Makita LS1216 Slide Compound Mitre Saw 305mm, Makita Mitre Saw

Makita LS1216 Slide Compound Mitre Saw, Makita Mitre Saw Model: LS1216 Makita Description of the Makita Slide Compound Mitre LS1216 The Makita LS1216 260mm DXT slide compound mitre saw has set the standard for professional slide compound mitre saws. The LS1216 features Makita's DXT technology which means Deep Exact Cutting Technology. A 3 Stage reduction gear unit and movable rear blade guard means that the LS1216 can make the same cuts as larger less compact mitre saws when cutting crown moulding and skirting board. Exact cutting on the LS1216 is achieved buy the unique 4 short pole system supported by 6 linear ball bearings which reduces vibration, adjustable dual sliding fences, and dual front bevel scales for precise adjustments. 45* left and right bevel, for increased working speed and convenience. Rubberised grip for user comfort. Tungsten carbide tipped blade 60T Dust bag, vertical vice, socket wrench, holder, triangular rule, lock-off button Precise Miter and Bevel Cuts The LS1216 has an exclusive 4-3/4-inch sliding fence system, with four sliding fences featuring upper and lower fence adjustments for more precise miter and bevel cuts in a variety of cutting applications. The saw miters 0 to 52 degrees left and 0 to 60 degrees right, with positive stops at 0, 15, 22.5, 31.6, and 45 degrees (left and right). The dual rear-handle bevel lock is easily accessible with adjustments from 0 to 45 degrees (left and right), with positive stops at 22.5, 33.9, and 45 degrees (left and right).Precise adjustments are made easy with dual front bevel scales for improved visibility. The easy one-touch (push in & turn) miter lock system is designed for accurate adjustments and increased efficiency. Makita LS1216 now has large Cutting Capacity and Increased Accuracy The LS1216 has an innovative direct-drive gearbox and patented retractable guard system engineered for increased vertical cutting capacity. At 6-5/8 inches, the LS1216 has the largest crown molding cutting capacity (vertically nested) in its class. The patented retractable rear guard also provides the LS1216 with 4-3/4-inch baseboard cutting capacity (vertical) and a 12-inch capacity at 90 degrees. In addition, the exclusive six linear ball bearings deliver smooth, solid, and adjustment-free accurate cuts. The saw also has a patented 4-Steel Rail Sliding System that further increases rigidity to produce superior cuts, as the four steel rails provide less deflection. The result is a larger cutting capacity and more accuracy.
Features with the Makita Slide Compound Mitre LS1216

DXT - Deep and Exact Cutting Technology

Deep cutting - 3 stage reduction gear unit and movable rear blade guard provide larger capacities of cutting crown molding or skirting board

Capable of diagonal cutting up to 203mm in crown molding

Capable of vertical cutting up to 165mm in baseboard (skirting)

Exact cutting is obtained by using 4 short poles instead of the usual 2 longer poles. This also reduces vibration and makes for more precise cutting.

6 linear ball bearings are used to support the 4 poles for smooth and precise sliding out

Double sliding guide fence - the upper and the lower sections slide independently for added convenience; each upper fence slides outwards for bevel cut and each lower

Quick and accurate mitre angle lock - mitre angle can be locked or unlocked by simply turning the handle 90°

Positive stops at 0°, 15°, 22.5°, 31.6° and 45°

The Makita LS1216 Comes with TCT blade
Dust bag
Triangular rule
Socket wrench
Vice
Holder
Switch butt
Technical specifications for the Makita LS1216 Max bevel range 45 - 45 º
Max mitre cut at 45º 102 x 255 mm
Max mitre cut at 90º 102 x 363 mm
Max mitre range 52 - 60 º
Blade Diameter 305 mm
No load speed 3200 rpm
Input Wattage 1650 w
Net weight26.5 kg