SEEN at Lowes – sale on Hitachi slider
toolbear
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Seen today at Lowes, Tustin, CA
$418 for the Hitachi 12″ DB sliding meter saw with laser this and digital that. Normally upwards of $600.
If they had done that in December, I’d own one. I bought the DW 718 at the Ganahl parking lot sale for $500.
Is it just me or do the new Hitachi designs remind you of Mother from Alien?
The ToolBear
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They look like cheap sneakers.
Fine Homebuilding gave them a fairly strong review. There was a guy who built stairs almost exculsively who gave that model pretty high marks, if I recall correctly. I would love to own it for that price, in any case. I don't need a 3rd saw, however.
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I agree.... for $328 I'd have bought one too. I've played around with that saw up at NH Tool Outlet. It's got some hang ups.... you can't cut a 45/45 compound miter without the motor hitting the fence... and it's funny looking. But for $328.... yeah I'd do it.View Image
Kinda looks like a cross between a Kawasaki motorcycle and something the Incredible Hulk threw up. Doesn't mean I wouldn' t take on for a dance though.
Whats ironic is, look at the KAWASAKI drill..plain Jane.
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Edited 2/15/2009 8:25 pm ET by Sphere
This is sick.
I have that saw!Pretty good power for a cordless...I have that, the hammer drill, the impact and the recip.Someone once said they looked like they came out of a transformers cartoon... yeah, that's about right.Good tools... especially for what I paid for them (recip, hammer, impcat for $249 at Lowes x-mas sale, impact was "free tool with purchase" that nobody at lowes knew about...saw body was another $100 from local pro tool store). Check that... the recip is damn near useless... seems that just about any cordless recip is.
Oh, I like Hitachi tools, but that look, it needs a coat of flat black or something on it to tame it down.
It's less... green.. in person.get a nice coat of sawdust on it... all is well.I sometimes lust for the Maktia LIon stuff.. but then I ask myself... "self... is it really THAT much better?" and the answer is usually "no".
The only Hitachi tool that has performance impressive enough for me to purchase is their tried and true framer. Other than that, the Transformers scheme is enough to steer me away.
<<..Check that... the recip is damn near useless... seems that just about any cordless recip is...>>Not this one: http://www.toolfetch.com/p-602169520.shtml
Anybody got their hands on one of these combo's yet:Bosch 36 volt lithium: http://www.toolorbit.com/Brand/Bosch/Bosch-CPK30-36.htmlI would imagine with the fat pack battery pack, you get pretty close to the power of a corded tool.
Bosch 36 volt lithium: http://www.toolorbit.com/Brand/Bosch/Bosch-CPK30-36.htmlI would imagine with the fat pack battery pack, you get pretty close to the power of a corded tool.@@@I looked. About $150 per battery. 18v looks better now.The ToolBear
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It BETTER work for $433!!!
seems that just about any cordless recip is
Useless how?
If you expect a cordless to replace a corded model? Well, that isn't going to happen.
But, I wouldn't want to be without a cordless recip saw... can't beat them for quick, limted cuts.
Nicest one I have used is the HILTI with the funky handle.
alas al ye fellow toilers of wood..for the once great Hitachi hath fallen to the clutches of yonder witch who dooms all who dare behold her to a life of flashy appearance and lackluster performance.By what name goeth this deceitful wench??DIY is her moniker and all who attempt to gain her favor will goe the path of bright colors and useless features at the price of reliability and resentment of the gods of joinery and perspiration....woe is us....
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Well, I only have experience with this Hitachi and a corded dewalt.. the power difference is so great it's one of those applications where a corded is far superior... and if I had a bunch of cuts to do I'd rather plug in and get it done faster.But, I see your point about handy/occasional use (which is me in a nutshell... doesn't stop me from wanting the more powerful tool though)
and if I had a bunch of cuts to do I'd rather plug in and get it done faster.
That is also my approach... especially if the cord is out already... but I won't give up my cordless :)
After looking around, I was able to find the <!----><!----><!---->hitachi<!----><!----> slider for $328 (half off of original). new in a box at a local Lwes. It was an impulsive buy.<!----><!----><!---->
When I got home, I read the the reviews and I was a little disappointed. Not quite the deal of the century. This saw is evidently not for the pros. However, I think you have to keep in mind what you’re using it for. Are you a contractor or just a diy, etc. <!----><!---->
Since it is impossible to really know how good a tool is by just looking it on a shelf in the store, the tool reviews provide an extremely valuable service. Just keep in mind your application.<!----><!---->
"...seems that just about any cordless recip is."I would beg to differ with that one. I have a Ryobi 18v Li-Ion that pretty much handles all of my recip saw needs. I particularly like the blade change dealy. My old Milwaukee Sawzall is still there if I really need it, but it hasn't come off of the shelf for a couple of years now.
