Hitachi has provided so many miter saw models but, this Hitachi 12 inch sliding compound miter saw model is now one of the best Hitachi miter saw in the market in the crown molding category.
It is recently renamed Metabo HPT C12RSH25. It is perfect for cutting enormous-sized crown shapes with precision.
Hitachi C12RSH2 accompanies by a built-in laser that enables your cutting quality so accurate. It also has a smaller float framework. This Hitachi C12RSH2 manual saw is a compact model because it has a slide system that does not extend out the back of the saw. I’ll cover this in more detail below. It’s got excellent cutting capacities so it can handle a wide variety of jobs and projects.
It comes with a 305mmX90T tip saw for woodworking, a 45 ° bilateral tilt mechanism, the base rotates 45 ° left and right, and the maximum cutting dimension is 107mm in height x 312mm in width (at a right angle). The new Hitachi C12RSH2 sliding double compound miter saw is outfitted with a conservative slide framework that requires zero back leeway.
1. Cut Capacity:
This Hitachi 12 inch sliding compound miter saw gives you excellent crosscutting performance with its 12-inch blade. It will cut 8-5/8’ wide at a 45-degree miter cut and it can cut a board 12-1/4’ at 90 degrees. Its dual bevel allows both directions at a 45-degree angle. 3
2. Versatility:
This miter saw has an excellent cutting capability that makes this fit a wide range of applications. It is only 59 pounds weight. So it is not so easy to carry. If you want to pull out the miter saw for different projects, then this machine is not the best choice. Due to its compact sliding performance, it takes less space than other sliding saws. Overall it is an excellent versatile saw.
3. Dust Collection performance:
This Hitachi C12RSH2 manual saw comes with a dust bag and also a port of the backside of the blade. This dust collection system quickly catches up to 70% of your wood dust. If you put a good shop vac with this Hitachi miter saw, then it can easily catch up with anything at all. You can also make your dust box around the tool.
4. Compact Sliding system:
It comes with a compact slide feature. It has fixed rails the come forward the blade guard. This compact version of Hitachi has reversed the sliding element; you can have the saw backed up against the wall and quickly get the full output of the sliding action. It will help most if you are working in a small shop or table or on a shallow bench.
Product Benefits
- Easy-to-read measurements and quick settings
- Attractive pricing
- Tremendous stock capacity
- Vertical handle for comfort and control.
- Positive bevel and miter stops
- Dead on accuracy out of the box
- Wall-hugging design for tight workspaces and shallow benches
- Excellent stock capacity
- Five-year warranty
The Negative Things
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- The dust collection system is not so good.
- Cannot handle the most extensive stock a job might require
- Construction is not so strong.
Hitachi Miter Saw Unboxing
When you are unboxing your Hitachi miter noticed there you would find tons of packaging inside. All kinds of stuff you can see. After pulling off your packaging stuff. Now you can have your miter saw machine with vice assembly, dust bag, and 17mm box wrench. If you are a beginner user, please read the miter saw user guide manual. Some other accessories you can find in another package. So gradually check all the tools where they need to fix. Turn things off your machine correctly and put your tools in the right place of your miter saw.
You will see the gauge built-in set zero that cut straight. And all the safety areas will be locked down. So it would help if you unlocked those areas before starting your task. Put your dust bag on the miter saw backside. Now fixed your hold clamp into your machine that holds down your wood correctly. Now carefully set up and assemble your machine tools; do not break them down. You can find a screw handler with your miter saw box. With this screw handler, you can easily set and fix your tools.
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FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions:
1. Does anyone know the difference between the c12rsh2s and the c12rsh2m?
These are similar saws. The name changed from Hitachi to Metabo HTP. There has been minor development from the RSH2m, RSH2S. RSH, RSH2You can search on amazon and they explain each one, still under the Hitachi name.
2. How useful and accurate is the laser marker?
Accuracy is claimed to be excellent. And it doesn’t use a battery!
3. How much space is necessary behind the saw?
You can attach it to the wall without leaving space
Final Verdict
When you are going to decide on purchasing a compound bevel saw, there are many things to keep in mind. The Hitachi C12RSH2 is designed basically for three things; durability, ease of use, and range of function. Hitachi C12RSH2 offers impressive features for an affordable price. It comes with an innovative laser system that gives you an accurate cut. And its safety issue is superb. This is a robust, powerful saw that is constructed to last a lifetime. It is a simple device for growing your skill level, with a range of features that create increasingly complicated tasks easily. Overall it can be a worthy investment.
