Hitachi C10FCE2 10-Inch Compound Miter Saw
Posted on | October 5, 2009 | 3 Comments
The Hitachi C10FCE2 10-Inch Compound Miter Saw provides smooth, accurate miters and crosscuts in a variety of workpieces, including wood, plywood, decorative panels, soft fiberboard, hard board, and aluminum sashes. Its flexible miter angles and compound cutting capability provide versatility on the job. An ideal tool for trim carpenters, framers, and woodworkers who demand precision and reliability, the C10FCE2 is the lightest and most portable compound miter saw in its class.C10FCE2 Compound Miter SawTool SpecificationsBlade Diameter10″Amps15No-Load Speed5,000 RPMMiter Angle Range0°-52° L & RBevel Angle Range0°-45° LeftWeight26.3 lbsPositive miter stops let you select preset points at specific angles. View larger.Adjust (more…)
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October 5th, 2009 @ 12:37 pm
I bought this same saw about a year ago at Lowes, I paid something like $150 for it. It’s a great saw, really smooth and comfortable to use. Works great for cutting trim boards, but I’ve also used it as a chop saw to cut 2×6′s, it doesn’t bog down one bit when cutting larger stock. It’s a little heavy, but to me that just means it’s built better. It’s also quiet compared to other miter saws I’ve used. This is definitely a great deal! I’m almost tempted to buy a second as a backup!
October 5th, 2009 @ 7:37 pm
I received this saw as a Christmas present in 2007. I’ve used it nearly every other weekend since, and the only complaint I have is with the manual. This was my first miter saw so I wanted to be sure that it was put together correctly, but the instructions were nearly incomprehensible. But, since I’m a guy and am used to not reading directions (j/k) I figured it out eventually.
This saw is very powerful relative to other models in this price range. I had looked at the Dewalt saws, but didn’t really think the quality of construction was the same since Black & Decker bought them out a few years back. I’ve used this to cut 4×4″ treated posts and it slices through them like a hot knife through butter, with no motor lag at all. The sawdust catch-bag is a nice feature, but doesn’t catch it all. I wasn’t expecting it to, and having ANY of it get caught is a plus, and simply less clean up for me once the project is finished.
After receiving this saw, I did some research and found out that all Hitachi power tools have a 5 year limited warrantee. I’ve blown through 3 drills – 1 Skil, 2 Black & Deckers (guess I didn’t learn) – on my trip to the Hitachi brand, and will never buy anything but Hitachi tools from here on out. I would recommend this tool to anyone that is looking for a professional quality tool at a decent price.
October 5th, 2009 @ 7:57 pm
Received the Hitachi C10FCE2 yesterday after a longer wait than usual from Amazon. But still within the window they specify.
Assembled the saw accessories in about 5 minutes (flip over fence, rear stabilizer bar, and hold down) and took it out to my shop. First up was a standard pine 2×4. Plugged in the saw and gave the trigger a pull. The first thing I noticed as a nice soft start mechanism, very nice. The blade started spinning and had little to no vibration. I love the horizontal anti vibe handle. Pulled the saw down and cut through the 2×4 like a hot knife through butter. I was impressed at this price point. Next up were some miter cuts. 52 degrees left and right, no problem. The indicator is very thin which makes for more exacting measurements, again very nice. Next up, bevel. Went to 45 degrees, gave the handle a tug and i had a clean 45 degree bevel. Checked the angles and they were spot on, right from the factory. I cut 2×6′s, stacked 2 2×4′s, and stacked 2 2×6′s and it cut them without any problems or bogging down. This saw will cut 4×4 posts no problem at 90 degrees.
With the 5 year warrantee and a saw that performs like this you can’t go wrong at $99.00 with free shipping.