c12fdh hitachi miter saw

Hello Jeff,

How did you make out with this decision? I’ve a Delta 10” MS that I bought several years ago so I can’t help you with your Hitachi. Generally I’ve found that you should buy the best tools you can afford, and not buy a tool just because you can afford it.

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Sorry to respond so late.I missed the sale and think this may become a X-Mas present from the wife.I just need to let her know which brand.The Dewalt and Rigid 12” dual bevel non-sliders are on the list now.Basically im looking for a saw that can cut at least 5” crown molding for a project.I think i can accomplish this with some planning and practice cuts. Thx, Jeff

-- Jeff,Tucson,Az.

Hey Jeff,
I have the c12fdh by Hitachi, and have had no problems with it, or the fences being untrue. My only complaint is that it is rather loud,(high pitch whine) but I just wear earplugs. I can say a bit about my experience with their customer service. I bought my saw from the local pawnshop for about 150.00, cause it looked brand new. It didn’t have an instruction book, so I didn’t know what it was supposed to have with it. When I looked it up on their website, I found I was missing several parts, including a dust bag. I emailed them, told them the whole story, and asked if they would help out. They sent every part I was missing. Free, including shipping. It was about $50 worth of misc parts. That won’t make me just buy Hitachi exclusively, but it will weigh in on future tool purchasing decisions for sure. Whichever brand you choose, the Christmas sales this year ought to be worth watching! Hope this helps.

-- No matter where you go, there you are.

Rookie, Thanks for the info.Lowes has the Hitachi c12fdh on sale for $249.00.Maybe Santa will come early this year. Jeff

-- Jeff,Tucson,Az.

I have this saw and noticed the other day that the laser was off…not only to the left but also the line is now angled.
I downloaded the manual which only discusses a left/right alingment.
there is a second, smaller adjustment hex…but I’m not getting it to move the direction I want.
Anyone else have a similar problem, and if so what did you do to get it re-aligned.
Thanks in advance.

-- Pete, "It isn't broken, you just aren't using it right."

wow an old thread.well i ended up purchasing a Dewalt dual bevel 12”.its been accurate and the larger capacity is helpful…sorry i can’t help PASs.try posting this as a newer post you should get some action.

-- Jeff,Tucson,Az.