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Metabo HPT 12-Inch Compound Miter Saw, Laser Marker System, Double Bevel, 15-Amp Motor, Tall Pivoting Aluminum Fence, 5 Year Warranty (C12FDHS)

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Brand Metabo HPT
Color Multicolor
Blade Material High Speed Steel
Surface Recommendation Wood
Power Source Battery Powered

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  • MOTOR: Powerful 15 amp motor with 1,950 W of output power smoothly powers through hardwoods with ease
  • MITER SCALE RANGES: from 0-52 degrees, both to the right and left, for a broader range of cuts
  • FENCE: Tall, pivoting aluminum fence that stands at a height of 5-1/8 In. allows crown molding to be cut vertically
  • MICRO BEVEL: After major bevel angle is secured, micro-bevel adjustment knob can be used to dial-in to a precise angle
  • THUMB ACTUATED POSITIVE STOPS: Miter angles can be quickly adjusted
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4.6 4.6
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4.6 4.6
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4.5 4.5
Accuracy
4.3 4.3

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12 Inch Dual Compound Miter Saw

The 12 Inch Dual Bevel Compound Miter Saw (C12FDHB) is ideal for carpenters, framers, and woodworkers who demand precision and reliability. Featuring the Xact Cut LED Shadow Line System and extreme cut capacity, this Compound Miter Saw has the capacity to cut a 7-inch piece of baseboard standing up against the fence while also having the accuracy to cut with confidence in any lighting condition. With a miter range of 52 degrees left and right and a bevel range of 48 degrees left and right, you can accomplish anything the job may toss at you.

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PRECISION CUTS

The Xact Cut LED Shadow Line System accurately indicates where the blade will cut on the material

FAST CUTS

15 amp motor delivers high power for the toughest of cuts, generating a no-load speed of up to 4,300 RPM

EXTREME CUT CAPACITY

  • MITER ANGLE RANGE: 0-52 degrees to the right and left for increased flexibility
  • BEVEL RANGE: 0-48 degrees to the left with adjustable bevel stops for precision cuts

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At only 44 lbs. to facilitate maneuverability and portability

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The C12FDHS 12 inch dual compound miter saw with dual bevel features; exclusive laser marker system for cutting accuracy. The saw Head bevels to the right or left- allowing the material to stay securely in place for ultimate cutting efficiency. It cuts various types of wood, crown molding, plywood, decorative panels, soft fiberboard, hardboard and aluminum sashes.

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Metabo HPT 12-Inch Compound Miter Saw, Laser Marker System, Double Bevel, 15-Amp Motor, Tall Pivoting Aluminum Fence, 5 Year Warranty (C12FDHS)


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4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
334 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, performance, value, appearance and ease of use of the saw. For example, they mention it's a work horse on the job site, the stops are right on the money and it looks brand new. That said, some complain about the fence durability, saying that some of the guards showed up broken. Customers also dislike the alignment.

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26 customers mention22 positive4 negative

Customers like the quality of the saw. They mention it's a good product, with great features for the price. Some say that it'll meet or exceed their expectations and is strong as an ox.

"...With factory settings right out of the box, the saw was square and true enough to go straight to work for any kind of framing...." Read more

"Work great and is nicely designed, it not light in weight, but it well designed...." Read more

"Great features for price, quality saw...." Read more

"This saw is a work horse on the job site and a big time saver!" Read more

11 customers mention11 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the saw. For example, they mention it's well-designed, functional, and a work horse on the job site. Some say the laser was misaligned and useless out of the box.

"Work great and is nicely designed, it not light in weight, but it well designed...." Read more

"This saw is a work horse on the job site and a big time saver!" Read more

"Cheaper than Dewalt and half the price. Works as well as anything out there. I used the laser and it worked fine...." Read more

"Tool itself does things very well. Bundled blade was able to cut all the studs and trim for a 600 sq ft basement project...." Read more

11 customers mention11 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the value of the saw. They mention that it is functional and has decent value for money. Some say that the stops are right on the money.

"Great features for price, quality saw...." Read more

"Cheaper than Dewalt and half the price. Works as well as anything out there. I used the laser and it worked fine...." Read more

"...The stops are right on the money - when I got it home I cut a board into 4 pieces at the 45° stops and it made a perfect square as you would expect...." Read more

"Big bang for the buck! Right out of the well packaged box this saw was and is a really nice one...." Read more

8 customers mention8 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the saw. They mention it has a very nice design and it looks brand new. Some say that it is a functional saw that can cut thick chunks of wood.

