Hitachi C12LSH 15 Amp 12-Inch Dual Bevel Sliding Compound Miter saw with Laser Guide and Digital Bevel Display | 
| Brand: Hitachi
List Price: $1,319.58
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Rating:  32 reviews
Sales Rank: 2739
Media: Tools & Hardware
Shipping Weight (lbs): 90
Dimensions (in): 30 x 22 x 28
MPN: C12LSH
Model: C12LSH
UPC: 717709010338
EAN: 0717709010338
ASIN: B0009MGOSG
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| Features:
| • | 12-inch sliding compound miter saw with miter bevel digital display; positive stops (0, 15, 22-1/2, 31.6, and 45 degrees right and left) | | • | 15-amp motor; 4-11/16-inch tall fence to vertically cut molding; micro bevel and miter adjustment knobs for dialing into precise angles | | • | Stainless steel detent plate; carbide blade, soft grip | | • | Includes TCT 60-tooth saw, blade, vise assembly, dust bag, 17-millimeter box wrench | | • | 23-7/16 by 36-5/8 by 27-15/16 inches; 66.1 pounds; 5-year warranty |
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Amazon.com Review
Till now, getting more cutting capacity from a sliding compound miter saw meant giving up more floor space in your shop to allow for the slide rails. We're not at all surprised it was Hitachi who came up with the innovation that keeps the capacity yet needs no clearance behind the saw -- after all, it was Hitachi who came up with the slide in the first place. The C12LSH is packed with high-end features and Hitachi precision, garnering it the title of one of the Top 10 Innovative Tools for 2006 by Workbench Magazine. Aside from the inspired zero-clearance design, its most impressive facet might well be its capacity. Combining the slide with the 12-inch blade, you get an awesome 12-1/4-inch max width and an impressive depth of 4-3/16 inches. Even at a 45-degree right bevel and a 45-degree right miter, the max width is still a generous 8-5/8 inches and a max depth of 1-3/4 inches. And even if that stock is oak or hard maple, this saw is not intimidated and cuts beautifully without hesitation, with a 15-amp motor behind it. The large pivoting fence supports your stock up to 4-11/16 inches, plenty to cut most crown moldings vertically. We love the LCD digital readout of the miter and bevel angles, relieving us of having to hunch and squint at the gauges. Keep in mind that this LCD reads out in half-degree increments, which may not be specific enough for the most excruciatingly detailed work, but for most of us, it's more than adequate. Another nice feature is the ability to fine-tune your setting, whether bevel or miter, with the micro adjustment knobs that put absolute precision at your fingertips. Whether you're a fan of the laser cutline or not, we still think it's a great, useful innovation, because a little extra accuracy insurance is always a good thing. Hitachi's laser design is patented, controlled by a micro-dial that lets you adjust the line to the right or left of the cut. And unlike those on other saw brands, the laser isn't mounted to the arbor and projects even when the blade is not moving. Sounds too good to be true? Okay, there are two downsides, as we see it. First is something you already expect with a miter saw - the dust collection is minimal. The second item in the column is this saw's considerable weight - nearly 70 pounds - that might make it cumbersome to tote to job sites. If you're planning to keep in it your shop, we don't think you can do better than this saw for accuracy, features, adjustability, capacity and power. It's a joy to use. --Kris Jensen-Van Heste What's in the Box
Saw, 12-inch TCT blade, dust bag, vice assembly, box wrench
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| Customer Reviews: Read 27 more reviews...
 problems here December 2, 2005
Dusty
84 out of 92 found this review helpful
Things I like- very heavy for stationary use only. 12" blade allows using only one setting for crown molding cuts.Wonderfull!!! Don't waste your money on a 10" unless you must have a portable unit. Excellent machining and repeatabilty. Super smooth and well balanced. Handle located in vertical position.Super easy to set up angles.Superb feel.
The following is just my opinion. You may not agree with me.
Things I didn't like. The saw arrived with a broken laser. The factory gave me the option of taking it to a service center 2 hours away with a 6 week wait or they would send me the part if I would give my warranty.I'm in a hurry so I gave up the warranty. GRRR. This ain't WalMart fellows. Grrr again. Got the laser. It's a worthless one beam unit.You need two beams to locate the blade position guys. Duh. More hype. The digital readout is only .5 degrees. If you can't eyeball .5 degrees your not much of a wood worker.
