Hitachi C12LSH 15 Amp 12-Inch Dual Bevel Sliding Compound Miter saw with Laser Guide and Digital Bevel Display | 
 enlarge | Brand: Hitachi
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $1,319.58
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Rating:  38 reviews
Media: Tools & Hardware
Shipping Weight (lbs): 66.1
Dimensions (in): 30 x 22 x 28
MPN: C12LSH
Model: C12LSH
UPC: 717709010338
EAN: 0717709010338
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| • | 12-inch sliding compound miter saw with miter bevel digital display; positive stops (0, 15, 22-1/2, 31.6, and 45 degrees right and left) | | • | 15-amp motor; 4-11/16-inch tall fence to vertically cut molding; micro bevel and miter adjustment knobs for dialing into precise angles | | • | Stainless steel detent plate; carbide blade, soft grip | | • | Includes TCT 60-tooth saw, blade, vise assembly, dust bag, 17-millimeter box wrench | | • | 23-7/16 by 36-5/8 by 27-15/16 inches; 66.1 pounds; 5-year warranty |
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Amazon.com Review
Till now, getting more cutting capacity from a sliding compound miter saw meant giving up more floor space in your shop to allow for the slide rails. We're not at all surprised it was Hitachi who came up with the innovation that keeps the capacity yet needs no clearance behind the saw -- after all, it was Hitachi who came up with the slide in the first place. The C12LSH is packed with high-end features and Hitachi precision, garnering it the title of one of the Top 10 Innovative Tools for 2006 by Workbench Magazine. Aside from the inspired zero-clearance design, its most impressive facet might well be its capacity. Combining the slide with the 12-inch blade, you get an awesome 12-1/4-inch max width and an impressive depth of 4-3/16 inches. Even at a 45-degree right bevel and a 45-degree right miter, the max width is still a generous 8-5/8 inches and a max depth of 1-3/4 inches. And even if that stock is oak or hard maple, this saw is not intimidated and cuts beautifully without hesitation, with a 15-amp motor behind it. The large pivoting fence supports your stock up to 4-11/16 inches, plenty to cut most crown moldings vertically. We love the LCD digital readout of the miter and bevel angles, relieving us of having to hunch and squint at the gauges. Keep in mind that this LCD reads out in half-degree increments, which may not be specific enough for the most excruciatingly detailed work, but for most of us, it's more than adequate. Another nice feature is the ability to fine-tune your setting, whether bevel or miter, with the micro adjustment knobs that put absolute precision at your fingertips. Whether you're a fan of the laser cutline or not, we still think it's a great, useful innovation, because a little extra accuracy insurance is always a good thing. Hitachi's laser design is patented, controlled by a micro-dial that lets you adjust the line to the right or left of the cut. And unlike those on other saw brands, the laser isn't mounted to the arbor and projects even when the blade is not moving. Sounds too good to be true? Okay, there are two downsides, as we see it. First is something you already expect with a miter saw - the dust collection is minimal. The second item in the column is this saw's considerable weight - nearly 70 pounds - that might make it cumbersome to tote to job sites. If you're planning to keep in it your shop, we don't think you can do better than this saw for accuracy, features, adjustability, capacity and power. It's a joy to use. --Kris Jensen-Van Heste What's in the Box
Saw, 12-inch TCT blade, dust bag, vice assembly, box wrench
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| Customer Reviews: Read 33 more reviews...
 My FAVORITE Tool January 5, 2009
Bill K. (Hot Springs, AR)
This tool gets used more than ANY tool I own or have ever owned.
I can cut up to a 12" board at 90 degrees ........ a real time saver. I hated using my table saw for a simple 12" cross cut but now I can use the Sliding Mitre saw .......
If I have any complaint it would be about the dust extraction. There MUST be a way to get a better design to grab up more of the dust and chunks. Even with a good dust collector attached to the port there's junk all around the saw ..... but this is typical of mitre saws .... but Hitachi SHOULD be able to be better. The digital display is outstanding and ALL adjustments are easy and work great. BUY THIS SAW!!!!
Hitachi 12" sliding compound saw December 16, 2008
Ricky R. Taylor (Texas)
I have used this saw for about a year now and I absolutely love it. It takes less space behind the saw than any other sliding saw, which in a small shop can make a big difference. The digital read out gives precise angle readouts and the laser is easily adjusted for right or left side cutting. I tried out the Ridgid and the Craftsman before buying this saw and I could not get either the Rigid or Craftsman to cut a square line and I love Ridgid tools. I don't know if it was the saw blade or the saws or maybe me, but they would not stay set up on square. This one was pretty easy to set up and has stayed setup. Great saw, a little pricey but I got mine at Lowes on sale for 30% off.
Wonderful Saw November 20, 2008
G. A. Richter (Ohio USA)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
To me this is the king of miter saws. Amazon had the best price on it that I could find anywhere online. I got it for $100.00 less than I could have gotten it locally. The unit works great. It is dead on on cuts. I was also very pleased with the fast truly free shipping from Amazon.
 nice saw June 24, 2008
T. Clark (Fort Ashby, WV)
The saw was as advertised. It took very little set up the fence needed to be squared and the bevel lock adjusted and I was ready to cut crown molding with it. The lazer line is great for aging eyes! The read out display was nice but you had to make sure you started at zero evertime you turned the saw off and on again. Overall I'm very pleased with this saw and would recommend it to some one looking for a sliding compound miter saw.
Hitachi C12LSH Miter saw June 12, 2008
woodworker (Kentucky)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Saw was bulkier than I had anticipated. Pleased with its overall performance though. The only thing I wish Hitachi would change is make the laser line visible as the blade is cutting your material. When you power up the saw your laser line is visible until you start moving the cutterhead down then it blocks the laser and your line disappears. Overall a well built saw with plenty of power and smnooth angle adjustments.
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