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Hitachi C10FCE2 Miter Saw Review
Given 4.5 out of 5 stars
The Hitachi C10FCE2 10-Inch Compound Miter Saw is the lightest and most portable compound miter saw in its class, weighing in at only 26lbs. The quality of construction is excellent (plus it comes with a 5 year warranty) and the soft start motor and rubber anti-vibration handle mean it’s really smooth and comfortable to use. At this price point you can’t really go wrong. Highly recommended entry- level compound miter saw.
What to Look for When Buying a Miter Saw
There are a number of things to look for when buying a miter saw. The most important factors that you have to decide on are the size of the blade, simple chop saw or compound miter, single-bevel or dual-bevel and whether to go for a sliding or fixed saw. There are of course pros and cons to each of these choices. We’ll take a look at all of them in this Hitachi C10FCE2 Miter Saw Review:
What size blade?
The majority of miter saw blades are either 10-inch or 12-inch, and you need to bear in mind that it’s not just the size of the blade that is different – a 12-inch saw will be bigger and heavier all round with a bigger footprint. Ten-inch miter saws are the lightest, and therefore easier to carry around, and weighing just 26.3 pounds, the Hitachi C10FCE2 is the lightest tool in its class, making it the most portable 10-inch compound miter saw on the market. The major disadvantage of a 10-inch blade is that their capacity is limited to wood no wider than a nominal 2-by-6, so you need to think carefully about what projects you plan to use it for. The Hitachi’s included 10-inch tungsten carbide tooth (TCT) saw blade makes easy work of delicate trim and other woodwork, and the large extended flip fence raises to 4 inches to allow for accurate cutting of large workpieces up to 2-5/16 inches high and 5-21/32 inches deep. Larger than this and you need to look at a 12-inch saw. The depth of cut is of greatest importance when cutting high moldings, such as tall baseboards or large crown moldings.
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