Hitachi C12LCH 15 Amp 12-Inch Compound Miter Saw with Laser and Miter Bevel Digital Display | 
| Brand: Hitachi
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $622.22
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Rating:  14 reviews
Media: Tools & Hardware
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 62
Dimensions (in): 36 x 24 x 30
MPN: C12LCH
Model: C12LCH
UPC: 717709008922
EAN: 0717709009523
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| Features:
| • | Hitachi 15-amp, 12-inch, compound miter saw with laser guided marker on cut line and patented LCD miter bevel digital display | | • | Helps you determine any compound angle precisely and easily | | • | Features easy to use thumb actuated miter stops and soft elastomer grip | | • | Includes 12-inch Carbide blade and dust bag | | • | Backed by 5-year warranty |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com
The tool gauntlet has been thrown, and sawmongers — us included -- couldn't be happier. When we saw the specs on this beauty, we couldn't wait to give it a run. First off, expect to make adjustments out of the box to the fence as well as the tilt LCD reading, but adjustments are simple and then you're ready to go. We absolutely love the LCD readout! It computes your miter and bevel angles for you, without your having to do the hunch-and-squint over a hard-to-read gauge. It's about time someone came up with this, and it doesn't surprise us that it was Hitachi. Laser cutting guides aren't the novelty they were a few years ago, but it's still a nifty feature, and this one's clear and bright. One caveat: If you're cutting molding vertically, your workpiece can actually block the laser because of where it's positioned. We mention this only because the large pivoting fence raises your fence height to 5-1/8 inches specifically for cutting crown molding vertically. It's not a huge drawback, we don't think, but something you should be aware of. Aside from that, we found the laser to be dead-on accurate. We're partial to a horizontal handle, and this one's exceedingly nice to grasp because of a soft, comfortable grip. The table's plenty big and offers great stock support, and unlike other saws in its class, this one has a neatly geared tilt mechanism to take the strain off the user. This is a great, accurate saw perfect for the job site, the professional's shop and especially the home woodworker, who will especially enjoy the LCD bevel and miter display. We bet you'll be seeing more of these on the market, but remember you saw it here first.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste
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| Customer Reviews:
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 Very Nice Miter Saw; Excellent Laser System December 12, 2008
Camera Shy (Baltimore, MD USA)
Excellent saw. The digital readout is convenient and very accurate to the 1/2 degree. The Hitachi laser is better than any other out there in that it can be used WITHOUT the blade spinning. This allows you to safely line up your work before pulling the trigger. The bevel and angle adjustments are smooth and accurate. The quality of the materials are unmatched. And of course the most important part, the saw is powerful and true.
I'm very pleased.
After more than two years review October 25, 2008
Deke
I have had this saw for over two years and it has worked out well. Really, no problems and out of the box it worked well enough, but I save my precise cuts for the table saw/cross cut sled. One thing that has to be said for this saw or almost any saw is the stock blade is inferior and you will not realize the value of the saw without a better blade. Of course dishing out +300 for a saw then having to add another $75 or so for a quality blade hurts! I am using a Freud Diablo blade and what a difference. Clean clean cuts, but a great blade may make any saw great.
For me the digital read out is an okay feature, but I move the darn thing to the mechanical stops 90% of the time. More useful in the bevel than miter. Once in awhile I have used to dial in very precise angles (like 7.5%). The laser can be very useful, but you have to check it and adjust it. Cut a shallow kerf in a 2x4, then lower the blade into that kerf and clamp down the wood. Now raise the blade and adjust the laser to fall in that kerf. Sounds easy! Since the left/right adjustment is hard to get to and you can't see really it, you would think that somewhere in the manual they might do you a favor and tell you the size Allen wrench you need. How about metric vs. English at least?
One word of advice. If you are thinking about a 10" sliding compound miter, but are hesitating about spending the extra 2 to 3 hundred $, I say bite the bullet and do it. Makita has a nice one and I have seen it for 500ish. You will find yourself wanting that extra bit of versatility and cross cut capacity (this saw is about 8 1/4" cross cut, 5 3/4 at 45 miter).
I have a few tools that I love like family and others that do the job. This one is not something I fall asleep dreaming about or ever find myself looking at in a fond dreamy way, but it is a workhorse. Still, it is pricey because of the gizmos. If you need more capacity, get a sliding saw. If you are using it for rough cuts and want to save some money, get one without all the bells and whistles (laser, digital) and save the money. If you want something in between, I think this is a safe bet.
Lovely Miter Saw March 9, 2007
Phil Tweedy
The Lasers and Digital readout are brilliant.
Need to buy a good blade though
This is a great saw. January 6, 2007
David Kuznitz
This is my first saw with a laser. In concept it is a great idea, but in practice it is a bit gimmicky. There is nothing like watching the saw blade cut your pencil mark in half.
The digital readouts are nice, a definite improvement over a scale.
My unit does not swivel easily. It is binding for some reason, and I havn't had a chance to fix it.
I bought the saw with Hitachi's mitre box stand, which is a great companion to the saw. Well engineered and sturdy.
The saw has an annoying kick when it starts. A soft start feature should have been standard fare.
My unit did not come damaged. As for adjusting things, everything I buy gets adjusted anyways. The guys putting the machinery togther are not fine craftsmen, and if you want to be a fine craftsman you need to know how to fine tune your own machinery.
laser adjustment December 19, 2006
Lester W., Rebman
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I just got a this 12" saw. The laser line did not agree with cut line. According to the manual and tech support from Hitachi there is not adjustment. After studying the set-up I realized that a small wedge of wood could be slid between the light and the housing. This changed the angle enough to get perfect blade alignment. Perhaps hot glue will be necessary to keep it in place.
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