On Sat, 29 Mar 2008 04:26:40 -0000, Red Green
wrote:


I've been looking to replace my cast iron 10" miter saw before I
seriously get hurt. Among other things the brake is shot, cord strain
relief going into motor housing is half broken (probably from using at
10 below zero), doesn't cut 45 degree bevel 90 degrees perpendicular.

I never had, used or know anyone that owns Hitachi equipment. Lowes has
reduced the price of a 12" DUAL bevel from 319 to 289. They are
currently having a 15% off power tools sale which brings this to like
$246 and I have a $10 off coupon. So 236 for a dual bevel 12" is pretty
damm good when compared to what I see.

Sure, I know I can get some POS from Harbor Freight. The only
question is how does the quality of Hitachi compare to say Ridgid,
DeWalt, Craftsman. I know Ridgid has lifetime warranty now. Hatachi
gives 5 yrs on miter saws.

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?actio...FDH&lpage=none

Not a contractor but I use it a lot rebuilding foreclosed "HUD Wrecks".

I can't speak about Hitachi. A friend tends too gravitate towards them
when window shopping. I have a DeWalt 12".

Moving the saw became a lot easier when I mounted it permanently on a
"Miter Saw Utility Vehicle ". It works perfect, easy moving to and
from the job site. I love the MSUV, saves my back! A DeWalt saw
mounted on a Ridgid, folding, rolling table. *

http://www.ridgid.com/tools/AC9940-MSUV/index.htm

Worth every penny....

*
RIDGID’s Miter Saw Utility Vehicle gives you the maximum mileage from
your miter saw. Folded for transport, the MS-UV rolls your mounted saw
to wherever it’s needed on large wheels that easily handle rough
terrain or stairs. On site, it unfolds in three quick steps to form a
rigid stand that supports 8 ft. stock. Test drive the MS-UV and you’ll
be finished forever with makeshift miter saw setups.