hitachi compound miter saw
922017
unlike some of the other feedback my saw came in good condition pretty fast. I like it for among other 2 reasons. 1 the saw is not too heavy to carry around to different jobsites. 2 it was for 30 dollars cheaper than lowes. However, I do have one complaint the laser light is very to nearly impossible to in direct or near direct sunlight. Otherwise a good saw.
1213619
Tajima pull stroke saws rule.  The 300 blade goes through a 2x4 like butter.  A must for your tool box.
2971073
Mounted on an hitachi cold saw and works better than the oem hitachi blade and way cheaper! Will buy these from here on out.
3824754
Tool worked great. Improved cut accuracy and crown positioning. The tool eliminated the tedious and timely method of positioning crown molding tightly on the saw base to pencil marks with one hand while operating the miter saw the saw.
3754433
This saw is very well designed and executed.  The bed is dead flat as is the fence (less than 0.001").  The fence is perpendicular to the bed and needed no tuning.  The cuts are accurate right out of the box.  The miter lock is easy to use and tightens with just a flick of the wrist.  The soft start allowed me to use the saw without fastening it to the bench (I did anyway).  The time to full speed seems to be half a second or so, in any case it's faster than I can lower the blade.  I can use the D handle with either the right or left hand and the safety button is an easy to use feature. The hold down clamp is easy to use and can be quickly removed when it get's in the way.
The free 70 tooth blade makes the package, it cuts hard maple as smoothly as the Forrest in my tablesaw. The electronic speed control works like a charm, no burning on the cut face.
The dust collection is pretty bad, similar to all miter saws, but improves when I hook up my vacuum. The sliding fence actually rotates, it works well but the spacer washer should be 0.008" thinner to make this attachment dead flat with the fence (at least on my saw).  No big deal and if ever I think that a problem I'll sand it down.
All in all, it works great with the free blade and I'm looking forward to using it on many of my furniture projects.
4628195
Used this blade on my Dewalt compound miter saw to cut concrete wall block.  Aside from a lot of dust to deal with, the blade performed great and went through it like butter.  Just make sure you completely clean out the stone dust from the saw before putting it away.
2984665
I have been wanting to add a miter saw to my power tool arsenal for several years. When I finally decided to take the plunge, I surveyed about a dozen different products in the $100 - $400 range. Based on a simple comparison of features and specifications, this Hitachi model came out high on my list. The only problem: it seemed too cheap to be any good. However, based on a number of positive reviews and Hitachi's reputation, I went ahead and bought it.

While probably not a good choice for professional builders, this is a well-built, solid tool for small jobs. The motor has plenty of power and is relatively quiet. Although it is compact enough to be considered portable, it can handle surprisingly large cuts. The angle adjustment is easy to use, has plenty of detents for quick selection of common cuts, and there is no slop in the mechanism once it is locked in place. The arm movement is very smooth. The supplied blade seems to handle most types of material well, but changing the blade seems quick and easy. I find myself using this saw all of the time, in preference to my old hand saw or circular saw.

If there is one down side to this tool, it is one that is common to all tools of this type: the dust collection bag doesn't really collect anything at all. There is an option to connect a shop-vac to the bag to pull in more dust, but I just keep a dust pan and brush next to the work bench.

