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Metabo HPT C10FSHCT vs Metabo HPT C12FDHS

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Title Metabo HPT 10-Inch Sliding Miter Saw | Zero Rear Clearance Slide System | Dual Bevel | Laser Marker (C10FSHCT)Metabo HPT 12-Inch Compound Miter Saw, Laser Marker System, Double Bevel, 15-Amp Motor, Tall Pivoting Aluminum Fence, 5 Year Warranty (C12FDHS)
Model Metabo HPT
C10FSHCT
Metabo HPT
C12FDHS

Basic Info

Suggested Price $370.56$199.00
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Overview

Top Features
  • 10" Sliding Miter Saw with Dual Bevel and Laser
  • INCLUDES: C10FSHCT miter saw, 10" 40T TCT Saw Blade, Dust Bag, Vise Assembly, 13mm Box Wrench
  • POWER: 15 Amp motor to tackle tough cutting jobs
  • SLIDE: Simple & compact slide system allows the saw head to slide along fixed rails for zero rear clearance
  • MITER ANGLE: 0-60° miter angle to the right and 0-55°miter angle to the left for ultra-flexibility
  • BEVEL: 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
  • LASER: Laser Marker System increases cutting accuracy
  • BASE: Extension supports added on both sides to increase stability to the work surface
  • MITER STOPS: Positive Stops & Indications on the Miter with indexing override for easy-to-read measurements and quick transitions between miter angles
  • Metabo HPT: Same tools. New name. Hitachi Power Tools has renamed to Metabo HPT
  • MOTOR: Powerful 15 amp motor with 1,950 W of output power smoothly powers through hardwoods with ease
  • MITER SCALE RANGES: from 0-52 degrees, both to the right and left, for a broader range of cuts
  • FENCE: Tall, pivoting aluminum fence that stands at a height of 5-1/8 In. allows crown molding to be cut vertically
  • MICRO BEVEL: After major bevel angle is secured, micro-bevel adjustment knob can be used to dial-in to a precise angle
  • THUMB ACTUATED POSITIVE STOPS: Miter angles can be quickly adjusted

Reviews

Walmart Rating4.6 (out of 64 reviews)4.7 (out of 63 reviews)
Latest Reviews

Contractor recommended
Rating: 5
I Love this machine. Very high quality and dependable.
by MarkH on 2020-01-21T16:00:00

Great Saw overall
Rating: 5
I was impressed with how smooth the saw operated and the quality of the hardware gives this saw a very solid feel. The dust collection, paired with an adequate dust collector is quite impressive.
by GAIL on 2020-07-21T17:00:00

Great Buy
Rating: 5
Great unit for me as a DIYer. Well built and quality parts [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]
by on 2020-09-05T17:00:00

Needs work, but a decent product worth a look.
Rating: 4
While it seems the overall quality and attention to detail has diminished quite a bit in this brand (formerly known as Hitachi), this saw does not disappoint in power and features. There are several accuracy issues as well as play in the stop locks for the bevel that definitely need to be addressed as well as some incredibly sloppy welds/joins in the saw that I wish they would have cared to cleaned up, however, as companies race to compete with each other and their own bottom line due to rampant greed and not giving any actual care about the end user/consumer, I sincerely doubt those issues will ever be addressed by any company, let alone Matabo HPT. So, for the price tag, it could and should be of a be MUCH better build with MUCH better accuracy and less play in the stop points with MUCH better attention to overall detail and design. That said, when compared to similarly priced items touting the same 'bells and whistles'', it's more than a decent choice, it's about the best choice out there. Only time and use will tell if this will hold up to the sands (saw dusts?) of time like my 1951 Craftsman 10" table saw has, but what can you expect nowadays as companies give more cares about their bottom line over creating a truly lasting, quality product. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]
by on 2020-08-25T17:00:00

metabo 10" sliding compound miter saw
Rating: 4
so far so good only problem is adjusting laser . seems to be very accurate out of the box cuts very smooth and a like sanded finish. disappointed that it did not have a soft start motor that was noted in some reviews if it did i would give it 5 stars
by buff51p on 2020-06-07T17:00:00

Great saw
Rating: 4
1. The motor is strong. 2. The blade is sharp and has cut through the pine I've been using like butter. 3. The laser is bright and alignment is easily adjusted. 4. The slide is easy to maneuver and use. The operation is not as smooth as another saw I evaluated. 5. For the price an excellent value. I would buy again.
by Buster on 2020-05-26T17:00:00

Outstanding saw!
Rating: 4
This saw is very well designed and the build quality is excellent. It is a pro tool at a DIY price. True cuts, detents are great, angle locking systems are superb! Laser is accurate and easy to adjust. No complaints so far!
by Mark in FL on 2020-02-04T16:00:00

