Hitachi C12FDH 15 Amp 12-Inch Dual Bevel Miter Saw with Laser |  | Brand: Hitachi
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $622.22
Buy New: $269.95
as of 11/22/2009 03:16 CST details
You Save: $352.27 (57%)
New (11) Refurbished (1) from $195.00
Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  31 reviews
Sales Rank: 12047
Media: Tools & Hardware
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 67
Dimensions (in): 46.3 x 27 x 31
MPN: C12FDH
Model: C12FDH
UPC: 717709010628
EAN: 0717709010628
ASIN: B000E7YQ40
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | 12-inch dual bevel compound miter saw with laser marker | | • | Miter range 52 degrees right and left; bevel range 48 degrees right and left; 15 Amp; 4,000 rpm | | • | Micro bevel adjustment knob for fine tuning bevel angles; larger pivoting fence raises to 5-1/8 inches for cutting crown molding | | • | Includes TCT 32-tooth saw blade, dust bag, vise assembly, box wrench, hex bar wrench and holder assembly | | • | Measures 24.6 by 30.7 by 27 inches (W by D by H); 46.3 pounds; 5-year warranty |
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Product Description
12", Dual Compound Miter Saw,12" Blade, 15A, 4,000 RPM, 0-52 Degrees Right & Left Miter Range, 0-48 Degrees Right & Left Bevel Range, Horizontal Handle, 46.3 LB & Laser Marker, Laser Marker, Dual Bevel, Bevel Micro Adjustments. Includes: 12" Tct Saw Blade, Box Wrench, Vise Assembly & Dust Bag, #726100, 12" 60 Tooth Carbide Tipped Blade, #726101, 12" 90 Tooth Carbide Tipped Blade.
Amazon.com Product Description
The Hitachi C12FDH 12-Inch 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, hardboard, and aluminum sashes. An ideal tool for trim carpenters, framers, and woodworkers who demand precision and reliability, the C12FDH features Hitachi's exclusive Laser Marker System for exact alignment, cutting accuracy, and predictable blade location. 
C12FDH Compound Miter Saw
Tool Specifications |
| | Blade Size | 12" | | Cross Cut (90°) | 2-3/4" x 8" or
3-1/2" x 7-1/2" | | 45° Miter | 2-3/4" x 5-1/2" | | 45° Bevel | Left 1-31/32" x 8"
Right 1-7/32" x 8" | | Miter R/L 45 & Bevel L 45 | 1-31/32" x 8" | | Miter R/L 45 & Bevel R 45 | 1-7/32" x 5-1/2" | | Miter Cut Range | (R & L) 0°-52° | | Bevel Cut Range | (R & L) 0°-48° | | Compound Cut Range | Miter (R & L) 0°-45°
Bevel (R & L) 0°-45° | | Positive Miter Stops | 0°, 15°, 22.5°,
31.6°, 45° | | Amps | 15 | | No-Load Speed | 4,000 RPM | | Tool Dimensions (WxDxH) | 24-5/8"x 30-23/32"x27" | | Weight | 46.3 lbs |
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Exclusive Laser Marker System and built-in clamp ensure precision cuts. View larger. | 
Adjust the bevel up to 48 degrees to the left or right. | 
Thumb-actuated miter stops facilitate simple adjustments at the most common angles. View larger. |
Compound Feature for Precise Miters and Bevels
Hitachi designed the C12FDH for versatile, easy use. The thumb-actuated positive miter stops for simple miter adjustments at the most common angles between zero and 52 degrees to the left and right. This design allows you to easily change the angle of the cutting blade for creating miters in crown molding and other trim pieces.The bevel scale ranges from zero to 48 degrees to the left and right, allowing your material to stay in place while you flip the saw head to make opposing cuts, and the saw head bevels to the right or left, also allowing the material to stay securely in place for cutting efficiency. After your major bevel angle is secured, a micro-bevel adjustment knob can be used to dial in a precise angle without the weight of the saw head compromising accuracy. The 12-inch TCT saw blade (included) makes easy work of delicate trim and other woodwork, and the tall, pivoting aluminum fence stands at a height of 5-1/8 inches to allow for accurate vertical cutting of crown molding and cutting of large workpieces up to 2-5/16 inches high and 5-21/32 inches deep. Laser Marker Technology for Perfect Cuts Everytime
Hitachi equipped the C12FDH with its exclusive Laser Marker System, which can be activated before the blade is in motion for exact alignment and predictable blade placement. The laser marker is easily adjustable to suit your preferences, simply line up the laser with your mark on the workpiece, and the saw blade will make an exact cut along the laser guide. As long as your measurements are right, your cuts will be, too! Chock-Full of User-Friendly Features
The C12FDH has plenty of features to help you make the perfect cut the first time. To start, it has a powerful 15-amp motor that generates a no-load speed of up to 4,000 RPM to smoothly and easily cut through even the toughest hardwoods. For precise, safe cutting, a splinter guard behind the fence increases safety and reduces tear-out for clean, finished cuts, and a comfortable horizontal handle with a vibration-reducing elastomer grip prevents slippage and keeps you in control at all times. Additionally, a large base provides support and balance to prevent material from warping, and a built-in clamping system holds your workpiece in place. An added bonus, easily accessible carbon brushes will help your saw perform for the long term. The Hitachi C12FDH measures 24-5/8 x 30-23/32 x 27 inches and weighs 46.3 pounds. Durably built, this tool is backed with an industry-leading five-year warranty. About Hitachi: A Tradition of Innovation
Hitachi Power Tools (Hitachi Koki USA, Ltd.) provides professional-grade power tools for a variety of applications, including woodwork, metalwork, concrete, drilling, cutting, and fastening. Hitachi is a leader in power tool research and development and has achieved many firsts in the power tool industry, including creating the first-ever sliding compound miter saw to combine the capacity of a radial arm saw and the convenience of a miter saw. Today, Hitachi continues the tradition of innovation and engineering with new features in addition to classic quality. What's in the Box
Compound Miter Saw, 12-inch TCT saw blade, dust bag, vice assembly, box wrench, and hex bar wrench. 
