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Ridgid R4222 - 12 Inch
Dual Bevel Sliding Compound - 15 Amp Corded with LED
Selected due to its its heavy-duty motor and its adjustable fence system.
- Adjustable Miter and Bevel Detents
- Bypass for quick angle adjustments
- Built-In Dust Collection Port with 1-1/4 in. vacuum adapter compatibility
- Crown Stop Mounting Holes compatible with common stops
- Blade Brake for quick cut transitions
- Positive Bevel stops at 0°, 15°, 22.5°, 33.9°, and 45° left and right
- Positive Miter Stops at 0°, 15°, 22.5°, 31.6°, 45°, 60°, and 67.5° left and right
- High-Speed Performance: Equipped with a 4000 RPM motor and a 12-inch blade.
- Powerful Cutting Capacity: Can crosscut 2×12 or 4×6 materials at a 45-degree angle and 2×16 or 4×6 materials at 90 degrees.
- Maximum Cutting Depth: Capable of cutting materials up to 4 inches thick.
The Ridgid R4221 Miter Saw is a large and weighty machine, weighing in at 64 pounds. Its size and weight are due to its large base and slides, giving it a substantial footprint compared to other saws. This saw is perfect for milling down large stock.
Some users have reported gear misalignment causing the saw to kick hard and run choppy, but Ridgid stood behind their product and promptly sent out a replacement saw.
The saw boasts a 70-degree miter capacity in both directions, and can cut a 14-1/2 inch wide, 70-degree bevel in a ½ x 6 cedar clapboard. It’s ideal for 4.5 roof pitch siding and trim installations. The saw has easy-to-manipulate controls, with positive stops at major angles and the ability to bypass them.
The Ridgid R4221 is designed for large cuts, with the ability to cross-cut a 16/4 board up to 15 ½ inches wide. The motor is mounted at a 45-degree angle to give additional clearance for extreme capacities, and the saw’s weight keeps it stable during cuts. It also features an LED light and dust collection port.