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Hitachi C10RA2 10-Inch Portable Table Saw with Metal Stand | List Price: $584.20
Discount Price: $467.50
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Brand: Hitachi
Binding: Tools & Hardware
Features: - Includes metal stand, a $79.99 value
- High-quality rip fence with cam-locking action
- 15 amp, 5,000 rpm motor
- See-through blade guard
- Hitachi exclusive 5 year warranty
Great value and good quality,Well built [Posted on 2005-01-23]
I purchased this table saw in a state of emergancy.I was building a sauna and needed to trim a prebuilt bench 3/8" off the end of a 2 by 4 constructed sitting bench 33" in length 25" wide.After purchasing the saw I sat down and read the reviews and felt I had made a mistake buying this saw I was considering a craftman ,rigid,and dewalt.While I was unpacking and assembling the saw I was Impressed with the construction of this product all metal even things you wouldnt expect.Yes the mitre gauge is junk but the fence makes up for that,it performed great on the trimming of my bench and I ripped some 1/2 in stock for molding,I could'nt have been happier.I thought I would be returning this saw at first now I am thrilled I bought it.I read through the other reviews and saw some good points but I think people need to realize that this is a 300.00 saw that is portable,accurate fence,great quality,plenty of power,and well built.Try and find that in a saw in its class.I found problems with more expensive models at 500.00 Too much plasic,smaller table and less than great mitre gauges.The bottom line is the fence is worth one hundred the construction is worth two hundred and the 5 yr warrenty,I am sure the thing will last and make countless accurate cuts.
C10RA2 Hitachi Poratable [Posted on 2005-03-27]
These are mostly first impressions as I only have used this saw a few days. I also have a highly modified Ridgid TS1230 with a 52" Biesmeyer fence and 49X49 outfeed table as a stationary shop tool.For size, weight, & Price this is a nice tool for a portable. The stand is stable and stays put on a hardwood floor covered with sawdust ( they must have improved the feet since an earlier review). The fence is good & stable. I did have to adjust it to make it parallel to the blade and mitre slot.. I would expect that on any new table saw fresh out of the box.. What was Hitachi thinking in regard to the mitre slot and gage? I'll probably have the slot milled to accept a real mitre gage etc. if a job calls for that much accuracy.. (this is a portable after all) Another improvement would be a zero clearance throat plate. I made one for a stationary tablesaw out of Lexan (what an improvement). For what I bought this saw for It's Just Fine It's not a $1200 cabinet saw but for $300 or less It's money well spent...
Decent saw but limited use [Posted on 2005-11-22]
I purchased this Hitachi saw 2 years ago while building my house. When I first started with the saw I wasn't happy. It has no problem with light material but easily bogs down on hardwood and pressure treated. My biggest complaint with it is the use of plastic on the blade height adjustment. The crank has stripped and I see no easy way to repair it. It is also very difficult to set the fence square. The saw will only accept a 3/8" dado. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone that had any serious work to do. I learned that you get what you pay for.
Worth the Price [Posted on 2006-02-12]
I'm a professional trim carpenter, and I've been very happy with my Hitachi saw. Some of the reviews I've read have been negative on the Hitachi because they're comparing the Hitachi with $1000 and up table saws. The Hitachi is good for those who have a larger table saw and want something to use on-site, and it's fine for the average homeowner. The saw is great because it's portable, light, no-frills... It also has a nice motor as well. It's the best $300 tabel saw you can buy, and I like it more than the Bosch, which I also own and is much heavier.
Ridiculous Price [Posted on 2006-09-14]
This is an absolutely ridiculous price for this item. Lowe's sold it regularly for $279, and, if you can find a store that has it at it's clearance price of $153, because the new RA3 is replacing it with only a minor difference...the dust collection system...go get it quick.
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