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General International MS3005 vs Metabo HPT C10FSHC

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Title GENERAL INTERNATIONAL 10" Compound Sliding Miter Saw - 15A Dual Slide Rail Chop Saw with 0-45° Bevel & Laser Alignment System - MS3005Hitachi C10FSHC 10" Sliding Compound Dual Bevel Miter Saw with Laser
Model General International
MS3005		Metabo HPT
C10FSHC

Basic Info
Suggested Price $188.40$786.56
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Release Aug 2015

Overview
Top Features
  • PRECISION CUTTING - The advanced laser alignment system ensures accuate cuts everytime!
  • HIGH-POWERED MOTOR - Comes standard with a powerful 1800 watt, 120V~60HZ, 15 amp motor.
  • VERSITILE DESIGN - Make bevel cuts up to 45 degrees left, or miter cuts up to 45 degrees left and right. Cuts wood, plastic and aluminum (with correct blade). Cutting Capacity: Cross cut at 90 degrees: 3” x 12" (80 x 300 mm), Miter cut at 45 degrees: 3" x 8" (80 x 200 mm), Miter and Bevel compound cut at 45° and 45°: 1.5" x 8" (40 x 200 mm)
  • BLADE CHANGES MADE EASY - The push-button shaft lock mechanism allows for simple, quick blade changes.
  • PARTS INCLUDED - Dust Bag, Hold Down Clamp, Table Side Extension Bars, Rear Stabilization Bar and 10-Inch Saw Blade with Carbide tipped teeth
  • Hitachi Power Tools has renamed to Metabo HPT; Same great tools, with only a new name
  • Zero rear clearance slide system allows the saw head to slide along fixed rails for effortless and smooth movement without compromising the range of motion
  • 0 60 degree miter angle to the right and 0 55 degree miter angle to the left for ultra flexibility
  • 0 48 degree bevel angle range to the right & left allows user to quickly and easily flip the saw blade, and leave the material in place
  • Ergonomic upfront bevel lock for quick and easy adjustments of the bevel angles without having to reach around to the back of the saw
  • Powerful 15 Amp motor to tackle the toughest cutting jobs with ease
  • Tool less laser marker for cutting accuracy that can be easily adjusted to the users preference
  • Equipped with LED light for added visibility and a safer work environment in low light situations
  • Positive stops with miter detent override can provides faster transitions between miter angles; Refer to the PDF attached below in Technical Specification for Manuals and Part List

Reviews
Walmart Rating4.3 (out of 10 reviews)4.4 (out of 7 reviews)
Latest Reviews

Love the features on this saw
Rating: 5
This saw had features most others charge more for. Works well at a terrific price!
by Srieves on 2020-08-11T17:00:00

No frills, simple and heavy, great purchase.
Rating: 5
On a budget, I purchased this mitre saw to replace a 7" Delta bought back in the 80's or 90's. I hated that Delta from day one. This saw is perfect for an occasional carpenter like me. I bought the tooth lock model ( stay away from ball-bearing lock is what the Delta taught me ) and it came with design upgrades not seen in pics. This saw is undervalued, and 10" blade is perfect as 12" is getting too large. It is soo much quieter than my Delta, smooth in all operations. The beauty of this saw is that it is NOT high-tech, rather simple heavy-duty. It has a larger footprint than it's high-tech rivals but I do not care. The price is so attractive that I also purchased the mating stand, which works awesome see that review. No more shall I bend over to work, no more making custom stand off's to support long timber. No more headache's when mitering lumber. Already looking at purchasing other products from this MFR, for no-frills woodworking tools.
by delamite on 2020-05-07T17:00:00

Five Stars for General International
Rating: 5
Great product and a great price. This product is worth every penny I spent. I would recommend this company and their products. Spend the extra money and get the General International miter saw stand to go with it. Total cost for the MS3005 model with stand: ($99 + $55). This included shipping for free. I will be buying more products from General International in the future!!
by JohnnyMac5000 on 2018-09-28T17:00:00


Rating: 5
Very good tool for the price,laser piece needs to be readjust but still a great deal for small jobs.
by Torres on 2018-06-14T17:00:00


Rating: 3
Good saw, not great but good. Two problems. 1. Never could get laser adjusted to right spot but don't really need it. 2. The vacuum port seems to be worthless(may work ok with industrial type vacuum system, but would not work with my shop vac.) Even tried moving vac line down to back side of the cut but all the saw dust still blew out the back of the saw.
by doodah48 on 2019-03-19T17:00:00


Rating: 3
thankfully the stock holding clamp is removable, interferes with angle cutting. dont forget to pull out and lock the knob on the right, or your saw will lock into place on each cut. comparable to other light to mid duty saws ive used on job site like hitachi. wish it would tilt both directions. has plastic knobs on the lock downs. the blade delivered with saw is a rough cut blade take your time on trim cutting or change to a higher tooth blade. otherwise i like it just fine.
by will on 2019-08-04T17:00:00

