Makita LC1230 vs Fein 72905361120 (MCCS14) Dry Saw?

LuMax · Sep 23, 2016

I have grown to despise my abrasive saw and am looking to upgrade to a dry saw.
I would love a cold saw, but my budget does not currently allow for one. I have been searching for a deal on a used cold saw for over a year, but the ones I can afford are pretty beat up and run out so lets keep this thread just to dry saws please. I have a band saw, this will be in addition to my band saw which is not very mobile or easy to haul around. A cold saw would also be difficult to haul around.

I have read some good reviews on the Makita LC1230 (12") and also the Fein 72905361120 (14"). There is also a Slugger MCCS14 (14") which I think is identical to the Fein.

Does anyone here has experience (good and/or bad) with either one or both?

I plan to use this saw to cut mild steel mostly (tubing and bar stock), but will also buy a non-ferrous blade for cutting aluminum with it.

Thanks.

Makita LC1230
Fein 72905361120
Slugger MCCS14

Fein 72905361120

Makita LC1230

Slugger MCCS14

derekpfeiffer · Sep 23, 2016

I have the Makita 12" and love it! I have a shear and a bandsaw so I don't use it a TON but mostly for portable fab jobs and for making miters in square tubing. I bought mine on amazon for $423.

derekpfeiffer · Sep 23, 2016

Also keep in mind that unless you need the extra cutting ability of the 14" you're paying substantially more for replacement blades when you wouldn't need to. Just something to consider.

M J D · Sep 23, 2016

The makita is a good saw with a real solid base and clamping vise

Weld_ · Sep 23, 2016

Fein Makes awesome tools so you cannot go wrong with it having said that that particular Mikita that you are considering is awesome for its intended purposes. Personally I would lean towards the Mikita just because I have experience with it and know it is a good tool.

Bonzoo · Sep 24, 2016

Those 14" are all the same. If you think you need a 14 buy the orse or Jancy and fit it with V blocks. If you are a "normal" 1/2 to 2 or 3 inch tube guy( like 90% of the planet) get the Makita. I have both. I use my Makita constantly
(dislaimer---It wears the Morse v block add ons too)

s4cruiser · Sep 24, 2016

I have the Makita, no complaints so far. Purchased from CPO.

LuMax · Sep 24, 2016

Thanks guys, I think I will look for a deal on the Makita.

N2 Welding · Sep 24, 2016

I purchased my Makita from Jet. Best deal I could find after the 15% discount for new members.

LuMax · Nov 3, 2016

I finally bit the bullet and bought the Makita.
Total including shipping and taxes was $399, the best price that I could find, should be here early next week.
Thanks for all of the help.

steve45 · Nov 4, 2016

I'm sure you'll be happy with it. I think most of the dry cut saws are pretty comparable. They all have crappy vises, especially when making miter cuts. The blade is the key part of the saw.

Do NOT bring the blade straight down on a flat piece of bar stock, you'll burn the blade up in a couple of cuts. Position it with the vise so the blade starts cutting on a corner.

Makita LC1230 vs Fein 72905361120 (MCCS14) Dry Saw?

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