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| | Features | 12-inch dual bevel compound miter saw with laser markerMiter range 52 degrees right and left; bevel range 48 degrees right and left; 15 Amp; 4,000 rpmMicro bevel adjustment knob for fine tuning bevel angles; larger pivoting fence raises to 5-1/8 inches for cutting crown moldingIncludes TCT 32-tooth saw blade, dust bag, vise assembly, box wrench, hex bar wrench and holder assemblyMeasures 24.6 by 30.7 by 27 inches (W by D by H); 46.3 pounds; 5-year warranty
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| | Description | Includes 12-in Dual Bevel Miter Saw with Laser Marker - C12FDH, 12-in 32T TCT Saw Blade - 726100, Dust Bag - 322955, Vice Assembly - 323677, Box Wrench - 985051, Hex Bar Wrench - 944458 | |
| | Product Details | | Product Length: | 46.3 inches | | Product Width: | 27.0 inches | | Product Height: | 31.0 inches | | Product Weight: | 61.0 pounds | | Package Length: | 27.8 inches | | Package Width: | 23.2 inches | | Package Height: | 22.9 inches | | Package Weight: | 64.8 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 42 reviews |
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| | Customer Reviews | Average Customer Review: ( 42 customer reviews )
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24 of 24 found the following review helpful:
Great saw, cuts like a dream Aug 29, 2007
By Patrick T. Robinson
"Patrick Robinson"
I purchased this saw in a moment of desperation. I was laying up butcher block and was having a terrible time getting good joints on the ends of the boards. It turns out my trusty 10" Delta chop saw had developed so much slop that it wouldn't cut square.
So I went to Lowes and picked up this saw for ~$270.
In a nutshell, it works great!
I chose a non-slider because I wanted good accuracy in the cross cuts. Straight out of the box this saw cut very well. Both fences were square and it cut with no detectable errors. (I measured the resultant cuts with my engineer squares) The vertical alignment was slightly off, which adjusted quickly.
I did notice that flip-over fence did not line up exactly (another reviewer noted the same problem). It is only a mm or so off, and lines up with only light pressure, so does not affect performance. I am going to try to get this line up by shimming the rotator bolt.
The only reason I gave the saw 4 stars is the 32 tooth blade that was supplied with the saw is suitable for rough and medium cuts, but I am going to replace it with a finer tooth blade for more precise work.
One interesting note, the dust collection bag actually works! My old Delta never filled the bag, even after months of use. I am going to attach it to my dust collection system so I assume it will collect even better.
I will update this review as I get more experience with the saw.
Pat Robinson
"The Man" Installation
10/11/2011 Update: I have used this saw for numerous projects ranging from custom cabinets to crown moulding. I still LOVE this saw. I would highly recommend it. No issues!
10 of 10 found the following review helpful:
 great saw Nov 05, 2007
By Bryan Bradburn
I purchased this saw a few weeks ago. After years of borrowing my father's DeWalt, it was time to get my own. I'm not a professional, just a weekend home improvement guy. I compared features and warranty vs. price and after speaking with the folks at the "blue" home improvement store, made the decision to buy this saw. I used it this weekend (over a period of about 18 hours over two days) to cut crown molding and could not have been happier with the performance. The laser was lined up perfectly out of the box and made cutting extrememly easy. This is just a well made, powerful, easy to use saw and I could not recommend it highly enough. Quality on the saw looks great and it was set up perfectly out of the box. For $289, I can't be happier and look forward to using this for years to come. Also got a Ryobi saw stand at the "orange" home improvement place-love it also. Assembly and set up with my saw took about 30 minutes. No issues at all. You will not regret buying this saw.
9 of 9 found the following review helpful:
What a fantastic saw Dec 12, 2008
By S. Kim
"S. K."
