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PostPosted: Tue Mar 01, 2016 8:40 am 
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As Chris indicated the 8 1/2" Hitachi slider is very nice tool we got one when the motor on our 10" radial arm saw died.

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Mike O'Melia wrote:
I have not verified this. But we may be on the front end of this one. I'm going in the morning to check. But if true, some of you might want a shot at it. I'm pretty sure I would.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/DEWALT-15-Am ... /206541015

This saw is normally $599, currently showing $399 on line. Word is it's going for $245 in store.

Dewalt slider dual bevel, 12".

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Man I need one of these bad to finish my steps.
Thanks Mike!

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Hitachi is definitely an underrated brand. My 10" chop saw is accurate and very reliable. So is my circular saw and nail guns.

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Apparently the new Hitachi 8 1/4" saw is not up to snuff, the unit I owned was purchased in'96 I think Its been a long time, that saw is great however the newer version from online reviews is not the quality of the old ones. I have a friend who has a makita 71/2" (71/4 blades work fine) at 28 lbs the lightest slide saw on the market and according to reports, I have not used this saw, is very good. Unfortunately it seems to be discontinued but available on Ebay. I do like Makita's saws and if a light saw with a 12" crosscut capacity fit my work situation I would give it a try.
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I ended up with a Festool Kapex sliding miter saw. Love it.
I had a Hitachi 10" for many years prior and was very happy with it.
I had to move up to the Festool only because of space constraints, but after using it for over a year now, I wouldn't go back to the Hitachi.

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