( 32 reviews )
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Posted: 08-04-2009
I purchased this guide along with a Hitachi C10FCE2 10-Inch Compound Miter Saw. It installs in place of the factory washer using the factory bolt. It projects a fine, bright line on the left edge of the cut with my saw and the blade that shipped with it. So you only have the kerf of the blade to the right of the cut. While I can't speak for it's alignment on any other saw, I found it to be very accurate on mine. I unplugged the saw. Clamped a piece of material to the fence and then dented the material with the blade before plugging it back up and on. The laser line projected exactly on the left edge of the dent with the material under the line being removed. I couldn't be happier with both saw and guide and would purchase both again, especially for the price.
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Posted: 07-30-2009
After a couple of months without having a laser guide on my Hitachi C10FCE2, I thought it would be something nice to have just to make it easier to lineup up. And for less then $25 it most certainly did. Installation was a snap. 1. Remove bolt that holds the saw washer on. 2. Remove the original saw washer. 3. Replace the original saw washer with laser guide. 4. Install and re-tighten original bolt. That was it! In less then a minute I had myself a brand new, laser shooting, wood dicing machine! How is the accuracy you ask? Perfect! The laser is shot to the left of the blade, so you have to make sure you measure and cut your work correctly or you could be off by as much as the saw blade's width. Something a LOT of people don't think about or know how to compensate for. All in all, a great addition to my C10FCE2 that I should have purchased sooner. Pros: Cheap. Accurate. Comes with extra long bolts for multiple applications, just in case (I didn't have to use them). Installation was a snap. Works as advertised. Well built, I'm sure it'll last the life of the saw. Cons: "Made in China to Irwin Tools specifications", yes but it's still made in China.
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Posted: 07-12-2009
A laser guide on your saw is not a new concept, but if you bought a saw, or already have one, that doesn't have this feature, the Irwin Miter Saw Guide is a nice add-on for a small price. The laser turns on itself after it reaches a 500RPM spin speed and shuts itself off accordingly when it spins down. Nice battery saving feature... I bought this laser for my Hitachi C10FCE2 10-Inch Compound Miter Saw, also bought from Amazon. The saw was a deal of the day item, plus it had a $20 rebate, so I couldn't pass it up. Pros: - Sturdy design, looks to be well made - Comes in a semi-hard carrying case for... ??? I don't see myself taking it on & off all the time. But, I use it to keep my original washer that the laser replaced. - Comes with 3 different bolts to replace your factory bolt, just in case your factory bolt is not long enough since the laser is thicker than most washers. Cons: - Did not include any allen wrenches as shown in the picture and in instruction manual - Very had to see when using outdoors (only visible when in heavy shade) - No 'constant' on feature. Trying to adjust the wood while the blade is spinning is not the safest thing.
