Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Hitachi 728750 13 Bit Tip Assortment with Bit Tip Holder Best Quality


The 1-inch bits are standard Chinese stuff. The magnetic holder is substandard even for Chinese stuff. The spring-loaded retaining collar works OK, but the holder body is apparently PLAIN STEEL (not the usual non-magnetic stainless or bronze or aluminum that's been used for these tools for DECADES) so although the strong magnet inside grabs the bit it doesn't make the bit point magnetic at all. These won't even pick up a paper clip. If you're expecting a MAGNETIC holder as the description here says, you WILL be impressed in the worst possible way with these Chinese "Hitachi" (actually "REPTech") holders. Better get ones that work from another maker.
Note: If you choose to send back the item, be sure to select "replace" even though you know full well that the replacement will be defective too. Ask for replacements until Amazon gets tired of replacing defective goods and decides of their own accord to refund your money. Otherwise, Amazon will probably deduct all the discounts you used in your whole order.Get more detail about Hitachi 728750 13 Bit Tip Assortment with Bit Tip Holder.

Hitachi WH18DMR 18-Volt Ni-Cad Cordless Impact Driver Buy Now


Let me start off by saying you do not need this much power to drive screws. The 12volt wh12dmr has ample power to do any screwing or most lag bolting you will ever want to do. And the 12volt is lighter and smaller with the battery pack. The bodies of the 12v 14v and 18v are all exactly the same as far as I can tell. BUT if you already own a Hitachi ds18dmr 18 volt then this will be the drill for you. You can use the extra batteries between them and in the future when they start dying off like dinosaurs, you have extra time before you are "screwed" or actually not screwing as it may be. So if you don't mind packing a extra pound or two this will be the drill for you; if you own a Hitachi 18V. Now if the weight is something you are worried about then buy Hitachi's lithium ion that is out now. Get more detail about Hitachi WH18DMR 18-Volt Ni-Cad Cordless Impact Driver.

Monday, March 8, 2010

Hitachi 725041 12-Inch Reciprocating Blade for Brick and Stone Order Now


Excellent, cut through the brick wall without difficulty, couldn't have done the job without it! Get more detail about Hitachi 725041 12-Inch Reciprocating Blade for Brick and Stone.

Hitachi 725642 1/2-Inch x 22-Inch x 24-Inch Straight Shank 4+ Concrete Drill Bit Decide Now


This drill bit fit in a standard drill chuck. It was able to cut through 18" of solid brick to run 12-3 and 12-2 wiring through the hole. I'd definitely buy it again.Get more detail about Hitachi 725642 1/2-Inch x 22-Inch x 24-Inch Straight Shank 4+ Concrete Drill Bit.

Hitachi 725795 SDS+ to 1/4-Inch Hex Adapter for Screw Driver Bit Right now


this chuck looked like just the thing for using the bits that come with a box of Tapcon fasteners. But the locking ring mechanism made it difficult to tighten the chuck properly on small bits. To make matters worse the ring of teeth that are used to tighten the chuck with the key broke in half from the stress of trying to tighten it properly. Seems like the sds drills are meant to use their own bits.Get more detail about Hitachi 725795 SDS+ to 1/4-Inch Hex Adapter for Screw Driver Bit.

Sunday, March 7, 2010

Lowest Price Hitachi H45FRV Round Hex Demolition Hammer


This demolition hammer works exactly as it should. It's not a professional type, but worked great for breaking up old sidewalk I wanted removed. Took awhile, but did the job. For the price, it was a great buy.Get more detail about Hitachi H45FRV Round Hex Demolition Hammer.

Low Price Hitachi WH12DMR 12-Volt Ni-Cad Cordless Impact Driver


This is my second drill. The first one came up missing. I liked it so much I got another. one.
I don't seem to pickup the 18V drill anymore. This drill is easy to use and powerful. Wish they would make it in a lithiumion battery model.Get more detail about Hitachi WH12DMR 12-Volt Ni-Cad Cordless Impact Driver.

Save Hitachi NR90GC Clipped Head 2-Inch to 3-1/2-Inch Cordless Gas Framing Nailer


I've had this tool for a year now and love it. I had some problems at first, but found out it is not recommended above 5000'. After reading some reviews on another web site, I found out it will work with RED PASLODE FUEL CELLS at my high elevation. After I switched from the Hitachi cells it worked great. Each cell cost about $10, but last a long time. It will almost shoot a box of nails. I have an air powered nailer too, but love not having the hose. The built in hanger is very handy. The battery charges in one hour and will last all day. Wouldn't build without it. Get more detail about Hitachi NR90GC Clipped Head 2-Inch to 3-1/2-Inch Cordless Gas Framing Nailer.