I've had this saw for over a year (bought it from Lowe's on sale). It is an amazing saw. I never used the original blade since I think you should always use at least a 60 tooth for finish work (I have a 90 tooth hitachi blade). It cuts through pine with no visible tearout and a smooth finish (likely due to the blade as much as the saw). The laser is awesome and adjustable, though I do wish you could just use a knob instead of an allen wrench to adjust it. But once it's adjusted, you don't need to worry about it unless you change your blade.
The saw has enough power to cut through just about anything. I did have an issue with the flipover fence, as it was slightly out of alignment. I think it might be due to the way it is packaged (there isn't the slightest hint of styrofoam to protect it). But I called Hitachi and they sent me a new one right away and it is perfect! I suspect that is what happened to the person who says the left and right fence don't line up. There is a way to adjust it though I think. You can download the manual from hitachi's website if you want to see the type of adjustments you can make.
Last thing: It may be that the bevel gauges do not match each other as one person's review said (when one gauge reads zero degrees, the other has a different number). But that's not something I think should detract from the saw. It is a dual compound miter saw, which means it bevels left and right, so the need for the dual gauges (in order for you to be able to look at the angle while you are adjusting the bevel regardless of which side you're on). But if they don't match each other, there is an easy fix. The arrows for the bevel gauges have screws on them, which you loosen to adjust the arrow to the correct reading and then re-tighten. Then the readings will match no matter what you change it to, as they move in tandem. If they're off by a huge amount (say, 20 degrees), then you're out of luck. But it is highly unlikely, and that would just mean you have a defective saw.
8 of 8 found the following review helpful:
Great Saw, Great Price May 02, 2008
By WL1981
"Walt"
I purchased this Miter saw in Feb '08, and have not been disappointed yet. I did a lot research on miter saws and determined this model had all the features I needed (12" blade, Dual bevel, Laser, Vacuum Hook-up, and fold-out wings) at a cost effective price. I made quite a few trips to Home depot, Sears and Lowes testig out several saws including Ridgid, Dewalt, Bosch and Craftsman. Hearing great things about Dewalt, I immediately tried it out and did not like it at all, since the saw dust guard hit my thumb when I lowered the saw arm(due to the way I grip the handle). Additionally, the cost was way above the other competitors prices for the same saws. Next, the Bosch models were nice but again the price was extreme. The Craftsman almost made it to my list of finalists, but were cut because of the cheap manufacturing and flimsiness. Finally Ridgid put up a great comepetition with the Hitachi. The two reasons I chose the Hitachi over the Ridgid were 1)Price (Ridgid is overpriced, although they supposedly offer a lifetime guarantee on certain parts and 2) Hitachi's laser is activated by switch, whereas Ridgid's laser is activated when you pull the trigger. The reason why that's important to me is because I can line up my lumber for a cut, clamp it down, then pull the trigger as opposed to pulling the trigger, holding the trigger while the blade is spinning and adjust the lumber, lock it down and then cut (safety issue).
So far I've cut pine trim with perfect angles, walnut hardwood flooring, and 2X8's and I plan on using this saw to build a deck out of composite lumber. Just a tip, the saw comes with a 40 tooth blade, which isn't good for trim or hardwood floor, I went out and purchased a 90t blade and it cuts perfect. In addition to the blade I bought the UU610 table which fits almost any size piece of lumber and is a snap to put together and wheel around.
If you want to try it out in person first, Lowes carries this exact model!
8 of 8 found the following review helpful:
Hitiachi 12 Inch Miter Saw Review Model C12FDH Mar 06, 2008
By Adam N. Thomas
This saw has a number of nice features for the money. I would personally want a slide miter if I were still in the construction business, however this 12 in saw with dual bevel can handle most tasks. I did have to align the laser and both fences upon arrival to ensure square cuts. I had to file out the stop on the left swing away fence to get the alignment perfect. I have checked the miter angles on many cuts and they are near perfect. The laser makes cut alignment a snap. As a person who performs remodel projects routinely, I would personally purchase this saw again.
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