Can't seem to find any information on this Model C10FL anywhere online,
other than the specs at Lowes.com. At $499 I'm guessing there is more
to the story about this saw. Is it really 3.0HP.

15 Amp induction motor (3.0 HP)
27" x 40" table top with extension wing
Blade tilt and blade height adjustment knobs up front for easy access
Table top angle scale
Enclosed motor to protect from dust and debris
Adjustable T-slotted miter gauge
Micro adjustment on fence
Deluxe caster set included
Cast iron trunnions

usenet asks:

Can't seem to find any information on this Model C10FL anywhere online,
other than the specs at Lowes.com. At $499 I'm guessing there is more
to the story about this saw. Is it really 3.0HP.

15 Amp induction motor (3.0 HP)

Beats the bejabbers out of a universal motor.

27" x 40" table top with extension wing

Good size.

Blade tilt and blade height adjustment knobs up front for easy access

Table top angle scale

Say what?

Enclosed motor to protect from dust and debris

TEFC or what?

Adjustable T-slotted miter gauge

Is it a standard size T slot? The older Hitachi saws have a gawdawful slot.

Micro adjustment on fence
Deluxe caster set included
Cast iron trunnions

Most of that you can check at the store, if there's a Lowe's nearby. Hitachi
does not list the saw on its site: the only table saw up right now is the
C10RA2, with 2.6 HP.

The HP: No, it is not a 3 HP saw. It runs on 120 volts, so that's a given.
Neither is the C10RA2 a 2.6 HP saw. That's marketing hype, available from all
tool manufacturers at low or no cost.

Quick note: the Builder's Show is going on in Orlando either this week or the
coming week, and I've been told Hitachi is introducing new tools there. Whether
or not there is a table saw in the works, I have no idea.

If specs are as presented, it should be a good saw, except there's no info on
table top material. Cast iron all round is best.


Charlie Self
"One of the common denominators I have found is that expectations rise above
that which is expected." George W. Bush

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Charlie Self wrote:
usenet asks:
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Table top angle scale

Say what?

I a the Hitachi table saw today that had this "feature".

Basically, they have a small plastic window mounted in the
table through which you can see a angle scale that rotates as the
arbor tilts.

I'm not sure what the benefit is. The typical arrow on the front
of the cabinet seems easier to read if you're down cranking
a wheel.

-Mike
--
http://www.mschaef.com

wrote in message
ups.com...
Can't seem to find any information on this Model C10FL anywhere online,
other than the specs at Lowes.com. At $499 I'm guessing there is more
to the story about this saw. Is it really 3.0HP.

15 Amp induction motor (3.0 HP)

If that's 15 amps at 110v, there's no way its 3 hp - probably more like 1.5
or 1.7 hp.

Bob

Thanks all - that's what I was after was the real HP rating. That
would make this saw no better than what I currently have. Was only
looking to maybe upgrade to a cabinet saw with more HP. A G5959 12"
5hp hit the classifieds today for 1000$ o.b.o.

"BillyBob" wrote in message
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wrote in message
ups.com...
Can't seem to find any information on this Model C10FL anywhere online,
other than the specs at Lowes.com. At $499 I'm guessing there is more
to the story about this saw. Is it really 3.0HP.

15 Amp induction motor (3.0 HP)

If that's 15 amps at 110v, there's no way its 3 hp - probably more like
1.5
or 1.7 hp.
The manufacturer is advertising the peak hp which would be twice the
average.
Jim

I have this saw and I hate it.

The fence stinks, but I can't upgrade to a better fence because the
bolt-holes won't quite work.

The table is flat, but small. The aluminum extension wings can't be
made flat, and boy I've tried.

The motor is pretty strong, and with a good blade I'm able to get
through 3" hard maple no problem. However, the closed cabinet fills
with sawdust even with a dust collector attached to the port. Totally
fills up, and I can't get it all out. So eventually, I'm going to clog
up the important parts.