Saturday, March 6, 2010

Discount Hitachi 725797 Spline Shank Adapter to 3-Jaws Drill Chuck 1/2-InchThread for Hitachi Spline Rotary Hammers


I returned two of these because you don't get what is pictured. All you get is the shaft, the drill chuck is not included. I don't know why amazon is still using the same picture for this item. Save yourself the hassle of paying for return shipping costs, unless all you want is the shaft. Get more detail about Hitachi 725797 Spline Shank Adapter to 3-Jaws Drill Chuck 1/2-InchThread for Hitachi Spline Rotary Hammers.

Cheapest Hitachi H45MR 12-Pound SDS Max Shank Demolition Hammer


No real complaints. Its only been used on one job to tear out tile and it worked great. Hope it lasts a long time.Get more detail about Hitachi H45MR 12-Pound SDS Max Shank Demolition Hammer.

Cheap Hitachi 725131 1-1/8-Inch Hex 1-Inch x 15-Inch Ground Rod Driver


I'm not rating the item, I'm rating the add. I thought I understood what I was buying but I think it needs to say which model tool it fits. I needed it for an H65 Hatachi. Discription sure didn't tell me enough. I'm still looking for that driver. Should not buy without a part number.Get more detail about Hitachi 725131 1-1/8-Inch Hex 1-Inch x 15-Inch Ground Rod Driver.

Friday, March 5, 2010

Buying Hitachi 725790 SDS Max to Hitachi SDS+ Shank Adapter


Purchased this adapter so I could use my old small sds bits with this new Makita HR 5210 C Hammer drill. Just a brute of a drill in sheeps clothing. Used it to feather some hard rock before breaking it up. With 3 hours of this abuse on it by one of the strongest hammer drills on the market, this adapter worked just fine. Thought it was a little chep made when I first saw it but after the abuse by this drill and a number of bit changes it feels the same as went it 1st came out of the boxGet more detail about Hitachi 725790 SDS Max to Hitachi SDS+ Shank Adapter.

Buy Hitachi G18SR 7-Inch Disc Grinder


We bought one of those for work thinking that it'll speed up some of the work that we're normally doing with a 4.5" DeWalt grinder (the strongest one, I can't recall the model #).

Boy, was this a bad purchase!
Even at the slim price of only $83 that it currently goes for on sale at Lowes, it is such a completely worthless POS that it's just pointless.
It cuts slower and extremely hard to keep accurate, it weighs double, vibrates like the mother.

The guard requires an allen key to adjust which is silly, the DeWalt piece has a much more convenient latch that makes it far quicker and easier to adjust and doesn't require any tools.

The spindle lock is located in a way that makes it hard to hold as you're trying to loosen the nut and the design of the dish shaped washer as a backer doesn't make any sense as it warps the cutting wheel without even applying any real pressure on it...

I have a bunch of other Hitachi tools, nailers, impact drill and more which I'm very happy with but this is a huge disappointment.
Save your cash, don't buy this tool.
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Purchase Hitachi 728242 3/8-inch x 12-inch Auger Drill Bit


This auger bit was on sale when I bought it, and it was the perfect size for the application I needed (others are either barely short or way too long). Despite the low price, the bit is concentric (more than I can say for Bosch or even Irwin products) and drills a clean, straight hole. Comes in a nice container too. All in all a great buy. Made in China. Get more detail about Hitachi 728242 3/8-inch x 12-inch Auger Drill Bit.

Thursday, March 4, 2010

Order Hitachi WR12DMR 1/2-Inch 12-Volt Ni-Cad Cordless Impact Wrench


This is a high quality cordless impact wrench made by Hitachi. I bought it when Amazon had it on sale for $123.00. It was a heck of a value. I also bought a Hitachi 1/2 inch drive to 1/4 hex adapter, so I can use it as a impact driver as well. I do most of the maintenance and repair on both of my cars. This impact wrench comes in handy. It balance pretty well in the hand and it's not too heavy. It has almost 120 lb-feet of torque so it is good enough for most of the lighter duty stuff.

