Hitachi C12RSH 15 Amp 12-Inch Sliding Compound Miter Saw with Laser
The Hitachi C12RSH 12-Inch Sliding Dual Compound Miter Saw with Laser Marker provides smooth, accurate miters and crosscuts in a variety of workpieces, including wood, plywood, crown molding, decorative panels, soft fiberboard, hard board, and aluminum sashes. A top-of-the-line tool for trim carpenters, framers, and woodworkers who demand precision and reliability, the C12RSH features a compact slide system, Hitachi’s exclusive Laser Marker System, and more. C12RSH Compound Miter SawTool SpecificationsAmps15No-Load Speed3,800 RPMBlade Diameter12″Miter Cutting RangeLeft 0°-46°Right 0°-57°Bevel Cutting Range(R & L) 0°-45°Tool Dimensions (WxDxH)23-7/16″ x 36-5/8″ x 27-15/16″Tool Weight63.9 lbs90° Cross Cut4-3/16″ x 12-1/4″ or 4-11/16″ x 10-3/16″45° Miter (L/R)4-3/16″ x 8-5/8″ or 4-11/16″ x 7-1/16″45° Bevel (L)2-3/4″ x 12-1/4″ or 2-15/16″ x 10-3/16″Compound Cut 45° x 45° (L/L)2-3/4″x8-5/8″ or 2-15/16″x7-1/16″Exclusive Laser Marker System ensures precision cut … >>> Special Offers and Product Promotions
I am a professional woodworker and I purchased this saw specifically for cutting stair skirtboards, for which this saw proved up to the task. I also currently have the Hitachi 10′ slide compound sans laser. The laser beam is a little to broad for my liking so I find my eye is still more accurate. Improvements in this saw that I really like are the rack&pinion gearing for dialing “micro adjustments” and the placement of slide tubes up top and to the side. This placement prevents sawdust from being thrown back into the slide tube bearings a big plus. Of course it would be nice if Hitachi would provide an attachnent so that the saw could be hooked up to a two inch vacuum line. Of course the saw is big and bulky but it is a 12 inch so… The setting are a little easier to read than most previous saws and the locks for positioning angle and bevel are solid. The bevel lock is a little awkward to work with but the slip ratchet mechanism helps. I feel that the motor is a little under powered so one has to go slower on cuts. All and all I am pleased with this saw and look forward to comtinued improvemts.
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.
I’m a remodeling contractor working in the finest homes in Washington, DC. I’ve been using this saw for about three months now. In a nutshell, this saw performs well. The saw cuts perfect miters right out of the (BIG) box. The motor has plenty of power to push through everything I’ve thrown at it. I work with a lot of talented professionals who all have their own miter boxes but most everyone on site now prefers this saw as the go to. I LOVE! the new fence system with the included hinged sub fence. The sub fence not only flips in or out, it can also be flipped up to create a 10″ high fence! I don’t no why Hitachi is not shouting this feature out from the rooftops. No other saw that I know of offers a fence system like this. I don’t like Hitachi’s new look with all of the insignificant and ugly plastic parts (it makes their tools look like a toys). This saw is heavy and bulky. If possible, the saw is best left in its cutting station and not bounced around the job site. I’m happy with my purchase and would recommend this saw to any serious wood worker.