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Bosch 4212L 12-Inch Dual Bevel Compound Miter saw with Laser Tracking
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Bosch 4212L 12-Inch Dual Bevel Compound Miter saw with Laser Tracking
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by Bosch
Sales Rank: 1363
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List Price: $729.00
$349.95
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on 7-28-2008.
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Features
12-inch dual bevel compound miter saw with laser tracking
Wide miter range--52 degrees left and right; 15 amp; 3,800 rpm; 3-horsepower
Heavy cast-iron base; carbide-tipped saw blade
Includes saw, blade, dust bag, elbow wrench set, flip-over crown stops
25-1/2-inch base and extenders to 40-inches long; 55 pounds; 1-year warranty
Product Review
This is what a miter saw ought to be: accurate, sturdy, powerful, versatile, user-friendly and packed full of cool features.
If we had to choose a favorite aspect, it would have to be the handle. Its vertical. Its horizontal. And its a couple of other things in between. It locks quickly and easily into any of four positions, so both lefties and righties have complete comfort and control.
This saw is beefy: It weighs in at 55 pounds and its got a huge 25-1/2-inch base with built-in sliding extensions that bring your total support area to 40 inches. If youre in the market for a stand for this saw as well, we like both the Bosch TracRac as well as the DeWalt DW723.
The dual bevel is a great feature, swinging 0 to 47 degrees left and zero to 46 degrees right, with positive bevel stops at 31.6 and 33.9 degrees for flawless crown molding cuts. For miter cuts, the blade swings an impressive 52 degrees left and right. Theres even a micro-fine adjustment here, letting you override a detent by as much as 2 degrees. Now thats precision.
We absolutely love the fence on this saw – Bosch calls it a Speed-track sliding fence – because its a full 4 inches tall and has a beautifully readable inch-scale on it. Its perfect for crown molding, handling pieces up to 6 inches wide when angled against the fence.
Were suddenly rethinking our earlier statement about our favorite feature on this saw; on second thought, it might well be that all the controls – including the bevel lever – are up front. Were pretty tired of reaching around a saw body to set a bevel, so this is a most welcome upgrade. Adjustments are so much faster and easier, and all the scales are right up front, too.
Capacities are generous for a non-slider. With a 0-degree miter and 45-degree right bevel, you can cut a 2-by-6; beveling to the left, it will handle a 2-by-8. With an upright blade, youll cut a 4-by-4 with ease.
And yes, this saw has a laser cutting guide, but unless you really want one, we wouldnt let that sway a decision on this saw one way or the other. Its a nice feature if youre likely to use it, but most of us woodworkers prefer to get a visual on exactly where that blade meets the wood.
In all, this is a beauty of a saw, with features you arent going to find on other saws in its class. And we still cant pick our favorite between the handle and the up-front controls. Its all good.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste
Product Description
12", Dual Bevel, Compound Miter Saw With Up Front Controls & Laser Tracking, Easily Accessible Up Front Controls For Bevels & Range Selector, Arbor Mounted Laser Tracking, Built In Flip Storage Crown Stops, Multi-Position Main Handle 4 Positions, 4-1/2" Tall Speed Track Sliding Fences, Miter Detent Override, Crown Molding Settings, Built In Length Stop, Includes 40 Tooth Thin Kerf Carbide Tip Blade, Dust Bag & Elbow & Wrench Set.
Owner Reviews, Ratings, Comments and Criticism
I agree with most of the comments about how this saw is very good. The upfront bevel control, the miter detent release, sliding outfeed extentions are all great. Very solid, very low flex and very smooth operating. The cons that I have seen are: Very heavy,(probably weighs more than the old style Dewalt slide). The slide knob does not lock the saw from moving very well during transport. The saw was not adjusted out of the box, I had to adjust all settings, and the miter angle adjustment is clunky, you have to move the back fence; when you tighten it down it tends to move, so you have to allow for this, it takes a couple of attempts. The blade was not very good, another carpenter on the job was also amazed that this was a new blade, it cut like one of my older used blades. It could have a little better cutting range, the Dewalt beats it but is not nearly as well put together,(too much flex and poorly designed controls) The laser is difficult or impossible to see if you are outside, even with clouds, indoors it works great, (I am sure this is true for all lasers). And did I mention that it's heavy? That said, I still think that this is the best saw out there, regardless of price, (and this price is a bargain!) Nothing that I have seen compares with it: Dewalt, Ryobi, Craftsman, Makita, Ridgid, Milwaulkee, Hitachi, checked 'em all, bought the Bosch. I am a contractor with over 24 years in framing and finish work, residential and light commercial work. I have had at least 4 compoud miter saws, (down to 2 right now), Hope this helps
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Bosch 4212L 12-Inch Dual Bevel Compound Miter saw with Laser Tracking
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Price: $349.95
Updated on 7-28-2008.
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