Makita LC1230 12-Inch Metal Cutting Saw - Hitachi Grinder Deals
4 x faster cutting in light pipe, angle iron, tubing, conduit and channel than abrasive cut-off sawsMakita LC1230 12" Metal Cutting Saw, Carbide Tipped Features:. 15 AMP Motor Delivers 1,300 RPM The LC1230 is powered by a Makita-built 15 amp motor that delivers 1,300 rpm for improved performance. Maximum cutting depth of 4-1/2" with carbide tipped bladeMakita LC1230 12" Metal Cutting Saw, Carbide Tipped Specifications:. Hitachi Grinder Description Makita LC1230 12" Metal Cutting Saw, Carbide TippedMakita owes its reputation for building outstanding quality power tools to the drive and determination for excellence that began over 85 years ago as a manufacturer of... In 1958, Makita introduced their first electric tool and today Makita is one of the world's largest power tool manufacturers. Ease-of-Use Features for Improved Performance Ease-of-use features include a quick release vise for secure material retention and fast repeated cut-offs, a socket wrench that stores on the base for convenient blade changes, and a shavings This saw is pretty great with a few features that could be improved on. Good:Nice blade that's stayed sharp so far even though I predominantly use it for 45* cuts in angle stock, which is hardest on these blades. Cutting capacities range from 4-1/2 inches at 90 degrees to 3-1/2 inches at 45 degrees. The quick release tool-less guide plate adjusts from 0 degrees to 45 degrees for quick and easy miter cutting. Kudos to Makita for always giving you a decent blade with their tools (sharp, lots of carbide for resharpening many times) that you can also buy again later. - Thick, heavy duty base is aluminum (you'll appreciate that when you have an accident and the blade deflects into the base)Areas for improvement:- Pin lock instead of the chain would be better although I've never had the chain detach during... The safety button is easy to use compared to other Makita products however. I use it for all kinds of non-ferrous metal, ABS pipe, even complicated extruded forms like Seiki Screen Systems blinds with the mesh screen attached cut cleanly without ripping the screen out. First and foremost this dry cut saw comes with a $125 blade. Bad:On 45* cuts the clamp tends to move the work slightly right before securing it, making it tedious to get a very precise measurement clamped tight. Quick release vise for secure stock retention and fast repeated cut-offs. TOOL INCLUDES:- Carbide tipped blade (A-90532)- Socket wrench (782210-8)- Switch button (411478-6). Long lasting carbide tipped blade for cost efficient, clean and accurate cutting. Get Milwaukee's 6180-20 Abrasive Saw for cutting hardened metals, rebar etc. Competing saws don't have a safety button - this isn't necessarily bad, but I prefer not to deal with this extra step, and it's not an industry standard feature like, say, a blade guard. A little hard to get a good perspective to see the markings, but if you're cutting 90* or 45*, a standard speed square drops in and is a better way to set the angle anyway. I looked at many saws before deciding upon this one such as Milwaukee 6190-20 (2nd preference), Ridgid 614 (twice as expensive), Porter Cable 1410 (14"), Dewalt 872 (cheap pressed base), Hitachi CD14F (14" again). 5" spacer (recommended to give the blade a better angle on the flat side) and prevents the stock from sitting flat. Pros:- Powerful motor- Good ergonomics (handle, pull-out lever for adjusting vise)- Face of vise is machined flat- Vertical spring won't fight you. for quick and easy miter cutting. Shaft lock for easy blade changes with just one wrench. Socket wrench stores on base for convenient blade changes. Too many mfgrs these days sell you an average factory blade that is only shipped with each saw....