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Hitachi Power Tools - any experience? Red Green 03-29-2008
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Posted by Red Green on March 29, 2008, 12:26 am

I've been looking to replace my cast iron 10" miter saw before I
seriously get hurt. Among other things the brake is shot, cord strain
relief going into motor housing is half broken (probably from using at
10 below zero), doesn't cut 45 degree bevel 90 degrees perpendicular.

I never had, used or know anyone that owns Hitachi equipment. Lowes has
reduced the price of a 12" DUAL bevel from 319 to 289. They are
currently having a 15% off power tools sale which brings this to like
$246 and I have a $10 off coupon. So 236 for a dual bevel 12" is pretty
damm good when compared to what I see.

Sure, I know I can get some POS from Harbor Freight. The only
question is how does the quality of Hitachi compare to say Ridgid,
DeWalt, Craftsman. I know Ridgid has lifetime warranty now. Hatachi
gives 5 yrs on miter saws.

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=157783-67702-C12FDH&lpage=none

Not a contractor but I use it a lot rebuilding foreclosed "HUD Wrecks".

Posted by marson on March 29, 2008, 7:21 am
> I've been looking to replace my cast iron 10" miter saw before I
> seriously get hurt. Among other things the brake is shot, cord strain
> relief going into motor housing is half broken (probably from using at
> 10 below zero), doesn't cut 45 degree bevel 90 degrees perpendicular.
>
> I never had, used or know anyone that owns Hitachi equipment. Lowes has
> reduced the price of a 12" DUAL bevel from 319 to 289. They are
> currently having a 15% off power tools sale which brings this to like
> $246 and I have a $10 off coupon. So 236 for a dual bevel 12" is pretty
> damm good when compared to what I see.
>
> Sure, I know I can get some POS from Harbor Freight. The only
> question is how does the quality of Hitachi compare to say Ridgid,
> DeWalt, Craftsman. I know Ridgid has lifetime warranty now. Hatachi
> gives 5 yrs on miter saws.
>
> http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=157783-...
>
> Not a contractor but I use it a lot rebuilding foreclosed "HUD Wrecks".

First, every company seems to have some tools that they do well and
others that are duds. Generally, however, Hitachi is a company that
produces professional quality tools for the most part. Rigid and
Craftsman are definitely aimed at the homeowner market IMO. DeWalt
has some decent tools. That is speaking generally, however. Like I
said, each company has it's winners and losers.

I've had a Hitachi slide saw for over 10 years that has served me
well. Can't say about the model you are looking at. One thing I
don't like is all the bells and whistles they are adding which just
seem like gimmicks to me. Something tells me it would hold up just
fine.

Posted by Joe on March 29, 2008, 11:43 am
> I've been looking to replace my cast iron 10" miter saw before I
> seriously get hurt. Among other things the brake is shot, cord strain
> relief going into motor housing is half broken (probably from using at
> 10 below zero), doesn't cut 45 degree bevel 90 degrees perpendicular.
>
> I never had, used or know anyone that owns Hitachi equipment. Lowes has
> reduced the price of a 12" DUAL bevel from 319 to 289. They are
> currently having a 15% off power tools sale which brings this to like
> $246 and I have a $10 off coupon. So 236 for a dual bevel 12" is pretty
> damm good when compared to what I see.
>
> Sure, I know I can get some POS from Harbor Freight. The only
> question is how does the quality of Hitachi compare to say Ridgid,
> DeWalt, Craftsman. I know Ridgid has lifetime warranty now. Hatachi
> gives 5 yrs on miter saws.
>
> http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=3DproductDetail&productId=3D157783-.=
..
>
> Not a contractor but I use it a lot rebuilding foreclosed "HUD Wrecks".

Our area is blessed with a really top notch contractor supply company.
It's the kind of place where you take a really tough problem and walk
out in 10 minutes with the tool to do it right. The counter guys are
super knowledgeable about trade tools, fasteners and such. Last time I
was there we had a conversation about Hitachi offerings, and I was
surprised at how highly regarded the line is. Only hearsay, of course,
but FWIW I'd definitely go for the deal at Lowes. HTH

Joe

Posted by SBH on March 29, 2008, 1:04 pm
I currently have the Hitachi Router and portable table saw, which I use very
frequently for about one and a half years now and they are still running
strong and true.



Posted by Oren on March 29, 2008, 7:03 pm
wrote:

>
>I've been looking to replace my cast iron 10" miter saw before I
>seriously get hurt. Among other things the brake is shot, cord strain
>relief going into motor housing is half broken (probably from using at
>10 below zero), doesn't cut 45 degree bevel 90 degrees perpendicular.
>
>I never had, used or know anyone that owns Hitachi equipment. Lowes has
>reduced the price of a 12" DUAL bevel from 319 to 289. They are
>currently having a 15% off power tools sale which brings this to like
>$246 and I have a $10 off coupon. So 236 for a dual bevel 12" is pretty
>damm good when compared to what I see.
>
>Sure, I know I can get some POS from Harbor Freight. The only
>question is how does the quality of Hitachi compare to say Ridgid,
>DeWalt, Craftsman. I know Ridgid has lifetime warranty now. Hatachi
>gives 5 yrs on miter saws.
>
>http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=157783-67702-C12FDH&lpage=none
>
>Not a contractor but I use it a lot rebuilding foreclosed "HUD Wrecks".

I can't speak about Hitachi. A friend tends too gravitate towards them
when window shopping. I have a DeWalt 12".

Moving the saw became a lot easier when I mounted it permanently on a
"Miter Saw Utility Vehicle ". It works perfect, easy moving to and
from the job site. I love the MSUV, saves my back! A DeWalt saw
mounted on a Ridgid, folding, rolling table. *

http://www.ridgid.com/tools/AC9940-MSUV/index.htm

Worth every penny....

*
RIDGID’s Miter Saw Utility Vehicle gives you the maximum mileage from
your miter saw. Folded for transport, the MS-UV rolls your mounted saw
to wherever it’s needed on large wheels that easily handle rough
terrain or stairs. On site, it unfolds in three quick steps to form a
rigid stand that supports 8 ft. stock. Test drive the MS-UV and you’ll
be finished forever with makeshift miter saw setups.


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