If you are buying a sliding compound mitre saw for the first time, you might like to read these useful tips about saw blades. They will make your life easier and keep you safe.
To start off, most DIY enthusiasts use the all-purpose blade that comes with the saw. If it's a reputable make, you will be able to carry out a wide variety of jobs around the home with this blade, and for many people, the original blade is the only one they will ever need.
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However, if you decide later on that you want to do more specialised work, such as precision cabinet making, it will pay you to go for more specialist blade to match the task, and incidentally, this applies to all prices of sliding mitre saw and to any make, from Makita to Bosch, from Dewalt to Hitachi. It really does pay to have the correct blade for the job, especially for finer work where you will be bringing together several wooden components.
If sliding compound mitre saws are new to you, you need to know that their blades have a less "aggressive" cut than other power saws, which means that the teeth of the blade need to be less "hooked". The "hook" angle is the thing to look out for. You need between zero and minus five degrees for a sliding compound mitre saw, otherwise the wood will be chewed up and things could get dangerous.
Whether you stick to the original blade that came with the saw, or build up a little collection of blades, here are some great tips (no pun intended) to keep them in top condition:
* Clean your blades so that resin from the wood does not build up as this will impede the movement of the blade through your work. Good cleaners are available from hardware shops specifically for this purpose. Be aware that you should not use caustic cleaners like oven cleaner, as this can loosen the carbide tips of the teeth. For a more natural cleaner, there's a product called "Simple Green", or you can even use baking soda and water.
* If it's getting hard to feed wood through your sliding mitre saw, the saw's blade may be in need of sharpening (assuming that everything else is adjusted correctly). Don't delay the sharpening and go to a professional.
* Keep your blades in a dry place and use a water repelling oil like WD-40 to keep rust at bay. It's a good idea to cut some scrap wood to start with if you have previously coated the blade for storage - you don't want to oil up a nice expensive piece of hardwood!
* Store blades flat, with card or something similar in between if you are stacking them, or you could chip the hard but brittle carbide tips.
Please follow these tips and you will get the best, and the safest, performance from your sliding compound mitre saw.
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Hitachi C10FCE2 10-Inch Compound Miter Saw Feature
- Carbide blade included
- 15-Amp motor
- Large pivoting fence
- 5,000 RPM
- Bevel angle 0-45, miter range 0-52
Hitachi C10FCE2 10-Inch Compound Miter Saw Overview
The Hitachi C10FCE2 10-Inch Compound Miter Saw provides smooth, accurate miters and crosscuts in a variety of workpieces, including wood, plywood, decorative panels, soft fiberboard, hard board, and aluminum sashes. Its flexible miter angles and compound cutting capability provide versatility on the job. An ideal tool for trim carpenters, framers, and woodworkers who demand precision and reliability, the C10FCE2 is the lightest and most portable compound miter saw in its class.
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 Positive miter stops let you select preset points at specific angles. View larger. |
 Adjust the bevel up to 45 degrees to the left for precision cuts. View larger. |
 Dust collector keeps saw's interior components dirt-free. |
Hitachi designed the C10FCE2 for versatile, easy use. The thumb-actuated positive miter stops allow for simple miter adjustments between zero and 52 degrees. This design allows you to easily change the angle of the cutting blade for creating miters in crown molding and other trim pieces. And with a bevel range of 45 degrees to the left, the Hitachi C10FCE2 provides gorgeous bevels on the first try.
The included 10-inch tungsten carbide tooth (TCT) saw blade makes easy work of delicate trim and other woodwork, and the large extended flip fence raises to 4 inches to allow for accurate cutting of large workpieces up to 2-5/16 inches high and 5-21/32 inches deep.
Full of User-Friendly Features
The C10FCE2 has plenty of features to help you make the perfect cut the first time. To start, a 15-amp motor generates a no-load speed of up to 5,000 RPM for making crosscuts and miters with ease, even on the toughest cutting jobs.
For ease of use, a comfortable horizontal handle with a vibration-reducing elastomer grip keeps you in control at all times, a large table provides a stable guide and sturdy support, and a built-in clamping system holds your workpiece in place.
The C10FCE2 also includes a dust collector that minimizes accumulation of dust and particles in your both your workspace and the saw's interior components, keeping your jobsite clean and prolonging the life of the tool. An added bonus, easily accessible carbon brushes will help your saw perform for the long term.
Weighing just 26.3 pounds, the C10FCE2 is the lightest tool in its class, making it the most portable 10-inch compound miter saw on the market.
Durably built, this tool is backed with an industry-leading five-year warranty. It is compatible with the UU610 Miter Saw Stand from Hitachi.
About Hitachi: A Tradition of Innovation
Hitachi Power Tools (Hitachi Koki USA, Ltd.) provides professional-grade power tools for a variety of applications, including woodwork, metalwork, concrete, drilling, cutting, and fastening. Hitachi is a leader in power tool research and development and has achieved many firsts in the power tool industry, including creating the first-ever sliding compound miter saw to combine the capacity of a radial arm saw and the convenience of a miter saw. Today, Hitachi continues the tradition of innovation and engineering with new features in addition to classic quality.
C10FCE2 compound miter saw, 10-inch 24-tooth TCT saw blade, extended fence, dust bag, vise assembly, box wrench, and hex bar wrench.
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