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
Kayli Wiegand (verified owner) –
The shop saw it’s the perfect tool I was looking and now it’s in my collection
Ona Boehm (verified owner) –
Saw cuts amazing and has excellent dust capture
Ryann Hills (verified owner) –
Perfect right out of the box! Definitely took some practice and instruction reading to understand all the features and controls. I have been a Makita saw user for over 20 years, they have never disappointed me.
Shane Crist (verified owner) –
Saw is great. Packaging/shipping substandard. So much damage I photographed but all intact on the inside.
Carmen Dibbert (verified owner) –
This is my new workhorse. I use it for most of my weekend work. It’s so easy to cut a bevel on a 2×6. I mark the board, flip it on its edge, turn on the laser, line up the laser with my line, clamp the board in place and fire up the saw. I connected my dust collector to the exhaust hose so I can my workshop relatively clean. I like the soft start, and the motor noise isn’t ear piercing.
Lindsay Herman (verified owner) –
This saw is incredible acurate out of the boxVery high quality. Little heavy but I can live with that for the acuracy and great features
Cloyd Hickle (verified owner) –
This is a well made, professional-grade saw with smooth cutting action. The soft start motor is a nice feature and it comes with a decent quality blade. My only complaint would be the non-standard fitting for the vacuum hose connection. Otherwise, best saw I’ve ever owned.
Jermain Trantow (verified owner) –
Have you by the Sun don’t love it your way too picky this is a fantastic piece of equipment
Blaze Kreiger (verified owner) –
Top of line saw. Professional grade.
Cheyenne Cronin (verified owner) –
Great in almost every way but be prepared to align blade to the rails. When you find out it is misaligned ad you most certainly will by cutting from both sides of the wide board you can align it easily by loosening the two sets screws at the ends of the ends of the rails. Stick a one by four between the rails and gently twist them and re-tighten the set screws. Do a standard wide board test cut from both directions and itterate until the overlaps align. Mine was A millimeter out of alignment and I was able to bring it to within .05 mm of alignment.
Dorthy Kutch (verified owner) –
Great brad gun so far! Good feel, great features, and not a jam yet. Does not flake MDF and doesn’t mark real wood. Well built for the price. Will definitely be looking at Makita’s other nailers in the future.
Solon Price (verified owner) –
I was looking for a new compound slide miter saw that takes up little room so I reviews on this one & bought it the only thing I wish was better is the laser being a little more adjustable so I can set it to where I want it to cut but I’m getting use to it how I have it adjusted otherwise it is a great saw I like the slow start of it not full power right away.
Corbin Bogan (verified owner) –
real nice I now have 3 makita miter saw both are around 20 years old and work great but this new saw with up front bevel controls I love it . No adjustments needed right out of box. Great saw
Delphine Abbott (verified owner) –
This was an upgrade from the 10″ Makita saw I’ve been using for years, both great saws.
Junior Adams (verified owner) –
Great saw
Dock Balistreri (verified owner) –
Saw needs to much fine tuning such as mitre angle,bevel angle and adjusting blade perpendicular.Instruction manual is not clear at all.On top of that when I called customer service you’d get no solid input .They couldn’t help with mitre and bevel adjustments.$700.00 wow.Terrible and rude employees
Colleen Lebsack (verified owner) –
Upside – Saw came square right out of box. Really smooth operation and very stable. Really like the small footprint with big capabilities.Downside – saw is heavy. Difficult to see lugging jobsite to jobsite w/o a stand w/ rollers. Not my issue as I am retired. Previous reviews bragged @ dust collection & I am not finding that true. Hooked up to dust sucker and still much escapes to bench and saw parts.Note to Makita:. I do a lot of repetitive length cuts for cabinetry – door rails/stiles, face frames, etc. Be nice to offer a length stop feature to attach to the saw fence.End of day – I would buy this saw again.
Ronny Wilkinson (verified owner) –
Amazing saw! Easy to use & accurate.
Courtney Dare (verified owner) –
So far with a years use the saw has been amazing!
Stephanie Boyle (verified owner) –
Easy to use, does the job better than the rest and at the best price.