Update: I ended up returning this and got the Bosch 14.4V cordless impact wrench instead. I went for the 14.4V version mainly for the additional 30lb-ft of torque. I ended up with the Bosch 14.4V because of the lower price available at Amazon. I am equally happy with the built quality of either Hitachi and Bosch cordless impact wrench.
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Where To Buy Hitachi 728080 14-Piece BlackGold Drill Bit Set


Nice drill bit set in a durable case. My only problem is that the case latch is hard to open and close. Otherwise, I'm very happy with it. I only use the drill for light household projects and the bits have been fine for that. Get more detail about Hitachi 728080 14-Piece BlackGold Drill Bit Set.

Shop For Hitachi NV50AP3 1-1/4-Inch to 2-Inch Cap Nailer


I'm not afraid to spend money on a good tool if it helps me do a better job, saves me time, and saves be from a sore arm at the end of the week from pounding thousands of nails. This nail gun is easily one of the more expensive in my garage. While finishing, framing, coil-siding, & coil-roofing nailers seemed to be a given I hesitated on buying a cap nailer thinking I wouldn't mind pounding a few caps in by hand. I found a good deal on a used 1st generation Hitachi Plasti-Cap NV50AP nailer and never regretted it!!! I have to say the balance of the 1st & 2d generation tools are awkward. You have to fight the cap magazine to keep the tool level on your surface. It looks like the cap magazine was added to the side of an existing tool design which throws the balance off. The tool wants to roll over on its side while it's in your hand. I recently purchased one of the 3rd generation NV50AP3 nailers and this is definitely the tool to buy. It weighs significantly less and the nail and cap magazines are better designed to minimize the overall profile of the gun while maintaining almost perfect balance. I have put several thousand cap nails through both of these guns and my comment on jams and mis-feeds is simple... take care not to damage or bend your nails and cap rolls and you shouldn't have any problems. I have only used the Hitachi brand caps/nails and can't comment on the generic brands out there. If you have a coil of nails that looks like someone stepped on it or tossed in the tool trailer under a pile of who knows what you're going to have problems. Anyone with coil nails should know this but I've seen some people who just don't understand why they have so many mis-feeds and blame the gun. Even if you only think you will use this tool one time BUY IT and sell it off when you're finished. You'll save lots of time, have a much easier time nailing down that felt or house wrap in the wind (been there) and your arm won't hate you.Get more detail about Hitachi NV50AP3 1-1/4-Inch to 2-Inch Cap Nailer.

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Hitachi 725003 Height Adjustment Router Knob for M12V Router


This knob is much better than the origional. The origional design is flawed. It broke by just setting down the router. You only move the router up and down a small amount and it works great for that. Get more detail about Hitachi 725003 Height Adjustment Router Knob for M12V Router.

Hitachi G18MR 7-Inch grinder Top Quality


Bought this to grind paint off the stucco on my house. This is what they had a the rental yard so I figured it would hold up well. Used it 6 hours a day for 6 days. Is very powerful and did not overheat. The safety switch makes sure you won't accidentally turn it on while picking it up.Get more detail about Hitachi G18MR 7-Inch grinder.

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Hitachi NV45AB2S 7/8-Inch to 1-3/4-Inch Coil Roofing Nailer This instant


After extensive research I chose the Hitachi roofing nailer and was not at all disappointed. The nailer proved to perform excellent under all conditions. No matter how fast I went it did not misfire or jam. The only time I did have a problem was when I went to use it for the first time. After it was "broke in" it performed excellent. My roofing contractor said that he would buy it from me whenever I wish to sell it (he had to try it out also). I am very satisfied with the purchase I made and have no buyers remorse on this item. Get more detail about Hitachi NV45AB2S 7/8-Inch to 1-3/4-Inch Coil Roofing Nailer.

Hitachi DH50SBK 2-Inch Spline Rotary Hammer Immediately


This was purchased for resale-My customer has not turned in any complaint. I have purchased this same item from another internet vendor in the past but have always received in a damaged condition. Pleasantly surprised when this came in complete-including the case!!Get more detail about Hitachi DH50SBK 2-Inch Spline Rotary Hammer.