Final analysis: if you like the specs on this saw, don't hesitate to get it because the price seems too low for a quality tool. This is the real thing.
3338728
I hate to admit it but Hitachi makes some great tools, from the nailers to the saw. I purchased this for punch out work as the 12" compound is a bit heavy. I say you can't go wrong buying this saw.
4137294
I don't need my Miter Saw every day but it's a great tool for some jobs.  The Gravity stand allows me to have my miter saw readily available but, easy to move out of the way when I need extra space.  The Gravity-Rise stand is easy to operate, tools very well and is sturdy when using.
3849285
This is a fantastic bargain for a wonderful saw. I have been wanting a miter saw for some time now. My current project of building a pirate ship/princess house for my granddaughters requires cutting a lot of 2 x 4s. I thought this saw might come in handy. I was right!! This is such a time saver!
The saw looks brand new and works fantastically. It has an attachment that holds the wood in place.  It has a laser (which I haven't tried out because I don't have any batteries but I'm sure it will be great).
 It doesn't say it in the description but it is not just a miter saw, it is a compound miter saw! Nice and lightweight so I can move it where I need to use it.
It is very easy to operate but with plenty of safety features built in.
 I highly recommend this product if you are looking for a 7 inch miter or compound miter saw!! Great saw!
2367251
yes, as others have written, the makita packaging for this heavy item is not adequate. (this could be easily corrected with a few dollars of styrofoam.) nonetheless, i luckily received my saw in one piece.  i watched  the UPS man gently "roll" the box from the truck. i opened it for inspection while he watched. it appeared all in one piece.  inside i could see where the saw had shifted 3 to 4 inches during delivery, by the impressions the "feet" had made in the bottom of the cardboard. then to my surprise, i noticed that the wrench, clamp, and right sub-fence were not secured at all. they were "floating" around inside the box. it was if they had been thrown into the box to complete the order. as can be expected when metal piece are loose inside a box, and then rolled a few times, that they will come into contact with "finished" items. so yes, i have a scratch/ding here and there, but not to the extent that i would bother sending it back.  so, again, i was luckly to receive it in good condition. i bought it at amazon.com because the price was so "right" and the "free" 18 volt lithium drill/driver rebate, made it a a great deal for $447 with free shipping. i placed my order and crossed my fingers that it would arrive in one piece, and it did. i have owned the makita ls1013f for several years and love it, so when i shopped for a 12 miter saw, i opted for the makita ls1214fl. it's rating of "best engineered" miter saw is well deserved. so when amazon/makita  run their makita ls1214fl promotions again, click "buy" and cross your fingers that it arrived to your satisfaction. you will be happy you did (if it arrives in one piece.)
4311748
Has all the ingredients I need to become proficient with the sliding 10" compound miter saw. Popular Mechanics did it again!
4362410
Nice saw. Wish I had gotten a larger cut range Everything that I wanted a miter saw for is contained within this saw. Took about two hours to put together. The was that I tried to put it together with it and myself on the floor. It need to be put together on an elevated surface such as a counter top. After doing this everything came together with anything I put together in the future.
778764
After a good bit of shopping for a compound sliding miter saw I am very pleased that I went to Amazon just for another look.  I really like the fact that the lazer can be turned on or off without the saw running.  I feel this is a much needed safety factor and should be standard on all saws that come equipped with a lazer.  Many don't.  I really like the cut from the blade that comes with the saw.  There is no need to purchase an after-market blade.  That is a nice savings in itself.  I like all the adjustments handled right up front, and ease of use.  The only shortfall that I have with the saw is the small sawdust ejection port.  It could stand to be bigger with the amount that tries to evacuate through that port.  I would definitely buy this saw again over the others.
3764236
The saw is well built and accurate out of the box. Although I would recommend checking and adjusting before putting to use.
for the price of $200 to $250. its a good value.
1325243
I got this saw for under $100 during the holidays. It has been a work horse and very accurate.  The saw itself is high quality and built to last.  Pair the unit w/ http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002PMV4UG/ref=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_sol_17 and it is nearly perfect.  Only down side I have is it isn't a sliding miter.
2227312
This saw arrived in 2 days, in perfect condition and as advertised.  So far, it has proven to be a vast improvement over my 10" Ryobi, both in capacity and capability.  I have not had difficulty with the slide mechanism, though I have only cut a few pieces of PT lumber using the supplied 32T blade.  Because of the cold weather I have not yet used it for more demanding jobs requiring critical accuracy and compound mitering, and may amend this review in the future.  This tool is both heavy and bulky, but also feels powerful and solid.  I've been using it on a DWX723 stand, which seems stable so far.  In a shop I think it would be more comfortable on a permanent table set up, as for a radial arm saw.  All in all, this saw seems to be a good buy for the money, and if it lives up to its potential, it will be a great tool for many years to come.