Featuring The Hitachi 10 Sliding Compound Miter Saw
The Hitachi 10 compound miter saw is a very good tool for the professional and amateur alike. This saw can be easily compared to other brands such as Dewalt, Bosch, and Makita. It will stand up to all of the other brands, and many people think it is better. The Hitachi C10FSH 10 inch sliding compound miter saw with laser features many improvements over previous models. These include increasing the left and right fence’s aluminum thickness, and increasing the dust collection ability.
The saw features include a powerful 12 amp motor that uses a Poly-V-Belt transmission, a compound feature for precise miters and bevels, Laser marker technology for accurate cuts, a splinter guard for increased safety, and an adjustable chip deflector to name just some of the features. The saw comes with laser marker, a 10 inch saw blade, a box wrench, and a dust bag. It works well and is very accurate out of the box. The slide, bevel and miter functions are fairly easy to set and they all operate smoothly.
The miter is thumb actuated to allow for the most common adjustment, 15.0, 22.5, 31.6, and 45.0 degrees to the right or left. There is also a bevel range of 45 degrees to the left and right that allows you to flip the saw blade while leaving the material in place. It is not too hard to match the laser to the line you need to cut, and once you do that the saw follows through the cut with a fair degree of accuracy. The saw is sturdy and solid, yet it is not too heavy, but it is also not so light that it feels as if it will break easily. The miter saw has a built in clamping system that helps keeping the saw steady and provides additional support when working.
The dust bag is a helpful feature that minimizes the accumulation of dust in your workshop. Other features that help with safety are the vibration reducing elastomer grip and an electric brake that quickly stops the blade and prevents unintended cuts. Even though the Hitachi compound miter saw is made with quality in mind, it is backed by a five year warranty. One downside of the Hitachi compound miter saw is the rear rubber blade guard that is supposed to aid with dust collection, but can have problems when using a powerful vacuum. The saw is priced on the higher end of comparable miter saws, but it is worth the extra money on the long run.
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