Congratulations! I never considered that saw and didn't realize the Hitachi is not in production any more. I like my DeWalt track saw and sanders, I don't see anything wrong with the brand.
Congratulations! I never considered that saw and didn't realize the Hitachi is not in production any more. I like my DeWalt track saw and sanders, I don't see anything wrong with the brand.
Jim,
Only the original version Hitachi C12RSH isn't in production. The new version Hitachi C12RSH2 is in production but things have changed. On the C12RSH2 they removed the micro-adjustment knobs for the bevel and miter cuts and changed the base arrangement.
Ken
So much to learn, so little time.....
Hi Ken,
My old Dewalt 12" chop saw survived for around 20 years cutting untold amounts of lumber, building a 60x30' 2 story building, finishing a basement....The Depot was running a special on the DWS 780 and a work stand. I could not resist a total solution that saved me having to build a tool cabinet/stand, at least for a while. I am in the process of moving to N GA and a mobile but stable package with wheels was very attractive. I have the new saw and stand together. This PM I will be zeroing all the adjustments. I found the tolerances and light over the blade very attractive too, having compared the same two saws side by side. Later I will start processing the lumber for my new bench, and several other projects.... 8/4 x 8-10" European Beech, Ash and South American "Mahogany" should test the new saws abilities.
I am happy with my purchase and hope you are too.
Last edited by Mike Holbrook; 06-10-2017 at 2:58 PM.
Ken,
About 6 years ago I bought the DWS780 with the roller stand (everyone needs 4 chop saws, right?). I have been very happy with it but be warned it took a lot of work to get it squared up. Once tuned properly it has stayed true and I have been pleased with its performance. The "Shadow Knows"!
Regards - Bill
20 years ago I got the 8 1/2" Hitachi slider, awesome saw and I still have it. Since I like that so much and I needed to upgrade to a larger blade saw for the shop I picked up the C12RSH without even trying it out. Saw is sub par in a lot of respects. It's relegated to rough cutting in my shop now.
I bought the Bosch Axial Glide saw and it's been a great saw after I tuned it in. Out of the box the tune sucked. Now it's dead nuts and I can do a lot of things that I couldn't do with the Hitachi. I'm more than pleased with the Bosch.
Ken,
If you haven't done so yet, you might consider the Colliflower Zero Clearance Insert for your DWS780. These are also available from Infinity Tools, Item 100-333, but I bought mine from Colliflower since it was on continuous backorder from Infinity Tools.
The stock DWS780 insert is two pieces and is adjustable, but I was still seeing tear out. After installing the Colliflower insert, the tear out is gone.
If you do any amount of bevel and compound bevel cuts an insert is gonna get chewed up. That Colliflower looks nice but I'd have to be making 10 inserts at a time to take with me. Best method with a SCMS to not get tear-out: score the top of piece then "slide out" and cut through the material at full depth. If you have material so wide that you cannot get the blade out past it's width, I use a scrap board underneath. YMMV
I like that Colliflower site. Seems anything he/she owns - they will make quality replacement parts/accessories for it.
-Lud