[Lowe's] Hitachi 12 Inch sliding miter saw - $270

Nov 6th, 2018 3:05 pm

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Kozak99 [OP]: Jr. Member; Nov 21, 2015; 104 posts; 91 upvotes; Toronto, ON

Nov 6th, 2018 3:05 pm

[Lowe's] Hitachi 12 Inch sliding miter saw - $270

Deal Link:: https://www.lowes.ca/mitre-saws/hitachi ... ;bc_lid=15
Price:: 270
Retailer:: Lowe's

Lowe's has the 12 Inch Hitachi slider on sale for $300, stackable with the save10 promo code. Lots of stock around the GTA.

https://www.lowes.ca/mitre-saws/hitachi ... &bc_lid=15

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Nov 6th, 2018 3:44 pm

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onebuddy: Member; Aug 19, 2013; 326 posts; 276 upvotes; Etobicoke

Nov 6th, 2018 3:44 pm

Are you sure it's sliding? Link says it's 12-in 15-Amp Bevel Slide Laser Compound Mitre Saw.

Nov 6th, 2018 3:48 pm

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tehinterweb: Newbie; Apr 21, 2009; 48 posts; 75 upvotes

Nov 6th, 2018 3:48 pm

onebuddy wrote: ↑ Are you sure it's sliding? Link says it's 12-in 15-Amp Bevel Slide Laser Compound Mitre Saw.

I think you've answered your own question here
12-in 15-Amp Bevel Slide Laser Compound Mitre Saw.

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Nov 6th, 2018 3:49 pm

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Kozak99 [OP]: Jr. Member; Nov 21, 2015; 104 posts; 91 upvotes; Toronto, ON

Nov 6th, 2018 3:49 pm

onebuddy wrote: ↑ Are you sure it's sliding? Link says it's 12-in 15-Amp Bevel Slide Laser Compound Mitre Saw.

Yes, definitely sliding.

Nov 6th, 2018 4:44 pm

#5

JonJubeTube: Deal Addict; Jan 2, 2007; 2900 posts; 1011 upvotes; Toronto

Nov 6th, 2018 4:44 pm

Nov 6th, 2018 5:26 pm

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hseeng: Sr. Member; Apr 19, 2004; 866 posts; 302 upvotes; Earth

Nov 6th, 2018 5:26 pm

Wow have things changed over the years. I bought my 10 inch Hitachi sliding saw for $750. That was in 2005. Shouldn't things get more expensive with inflation?

Nov 6th, 2018 5:43 pm

#7

psxcheater: Sr. Member; Oct 31, 2013; 584 posts; 246 upvotes; Toronto

Nov 6th, 2018 5:43 pm

Is it a good saw?

-Throw me a stone and I will build castle-

Nov 6th, 2018 6:14 pm

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XOMTOR: Member; Nov 21, 2009; 396 posts; 186 upvotes; Moncton

Nov 6th, 2018 6:14 pm

hseeng wrote: ↑ Wow have things changed over the years. I bought my 10 inch Hitachi sliding saw for $750. That was in 2005. Shouldn't things get more expensive with inflation?

Correct me if I'm wrong but you probably have the original C12RSH which apparently was made in Japan. This one is a bit newer in design but from what I recall, they've removed some features and it's now made in China which likely allows them to hit a lower price point. Of course it's also on sale so that helps.

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Nov 6th, 2018 6:20 pm

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Mattones: Deal Addict; Jun 17, 2006; 3522 posts; 115 upvotes; Halton

Nov 6th, 2018 6:20 pm

Clearance they changed their name to Metabo

Enjoy Life

Nov 6th, 2018 7:09 pm

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joe77: Member; Feb 12, 2008; 261 posts; 61 upvotes; Scarborough

Nov 6th, 2018 7:09 pm

Is this equivalent to rigid?

