MAKITA 12″ Metal Cutting Saw

Makitas 12-Inch Metal Cutting Saw (model LC1230) delivers power and ease-of-use features for a range of industrial metal-cutting applications. It is ideal for cutting in pipe, angle iron, conduit, and more.

15 AMP Motor Delivers 1,700 RPM

The LC1230 is powered by a Makita-built 15 amp motor that delivers 1,700 rpm for improved performance. The quick release “tool-less” guide plate adjusts from 0 degrees to 45 degrees for quick and easy miter cutting. Cutting capacities range from 4-1/2 inches at 90 degrees to 3-1/2 inches at 45 degrees.

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 collection tray for easy waste disposal and a cleaner work environment. The LC1230 has a D-shaped handle with a 2-finger trigger and a lock-off button engineered to prevent accidental start-ups. The saw includes a carbide-tipped blade that lasts 50X longer than abrasive wheels and is engineered to cut clean, accurate and virtually burr-free.

• Carbide-tipped blade lasts 50x longer than abrasive wheels; cuts clean, accurate and virtually burr-free
• Quick release vise for secure material retention and fast, repeated cut-offs
• Lock-off button for user convenience
• Quick release support fence adjusts 0-45 for miter cutting
• Shaft lock for easy blade changes with just one wrench
• Powerful 15.0 AMP motor for the most demanding applications
• 4x faster cutting in light pipe, angle iron, tubing, conduit and channel than abrasive cut-off saws
• D-shape handle for user comfort
• Socket wrench stores on base for convenient blade changes
• Shavings collection tray for easy waste disposal and a cleaner work environment
• Large cast aluminum base for stability
• Externally accessible brushes for greater serviceability
• Maximum cutting depth of 4-1/2″ with carbide tipped blade