The Hitachi C12RSH
Manufacturer specifications:
Amps 15
No-Load Speed 3,800 RPM
Blade Diameter 12"
Miter Cutting Range Left 0°-46°
Right 0°-57°
Bevel Cutting Range (R & L) 0°-45°
Tool Dimensions (WxDxH) 23-7/16" x 36-5/8" x 27-15/16"
Tool Weight 63.9 lbs
90° Cross Cut 4-3/16" x 12-1/4" or 4-11/16" x 10-3/16"
45° Miter (L/R) 4-3/16" x 8-5/8" or 4-11/16" x 7-1/16"
45° Bevel (L) 2-3/4" x 12-1/4" or 2-15/16" x 10-3/16"
Compound Cut 45° x 45°(L/L) 2-3/4"x8-5/8" or 2-15/16"x7-1/16"
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Let's start with the feature unique to this SCMS. The slider bars are located to the side of the blade, and are stacked vertically.
It can be locked in front, with the bars sliding out the back
Or, where shop space is limited, locked at the back
In the front lock configuration, you will need 6 more inches of space at the back.
Hitachi says allowing the users to choose between front or rear lock configuration is a great feature. Personally I think its just marketing BS. I don't see any advantage of the front lock over the rear lock configuation. So my saw will be permanently rear-locked:
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Right miter 57 degrees:
Left 45 degrees:
It has detents at 45, 0 and other commonly used miter angles. You can "skip" the detents by pressing this lever:
Micro-adjustment is done by turning this knob:
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You can lock/release the miter angle by turning this one:
A view of the rack-and-pinion mechanism of the micro-adjust
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It comes with one hold-down clamp:
In action:
A view from the back:
Its cumbersome to always lock/unlock the locking nut at the back. So sometimes its difficult to make the hold-down grip. Later I'm going to make an improvised one from a silicone sealant dispenser gun.
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The fences are tall. Good for crown moldings
And they swing out of the way for bevel cuts:
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It comes with a tire wrench
To change tires, firs remove he hub cap
Then press the arbor lock button on the right side
Turn the blade (make sure the tool is not plugged) while pressing the arbor lock button until the blade locks.
Turn the nut (or bolt?) to the direction of blade rotation (this is a left-handed nut/bolt in this case)
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Remove the flange:
Removing the blade is a two-handed affair. I decided against holding the camera with my mouth because its not waterproof.
1-inch arbor
This is already a 90-tooth blade. I replaced the 60-tooth stock one.
The inner flange. Maybe you can fabricate one to be able to use blades with a different arbor size.
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Ikinahihiya yata ng Hitachi ang pangalan nila. Nakatago, eh.
A view of the dust port. I estimate 60% of the dust goes into the dustbag. The other 40% goes all over the place
This is the bevel lock in the lock position
Unlocked
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Bevel micro-adjust knob
Positive stop at zero degrees. Engaged position
Disenganged
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This Green Monster is hefty. Ganda! Nagmukhang "Bunso" ung mga green tools ko.
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Congrats on your new tool bro! Awesome tool!
It's easier to rip wide boards on that scms.:clap1:
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This Green Monster is hefty. Ganda! Nagmukhang "Bunso" ung mga green tools ko.
I call it The Hulk, actually. I wouldn't call it a monster, because you're the one who owns MONSTER TOOLS!
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Let's continue.
This is where the positive stop hits
You adjust it from the other side
The positive stop for left bevel 45 degrees. Notice the "scratch" directly to the top of the bolt. Would have been better if Hitachi designed a "landing pad" instead of just letting it hit wherever it may.
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Depth of cut adjustment
In full cutting depth
Depth limiter in engaged position.
This locks the saw assembly for transport/storage