"Work great and is nicely designed, it not light in weight, but it well designed...." Read more

"Nice saw. The laser is easy to see and all the functions are smooth. I also have the 10” Hitachi...." Read more

"...Right out of the well packaged box this saw was and is a really nice one...." Read more

"The product is beautiful and well built my appears to have be tossed wrecklessly on the UPS truck hand is busted in several places...." Read more

7 customers mention7 positive0 negative

Customers find the saw easy to use and set up. They say the directions are good and the laser is accurate out of the box. Customers also say that no adjustments are needed before first use.

"...That was it for assembly.The directions were good. I've seem many that were not this good...." Read more

"...No issues with any cuts at all. No adjustments were needed before the first use..." Read more

"...Easy to assemble. Seems to cut accurately and is easy to adjust. Blade changes are simple." Read more

"Love this saw. Easy to use. Self explanatory. I was a first timer and picked this up with ease...." Read more

6 customers mention6 positive0 negative

Customers like the laser on the saw. They say it's nice and easy to see.

"...Felt solid.The laser was bright enough in filtered sunlight, under an oak tree...." Read more

"...to make sure the laser it turned off, but also would say that the laser is nice and id bright on the work material and is line up great with the..." Read more

"...If i could give 4.5 stars I would since its so super nice. The line light is awesome!" Read more

"Nice saw. The laser is easy to see and all the functions are smooth. I also have the 10” Hitachi...." Read more

8 customers mention0 positive8 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the fence durability of the saw. They mention that the plastic fences break easily, and the metal blade guards were broken off. Some customers also report that the box was highly damaged and the fences had been snapped off.

"...it came loosely packaged inside the box and one of the metal blade guards were broken off...." Read more

"...Some of the guards showed up broken. Tried to get the replaced; they sent a guard but it was the wrong one...." Read more

"...time I used the saw and a piece of wood caught the fence and the fence broke and flew off past my face." Read more

"...to have be tossed wrecklessly on the UPS truck hand is busted in several places. No telling when I will get a replacement with this CV-19 😕😕😕..." Read more

3 customers mention0 positive3 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the alignment of the saw. They mention that the machine is not aligned, the fence doesn't line up from one side to the other, and the angles are wrong.

"I purchased the Miter saw on Feb 21 and just used it. The machine is not aligned, my cuts are cutting crooked...." Read more

"Nice and functional saw. Laser misaligned and useless out of the box." Read more

"Fence doesn't line up from one side to the other and the angles are wrong probably something to do with the fence mess up" Read more

Good saw
5 Stars
Good saw
Good saw. Might be very good, have not used it long enough to be that enthusiastic.For the money, it's a GREAT saw.Pics show the saw as it arrived in the box. My dog, Darcy, approved.Unpacking was super easy. I opened this from the top. You could open from the bottom but there's no point.Several pieces of folded, custom-cut cardboard held the saw safely in place. Zero damage. Just lift them out. No unnecessary plastic or tape. Then just lift the whole saw out and secure it to a bench or stand.The blade was already mounted, and tightly secured.Just one item of assembly. The tag with the green ribbon was hanging from a hex head bolt on the front. The bolt was snug so I used the blade wrench to unscrew it--thoughtful, having the bolt match the blade wrench. With the bolt removed I screwed in the locking handle, which took all of five seconds. That was it for assembly.The directions were good. I've seem many that were not this good.With factory settings right out of the box, the saw was square and true enough to go straight to work for any kind of framing. It was perfectly square vertically (table to blade) and horizontally (fence to blade). The blade tracked perfectly during vertical descent--which is actually normal but I had a saw a few years back that tracked 0.05 degrees left as it descended, which was fine for 2x4s but was NOT fine for crown molding. This Metabo saw passed that test.Miters and bevels all kissed a tri-square head exactly right at 45* left or right.The tall part of the fence swiveled out of the way very easily for bevel cuts. Felt solid.The laser was bright enough in filtered sunlight, under an oak tree. It was a hair off, not even 1/64th to the left, and good enough for today. Adjustable, if I feel the need.Using the included dust bag, I was not impressed with dust collection. The exit hole for dust collection is larger than other miter saws such as my DeWalt. For the Metabo, dust exit hole diameter is 50 mm ID, 60 mm OD. I found a Wood River stepped fitting that fit the OD, then cut it down to receive the 35 mm end of a Festool hose. With a Festool MIDI the dust recovery was MUCH improved over the plain old dust bag. Still, as with almost all miter saws, if you want really good dust recovery you must do more than just hook up a vac to the extraction port.I have at least ten Hitachi tools that have all given me great service. Seems odd to have a new name on the tool but it's the same green and black, and the quality has not changed.Just three things I'd suggest for improvement so far.1. The thumb button on the trigger handle is too small and it's clearly for right handed use only. The horizontal hand position is excellent, the trigger is a good size, but if using in cold weather with gloves, that thumb button is too small.2. The blade wrench is nice. With the angled end you can snug the blade, or check for snug, without going through a whole blade change procedure. But it's a black wrench that looks like all sorts of other tools in a toolbox. At least paint the wrench GREEN so you know it goes with this saw. Much easier to find in a toolbox.3. But why put the wrench in a toolbox? My DeWalt miter saw, at about the same price point, has onboard storage for the blade wrench. Surely that could be done with the next version of this Metabo saw? Too late for this one, but not enough to deduct a star.The saw comes with a 4 mm hex wrench. Mine was lost in the bottom of the box but I went looking for it when I saw it listed in the directions. Keep an eye out for yours.Good saw.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2019
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Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2019
Good saw. Might be very good, have not used it long enough to be that enthusiastic.
For the money, it's a GREAT saw.

