for the blade in the bottom of the base is wide enough to accept the tilt of the saw in every position. I will make a zero clearance replacement bottom kerf guide for my use. The rear top fence must be removed for tilted cuts. I will also replace those with zero clearance wooden rear fences. I have enjoyed Makita tools in the past They are still working reliably even though they are some 40 years old. Hopefully this new saw will be a credit to Makita’s good name.
Larissa Kilback (verified owner) –
It good
Sheldon Kassulke (verified owner) –
This saw is a winner. It’s operation is smooth and accurate. The dust collection using a vacuum is excellent! This saw is a great Kapex contender, and if you require a 12″ blade, in a class of It’s own. This replaced a Gen 2 Metabo 12″ sliding compound miter saw that also slid forward on fixed rails. The Metabo was noisy, sticky in the slide, and had bad blade runout. It was basically a cheap Chinese copy of the fine Hitachi saws of the past. Sad but true. Buy the Makita and enjoy.
Berenice Sawayn (verified owner) –
I am 75 years young and still renovate high end homes. Beyond any doubt, this is the best Miter Saw I have ever owned, lets say 11 (55 years doing this type of work, 1 every 5 years). It operates like silk and I am still learning all that it can do. We do large interior trim jobs that few have ever done or seen. The saw payed for itself and more on the first job. The big bucks that the saw cost earned us about 3 times that much more than past jobs. “Just Do It” and you will never regret the investment (all the way to the Bank).A. Beever
Micheal Murphy (verified owner) –
This Mitre saw is an engineering marvel and the operating system is very simple yet extremely accurate. This is my third Makita saw and the improvements from my first to present have exceeded my expectations
Dan Prohaska (verified owner) –
Big saw but easy to move around for all stages of building homes or personal projects. Same saw, just 20 yrs older and several houses later is still in full use. The compound/ miter ability has been improved on the newer saw.
Cordia Huels (verified owner) –
Upgraded from an old miter saw, this this is amazing, didn’t cut perfectly straight out of the box, but after about 3 minutes of tweaking the saw, it cuts perfectly. Very satisfied with the product
Selmer Heller (verified owner) –
The most accurate saw ive ever used …i do upper end finish carpentry for a living not the lightest saw on the market
Uriah Schuster (verified owner) –
It’s the quietest miter Saw I’ve used!
Kaylin Funk (verified owner) –
Awesome saw so far.
Zena Paucek (verified owner) –
The Makita LS1219L is an outstanding mitre saw. The saw did not need any adjustments out of the box. It seems they worked out the issues when they originally released the saw a couple of years ago. Plenty of power and features make this saw an essential for all kinds of carpentry work. I do not regret purchasing this saw and would do it again. Compliments to Home Depot for their online ordering and ease of pickup at the store.
Erling Romaguera (verified owner) –
Excellent product – comfortable to hold and variable speed allows precision cutting. Extremely easy to insert and remove blades.
Juston Wiegand (verified owner) –
Makita GREATLY improved the shipping packaging, saw was perfect, box a little dinged up (for store pickup.) Bevel stop was dead square, miter was 0.75 deg off, but using the detents to help set the angle gauge made it perfect fast. Fences very nice and square, dust shoot works shockingly well.
Keith Kozey (verified owner) –
Saw takes up less space than my 10”