The design and color scheme looks like a Ninja Turtle on drugs. Ugly, really ugly. Check the mental health of your designer Hitachi. He may have a problem. Now the real biggie- All SCMS have a serious problem with dust control. This saw is the worst I have ever used. The rear post is 5" wide with a sweeping U turn that shoots you directly between the eyes with high velocity sawdust. It even stings. I had to stop and clean my glasses off after 2-3 cuts.I came up with a very radical fix that solved the problem. You may have to live with it.Finally I have read posts that complained of a galling problem between aluminum sliding pieces. Scary since I lost my warranty. End of story. Would I buy again? I found nothing better available so I live with it.
 The Mother of all Saws November 1, 2005
Mark N. Beaulieu (Portland, ME)
63 out of 64 found this review helpful
This is a physically large and heavy saw. I bought it and the Hitachi miter stand to take to jobs sits to do cabnet grade trim work and I'm afraid I over bought. (I'm gonna end up with a hernia or a broken back). The lazer, while accurate, needs to be adjusted with every change of saw position. Plus, my lazer runs out of adjustment to the left side of the blade but has plenty to the right (there may be another adjustment but nothing in the manual). My biggest disapointment is the digital display. It only reads to .5 degree, but you can move the table between the marks and the saw stays at .5 (I can eye ball a half degree as this saw has a excellent miter scale (And a fair bevel scale). I think this feature (and the reason I bought the saw) to be over rated. I've also noticed a somewhat gritty slide action (may need a cleaning)..That being said I have found this saw to be accurate and powerfull. The soft start is a nice feature, but it takes some getting used to as you have to wait for the saw to get up to speed before contacting to wood.
 I have used, abused and used them all again October 29, 2005
bob woodworker
36 out of 40 found this review helpful
There is nothing I can not do with this saw. From the time I took it out of the box I was impressed. It does save space over the old bulky Dewalt I had and the cut is as clean as silk. I can not get over the capacity, digital readout ease of user and the accuracy of the laser. We purcahse this and the Makita at the same time. The Makita saw does not come close in terms of accuracy. The radical look of this saw sets it apart in the shop. I would not normally go for this look but I can not get over how good it looks and perfroms in my shop. I have 10 guys per working in the shop using the saw from 7am - 7PM. You could not purchase a better unit. I got the mail in rebate on the finish nailer as well and this was $189 value. I WISH AMAZON would have played this up a little better on thier site. I almost missed it. The value of the saw with the mail in rebate was icing on the cake.
The best slide I have every used!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Space Saver? October 24, 2005
Wood Chuck (SF, CA)
25 out of 27 found this review helpful
One of the big selling points for me on this one was the idea of saving space with the new slider design. Don't be fooled; it turns out the back of the saw is so big that it takes up about the same room as the old style sliders. You will need at least 19" from the back of the fence to the wall! On the other hand, I think the angle D.R.O. and laser features are great to have. Once you start to use the digital angle read out, you will never want to go back. Hitachi has a reputation for making well built and long lasting saws. (I hope this radical new design lives up to their name.) Also... Did I mention how ugly Hitachi's new tool designs are. God I hope they fire their new industrial designer so he/she can go back to work in the tennis shoe business.
Hitachi C12LSH 12" Sliding Compound Miter Saw January 9, 2006
Bruce K. Carra (Atlanta, Ga.)
20 out of 21 found this review helpful
What a saw!...Got mine @ lowes @ a discount because the box was opened. I was very skeptical... having spent three times as much as I did for my old miter saw years ago, and no one knew why the box was opened. Any way, when I got it home I found that it had not even been out of the box, and not so much as a fingerprint on it...So I set it up on an existing stand that I used for the old saw, and reviewed the operators manual, checking that all was there that was supposed to be.... and what possible adjustments needed to be made. To my surprise, from the factory, all was as accurate, and right on the mark as would be expected from a miter saw demanding a premium price such as this one does. So I proceeded to spend a couple of hours making test cuts and wound up with a 16 sided 24" ring that was perfect. I bought the saw to complete the remodeling trim work in the house, and being a long time hobbyist (mostly furniture construction), I felt confident to take on a little more intricate design. (Wainscoting,etc;) And am very satisfied with the purchase...I do a lot of research to prevent against "Buyers Remorse" and not having the time or room constraints as some of the other reviewers, I can honestly say there is no remorse here, as with my other Hitachi equipment. I am currently waiting for the free rebate to arrive (Hitachi Nailer) which makes this a great deal even without my discount!
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