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Hitachi C8FB2 9.5 Amp 8-1/2-Inch Sliding Compound Miter saw
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MSRP: $809.76
Your Price: $499.00
Savings: $ 310.76 ( 38% )
Shipping: N/A
Manufacturer: Hitachi
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Hitachi C8FB2 9.5 Amp 8-1/2-Inch Sliding Compound Miter saw Features
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8-1/2-inch sliding compound miter saw with bevel and miter detents; positive stops (0, 15, 22-1/2, 31.6, and 45-degrees right and left)
9-1/2 amp motor; spindle lock; 2-inch tall fence; soft start
Stainless steel detent plate; carbide blade, soft grip
Includes saw, blade, vise assembly, dust bag, 17-mm box wrench, holder
17-inches tall; 5-year warranty
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Additional Hitachi C8FB2 9.5 Amp 8-1/2-Inch Sliding Compound Miter saw Information
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Hitachi's' 8-1/2-inch sliding compound miter saw is a tried-and-true favorite with professionals, who value its solid construction and reliable accuracy. It has a 9-1/2 amp motor with an electric brake, 11 positive miter stops, and 4 positive stops on the bevel gauge. We like the big wide table, the hefty base construction, and the embossed numbers and markers of the miter gauge. While the sliding fence is clearly designed with easy adjustment in mind, it's less durable than we would like to see and not too tall. The blade guard operates smoothly and doesn't obstruct the visibility of the work--an improvement over previous versions that had a tendency to hang up. This saw was among the first sliding compound miter saws out, and its solid, reliable design hasn't changed much or lost popularity, even after several years on the market and a lot more competition. Due to its solid construction, it remains accurate after a long time on the job, making it a consistent favorite with professional trim carpenters and everyone else whose work depends on exactitude. People who want the accuracy this saw offers but need more thickness capacity and the convenience of a double-bevel saw may want to consider Hitachi's 10-inch sliding compound miter saw. -- Brian Trinen Choosing a Miter Saw
Miter saws are versatile tools that have become a mainstay of workshops everywhere. These powerful saws make angled cuts by pulling a circular blade down onto a workpiece with a short, controlled plunge. It might appear that miter saws are infinitely complex and varied, but there are only three general types. The type you choose will depend on your woodworking needs. Basic Miter Saws
Basic miter saws are the least versatile off the three major variations, but they’re a great starting point for novice do-it-yourselfers. These models typically adjust for miter cuts only, so consider upgrading if you need to do more than that. Compound miter saws are easier to use than basic miter saws because you can place your stock flat for cutting, and they adjust simultaneously for miter and bevel cuts. A compound miter saw is great for jobs that feature stock that's not very tall or wide, such as door and window trim or picture frames. Sliding Compound Miter Saws
Sliding compound miter saws are the most versatile of the available models. They have a motor and blade assembly that's mounted on a moveable arm to accommodate longer, wider workpieces. For smaller pieces, the saw performs like an ordinary fixed-head model. On some models, the blade can only pivot in one direction, but on a dual sliding compound miter saw, the blade can tilt to the right or left. Important Features at a Glance
Though models will vary by manufacturer and design, these are a few of the more commonly found features that you might want to keep in mind. Electric brake: Reverses the flow of electricity when the saw's trigger is released. This is an important safety feature that slows the blade quickly in case of emergency. Blade guard: Most miter saws have self-retracting guards that withdraw when the saw is lowered for use, and reappear when it is raised. Laser guide: Gives a precise visual line where the cut will occur on your workpiece. Dust bag: Helps collect sawdust for a clearer, more tidy cutting area. Shaft lock: Immobilizes the shaft and blade for quicker, easier blade changes. Table extensions: Mount on either side of the saw to help balance longer workpieces. Miter Saw Blades
Miter saw blades come in a variety of different sizes, grades, and materials, but there are three main types: steel, high-speed steel, and carbide-tipped blades. Steel: Inexpensive and good for cutting soft woods or plywoods. Sharpness diminishes quickly in tougher materials. High-Speed Steel: More rugged than steel blades, and great for cutting harder woods. Carbide-Tipped: More expensive than other blades but much more durable. Maintain sharpness over a longer period.
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What Customers Say About Hitachi C8FB2 9.5 Amp 8-1/2-Inch Sliding Compound Miter saw:
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If I'm cutting skirts for an open set of stairs, again I'm grabbing the circular saw. You can lug those ten and twelve inch monsters around if you think you need em'. I am a trim carpenter and this is by far the most accurate and production ready saw out there. I can see using a bigger saw if you need to cut 4+ inch newel posts or something to that nature. I honestly can't think of many cuts that this saw can't make, that the bigger ones can. If I'm cutting 4x material I'm grabbing the circular saw. Anyway I'm not knocking the big saws, I just get upset when I see a review of the Hitachi C8FB2 and it goes on about the cut limitations and what-not. By the way u can pick one of these up for $350.00 at [.].
This is my second purchase of the Hitachi Saw, now for my son, who started using mine over 15 years ago when he was in high school. The saw is the most precise miter saw I have used (I once bought a cheaper saw for off-site work and discarded it as unsatisfactory), much less bulky than a 12 inch saw, has more cut capacity than the larger blade models and has smoother travel along its double rails than comparable sliding saws. Yes, it looks expensive, but, after 15 years, I'm glad I stretched my saw budget a bit to get a good one. Naturally, since my son learned on the Hitachi saw, a dad can't gift him an inferior grade.
Flawless saw. Mine saw 8 years of tough duty before it crapped out, but was deadly accurate for about 7 of its 8 years.
I like the saw, it is light and powerful and works smoothly. My only complaint is there are no vision slots in the saw guard so you can see where you are cutting.
I've owned this saw for almost 4 years, and it has earned a quite a reputation among "loanees" including a professional cabinet maker and a flooring contractor. I've added a Forrest blade, removed the dust bag and rigged a vacuum port in its place. It's admittedly not the most feature laden, and you can't cut 4X4's in a single pass, but for me and my needs it just keeps getting the job done, time after time. It's my wife's favorite power tool, primarily because of it's light weight and quick setup. I guess a laser guide would be nice, but it's easy to see exactly where the cut is going to go by touching the blade to the stock. I was a little tenative when I decided to buy a miter saw, so I went for this model due to its low price and I couldn't be happier.
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