Pics show the saw as it arrived in the box. My dog, Darcy, approved.
Unpacking was super easy. I opened this from the top. You could open from the bottom but there's no point.
Several pieces of folded, custom-cut cardboard held the saw safely in place. Zero damage. Just lift them out. No unnecessary plastic or tape. Then just lift the whole saw out and secure it to a bench or stand.

The blade was already mounted, and tightly secured.
Just one item of assembly. The tag with the green ribbon was hanging from a hex head bolt on the front. The bolt was snug so I used the blade wrench to unscrew it--thoughtful, having the bolt match the blade wrench. With the bolt removed I screwed in the locking handle, which took all of five seconds. That was it for assembly.

The directions were good. I've seem many that were not this good.

With factory settings right out of the box, the saw was square and true enough to go straight to work for any kind of framing. It was perfectly square vertically (table to blade) and horizontally (fence to blade). The blade tracked perfectly during vertical descent--which is actually normal but I had a saw a few years back that tracked 0.05 degrees left as it descended, which was fine for 2x4s but was NOT fine for crown molding. This Metabo saw passed that test.

Miters and bevels all kissed a tri-square head exactly right at 45* left or right.

The tall part of the fence swiveled out of the way very easily for bevel cuts. Felt solid.

The laser was bright enough in filtered sunlight, under an oak tree. It was a hair off, not even 1/64th to the left, and good enough for today. Adjustable, if I feel the need.

Using the included dust bag, I was not impressed with dust collection. The exit hole for dust collection is larger than other miter saws such as my DeWalt. For the Metabo, dust exit hole diameter is 50 mm ID, 60 mm OD. I found a Wood River stepped fitting that fit the OD, then cut it down to receive the 35 mm end of a Festool hose. With a Festool MIDI the dust recovery was MUCH improved over the plain old dust bag. Still, as with almost all miter saws, if you want really good dust recovery you must do more than just hook up a vac to the extraction port.

I have at least ten Hitachi tools that have all given me great service. Seems odd to have a new name on the tool but it's the same green and black, and the quality has not changed.

Just three things I'd suggest for improvement so far.
1. The thumb button on the trigger handle is too small and it's clearly for right handed use only. The horizontal hand position is excellent, the trigger is a good size, but if using in cold weather with gloves, that thumb button is too small.
2. The blade wrench is nice. With the angled end you can snug the blade, or check for snug, without going through a whole blade change procedure. But it's a black wrench that looks like all sorts of other tools in a toolbox. At least paint the wrench GREEN so you know it goes with this saw. Much easier to find in a toolbox.
3. But why put the wrench in a toolbox? My DeWalt miter saw, at about the same price point, has onboard storage for the blade wrench. Surely that could be done with the next version of this Metabo saw? Too late for this one, but not enough to deduct a star.

The saw comes with a 4 mm hex wrench. Mine was lost in the bottom of the box but I went looking for it when I saw it listed in the directions. Keep an eye out for yours.

Good saw.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Waste of money
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