15-amp motor powers through hardwoods with ease. |
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 hitachi compound miter saw November 12, 2009
Aaron M. Brown (atlanta.georgia)
unlike some of the other feedback my saw came in good condition pretty fast. I like it for among other 2 reasons. 1 the saw is not too heavy to carry around to different jobsites. 2 it was for 30 dollars cheaper than lowes. However, I do have one complaint the laser light is very to nearly impossible to in direct or near direct sunlight. Otherwise a good saw.
Excellent saw...shipped in great condition October 7, 2009
P. Fox (Mobile, AL United States)
I bought this saw as a re-conditioned model and am very happy with the results. Not only did I save money but the saw looks brand new. There are no scuff marks or blemishes at all. The saw came packed on all sides with strong form fitting styrofoam As other reviewers have mentioned the saw cut very accurately right out of the box and is very easy to use. The instructions do have a few rough spots but overall are not much different than other manuals. I would definitely buy this saw again and will recommend to friends.
 Maybe not bad design, but bad manufacturing/QC October 3, 2009
Chris S. (San Jose, CA)
I read good things about this saw on Amazon, and also another professional tools review site. I bought one from my local Lowes, and once I got it home, discovered that the bevel clamp in the rear (the little handle you turn to loosen the head so you can tilt it) would not move. I could not move it no matter how much I tried. I unscrewed the plastic handle on it, and found a hex type head there, so I tried turning it with a socket wrench. It gave a little in either direction, but not much, and it still didn't untighten enough to allow the head to tilt.
I decided it must be defective, so I returned it and picked another of the same model. Tried out the bevel clamp in the store before I left and it worked fine, so took that one home. But once I got home, I found another overly tight screw problem, this time on the spindle guard, the metal guard covering the bolt you take off to change blades. Neither of the two screws (Phillips heads) holding the spindle guard in place would budge with a handheld screwdriver. Even with my corded drill and a Phillips bit I couldn't get them out, in fact I almost stripped the screw heads trying to remove them.
So had to return that one. They didn't have any more of this model in stock, but even if they had I wouldn't have gotten one. I don't think the design of the saw is at fault, it's probably a great saw. But to be completely honest, Hitachi's manufacturing or QC is absolutely horrible. I've never had to return the same model of something twice in my life. When you get back-to-back saws with the same problem of overly tightened or defective screws/bolts in two different areas of the product, so tight the consumer cannot adjust them, then something is terribly wrong with your manufacturing or your QC process.
Now I'm reading up on other brands of saws to buy, as I'm not giving Hitachi a third shot. In fact, this product soured me so bad on Hitachi's products I doubt I'll ever buy or recommend a Hitachi product again.
So buyer beware - if you're buying this saw in person, try out the bevel clamp, all the adjustments, remove the spindle guard and blade, etc, in the store to make sure it works. If I hadn't tried to remove the spindle guard on that second one, I could just imagine down the road not being able to get the guard off when it's time to change blades.
 It works...Packaging Stinks Though. April 27, 2009
Morgan (Everett, WA)
When I opened the box I noticed that the sub fence was broken and another portion bent(trend? see other posts). I tried to take it to a Hitachi repair shop today only to be told that it is a shipping issue not a warrenty issue. So. I got out some tools and bent the bent portion of the fence back into position. I was also able find a replacment part online for less than it would cost to send the saw back to Amazon. Looks like ordering this saw from Amazon is a gamble.
Other than that I used the saw to build my cedar fance and it was real handy for cutting accurate lengths for the gates.
great product - superb support December 19, 2008
F. J. Quivey (Mid-coast, ME)
Background: retired then downsized to a much smaller workshop, in the process I unloaded many power tools and had to think about space, versatility and probable applications.
I decided on a compound, dual bevel 12 inch mitre, the C12FDH fit the bill and price.
It arrived with a defective "subfence B". Within 1 business day I had contacted Hitachi customer support and after two emailed descriptions, they forwarded a new subfence B which was easily installed and fit to spec. Very good cooperative support personnel.
The laser guide is a marvel for these old boomer eyes.
I would recommend this product.
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