Hitachi NT65GA 15 Gauge 2-1/2-Inch Gas Powered Angled Finish Nailer Best Quality


This is one fantastic tool, and if you do not believe me look at reviews over the web such as [....]. The nails MUST be high quality such as Senco. I had some jam in this gun because the were an off brand I tried to use as I ran out of the Senco DA type I use. I use the Paslode yellow short fuel can.
I can even over-drive in hard wood if I want. Not sure what was wrong with the other user's review tool, could be a few things, most likely the fuel is old[none is included, have to check the date code on the can], or the nails are jamming because they are not like quality 15 ga SencoDA's, or the wrong type/gauge such as "UA "or Bostich angle which look similar but are not for this gun.
This is an excellent design, well made in Taiwan, not China[wish it was made in USA].
Balance is excellent. Makes other battery only guns look like framers, at about 4#'s it is great for use overhead and on ladders, clip can be used to hang gun easily. This is so lightweight and precise I hardly use my many other air nailers. The 16 ga. straight Paslode I have, never gets used now, much larger,no angle, heavier, balance nowhere as good. The battery last a very long time and is low cost to replace unlike the other expensive higher voltage guns. The bonus screwdriver is nice for small , light work such as electrical. The molded case has extra room and hold gas cans too.

The complaints are minor. The nose cover does not stay on the storage stud, falls off easily and the door on the gas cover seems like it could break as it has a thin plastic fold as a hinge not a pivot pin like the Paslode or my Hitachi cordless RH Framer .

Just thrilled with this tool overall. Get more detail about Hitachi NT65GA 15 Gauge 2-1/2-Inch Gas Powered Angled Finish Nailer.

Monday, March 1, 2010

Hitachi C10RB 10-Inch Portable Jobsite Table Saw with Stand Get it now!


I have the smaller version to this saw that is portable with wheels and a telescoping handle. When i first got this saw I really loved it. I owned it for a total of 6-7 weeks. I did two primary jobs. I ripped some MDF 7/11 baseboard around 400b/f and later resawed around 600-800 b/f of old growth VG (vertical grain) Doug Fir which i had salvaged from my house during the demo process. It had been in the workshop for 8 years. The wood is around 80+ years old. On the second job the Hitachi started showing it's age. The table top made out of aluminum started developing wear marks across the soft aluminum from dragging the rough 2x4 (actual) across the top. It had slight depressions and and obvious excessive wear for only 6 weeks out of the box. I would assume that the C10RB is similar. Also, the miter guage was 5/8" slotted T track, so no aftermarket miter gauges could be used or jigs for that matter that would run in the slot. Any magnetic jigs would also not work due to the aluminum top verses cast iron. the throat plate was below depth and caused the the wood 3/4" DG Fir that i was milling to pitch down on occasions. No such luck if you want to upgrade the saw. The stand with the fifth leg was nice and the wheels and portability was great for loading into the Ford pickup (blue dog). The fence would not line up with the blade, it's simply a poor design and marginal build quality. I own several Hatachi tools: their double tank air compressor (it's great - 10 y.o.) i reroofed my house around 8 square, Hatachi chop saw, really good for the $ but marginal dust collection and a 16g finish gun (all steel) about 10 years old. So if figured the saw would be a good complement. if you do decide to get the saw you should get an extended purchase plan or put it on a credit card that gives an extended warranty. it will let you down. I upgraded from a very old Makita and a sears Crapsman saw. I would say that this saw is good for a beginner - to low intermediate, someone who wants to get their feet wet. expect to upgrade the saw in the very near future. I intend to get a Dewalt 746 hybrid or the Delta contractor saw. They are heavy 260lb plus, but they will deliver. I went back to Lowes and returned the saw and they were nice enough to return the saw. They only offer a 30 day MBG but they still gave me credit once i walked into the store and pleaded my case with one of the sales people. I would look at the Bosh with the anti gravity stand if you need portability, it is the better of the bunch compared to the other portables, but for a few hundred $ more you can move into a professional table saw, so I don't intend to buy the Bosh. Also look at the Festool or other brands of track saws if you need a zero clearance cut and are ripping large sheet goods. then you don't need a fancy table saw.Get more detail about Hitachi C10RB 10-Inch Portable Jobsite Table Saw with Stand.

Hitachi 967701 3-Inch Alternate Tooth Stellite Blade Buy Now


I was so glad to be able to find this replacement blade for my Hitachi saw and at such a great price. The price was excellent and the service was great, what more could you want!!Get more detail about Hitachi 967701 3-Inch Alternate Tooth Stellite Blade.

Hitachi 18994 Cordless Tool Holster Order Now


I bought this for my Hitachi DV18DL and it fits perfectly. Quality is superb. The con is that it has a belt loop not a clip, but it is good for solidity. I recieved the item well in time and I believe I got it in good price as well.Get more detail about Hitachi 18994 Cordless Tool Holster.