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Hitachi C12FDH vs RYOBI P553

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Title Hitachi C12FDH 15 Amp 12-Inch Dual Bevel Miter Saw with Laser (Discontinued by Manufacturer)RYOBI 18-Volt ONE+ Cordless 7-1/4 in. Compound Miter Saw (Tool Only) with Blade
Model Hitachi
C12FDH
RYOBI
P553

Basic Info

Suggested Price $349.95 ($0.36 / oz)$116.31
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Release Jun 2019

Overview

Top Features
  • Hitachi Power Tools has renamed to Metabo HPT. Same great tools, with only a new name.
  • Laser marker system
  • Accurately indicates where the blade will cut on the material and can be easily adjusted to the right or left of the cut mark depending upon the users preference
  • Powerful 15 Amp motor with 1,950 Watts of output power
  • Smoothly powers through hardwoods with ease
  • Tall, pivoting aluminum fence that stands at a height of 5 1/8 inch
  • Allows crown molding to be cut vertically for convenience
  • Elastomer compound
  • Coats the horizontal handle, reducing vibration, while adding comfort and preventing slippage
  • Large base
  • 12 inch dual bevel compound miter saw with laser marker
  • Miter range 52 degrees right and left; bevel range 48 degrees right and left; 15 Amp; 4,000 rpm
  • Micro bevel adjustment knob for fine tuning bevel angles; larger pivoting fence raises to 5 1/8 inches for cutting crown molding
  • Includes TCT 32 tooth saw blade, dust bag, vise assembly, box wrench, hex bar wrench and holder assembly
  • Measures 24.6 by 30.7 by 27 inches (W by D by H); 46.3 pounds; 5 year warranty
  • 24-tooth carbide-tipped blade improves performance with fast, clean cuts
  • Spindle lock for easy blade changes
  • Machined and cast miter scale for accuracy
  • Battery and charger sold separately
  • This item is removed from retail packaging for shipping purposes (Bulk Packaged, No Retail Packaging) and will arrive in a generic shipping box

Reviews

Walmart Rating4.6 (out of 198 reviews)
Latest Reviews

Awesome
Rating: 5
Love the looks and how it preformed
by Tanner brown on 2020-03-14T17:00:00

Great so far
Rating: 5
Have used the saw to cut 2x4, 2x6 and 1 x lumber. It has been smooth, accurate and cuts extremely well. Miter angles were perfect out of the box. Made some picture frames just to check and the mitered corners were dead on. The laser has been spot on with no adjustment needed.
by Rdratc on 2019-07-05T17:00:00

Great Features & Value
Rating: 5
Perfectly square right out of the box! Love the laser! Cuts are nice and smooth! Fence is sturdy! After much research and talking with a power tool repair shop, and a high end cabinet man I know, this saw is the answer. Great saw!! If you're looking for a saw this is it!!
by RD614 on 2015-11-28T16:00:00

Easy to Use and Quiet
Rating: 5
I had to replace my old miter saw after several years of use. The first thing I noticed is how quiet the Hitachi runs. No worries on waking up the neighbors at odd hours. The ease of angle adjustment is superior to my old Delta. Cuts were good right out of the box with minimal refinement. The supplied blade offers surprisingly clean cuts for basic construction. It's a little heavier than I wanted, but hopefully that translates into greater durability. All in all, exactly what I needed at a better price than other competitors.
by Jeff81ou on 2015-12-14T16:00:00

Great features!
Rating: 5
Bought it for home renovations. LOVE the laser guide! Easy to work, can manage smaller angles without difficulty. Cutting wood flooring, baseboards, quarter round, even 2x6s. A pleasure to use, makes this job a lot easier!
by Mulerider1 on 2018-12-30T16:00:00

great product
Rating: 5
This is the second miter saw that I have purchased. I bought one in 2006 to do a home remodel and I bought this one for my son-in-law to do the same. I cannot say enough good things about Hitachi products.
by wally on 2016-06-14T17:00:00

Replacement
Rating: 5
This saw is a replacement for an older model miter saw I had whose trigger stuck. I have only used it a few times for door trim and moldings. I bought this saw because it was on sale and was double bevel model. I was comparing the double bevel sliders at double the cost and this one. I chose this because in reality it will cut most anything I will use in width and has all the bells and whistles I need. This saw is going in my woodshop and will be my primary saw for cutting lumber to length and then to a table saw for any other cuts needed. Over all I am happy with my purchase and feel I got the most bang for my buck with this unit.
by JohnH on 2017-01-23T16:00:00

Excellent saw. Stock blade cuts clean
Rating: 4
I would give it 5 stars but out of the box it was a tiny bit off the right hand mitre stop. I just need to go through the tune up procedure. I really do love the way the saw cuts
by Dbasiliere on 2019-01-04T16:00:00

Good but could be better
Rating: 4
Stepped up to this bad boy have a used 10" saw, which was my first. My first purchase I had to return because the fence would not line up correctly. This one was pretty much spot-on right out of the box. The things that kept me from giving an "excellent"; the laser is worthless in daylight, there is an over abundance of grease on parts that does nothing but collect dust and there's plenty of that since the bag might catch 15% of what the saw produces. For guys like me that don't have a huge dust collection system, having a smaller dust port or an adapter to accommodate a shop vac would be nice. I do love the fact that it's a sturdy machine. Handles anything I need to cut and the blade is lasting a long time. It seems to stay accurate with little fuss and must say I do like the color!
by MacD on 2018-08-23T17:00:00


Rating: 1
This was my first purchase online. Sales was great with price matching and communication was excellent. I was expecting a brand new product but instead what I got was either a returned item or a recondition. The the packaging was a mess, the item has a broken fence, there's a broken piece of metal that I don't know where it came from and the item has several scratches. What a waste of time.
by Jojee on 2013-04-06T17:00:00

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All Features

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Blade Diameter (in.)7-1/4
Certifications and ListingsUL Listed
Battery Size18-volt
Arbor Size5/8"
Miter Saw TypeCompound
Manufacturer Warranty3-Year Limited Manufacturer's Warranty
Battery Power TypeLithium Ion
Maximum Degree Miter Cuts - Right45
Product Height (in.)18.5 in
Construction MaterialAcrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)
Battery Amp Hours0.0
Maximum Degree Miter Cuts - Left45
Bevel TypeSingle
Power SourceBattery
Voltage (volts)18
Power Tool FeaturesKeyed Blade Change
Cordless/ CordedCordless
Cuts ThroughWood
ConditionNew
Motor TypeBrushed
Batteries IncludedNo
Included AccessoriesAllen Key/Wrench,Blades
Product Depth (in.)16 in
Cordless Tool TypeMiter Saw
Product Width (in.)16.5 in
Returnable90-Day
Color FamilyGreen
Maximum Cutting Thickness (in.)2
Product-Weight (lb.)15 lb
Tools Product TypePower Tool
Charger IncludedCharger Not Included
Battery/ChargerTool Only
releaseJun 2019

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