Before shopping for a miter saw, you should know what sort of miter saw will accomplish the jobs you need them to do, and you should know what your budget is. Hitachi is one of the big name brands when it comes to miter saws, and they offer a variety of models for different needs.
The C10FCE2 10" Compound Miter Saw has a 15 amp motor for even the toughest cutting jobs. Using it's 0-52 degree angle range, and 0-48 degree bevel range, you will have the flexibility you need for those jobs that require precision cuts. If you need to move your saw around, this Hitachi Miter Saw is the lightest in it's class, weighing in at just 26.3 pounds.
If you are looking for a Hitachi Miter Saw that's a bit bigger and provides for even more precision cuts, check out the C12FCH 12" Compound Mitre Saw with Laser Marker. It has a micro bevel adjustment for fine tuning angles. The laser marker will give you a perfect cut every time.
Some people want the best of anything, and for Hitachi Miter saws that would be the C12LSH 12" Sliding Dual Compound Mitre Saw is the top of it's line.With it's compact slide system it allows the saw head to slide along rails, which does away with any kind of need for rear clearance. It's vertical handle is made of a material that reduces vibration, which will feel a lot better after using it all day!
Shopping for a Miter Saw is a balance of what you need, versus what you want, versus what you can afford. You should be able to find a Hitachi Miter Saw that finds a happy balance between these three things. Hitachi Miter Saws have a two year limited warranty for piece of mind.
The Best Woodworking Tools
What are the best woodworking tools? Some might say it's the least expensive tools that you can find. Most of the time, it's the tools that you have on hand, but the truth is the best woodworking tools are tools that are easy to use, and tools that will get the job done. Name brand tools make a lot of sales based on reputation, and there is nothing wrong with that so long as they get the job done. There are some name brands that go above and beyond what is needed, like the laser guided precision cut of the Hitachi Miter Saw. Could you get the job done with a less expensive miter saw? Probably. Could you do a better job with the Hitachi Miter Saw? More than likely, you would.
There is a balance between getting the job done and the ease of use. For instance, you could cut a 2 x 4 with a regular handsaw, but it wouldn't be as easy to use as a Hitachi Miter Saw. On the other hand, a chain saw would cut the 2 x 4 with much more ease than a miter saw, but it would be a less accurate cut, and the end of the 2 x 4 would be jagged.
This brings me back to the example of the Hitachi Miter Saw. There are different versions of the saw available. If you need a miter saw, choose one with the size and features that are going to be right for you.
Tools For Beginners in Woodwork
Before attempting to repair woodwork in your home, or starting a major carpentry project, it is essential you have the right tools for the right job. You wouldn't want to put up drywall with a sledgehammer, and you wouldn't want to try to make your essential angle cuts to your lumber without a Hitachi Miter Saw.
A Hitachi Miter Saw will give you the ability to make a precise cut right along your marked measurement. Using a regular hand held circular saw can work with this as well, just not as accurately. It's okay if you make it too long, but if you make it too short, you've just wasted a piece of wood, and good lumber costs money.
I once put up a wall in my house. The kitchen was connected to the dining room, and we wanted to wall off the dining room to make it a bedroom. Using a hand held circular saw, I was able to get it together, but sometimes I was off just a bit, and I even had to discard a piece of lumber at one point. The Hitachi Miter Saw would have been able to give me the precision angle cuts I needed for the wooden braces I put in the four corners, as well as the precise measurements I needed for the other lumber.
When doing any kind of woodwork, always wear your safety glasses. Sawdust in the eyes stings. Make your measurements, mark them, and then measure them again. Always use a level to match up with the rest of the woodwork. And for the best precision and angle cuts, use a Hitachi Miter Saw.
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