Thread: Hitachi C7MFA

5 mm ...

are you using the 90 degree or 45 degree guide mark?

Hi ian- 90° .
Thanks.
Planepig

I THINK I have the same saw, the model number sounds right...as does the price point.

Not much help I know but I never use that to line up the cut... I always use the blade...and a circular saw cutting guide/square..

Those marks are more indicative I find, even on my big saw...

Thanks David. ☺

I have a c7mfa hitachi saw and as most hitachi stuff its a real great saw.

I have a cordless makita circ which has an adjustable insert for the zero mark. Fantastic idea and I don't know why all saws don't have this feature. I've dialled it in to be bang-on perfect, really happy with the high degree of precision that this allows.

Planepig I'm not quite sure what adjustment is in your Hitachi, but I'd suggest that you cut something to a clamped on straight edge, then put the saw up against the straight edge and adjust your zero indicator until its in line with the cut you just made.

Just a small suggestion: I always measure & mark the clearances from blade to soleplate edges, front, back, left & right on the soleplate in nice bright red texta.

This allows me to accurately measure off the clearance on the substrate & clamp a batten along either side of the soleplate on the odd occasion the tracks have been left behind. The fore & aft measurements are useful for setting up accurate plunge cuts for traps in floorboards etc. along the tops of the joists without plunging too deep.