10 inch sliding miter saw
Rating: 4
Went with the 10 inch instead of the 12 because it fits better in my shop. True out of the box, just doesn't have the feel of my 15 year old Delta that it replaced. Getting the job done after I upgraded the blade.
by Dogiedad on 2020-04-05T17:00:00

Input/Thoughts on Purchase
Rating: 3
A few things related to the saw. The saw has nice features but I found that the sliding bars are rusting quite rapidly which only means that over time the glide bushings will wear and the saw will become very hard to adjust properly. Secondly the scale that is on the front of the saw is off on one side by at least 1.5 to 2 degrees (one used for angle cuts). The machined detents seem to be better at holding the angle. Third, the bevels are difficult to adjust accurately. I tried setting up +/- 45 degrees and it's difficult to get it within 1-2 degrees repeatably.
by Abcdzhirt on 2020-06-25T17:00:00

I really wanted to Love this saw, but .....
Rating: 2
I really wanted to love this saw. It was awesome until I realized the miter fence was not straight. I mean, this thing was bad! The left side fence did not align with the right side fence. The fence is a one piece casting and there's no way to fix it. Where's the Quality Control at Metabo - or whomever makes this product for them? They must have been asleep the day my saw was assembled. I'm a Product Manager for Fortune 500 manufacturing company and one thing I know is that Quality Control is paramount to having a successful product which leads to product sales growth. When I contacted Metabo Customer Service, they just told me to return the saw to the retailer. So, that's what I did and I did NOT purchase another Metabo saw. I paid the extra $100 and bought a 12" Dewalt.
by Jon H on 2020-06-01T17:00:00

Saw
Rating: 5
Its a pretty decent saw. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]
by on 2020-09-03T17:00:00

Metabo 12" Dual Bevel Miter Saw
Rating: 5
I selected this saw based on detailed reviews that commended it as accurate and well-made. I have used the saw several times and am pleased with the performance. It was pretty accurate out of the box and it was easy to dial it in the rest of the way. I'm very happy with the saw.
by K Craig on 2020-06-29T17:00:00

The best saw I could find!
Rating: 5
I looked at a lot of compound mitre saws, even different sizes. I read reviews and compared prices. For the money and the high ratings I saw I thought this to be the best saw for the money. As I'm reminded (By my wife) I'm rarely right, but this time I hit the it on the head! Out of the box dead accurate cuts. A lot of packaging, but that ends up protecting the saw in transit. Yes, I would tell any friend about this being the saw they want!
by J Young on 2020-05-18T17:00:00

mr
Rating: 5
Haven't used it too much yet but setup and calibration were intuitive and easy as long as you pre-read the instructions. After seeing the blade I had concerns about the quality of the cut but several cuts through 3/4 inch plywood, oak and pine gave smooth, high-quality cuts. A very good value for the money. I can't fill out your questionnaire; it won't let me add info.
by gmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm on 2020-03-11T17:00:00

Highly recommend!
Rating: 5
Excellent saw for the diy'er! I would like a place to store the wrench for the blade like the hex wrench has. Would just be convenient because I'll likely lose it and have to walk the 6 steps over to my toolbox for another. My genius self forgot to flip the left fence back over before making an angled cut. Destroyed my fine blade and the fence. It was the last cut of the project. Nice work, dufus!
by Chriscb on 2020-05-08T17:00:00

could have been better
Rating: 5
love the power,don't like where the start button is located and didn't come with side support pieces which when i tried to order wrer almost half the cost of the saw
by Sandra on 2020-05-02T17:00:00

Awesome saw!
Rating: 5
This was my first major tool purchase, and I have not been disappointed. I did a ton of research on miter saws and this one came out on top with the 12" size and dual bevel feature. Definitely recommend.
by Kate on 2020-06-07T17:00:00

Good saw for the price.
Rating: 4
Good all around saw, have used it for quite a few projects so far and has worked well. Bought it cause it was priced right, and need a better saw than the small harbor freight one I had been using. The laser is pretty much useless though, cant see it in bright light and disappears when you bring the saw blade down. Wish the extensions came with it, they are ridiculously priced to buy separately.
by Berskader on 2020-05-15T17:00:00

check your bevel angles.
Rating: 4
So far so good. Only issue I have is the bevel degree markers are off. To be at zero degrees on both sides, it will not read at zero degrees. You basically have to have them both equally off to be exact. It's a minor thing, but pretty annoying.
by Philsboy11 on 2020-06-21T17:00:00

Buy it
Rating: 4
Excellent saw and value. I would have given 5 stars except the laser and the dust collections is less than par. But over all you couldn’t find a better saw for the money.
by Clevelander on 2020-05-23T17:00:00

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