Hitachi C10RB 10-Inch Portable Jobsite Table Saw with Stand

Whether you’re crosscutting 1/4-inch ply or ripping 2x oak, this direct-drive saw delivers consistently and sans vibration. Drawing 15 amps, the saw’s 10-inch blade hits 4,000 rpm easily. On top, the smooth-as-glass oversized aluminum table and awesome extension give you 24-1/2 inches of rip capacity to the right and 10 inches to the left. A coat of paste wax and a buffing is all you have to do to reach perfection.

The blade height hand wheel also conveniently serves as the bevel adjustment, at least for large changes, but the folks at Hitachi incorporated a fine-tune feature, accessible just by pushing in the wheel. Just remember to lock down the bevel handle. Action is smooth on the height, bevel and fine adjustments.

Be aware, though, that when you tilt the blade to 45 degrees and you’re using the miter gauge, the gauge’s handle will bump into the blade guard. It doesn’t cause a problem, but users should just be forewarned.

We like the self-aligning metal rip fence for its stability, the quick-lock feature and how cleanly it slides. Should you need to realign, the process is fast and simple. The miter gauge is rock-solid and runs without play in the slots, and both pieces store neatly on the saw base along with the wrench, push-stick, power cord, dado insert and blade for transport and keeps them in easy reach for use.

The saw comes with a surprisingly good 10-inch 36-tooth carbide tipped blade to get you working right out of the box. And as with most saws in its class, the arbor lock feature allows the blade to be changed out using a single wrench. The stand is rugged, sturdy and not even a bear to assemble, and it folds down for good storage. What sets this stand apart from the others is the adjustable foot on the front right, letting you stabilize the saw on rough ground at the job site or perhaps an uneven concrete floor in the shop. To keep mess to a minimum, hook up your shop vacuum to the port on the rear of the saw base.

There are lots of saws with similar features, and with any well-known brand name, you really can’t make a mistake. But this Hitachi really is a great contractor saw for the price with features that some of the spendier saws don’t have.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste

Amazon.com Product Description
A powerful 15-amp direct drive, universal motor produces 4,000 rpm to power through the toughest ripping applications. The oversized aluminum table top offers extra support, and the telescoping extension table can extend 24-1/2 inches to the right to support larger material. A self-aligning metal rip fence with quick-lock slides easily along the table for reliable, consistent and easy set up. A centralized knob mounted on the front of the saw base allows the user to quickly and easily adjust the blade height and bevel using only one hand, and the arbor lock feature allows the blade to be changed out using a single wrench for convenience. The sturdy metal stand supports the base and can be removed and folded away for easy portability, and the stand itself offers an adjustable foot on the front right leg to help stabilize the saw on uneven ground. Storage capacity is integrated into the base to keep the standard accessories securely on board during transport. A 2 1/2-inch dust collection port located at the rear of the base connects to a shop vac or dust collection system for a cleaner work environment. The saw comes equipped with a 10-inch 36-tooth carbide tipped saw blade for better cutting quality.

Technical Details
Blade size, 10 inches; full load current: 15 amps with a no-load speed of 4,000 rpm.

Capacity: table size, 30-5/32 inches x 21 3/4 inches; rip capacity right, 24 1/2 inches; Rip capacity left, 10 inches; max cut depth at 90 degrees, 3 1/8 inches; max cut depth at 45 degrees, 2-1/4 inches; max width of dado: 13/16 inches.

Weight: tool w/stand: 70.4 lbs.; tool w/out stand: 55.4 lbs.

Dust collection port: yes.

What's in the Box
Saw, 10" 36-tooth carbide-tipped blade, miter gauge, rip fence, dado insert, wrench, push stick, folding stand.