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    Default Hitachi C12RSH2 or Bosch GCM12GDL ???

    Hi Guys
    Going to upgrade my SCMS, currently have a10"AEG, looking to upgrade to a 12", specifically one with a space saving rear clearance mechanism for back to wall bench mounting.

    The two models I have narrowed it down to are the Hitachi C12RSH2 or Bosch GCM12GDL, I have a preference for the bosch because of the sealed bearing link structure as opposed to the side mounted dust attracting rails of the hitachi.... unfortunately the bosch is $300 more.

    Anyone own these saws or care to give me their thoughts please.

    cheers
    Gary

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    My son-in-law has the Bosch. He isn't a woodworker and gives the thing an absolute flogging. It's stood up very well over the past 3 years. That said, I think either of those saws would do a good job for a woodworker. The thing to keep in mind about SCMS's is that they're designed to handle construction type work so for a woodworker it's the little features that make things easier to adjust and set that makes the difference. Seeing and using the features in store may well help you make up your mind.

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    I have the C12RSH (not the 2) and I'm very happy with it. 'Dust attracting' side rails don't seem to be an issue. Dust is a bit of a problem with a SCMS anyway, and I've just built a dust shroud for mine which I'll post about in the dust extraction forum soon.

    I can't really compare against the Bosch as I've never used it, but visually I got the impression that the Bosch needed even less rear clearance than the Hitachi.

    The only complaint I have with the Hitachi is that the groove cutting mechanism isn't much use. There is a little stop you can use which prevents the blade from going all the way down so that you cut a groove instead of cutting right through. But the adjustment on the stop only lets you stop it just above the bottom. So that you couldn't for example cut a 5mm groove in a piece of 4x2. But in saying that I don't know if the Bosch has a groove cutting feature at all.

    The Hitachi also has built in stops at mitres of 31.something degrees I think and something else. Which is what you want for cutting the right angle for crown mouldings. It has come in handy a couple of times for me, even though I'm more of a wood worker than a builder. But I imagine if you did a lot of building/renos then that feature would be really handy.

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