Nov 6th, 2018 7:09 pm

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Josecc: Sr. Member; Feb 14, 2012; 939 posts; 603 upvotes; Toronto

Nov 6th, 2018 7:09 pm

Mattones wrote: ↑ Clearance they changed their name to Metabo

"Metabo HPT" (separate from metabo) in North America and "Hikoki" in the Eastern part of the world.

Nov 6th, 2018 7:12 pm

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Josecc: Sr. Member; Feb 14, 2012; 939 posts; 603 upvotes; Toronto

Nov 6th, 2018 7:12 pm

Ridgid isnt even close to hitachi imo. Next year hitachi will release their Hybrid corded/cordless 20v line of tools in North America which will put a spin on traditional corded/cordless tools. Hitachi is as good as milwaukee and makita imo. May surpass them once they get rolling in the next few years.

Nov 6th, 2018 7:14 pm

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tickyboy: Deal Addict; Oct 23, 2007; 2323 posts; 925 upvotes; London

Nov 6th, 2018 7:14 pm

joe77 wrote: ↑ Is this equivalent to rigid?

I would consider Hitachi high end. They are changing their name though so that's probably why the heavy clearance.

All the Hitachi branded stuff is pretty aggressively priced right now at Lowe's.

Nov 6th, 2018 7:17 pm

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joe77: Member; Feb 12, 2008; 261 posts; 61 upvotes; Scarborough

Nov 6th, 2018 7:17 pm

My father has the dual bevel rigid which has worked well for me. Just wondering if i could buy this and give him back his? Just woried about the 45 left. Would it not be better to go past 45? Also earlier someone mentioned that this was made in china, can it still be high end?

Nov 6th, 2018 7:46 pm

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tark514: Sr. Member; Dec 5, 2015; 567 posts; 605 upvotes; Verdun, QC

Nov 6th, 2018 7:46 pm

How does this compare to the 12 inch wand?

Nov 6th, 2018 9:20 pm

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russbarden: Sr. Member; Jan 4, 2013; 541 posts; 182 upvotes

Nov 6th, 2018 9:20 pm

Oh man I want this saw... I would have to change my whole shop table around though lol ffs

Nov 6th, 2018 11:30 pm

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RubberCheese: Deal Addict; Dec 26, 2009; 2747 posts; 1422 upvotes

Nov 6th, 2018 11:30 pm

I checked this out at my local store tonight (also posted in-store for $300) to see if it was worth returning my 10" Home Depot Ryobi ($198 including stand).

Really nice saw, but the slider feels very inferior compared to Makita and DeWalts (and compared to the Bosch "slider"). Also, the routing of the power cord interferes with sliding - though this may be an assembly problem at the store I was at (there is a cord holder which may have been assembled too tight.

The store also has Hitachi 2 x 12" blades for $40.
They also have Hitachi 3 x 10" blades for $35.

I'm going to keep my Ryobi, but if I'd seen this deal a week ago, I'd be the proud owner of a Hitachi Mitre saw...

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Nov 6th, 2018 11:48 pm

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anotherbargainhunter: Deal Addict; Apr 22, 2014; 2956 posts; 1260 upvotes; , ON

Nov 6th, 2018 11:48 pm

joe77 wrote: ↑ My father has the dual bevel rigid which has worked well for me. Just wondering if i could buy this and give him back his? Just woried about the 45 left. Would it not be better to go past 45? Also earlier someone mentioned that this was made in china, can it still be high end?

Do you consider Apple and Sony high end?

Nov 7th, 2018 12:17 am

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tntdeal: Deal Addict; Feb 28, 2008; 1247 posts; 531 upvotes; Canada

Nov 7th, 2018 12:17 am

Is this a double bevel saw? Description doesn't say and the right fence gives a mixed impression.

Nov 7th, 2018 12:31 am

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fakishan: Deal Fanatic; Nov 13, 2002; 5918 posts; 315 upvotes; Quebec

Nov 7th, 2018 12:31 am

lol hitachi is not high end. no precision, plus I can't change saws because the screw holding it won't come off no matter what.

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