Hitachi C10FCH2 10-Inch Miter Saw with Laser |  | Brand: Hitachi
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $324.99
Buy New: $135.00
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Rating:  12 reviews
Sales Rank: 4592
Media: Tools & Hardware
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Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 35
Dimensions (in): 18 x 20 x 22
MPN: C10FCH2
Model: C10FCH2
UPC: 717709011441
EAN: 0717709011441
ASIN: B000NKB3LW
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Laser Marker | | • | Large Pivoting Fence | | • | External Access Carbon Brush | | • | Large table for material support | | • | Weighs only 26.5-pounds |
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Amazon.com Product Description
The Hitachi C10FCH2 10-Inch Compound Miter Saw with Laser Marker provides smooth, accurate miters and crosscuts in a variety of workpieces, including wood, plywood, decorative panels, soft fiberboard, hard board, and aluminum sashes. Its flexible miter angles and compound cutting capability provide versatility on the job. An ideal tool for trim carpenters, framers, and woodworkers who demand precision and reliability, the C10FCH2 features Hitachi's exclusive Laser Marker System for exact alignment and predictable blade location.
C10FCH2 Compound Miter Saw
Tool Specifications |
| | Blade Diameter | 10" | | Amps | 15 | | No-Load Speed | 5,000 | | Miter Angle Range | 0°-52° L & R | | Bevel Angle Range | 0°-45° Left | | Weight | 26.5 lbs |
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Positive miter stops let you select preset points at specific angles. View larger. | 
Adjust the bevel up to 45 degrees to the left for precision cuts. View larger. | 
Dust collector keeps saw's interior components dirt-free. |
Compound Feature for Precise Miters and Bevels
Hitachi designed the C10FCH2 for versatile, easy use. The thumb-actuated positive miter stops allow for simple miter adjustments between zero and 52 degrees. This design allows you to easily change the angle of the cutting blade for creating miters in crown molding and other trim pieces. And with a bevel range of 45 degrees to the left, the Hitachi C10FCH2 provides gorgeous bevels on the first try.The 10-1/2-inch TCT saw blade (included) makes easy work of delicate trim and other woodwork, and the large extended flip fence raises to four inches to allow for accurate 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 C10FCH2 with its exclusive Laser Marker System, which can be activated before the blade is in motion for exact alignment and predictable blade placement. 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 C10FCH2 has plenty of features to help you make the perfect cut the first time. To start, a 15-amp motor generates a no-load speed of up to 5,000 RPM for making crosscuts and miters with ease, even on the toughest cutting jobs. For ease of use, a comfortable horizontal handle with a vibration-reducing elastomer grip keeps you in control at all times, a large table provides a stable guide and sturdy support, and a built-in clamping system holds your workpiece in place. The C10FCH2 also includes a dust collector that minimizes accumulation of dust and particles in your both your workspace and the saw's interior components, keeping your jobsite clean and prolonging the life of the tool. An added bonus, easily accessible carbon brushes will help your saw perform for the long term. Weighing just 26.5 pounds, the C10FCH2 is the lightest tool in its class, making it the most portable 10-inch compound miter saw with laser marker on the market. Durably built, this tool is backed with an industry-leading five-year warranty. It is compatible with the UU610 Miter Saw Stand from Hitachi. 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
C10FCH2 Compound Miter Saw with Laser Marker System, 10-inch TCT Saw Blade, extended fence, dust bag, vise assembly, box wrench, and hex bar wrench.
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Very usable and easy to set up September 28, 2009
C. Tran (California, USA)
This is my very first time posting a review for a consumer product. I have been doing a lot of reading of consumer's review on consumer products and thought it's only fair if I contribute back to the internet community where I have benefited so much from. Anyways, on with the review.
This is my very first miter saw ever. I don't have anything else to compare it against, but I have read enough reviews on other makes to have a general idea. Got this saw at Lowe's on sale for $129.00.
Set up: The owner's manual was of very little use but it does have useful information. Being a DIY kind of guy, I quickly figured it out. I was looking in the manual for mainly safety tips.
