Hitachi is an international company, but the United States headquarters is located in Atlanta, Georgia. Hitachi products are available in almost 4000 retail stores with service centers numbering over a thousand. Hitachi claims on their website to have the best power tools available for professional use.
The United States branch of the Hitachi Corporation has been independently operating since 1948. However, their affiliation with the parent company affords Hitachi the advantages of quick access to new technology that is developed in other fields but can also advance the efficiency and performance of power tools. Because of Hitachi's expertise in metallurgy, plastics, and casting, this company can make power tools that are easier to use as well as faster in performance and more durable for long term use.
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Hitachi uses a three dimensional computer aided design (CAD) system to build its power tools in virtuality before building a live prototype. By using this virtual prototype, Hitachi can do extensive analysis to find out where the most likely failures will happen. In this virtual setting the power tools can be tested for strength, vibration resistance, effects of impact, effects of harsh environmental conditions, and effectiveness of safety features. This process saves time and money by eliminating the need to build a real prototype and test it just to find that they have to go back to the designing board to start all over again.
This design system has led to improvements such as a cooling system that allows the tools to run for longer periods of time without burning out. Another technological advance improves the balance so that tools are lighter and easier to maneuver.
Hitachi's table saws benefit from all of these designs and advances. They offer three different models of table saws for various levels of work conditions.
1. C10FL 10" Stationary Table Saw
This table saw is built for long rip cuts and repeated cross cuts. It has a 3 horsepower motor that is fully encased to protect it from the damages of dust and debris. The blade adjustment knobs are conveniently located on the front of the table saw. It includes a tabletop angle scale, T-slot miter gauge, and caster set, as well as a dust collection hook-up.
2. C10FR 10" Job site Table Saw
This table saw is designed to do most of the same work as the stationary table saw but with some added features for portability. This model includes an LED light to make it easier to see the piece you are working on. It also has a cut indicator, miter gauge with nine positive stops, a dust chute, and a handy fold-and-roll stand to make moving the whole table saw easy.
3. C10RA2 Table Saw with Stand
This portable table saw is somewhat smaller than the previous two models. The motor is 2.6 horsepower with a locking rip fence and front and rear guide bars. Safety features include a clear blade guard, a splitter that directs the split wood away from the user, an anti-kickback feature, and an electric brake. The tabletop is smaller, but this table saw only weights 64 pounds.
Hitachi warrants portable tools for five years and stationary tools for two years for the original owner. Any accessories are warranted for thirty days.
The company web site includes many positive testimonials from satisfied customers. Hitachi is a well-known table saw manufacturer with many retailers around the United States, so you are sure to find one of their table saws that might fit your needs.