If the striking green and silver colorway of the Metabo HPT C10FCGS miter saw looks familiar, that’s because you’re looking at a rebranded Hitachi.
The power tools division of Hitachi – Hitachi Koki – acquired the German firm Metabo in 2016. When KKR bought out Hitachi Koki, the rebrand was rolled out with tools now falling under the Metabo umbrella.
So…
Same tools, different name.
This is an extremely versatile miter saw which will fall in line perfectly with your cutting needs. The C10FCGS comes with an extremely potent motor onboard and it’s packed with great features to make your woodworking life easier.
Its total flexibility is one of the leading advantages of this saw. Whether you’re working with wood or plywood, soft fireboard or hardboard, decorative panels or sashes, the Metabo/Hitachi will cut comfortably through all these types of wood.
Whether you are a carpenter, woodworker or framer, the Hitachi will offer you a professional grade experience. Accurate cuts, both crosscutting and miter, are easily achieved. If you are not a pro, though, you can still enjoy operating this saw as it’s extremely user-friendly.
Straight off the bat, there is no need to calibrate the bevel or miter angle scales. This allows you to get going straight out the box.
Metabo provides replaceable carbon brushes on the C10FCGS. This will ensure that your saw lasts longer. It also simplifies maintenance so it’s a real win-win.
Although it’s no substitute for a full-bore dust collector, you will get a dust bag at the back. This traps at least some of the sawdust and keeps your working environment safe and debris-free.
Many power tools are incredibly heavy. Tipping the scales at a shade over 26 pounds, you’ll have no problem whatsoever moving the Metabo around.
The flip fence on the C10FCGS is oversized. This fence raises 4 inches so that you can cut larger pieces of work fuss-free. You will be able to cut 2 and 5/16 inches high and 5 and 21/32 inches deep without losing any precision at all. Also, where the fence raises, you can deal with vertical crown moldings with ease.
If this is not enough, there are also some handy holes in the fence. If you need to screw on an extra board, you can raise the height of the fence further without sacrificing accuracy. You will need to trim the board and you might lose a little cutting width. Go for a 1 x 6 plywood board for best results.
You will be able to cut up piles of 2 x 4 or 2 x 6 posts at 90 degrees. Even 4 x 4s present no problem for the Hitachi. With 2 x 6s, you can happily saw through with a single pass making this an extremely efficient piece of kit.
In addition to its wide range of scope, the C10FCGS is all about the motor. With its no-load speed of 5000rpm and capable 15 amps, all cutting tasks will seem a breeze. While the Hitachi has a 10-inch blade, the motor is fit to power a 12-incher. This translates to more than enough performance for most needs.
The handle is designed in such a way as to totally minimize vibration and allows you to enjoy a fantastic grip without slipping. This elastomeric grip lets you work for hours without feeling the strain.
Making simple adjustments is one of the principal jobs which woodworkers need to carry out. The Hitachi is classified as a dual-compound miter saw. This allows you to tilt the saw from left to right and swiftly adjust bevels from any angle. The bevel range to the left is 45 degrees.
If you want an even wider range of cuts, you can make miter adjustments in both directions from 0-52 degrees. There are positive stops at 0, 15, 22 ½, 31 ½ and 45 degrees. These represent the most common angles needed for woodworking. You use either the handle on the side or flick the lever with your thumb to lock in these positive stops.
When it comes to particularly delicate operations such as trims, the tungsten carbide tooth really comes into its own. If you need to work with larger pieces then the extendable fence will rise up nicely to a height of 4 inches.
The M etabo is both simple to use and easy to maneuver. The vibration-reducing handle makes it a pleasure to work with and the substantial miter saw table acts as a great steadying guide. It’s very well-supported with the clamping system built into the unit.
You can opt for a model equipped with Metabo’s outstanding Laser Marker System. This will give you enhanced accuracy when it comes to cutting. You will need to align this before getting to work.
28 thoughts on “Best Miter Saw Reviews 2021”
Hi, I have an old miter saw. I really need to buy a new one. Do you have any suggest ???
Hi Anthony,
Hitachi C10FCE2 is a good option for quality and money. If you need a 12-inch miter saw, then DEWALT DW715 or DEWALT DWS780 Double Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw will be the best choice.
Thanks so much, hitachi C10FCE2 is the best option
You’re very welcome, Anthony.
I just bought a miter saw over the holidays and I’m loving it. I already had a circular saw, so I’m really getting into woodworking and looking forward to new projects (and buying a table saw in the future). I do have a question (that I probably should have done before I bought one):
Why is there such a huge price difference in compound miter saws? I’m loving the one I bought, but is that because I don’t know any better yet? I bought a ToolShop 10″ 15 amp sliding compound miter saw. is there a big difference between this $130 saw and a DeWalt $500 sliding compound miter saw? or some other expensive ones that appear to have the same features?
Hello Jose!