General International Ms3005 10" Sliding Miter Saw
Rating: 2
I purchased this saw to replace a 20+ years old Craftsman miter saw that finally died. This saw seems cheaply made with lots of plastic adjustment knobs that will likely fail over time with heavy use. It comes with a really bad bare bones manual that doesn't mention the laser at all and is somewhat obscure about many aspects of use. More importantly it won't cut completely through a piece of wood leaving approximately 1/8 - 3/16 at the bottom of the cut, I tried looking online for some way to adjust the blade but couldn't find any fix. Perhaps if you're on a budget and do weekend DIY projects this saw might fit your needs. I wouldn't recommend this saw.
by Laurie on 2019-06-27T17:00:00


Rating: 5

by jimjam on 2018-06-25T17:00:00


Rating: 5

by J2 on 2019-08-04T17:00:00


Rating: 5

by bob on 2020-08-22T17:00:00

Excellent! Saw
Rating: 5
My first powered Miter Saw. I did quite a lot of research And ultimately decided on this model. I purchased the stand along with the saw. Amazed how easy it is to move around...like a hand truck. Hoping it lasts for many years.
by Pop33897 on 2018-07-31T17:00:00

Great first mitre saw
Rating: 5
I am just getting into woodworking and needed a mitre saw. I found this on sale at a very god price. I have not had a chance to use it much yet but so far I am loving it. I especially like the zero clearance feature with the slide toward the front instead of the rear, so that it can be placed against a wall. The only think that I am not in love with is how far the table and miter adjustment stick out the front, but I suppose this cannot be helped and maintain the cut depth. I have not yet used it with a shop vac but the included dust bag seems to do a pretty good job, better than I expected. This saw was a decent buy at the original price but the sale price made it a no-brainer.
by DannyInAustin on 2018-12-03T16:00:00

Great for decks...
Rating: 5
Made everything on the deck much easier to accomplish...
by Sandi on 2018-06-13T17:00:00

Great Saw
Rating: 5
I bought this saw to replace an older model that I can't get parts for anymore. My older saw had been rebuilt/ refurbished three times and I bought it used. I am Thoroughly satisfied with this newer version. I really like the fact that I don't have to reach around the blade to adjust the bevel plus the fact that the saw slides ion the rails...not the saw and rails sliding through the base. As such I don't have to keep the saw so far from what's behind it. The gradual start as compared to the jerking start when I pull the trigger is also a plus. If I had the money I would but another one for home. I thoroughly recommend this product to everybody who is thinking about buying a Good Miter Saw.
by Judge219 on 2019-02-13T16:00:00

Good Product and Price
Rating: 4
This was an upgrade from my starter compound miter saw. This one had the improved functions and features I wanted. The employees at a local wood working store recommended a different brand and model but it was about twice the price of the Hitachi.
by Mordechi on 2019-03-07T16:00:00

Perfect for my use.
Rating: 4
I purchased this product for use at my home. It is perfect for what i use it for.
by Michael65 on 2018-12-24T16:00:00

Want to love it, but...
Rating: 3
I've been heavily using this Hitachi C10FSHC for five (5) months now and here is my summary. Pros: - Love the soft start (feels much more controlled) - Zero clearance - Laser, while finniky and a little wonky, is helpful and at least accurate when blade is near the work - LED light is helpful in various conditions - Front bevel lock is really convenient - Safty switch - if it's going to have one, this is in the perfect spot on the handle for left handed cuts - Just feels like a nice saw Cons: - Fence system... Fail. This is the biggest problem. The thing isn't even close to square (see pic). The bottom sections are good, however once you add the top, sliding sections it can NOT be trusted. This is fine for 90 degree cuts, but will mess up every simple or compound angle. - Laser is all kinds of weird. Seems like it was fine out of the box, then it just stopped lining up correctly. It's accurate once you get on the work, but up to that point it's way off. Can't figure out how to make the thing align right. Adjusting it is a sad experience, super course. - Upper, sliding fence system gets in the way of right leaning bevel cuts - You can cut the fence if you slide it in to far (duh) - Bevel angle gauge can be difficult to read when dust gets behind the wide plastic marker Typical: - Dust collection is so-so In total, I really want to love the saw, a lot of potential, however it misses the mark for a person that is particular like I am. Three stars primarily due to a the fence system being weighted much more than the other items noted. I cannot recommend this saw due to the inaccuracy of cuts - cheaper saws can be purchased to achieve the same quality. My review is based on a sample of one saw.
by JoeCool1 on 2018-05-24T17:00:00

All Features
Dust Collection MethodBag
Power Tool FeaturesElectric Brake,Laser Guide,No Tool Blade Change
45 Degree Crosscut Capacity Maximum1.5" x 8"
Bench & Stationary Tool TypeSlide Miter Saw
Maximum Degree Miter Cuts - Right45
Bevel TypeSingle
PortabilityBench
Miter Saw TypeSliding Compound
90 Degree Crosscut Capacity Maximum - Left3" x 8"
Amperage (amps)15
Cordless/ CordedCorded
Maximum Cutting Thickness (in.)3.5
Arbor Size0.63
Product-Weight (lb.)29
Returnable180-Day
Color FamilyRed
Maximum Speed (rpm)4400
ConditionNew
Cord Length (ft.)6
Blade Diameter (in.)10
Tools Product TypePower Tool
90 Degree Crosscut Capacity Maximum - Right3" x 8"
Maximum Degree Miter Cuts - Left45
Construction MaterialSteel
Included AccessoriesLaser Guide
releaseAug 2015
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