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Need a new mitre saw (post #184136)

woodburke on Wed, 02/03/2010 - 15:10
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My mitre saw of 10 years is about to die and the local tool shop has an offer on a Hitachi C8FSE saw. Has any body any expierience with this saw and is it any good. Thanks.

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Not sure which one your (post #184136, reply #1 of 3)

by excaliber32 in reply to woodburke [original] on Wed, 02/03/2010 - 17:25

Not sure which one your looking at, but I couldn't be happier with my Hitachi. I squared up the table and trued up the blade, and it cuts dead to nuts every time.

Edit: I've got the standard 10" Hitachi, the one off of the shelf at Lowe's (but I got it recon off of the internet).

You know that saw is only (post #184136, reply #2 of 3)

by RichMast in reply to woodburke [original] on Wed, 02/03/2010 - 18:20

You know that saw is only 8-1/4", right? Unless you are only working with trim, I would go at least 10", though I love my 8" delta for trim and portable work.

Hope this helps.  Rich

I have the Makita 10" slider. (post #184136, reply #3 of 3)

by Toolsguy in reply to RichMast [original] on Fri, 02/05/2010 - 14:41

I have the Makita 10" slider. LS1016L. Great saw. Precise, great motor, accurate stops. Check out the review on FHB