What can the LC1230 cut?

It is made for metal: pipe, angle iron, tubing, conduit and channel. It is not intended for wood or masonry.

Yes. The guide plate adjusts from 0 to 45 degrees without tools.

What comes in the box?

A carbide-tipped blade, a socket wrench, a switch button and safety goggles.

How does it compare with an abrasive chop saw?

It cuts about four times faster, leaves cleaner edges and throws far fewer sparks, but it weighs more and its carbide blades cost more.

Does it need a special blade?

Yes, it uses a 12-inch carbide-tipped metal-cutting blade rather than an abrasive wheel.

Where is the Makita LC1230 cheapest?

At Ace Tool Group, for $719.00, as of our latest check.

Where can I buy the Makita LC1230?

14 stores we checked sell it, including Home Depot, M&M Tool and Machinery, Tool Nut, ToolUp.com, Ace Tool Group.

Makita LC1230

Q: How big a piece can it cut?

Capacity is 4-1/2 inches at 90 degrees and 3-1/2 inches at 45 degrees.

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$719.00at Ace Tool GroupChecked Nov 9

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What reviewers say

Owners rate the LC1230 highly for fast, clean, cool-cutting performance on pipe and angle iron, and many say it replaced their abrasive saw. Complaints center on its weight and the cost of carbide blades.

What people mention

Cut qualityPraisedOwners say edges come out clean and nearly burr-free, with little grinding needed.
SpeedPraisedReviewers report it cuts pipe and angle iron far faster than abrasive saws.
WeightCriticisedSeveral owners find the saw heavy and awkward to carry between jobs.
Blade costCriticisedBuyers note carbide blades cost much more than abrasive wheels, though they last longer.
Miter setupPraisedThe tool-less guide plate makes angle changes quick and repeatable.
Sparks and dustPraisedUsers like the cooler, cleaner cut with less abrasive dust and fewer sparks.

About the Makita LC1230

The Makita LC1230 is a 12-inch metal cutting saw for cutting pipe, angle iron, conduit, tubing and channel. It is powered by a Makita-built 15 amp motor that delivers 1,700 rpm. The saw cuts light pipe, angle iron, tubing, conduit and channel 4X faster than abrasive cut-off saws.

The tool-less guide plate adjusts from 0 to 45 degrees for miter cutting. Cutting capacity is 4-1/2 inches at 90 degrees and 3-1/2 inches at 45 degrees. A quick release vise holds the material securely and speeds up repeated cut-offs. A shaft lock makes wheel changes easier.

The included carbide-tipped blade lasts 50X longer than abrasive wheels. It is engineered to cut clean, accurate and virtually burr-free. The D-shaped handle has a 2-finger trigger and a lock-off button to help prevent accidental start-ups. A socket wrench stores on the base for blade changes, and a shavings collection tray helps keep the work area clean.

Motor

15 amp

Speed

1,700 RPM

Miter range

0 to 45 degrees

Capacity at 90°

4-1/2 inches

Capacity at 45°

3-1/2 inches

Blade

Carbide-tipped