22 Oct 09 Hitachi C10FCE2 10-Inch Compound Miter Saw

If you do a good bit of wood work in your shop or you are looking to get set up to do exactly that then you will definitely need to have a reliable saw to work with and Hitachi can provide you with exactly that. This C10FCE2 model is a 10 inch hand held miter saw that makes an absolutely perfect entry level saw for either yourself or maybe to give as a gift to someone who is wanting to get into the art of working with wood. It has a 15 amp motor that can run at 5,000 RPM and a miter range of 0 – 52, as well as a 0 – 45 bevel angle capability. This is a pro level tool and at 26 plus pounds, you do need a little strength to operate it, but the nice thing is it cuts right through just about anything from trim boards to 2 by 6’s and even larger stock without any kind of issue. There is almost no vibration to mess with your hands thanks to the way Hitachi designed the handle to to eliminate that aspect of cutting that can make accuracy tough. As far as an investment, it runs around $119 which is not bad at all in comparison with the competition like Black & Decker. You will definitely have a very capable tool on your hands and find that you use it more than you might think for a variety of projects around your shop. Every shop really should have a good miter saw simply because it is so useful for so many different applications, but it is especially important to have one if you are serious about getting a smooth bevel every time.