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Bosch GCM12SD 12-Inch Dual-Bevel Glide Miter Saw vs Makita LS1019L 10-Inch Dual-Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw with Laser

A sourced, side-by-side spec comparison. Bosch GCM12SD 12-Inch Dual-Bevel Glide Miter Saw is cheaper at $729. Every spec and price links to its source.

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Bosch GCM12SD 12-Inch Dual-Bevel Glide Miter SawMakita LS1019L 10-Inch Dual-Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw with Laser
US price$729 (Current Amazon retail ~$729 (range $605-$758); being replaced by Expert EXCM341-305GD at Lowe's (June 2026))$799 (Current retail per Tool Nut and OakTree Supply)
BrandBoschMakita
Released2010
blade size in1210
typesliding_compoundsliding_compound
power sourcecordedcorded
bevel range47 L/47 R48 L/48 R
max crosscut in14 in at 9012 in at 90
laser or shadow guidefalsetrue
weight lb6557.9
release2010

Sources — Bosch GCM12SD 12-Inch Dual-Bevel Glide Miter Saw: boschtools.com (verified 2026-06-20). Makita LS1019L 10-Inch Dual-Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw with Laser: makitatools.com (verified 2026-06-20).

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