Features: This saw is an entry level saw and all the basic features are there such as miter and bevel cuts. The laser though can stand to be brighter. It was extremely hard to see in bright day light. But, once you can see where the laser is pointing to, it is useful as a guide to where the blade will cut. The wood clamp is a little short if you're cutting a 2x4 and it's on sitting flat on the base. The clamp barely reaches it.
Materials: The fence and base is made of aluminum so it's sturdy enough. All of the parts on the saw seem sturdy and sure.
Usage: It's very easy to use, even for a first timer like myself. It took a few minutes for me to figure out where things are (both looking at the saw and reading various parts of the owner's manual).
Performance: The motor is powerful enough and the included blade cuts well. A more expensive blade (with more teeth and hardened metal) should be used should one need to make extremely neat and clean cuts.
Saw dust: The dust bag isn't very good at catching all of the saw dust and my observation fits with others' reviews.
Overall, I would give it 4 1/2 stars for price, performance, and ease of use. I finished building my chicken coupe with confidence all in one afternoon!
Not bad for the Price April 21, 2009
SawDuster (San Diego, CA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
It's a pretty good saw for the price. It has a few shoddy parts like the mounting for the sub fence and the hold down clamp. Not sure what that sub fence does, but the instructions are wrong and tell you to mount it on the wrong side. It goes on the left and does not mount flush. I think I will remove it. The assembly instructions are poor. You have to puzzle through them and infer what they are getting at. The motor is a goer and seems to have plenty of power. The laser line was off about 1 degree with the fence; had to adjust it and the 0 degree position.
Due its size and the way the saw works, it will only cut a board 5-6 inches wide in one pass. Not really a replacement for my table saw, but good for quick cuts on molding and picture frames.
If you want a better saw, you will have to pay up to $3-500 for the little details. But this one is fine for the casual home user.
Really Nice Saw March 20, 2009
John Schaben (La Crosse, KS United States)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I got this saw a couple of weeks ago and couldn't be happier, I only gave it 4 stars because I haven't had it long enough to wring it out the way I usually do. I especially like its light weight, around 30lbs. I have limited space in my shop so I can store it in corner somewhere and when I need it I just stick it on my workbench and clamp it down with a couple of C-clamps. I was especially impressed by the smoothness for such a light saw. When I first got it I was expecting a lot of vibration but that was not the case. Laser, blade, mitre and bevel are right on. It really wants to have the extension tables though, I didn't get them with this saw but expect I will add them later. Hold down clamp is a little awkward but usable, I will likely change that with some sort of cam lock later.
Some reviewers had trouble with the instruction manual but I thought they were fine. Considering that more and more stuff is made elsewhere and the poor snooks writing instruction manuals are likely not writting in their native language, you kinda need to read through syntax and sentence structure errors to grasp the concepts. Throw in a few typo errors from the printer and it is easy for some to write off the manuals as worthless.
All in all, I think Hitachi is a highly underrated product. This is the first I have owned but I have borrowed and rented other products and they are definatley a products that deserve serious consideration. They are generally lower priced and you can find some real bargains in the remanufactured market.
This is a follow-up - I did find one thing I wasn't to happy about. I was making some picture frames and found that the laser isn't that helpful on mitre cuts. I have it adjusted to where the left side of the blade hits the mark for 90 degree crosscuts but on a 45 will be off nearly a 1/4". I haven't determined yet if it is just my saw or whether it is inherent to the design. I have found no adjustment for paralax. May end up installing an aftermarket spindle mounted laser.
Great saw for the money January 21, 2009
S. Bleasdell (Cedar Park, TX USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
High points:
- Good quality construction
- Great price
Low points:
- The workpiece hold-down is pretty cheap and gets in the way of the motor in certain configurations.
- The blade is low quality (but what mitre saw comes with a high quality blade?)
Overall:
Probably the best saw for under $200-$250.
 Hitachi C10FCH2 10 Inch Miter Saw January 20, 2009
Annette Freistroffer (Big Bear City,CA)
0 out of 4 found this review helpful
This was given as a christmas gift and he was thrilled to receive it. Haven't heard any complaints, so I guess he is enjoying it!
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