Hitachi C10FCH 15 Amp 10-Inch Compound Miter Saw with Laser Review

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(More customer reviews)Although reviews can provide you with a good overview of what's out there, I still like to actually see (and touch) the tools before buying them. So I went down to the local store and checked out their offerings. I was attracted to the Hitachi C10FCH miter saw because of the quality of construction, the ergonomics, the physical size and the price (ordered according to importance).
Quality of construction: nicely machined table, substantial hinge, smooth movement of miter and bevel adjustments.
Ergonomics: horizontal handle with conveniently located on/off switch (pistol grip only makes sense on sliding miter saws). A laser helps with aim.
Physical size: feels light and compact compared to other models in the same class.
Price: is reasonable since the saw comes with an integrated laser.
Performance: Excellent cuts (with the right blade)! With the help of the laser, I routinely cut base board within 1mm (=0.04 inch). Tool feels precise, solid and is easy to use.
Drawbacks that pursuaded me to give only four stars:
Although the price is reasonable, Hitachi was skimping on features: Table extensions are optional and the included blade is very coarse (good enough for 2x4s but you need to invest another $50 for a good blade that does moldings, base board, etc.), no dual compound capability.
Although the laser is extremely (!) useful, ideally one would like to have a dual laser calibrated to either edge of the cut. I find myself recalibrating the laser from one edge to the other edge a lot.
One last thing, the saw dust bag setup is not very efficient. It catches maybe 50%, probably less.


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Laser marker system for increased cutting accuracy. Horizontal handle with soft, vibration reducing elastomer grip adds comfort and control. Large table, large extended fence, raises to 4" for cutting crown molding vertically. Thumb actuated positive stops for quick miter adjustments. Carbon brush access, allows user to replace brush as needed to greatly prolong the life of the tool. Dust collector attachment, to minimize airborne particles. STANDARD EQUIPMENT: 10" TCT saw blade, extended fence, dust bag, vice assembly with knob bolt, 10mm box wrench, 4mm hex bar wrench. SPECIFICATIONS: Single-phase 120VAC 60Hz 15 Amp motor 0-52 degree miter angle range, to the right and left 0-48 degree bevel angle range, to the left with adjLaser marker system for increased cutting accuracy. Horizontal handle with soft, vibration reducing elastomer grip adds comfort and control. Large table, large extended fence, raises to 4" for cutting crown molding vertically. Thumb actuated positive stops for quick miter adjustments. Carbon brush access, allows user to replace brush as needed to greatly prolong the life of the tool. Dust collector attachment, to minimize airborne particles.

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