How can anyone not love that flourscent green blade guard? Owwww...my eyes!
Edited 3/4/2009 11:46 am ET by SteveVA
Kinda looks like a cross between a Kawasaki motorcycle and something the Incredible Hulk threw up. Doesn't mean I wouldn' t take on for a dance though.@@@Looks a bit top heavy, which is why I think of Mom looming up from the original Alien.<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alien_(film)#The_Alien>
The ToolBear
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where i live,the lowes was selling the hitachi framing guns,wormdrive saws,and a bunch of other tools at a serious discount. the 400.00 guns for 100.00 the saws 50.00 and a lot more.in fact one contractor bought 4 of those guns. it turns out HQers found out the dpt.priced evreything wrong,well almost everything. unfort i didn't get as lucky.
where i live,the lowes was selling the hitachi framing guns,wormdrive saws,and a bunch of other tools at a serious discount. the 400.00 guns for 100.00 the saws 50.00 and a lot more.in fact one contractor bought 4 of those guns. it turns out HQers found out the dpt.priced evreything wrong,well almost everything. unfort i didn't get as lucky.@@@@So it was "Oh, never mind." vs. them blowing the line out. Nothing wrong with the classic 83 series of nailers - except no feature set. They are the AK 47 of framing guns. That said, I use the Bostitch FP 21. Takes up to .168 dia nails and we don't really shoot cases of nails in this line of work. The Max is in the attic, waiting to shoot cases of nails. The ToolBear
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Nothing wrong with the classic 83 series of nailers - except no feature set. They are the AK 47 of framing guns
That's the best description of them I've heard yet. They are boat anchors... but I love 'em.View Image
Nothing wrong with the classic 83 series of nailers - except no feature set. They are the AK 47 of framing gunsThat's the best description of them I've heard yet. They are boat anchors... but I love 'em.@@@And for $100, new, I'd buy another. But I never see those deals. Best I did was OSH - mispriced the fancy bucket organizer to the common organizer price. Bought two. @@@Bummer about your trailer. BTDT, smaller version. Had my van emptied one night, 50' from the bedroom. There went the bags, the lasers, the levels, the guns, the compressor, the saw, the trim tools, etc., etc. Rather hard to work for a while there. Actually got a few extension cords back. Someone thought all those people going in and out of a hotel room was odd and dropped a dime. Busted the guy. I have my name on my stuff in four to six places, besides painting everything ToolBear Blue (aqua - can be seen across a job site) and they had an old police report. He had a lot of other people' stuff. Elevator repairman, to name one.The ToolBear
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I've been tagging the krap out of everything, new and old, lately. Stencils and spray paint on the big stuff and tool cases. And I ordered those stickers that come off in teeny pieces for all the smaller stuff. I'm going to put them on everything. In obvious places as well as hidden places. Saw and nailers should be easy as I can crack them open and put them inside handles and exhaust covers. Gonna get another engraver too.View Image
I've been tagging the krap out of everything, new and old, lately. @@@I have been using paint pens for years - aside from writing my name in a zillion places on the tools, the cases have the contents listed on both edges, the front and the top. Got enough black plastic cases. Most look alike. What is in that one?Peering across the office, I can see Recip Saw and Hole Saw Kit 7/8-2.5. A lot of the stuff has been decanted into soft bags with formica sample tags on the zippers. All this works fine while the tools are in your possession. When they take a hike...I was wondering about those smart chip radio tags the stores are using. Probably not down to the street level yet. We need a cheap "ET, phone home" device.The ToolBear
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I heard it helps to have your driver license number on your 'tags'. I would include the state too. MA 123 45 678.
toolbear
Is it just me or do the new Hitachi designs remind you
the evil villian in Spiderman 1. The green guy on the flying skateboard.
Rich
Is it just me or do the new Hitachi designs remind youthe evil villian in Spiderman 1. The green guy on the flying skateboard.@@@It's you.They remind me of Mom from Aliens. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alien_(Alien_franchise)>
The ToolBear
"You can't save the Earth unless you are willing to make other people sacrifice." Dogbert