Hitachi Reviews

I bought this saw when it was almost twice as expensive as it is now. The battery alone for this tool is $110.00. This is a fantastic cordless saw, lots of power, a light that illuminates the work surface, battery power lasts a long time, plate position is easily changed to cut different angles.
I have all of Hitachi's 24 volt tools and have had good luck with them and if I need a spare battery in the future I will just buy another saw.
This saw even came with a fantastic case, although I don't know that if at this price it includes that case. I use this saw a lot when I go to Home Depot, because for some reason Home Depot does not carry small sizes of wood work, you have got to buy the long 12 foot lengths and either cut it with their crappy hand saw or be creative loading it into your vehicle. I just rip it right in the parking lot and take off.
If you are in the market for a cordless circular saw this is the tops, especially for the price.
Oh, by the way, the blade is full sized!

Excellent Saw! This saw is light, smooth, quit. The base is stout and slippery. The saw over all is very solid and precise. Great ergonomics, well balanced. Out of all the saws I have used, Makita, Dewalt, Skill, Porter Cable, this ones my favorite! I love this saw!

I HAVE TESTED AND TESTED THIS TOOL AGAINST EVERY 1" ROTARY HAMMER IN THE BUSINESS. THE IMPRESSIVE HAMMER POWER IN THIS TOOL IS UNMATCHED. IN A 10 SECOND DRILLING CONTEST, (USUALLY DONE ON JOB SITES) THE HITACHI 1" GROUP WILL DRILL OVER 3" IN DEPTH. OTHER HAMMERS DO NOT EVEN COME CLOSE. I SUGGEST THAT YOU TRY THE CONTEST YOUR SELF. SEEING THE PROOF IS THE BEST MEDICINE.

Prior to my actual purchase of this tool I did extensive research on other brands that were in the same price range and this one seemed to have better reviews along with better performance. In actual use it performed as expected especially in the hammer/drill mode in drilling holes in concrete. Very quick, smooth and little, if any vibration through the handle. In switching to the hammer only mode with a flat spade bit it did only an adequate job of breaking up concrete thus it is by no means a substitute for a true demolition hammer.

The one thing that I didn't appreciate is that Hitachi has too many models that appear to be very similar in appearance and in the same price range. It made it difficult to actually determine exactly which model I really wanted to purchase

I have had this tool for several years now, and what a job it can do! It can drive small holes in concrete with ease while in the hammer mode, which is easily engaged with a push of a button on the side and disengaged just as easily with a push from the other side. The fwd/rev control is next to the trigger so you can just flick your finger to change directions, not requiring assistance from your other hand at all. The variable speed control is fantastic in either high or low settings. Due to the electronic feedback system, you can feel the high torque being applied to the work throughout the speed range. Thank goodness Hitachi did not put a keyless chuck on this tool which can loosen easily in the hammer mode. The keyed chuck keeps the bit tight, and the key stores conveniently and snugly in the drill body. Another asset is the pistol grip which allows you to get your hand directly behind the tool and apply pressure in line with the rotation axis while at the same time pulling the trigger. This lets you do all the work with one hand so you can hold onto the workpiece with the other. This is hard to do with T-handled drills since you almost always have to use your other hand to apply pressure behind the drill. This Hitachi is surprisingly light weight feeling also. It makes you wonder how they got this much power in there and not feel so heavy. I have DeWalt and Makita cordless drills too, but the Hitachi is special.

I recently purchased this 6.8 keyless chuck Hitachi hammer drill locally against the advice of the store owner. The item was so new that he had not had the time to field test the drill which he likes to do before selling to contractors. I had used other Hitachi drills similar to this model and found them to be very ergonomic and well balanced. I've used a Milwaukee 1/2 magnum for the last fifteen years and although it is a tough and dependable drill it has no where near the comfort and smoothness of the Hitachi. The most incredible feature to this hammer drill is the German-made keyless chuck. It is unlike any keyless chuck I have ever seen. It clamps a 1/2 drill bit with the slightest of finger-tip pressure (not hand pressure) and then has a locking ring that easily slides into the lock position. To release the drill bit, you simply slide the lock ring back to the unlock posistion ( a very slight movement) and then with the greatest of finger-tip ease, open the chuck maybe a 1/4 inch turn and the bit pops right out. This chuck works like nothing I've ever seen before. This is PRESICION! EASE! BALANCE! This tool is a winner!

I am not into breaking concrete slabs and bought one of these hammers for easier digging fence post holes in rocky southern Missouri soil and it works fantastic. I have a small 2500w generator so I can operate it any place on my 30 acres. I fabricated my own extra long hammer bit by using a chop saw and welding an extension into my hammer bit shafts. I have never owned/used any other demo hammer so am in no position to compare it to any other make or model. With my fabricated bits I can dig a 24" deep post hole and the tip of the tool is still well above ground level. This unit will dig a hole where my rear-mounted PTO tractor auger wont go once it hits fair sized limestone.

These are heavy duty tools that do not disappoint. The 3.0 amp-hr batteries and the 28-min charger are the icing on the cake. As with ALL Hitachi tools, these are smooth and quiet-running, with minimal vibration. The heavy-duty ratcheting steel chuck on the hammer drill, the built-in worklight on the circular saw, and the effortless blade change on the recip saw are all added bonuses as well.
The kit is pricey but all in all a lot of quality for the money.

This is an excellent router. I do wish I had bought the variable speed model. The single speed model works great. I love the Hitachi look and feel.

The stapler works very well. It is run off a senco minicompressor. The gun needs 75 psi + to shoot the 1 1/2" staples, below that PSI staples fail to sink properly. There is a wide variety of staples available in 1/4" crown including stainless steel staples. The gun has adjustable depth setting for staple, a useful feature. Works great, incredible fastening power, high quality, nice case.

I have used the Bostitch and many other staplers but this is the best. It is light powerful and reliable. Buy it, you will love it too.