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"aadeanb"

24/04/2006 4:06 PM

8.5" Hitachi sliding miter saw: can it really cut a 1" by 12"?

I'm considering buying Hitachi's 8.5" SCM saw... most who have one seem
to be happy with it. Literature seems to claim that a 1x12 lying flat
and cut at 0 degrees (or 90, depending on your point of view) can be
done without flipping the board over ... can anyone verify that?
One of the jobs I have in mind is a good bit of basic shelf building
using alot of 1x12's and smaller stuff.

I'll probably buy one anyway, but I'd like to know what to expect.


This topic has 11 replies

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"marson"

in reply to "aadeanb" on 24/04/2006 4:06 PM

24/04/2006 5:57 PM

I've had one for 10 years. yes it cuts a 1x12.

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"aadeanb"

in reply to "aadeanb" on 24/04/2006 4:06 PM

24/04/2006 8:49 PM

Haven't found one in a store or I'd have done that.

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"aadeanb"

in reply to "aadeanb" on 24/04/2006 4:06 PM

24/04/2006 8:52 PM

Super. Thanks. I just found it hard to believe when most of the 10"
ones out there only claim about the same max.

CF

Chris Friesen

in reply to "aadeanb" on 24/04/2006 4:06 PM

24/04/2006 11:17 PM

aadeanb wrote:
> Super. Thanks. I just found it hard to believe when most of the 10"
> ones out there only claim about the same max.

Given that it's a slider, the width of cut can be totally independent of
blade size.

However, a 10" would be able to cut thicker material (about 3/4"
thicker, or half the difference in blade diameter).

Chris

Lr

"Leon"

in reply to "aadeanb" on 24/04/2006 4:06 PM

24/04/2006 11:27 PM


"aadeanb" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> I'm considering buying Hitachi's 8.5" SCM saw... most who have one seem
> to be happy with it. Literature seems to claim that a 1x12 lying flat
> and cut at 0 degrees (or 90, depending on your point of view) can be
> done without flipping the board over ... can anyone verify that?
> One of the jobs I have in mind is a good bit of basic shelf building
> using alot of 1x12's and smaller stuff.
>
> I'll probably buy one anyway, but I'd like to know what to expect.
>

Umm If it says that it will cut a 1x12 I strongly suspect that it will. I
wonder if it really has a 8.5" blade.

Basically, if it will not cut a 1x12, take it back.

Uu

"Upscale"

in reply to "aadeanb" on 24/04/2006 4:06 PM

24/04/2006 8:05 PM

"Leon" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:89d3g.14109
> Umm If it says that it will cut a 1x12 I strongly suspect that it will. I
> wonder if it really has a 8.5" blade.
>
> Basically, if it will not cut a 1x12, take it back.

Hell, two minutes in a store with a tape measure will confirm what it will
cut. Considering what sliding miters cost, I'd sure be examining one in
person if I had any doubts at all.

Lr

"Leon"

in reply to "aadeanb" on 24/04/2006 4:06 PM

25/04/2006 1:25 PM


"aadeanb" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Super. Thanks. I just found it hard to believe when most of the 10"
> ones out there only claim about the same max.
>

Keep in mind that the one you are looking at is probably spec'ed out to what
is indicated on the box. With that however a 10 year old saw has probably
changed design some what and may or may not have the same spec.

Cs

"C&S"

in reply to "aadeanb" on 24/04/2006 4:06 PM

24/04/2006 8:35 PM

My BIL has a Hitachi SCMS with an 8.something blade. I assume it's the same
saw. If the spec says it will cut a 1x12, then I see no reason to believe
otherwise.

It is a very sweet tool.

-Steve


"aadeanb" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> I'm considering buying Hitachi's 8.5" SCM saw... most who have one seem
> to be happy with it. Literature seems to claim that a 1x12 lying flat
> and cut at 0 degrees (or 90, depending on your point of view) can be
> done without flipping the board over ... can anyone verify that?
> One of the jobs I have in mind is a good bit of basic shelf building
> using alot of 1x12's and smaller stuff.
>
> I'll probably buy one anyway, but I'd like to know what to expect.
>


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"CW"

in reply to "aadeanb" on 24/04/2006 4:06 PM

28/04/2006 7:01 AM

Why? Is there some rule about how long the rail has to be on one of these?

"aadeanb" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Super. Thanks. I just found it hard to believe when most of the 10"
> ones out there only claim about the same max.
>

TE

"TwoThousandand EightyNineDEAD"

in reply to "aadeanb" on 24/04/2006 4:06 PM

25/04/2006 12:24 AM

You're as much help as the worthless no value ass you are!



"Leon" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
> "aadeanb" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>> I'm considering buying Hitachi's 8.5" SCM saw... most who have one seem
>> to be happy with it. Literature seems to claim that a 1x12 lying flat
>> and cut at 0 degrees (or 90, depending on your point of view) can be
>> done without flipping the board over ... can anyone verify that?
>> One of the jobs I have in mind is a good bit of basic shelf building
>> using alot of 1x12's and smaller stuff.
>>
>> I'll probably buy one anyway, but I'd like to know what to expect.
>>
>
> Umm If it says that it will cut a 1x12 I strongly suspect that it will. I
> wonder if it really has a 8.5" blade.
>
> Basically, if it will not cut a 1x12, take it back.
>

TE

"TwoThousandand EightyNineDEAD"

in reply to "aadeanb" on 24/04/2006 4:06 PM

25/04/2006 12:25 AM

You're as much help as the worthless no value ass you are! Are you and Leon
retarded Siamese mongoloid twins separated at birth?


"Upscale" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> "Leon" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:89d3g.14109
>> Umm If it says that it will cut a 1x12 I strongly suspect that it will.
>> I
>> wonder if it really has a 8.5" blade.
>>
>> Basically, if it will not cut a 1x12, take it back.
>
> Hell, two minutes in a store with a tape measure will confirm what it will
> cut. Considering what sliding miters cost, I'd sure be examining one in
> person if I had any doubts at all.
>
>


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