I am a trim carpenter I have had three LS1212 saws all three saws have had the same problems. the bevel and miter adjustments start to stick and bind after about two months of use. Makita service is terrible. They have lied to me send saw back not fully adjusted. It took them four weeks to do what should have been a simple fix. It is a nice when it works right but you need a back up saw for when it breaks. Makita has disapointed me. I will never buy another Makita tool.Their products and service are first rate GARBAGE.