Hitachi C12RSH Miter Saw Review
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Hitachi C12RSH Review: If there’s one company known for providing users with high-quality miter saws year after year, then it’s the Hitachi Company. Another creation of theirs is the Hitachi C12RSH 15 Amp 12-Inch Sliding Compound Miter Saw, which provides users with an even easier and more accurate way of getting the exact cuts they want.
The C12RSH has power and plenty of features. Cutting angles is easy to do and they come out perfectly. A standout feature is the laser marking system that makes it easier to make accurate cuts.
Features
- Powered by a 15amp, 3800rpm motor
- Laser marker system
- Compact slide system
- Fixed splinter guard
- Comes equipped with a dust bag, box wrench and vice assembly
- Comes with a five year warranty
Overview
[/su_note]Powered by a 15amp, 3800rpm motor, the Hitachi C12RSH Compound Miter Saw has enough horsepower to easily cut through crown molding, plywood, hard board, aluminum and soft fiber board.
This unit requires minimal rear clearance, thanks to its compact sliding system. This allows the saw to be used on smaller workbenches and in more compact rooms. The laser marker system of this miter saw gives users a preview of where the 12-inch blade will slice through. This allows users to make adjustments as necessary to arrive at the exact cuts and angles they want.
The Hitachi C12RSH 15 Amp 12-Inch Sliding Compound Miter Saw with Laser comes with several additional features that allows for an easier and more accurate sawing experience. A fixed splinter guard is present, for example, to reduce tear-out. This provides an individual with smoother and cleaner cuts. A dust bag is available as well to catch sawdust and other debris that fall off materials during sawing.
The saw also comes with a comfy handle with a vibration-reducing grip, to prevent a user’s hand from slipping. This gives a user complete control over the whole sawing process. This unit comes with a vice assembly and a box wrench, as well as a five year warranty.
Customer Reviews
“Went back and forth between this and the Dewalt 780, finally decide to go with the Hitachi and man is this a nice piece of equipment. I absolutely love the laser for accurate cuts.
It is a bit bulky to move around, but mine stays put for the most part so that wasn’t an issue. The adjustable slide feature is really nice for sitting on a work bench. All in all I would recommend this saw to anyone.”
Ranjo, Amazon Customer Review
“I had been waiting to purchase a nice sliding compound miter saw for over a year; this was a wonderful purchase. I am currently putting floor and crown molding around my home, and the Hitatchi is making my work very easy.
The laser guided cutting is almost like cheating! The laser is very accurate, and the sliding mechanism is extremely smooth. Everyone of my friends that I have shown the saw is both envious, and really wants to take it home 🙂 Great purchase, and would recommend.”
P Shannon, Amazon Customer Review
“Now heres a real gem boys… little pricey but well worth every cent you pay for it. Cuts as accurate as any right out of the box… good fine adjustments available. Handy depth stop feature if using an aux fence. Will cut 12″ wide!!!! Provisions for hooking up standard vacuum hosing to it.”
G Richardson, Amazon Customer Review
A great majority of users who have reviewed the Hitachi C12RSH are more than happy with the product’s quality. This unit does as advertised. Its laser light marker and compact sliding system have been highly commended.
One thing that users did not like about this device is its weight, which makes the saw a little harder to carry around and work with.
Verdict
Overall, if you are looking for a high-quality saw for heavy duty cutting with no additional features other than the ones mentioned, then the Hitachi C12RSH Miter Saw is definitely something you should look into.
- This unit comes with many features that make the sawing experience easier for users.
- The laser light marker system allows for more accurate operation, while the splinter guard allows for cleaner cuts. The laser is easy to adjust from saw blade edge to saw blade edge.
- The adjustable slide feature is really nice for sitting on a work bench.
- The dust bag makes clean-ups easier as well.
- This unit cuts through a variety of material easily and smoothly.
- The 12 inch cutting width handles almost anything you need to cut.
- It has lots of power for most jobs.
- This unit weighs a total of 63.9lbs, and may not be as easy to maneuver for all customers.
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