In the manual, there are supposed to be 2 adjustment allen keys for
adjusting the blade tilt. Of course my saw doesn't have those keys.
Tried the manufacturer but their service is non-responsive, told me to
go to back to the blue bord. So, I can't get it quite to 0deg. More
like 1deg, which just isn't good enough for fine joinery.

At least it runs quietly.

But, hey, for $499 from the blue borg, what can I expect? I'll really
appreciate a good cabinet saw when I finally wire my workshop for 220.

"Geoff" wrote:

In the manual, there are supposed to be 2 adjustment allen keys for
adjusting the blade tilt. Of course my saw doesn't have those keys.
Tried the manufacturer but their service is non-responsive, told me to
go to back to the blue bord. So, I can't get it quite to 0deg. More
like 1deg, which just isn't good enough for fine joinery.



Have you considered buying a couple allen wrenches, or maybe a cheap set?

Um, ok, you got me there. I meant that the allen bolts themselves
aren't there. I have the wrenches, er, keys.

I am in the market for a new table saw and looked at the Hitachi at
Lows. Don't think I'l be buying one of these.Think I'll go with the
General g0576 model.

I bought this saw in April this year and found it to be quite easy to
assemble and operate. Along with being quiet and very strong, the
cuts are so fine that often I can glue joints w/o sanding or
jointing. This includes crosscutting lumber core plywood (birch,
maple). The C10FL is listed on Hitachi's powertool site:

www.hitachipowertolls.com

Put C10FL in the site search window and you will see the listing.

Hope the link helps you!

I bought this saw in April this year and found it to be quite easy
to assemble and operate. Along with being quiet and very
strong, the cuts are so fine that often I can glue joints w/o sanding
or jointing. This includes crosscutting lumber core plywood (birch,
maple). The C10FL is listed on Hitachi's powertool site:

www.hitachipowertolls.com

Put C10FL in the site search window and you will see the listing.

Hope the link helps you!

Captain Jackie Prewitt
Ocala, Florida

I bought this saw in April this year and found it to be quite easy
to assemble and operate. Along with being quiet and very
strong, the cuts are so fine that often I can glue joints w/o sanding
or jointing. This includes crosscutting lumber core plywood (birch,
maple). The C10FL is listed on Hitachi's powertool site:

www.hitachipowertolls.com

Put C10FL in the site search window and you will see the listing.

Hope the link helps you!

Captain Jackie Prewitt
Ocala, Florida

I took several weeks to decide on buying this saw, making many
comparisons, and found it to be quite easy to assemble and operate.
Along with being quiet and very strong, the cuts are so fine that
often I can glue joints w/o sanding or jointing. This includes
crosscutting lumber core plywood (birch, maple). The C10FL is listed
on Hitachi's powertool site:

www.hitachipowertolls.com

Put C10FL in the site search window and you will see the listing.

Hope the link helps you!

I took several weeks to decide on buying this saw, making many
comparisons, and found it to be quite easy to assemble and operate.
Along with being quiet and very strong, the cuts are so fine that
often I can glue joints w/o sanding or jointing. This includes
crosscutting lumber core plywood (birch, maple). The C10FL is listed
on Hitachi's powertool site:

www.hitachipowertolls.com

Put C10FL in the site search window and you will see the listing.

Hope the link helps you!

I took several weeks to decide on buying this saw, making many
comparisons, and found it to be quite easy to assemble and operate.
Along with being quiet and very strong, the cuts are so fine that
often I can glue joints w/o sanding or jointing. This includes
crosscutting lumber core plywood (birch, maple). The C10FL is listed
on Hitachi's powertool site: hitachipowertolls.com
Put C10FL in the site search window and you will see the listing. Hope
the link helps you!

I found it to be quite easy to assemble and operate. Along with being
quiet and very strong the cuts are so fine that often I can glue
joints without sanding or jointing. This includes crosscutting lumber
core plywood birch and maple. The C10FL is listed on Hitachi's
powertool site hitachipowertolls.com
Put C10FL in the site search window and you will see the listing. Hope
the link helps you!