Thank you for coming to us with this question. We are more than happy to supply you with the answer. For starters, don’t assume that you don’t know any better, the miter saw that you chose to purchase is a fine machine made by Tool-Shop.
But if you would like to understand why the DeWalt brand is more expensive as opposed to the one you chose then we will inform you.
The 10” DeWalt you are referring to comes with many features and specifications that warrant the pricing. Dewalt is one of the top name brand in tools, especially their miter saws. They have market control just like craftsman does as well. Tool Shop though a great tool brand, is one of the lower ended brands.
This means that it is built with lesser quality parts and therefore may wear down over time. The question you need to ask yourself is how often you are going to use this saw? If its going to be used for household projects here and there, then you chose the perfect miter saw! But if you are going to be frequently using it over a long period, then you need to be ready for some required maintenance on lesser known brands.
Now not only are DeWalt’s made from premium material, they also operate at a high efficiency and have done so for years. The opposing miter saw that you are referring to comes with some of these types of features that they use to enhance their price:
Dewalt 10” Miter Saw
–An exclusive bevel detent system that comes with 7 different positive stops that can allow you to saw quickly, accurately, and with repeatable cuts.
–Crosscut stop positions that optimize your cutting accuracy positions the cutting blade for maximum vertical cut capacity.
-Dual horizontal steel rails with a clamping mechanism and linear ball bearings.
These saws get high ratings, and with features like those, they enhance your cutting abilities to versatilities other saws may not be able to maintain.
We hope this answers your question better, and if you need anymore assistance or would like to return the saw that you previously purchased for a DeWalt we would be more than happy to accommodate that!
-MiterSawJudge.com
what is best small chop saw for cutting small accurate angles?
I would recommend DEWALT 715 as the best choice for cutting accurate angles.
I worked at a log furniture place and they had a large miter saw, mainly for cutting the ends off the logs. The saw cut 8 inch logs. Where can I find a saw like that ? Im starting my own business and thats the last piece of tools I need. Thanks,
Hi Mike,
A 10 inch miter saw should be adequate for cutting 8 inch logs. The Dewalt 717 or Makita LS1016L is a rugged, commercial grade saw which should serve you well
Any saw blade can only cut 1/2 the blade size, minus the arbor and drive. The largest capacity 12″ miter saw (Dewalt 780) can cut up to 4X4. It cannot cut the 8″ logs Mike is asking about.
Thanks Jim. It’s fit with Mike’s question.
hi im new to this and starting into woodworking lately. iv’e been looking around and found alot for good review for the hitachi miter saws. what is the difference between the hitachi c10fch2 and the c10fce2?
or should i just get the dewalt dw713?
btw i forgot to mention the dewalt dw713 and both the hitachi miter saw are about the same price here in canada. amazon.ca
The main difference worth noting is that earlier models of the C10FCH2 came with a laser guide. If the price is the same then our impartial advice would be to seriously consider the Dewalt. Enjoy!
There are supposed to be two adjustable bolts, to set the miter, referred to as bolt 8a and 8b.
I can just see one very large bolt that is pretty inaccessible with a spanner or any suitable tool,
neither of which are positioned as 8a or 8b shown in the manual, so the saw is unusable.
Dear Bill, Since you seem to also be educated about sliding compound miter saws, can you give me your opinion on the DWS709? Home Depot has this and a place to set it on for 399.00, do you know if this is a good deal or not and if it has certain problems like the ones listed with DeWalt above? IE: crummy dust bag or bag location etc. Thanks, Catherine
I was watching the review on the Hitachi 10in miter saw. My question is can that saw cut a 4×4 at a 45 degree miter?
Hi David,
I would cut 2×4 at 45 degrees but I am not sure about 4×4. 10inch saws generally cut up to 2×4.
Is there a saw that can cut 6×10 lumber?
How can I find the country of manufacture?
Can you mill wood with these? I’ve got an old mitre saw and nothing else, but I found this great log in the woods with some beautiful grain that I want to make something out of, so I was thinking I could just cut planks little by little out of the logs. What do you think?
how imporant is dust coletion? Can’t you just vaccuum it up i hav a really good shop vac that i use for everythig cleanin up shop and clesning my equipment
I can’t find the comment anymore, but I’m pretty sure I saw on here someone asking how to take off the guard from a miter saw. I just wanted to comment and say that thaat’s definitely the WORST thing you can do. You don’t how many carpenters I know missing fingers or parts of their thumbs. It’s easy as hell to make a really small mistake that results in missing limbs with these things… DON”T CHANGE ANYTHING. Keep the guard, it doesn’t make you less cool, it just makes you less handicapped!
The DeWalt says “without any snags”. Does hat include osage orange?
Do you think it ends up making a big difference how heavy the saw is? Will a lighter saw be more likely to shift or tip over or something? There’s a prett big difference between the weight of the Dewalt and the Bosch.