Podręcznik techniki Hitachi Km 12vc

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I get so tired of products that are "half baked!" Which forces me to trot out that other well worn adage, "You pays your money, and you takes your chances." It shouldn't have to be that way. Money and time are much too precious. We are also faced with the hard truth that too many companies are out to make a buck and are constantly testing the limits of what they can get away with. Thanks for your thorough and honest review.

I have to say I got this on sale for $89 for the same kit and for the price I am not disappointed. Maybe if I had paid full retail ($179) I would be disappointed but this has worked great for me, although I dont use the plunge feature much.

Solid review. Appreciate the experience in comparing other routers instead of it being the only router you've ever touched. Insightful!

Just an update to this well made review. I just purchased the Metabo HPT(New Hitachi) same model. The two problems that you talked about at the end of the video have been fixed. The last thing you talked about the lock, I actually like.

Hi Paul, Thanks very much for the nice help with this router. I am brand new to routing, and just bought my first router on sale for 99$ at a 60% off at Lowes so it was only $99 bucks for almost the identical version called the Mebabo. Your video was the first in my understanding what I purchased. I am really having lots of difficulty getting right height and with the plunge base to come back to the same place each time. I am slowly learning but its very hard learning through Youtube videos. However I want you to to know I appreciate your explanations of what some of the components were....cause I had no idea what goes where and what I actually have. This is a journey and thanks for helping me along on it!

Being new to using routers, this review was very informative. Learned a lot of new stuff about this router (which I just bought). Considering I bought it for 45% off regular price, I'll be keeping mine, but will look into the issues you mention. Hoping the sticking won't occur with mine since I know that will be an issue.

As I was preparing to make a trip to the big box store (blue colored) the other day, I browsed their website to see what items on my list they had available. Since I’d been looking to buy a router I checked out their selection. This Hitachi KM12VC Combo was listed for $180, which sparked my interest. As I was researching the router, I found your review video. It seemed to me like a decent product, but I wasn’t quite sold on it. I’ve read complaints about many brands having sticky plunging issues like what you experienced.

Hi Paul, I just picked up a KM12VC. I think the problem which you have is not about the router design. When you insert the router into the plunge base, the black line should line up to the triangle mark on the right side. It is shown in the manual. That's why the adjusting knob is touching the housing.

I've had the same router a few years now and been dealing with the same sticking issue you noted with the plunge base. I've also run into the collet issue someone else commented on. Going to try tearing apart and lubricating like someone suggested to address the sticking. With the collet, bits get stuck and the collet nut will unscrew completely with the collet still tightly gripping the bit. Seems to happen more with the 1/4" collet. I've learned to immediately remove bits after use, but still occasionally have to do some careful work tapping, prying, and cursing to remove them. Otherwise it's worked fine I guess, though I don't have much basis for comparison.

Hitachi seems to be a mixed bag of great value and intent (and some QC issues). Because of having used their job site table saw and large sliding chopsaw....they were impressive and smooth, can’t sell them “as a brand” down the river...... “Did you watch Paul’s respectful review Hitachi!”

Hitachi must have watched your review! I just unboxed my Metabo (Hitachi's new brand name) and the plunge is reasonably smooth and the plastic shield does not make contact with the plunge base. It does take more force to plunge but I presume that either I will become use to it. I agree - the box is a waste. Put it in a bag or just ship in a cardboard box. But it is a nice router and at a good price. (Literally $100 dollars cheaper than the "name" brands)

I keep plastic boxes for certain tools, like a rotor hammer and the bits, jig saw and blades, and thats about it. I purchased this same router about 12 years ago, it is still awesome, it is what turned me on to Hitachi tools. Now I try to buy all Hitachi. I also own the big Hitachi 3 1/2 HP plunge router. Its great. I would say this is a fluke with your router, I bought it originally to turn huge cabinet door panel bits, it turned them like they were not even in the router. Hitachi has that continuous speed control so it wont slow down when you start to cut like most routers do.

Thanks Paul. I just bought this router before seeing your review. I may not have bought it but it does seem to be a nice router. I was looking for one that was quite and this is not noisy at all. I haven't had a problem with the plunger but the shield can be an annoyance. I'm not up to speed on using the different inserts for those type of bits but look forward to learning some new stuff. Thanks for taking the time to do the video review.

For all of you having collet problems, I found that when you loosen the collet, it appears (big emhasis on this word!) to be loose when in fact, it is not. Turn the nut a couple of more turns with the wrench and it will be loose. The bits are then very easily removeable.

I just purchased this exact setup and it works very well, the plunge moves freely and the front shield adjusted to clear the face of router. It's a shame the one you purchased didn't do the product justice, I believe you purchased a lemon.

I appreciate this review. I must say this Hitachi router set does have a good price point. Also, I have a Hitachi circular saw that I’ve had for years and I have cut wood, laminate, cast/extruded acrylic, and even aluminum plate with it! No problems thus far.

The plastic shield does make contact, but there is an index mark on the plunge base to the right of the Hitachi badge. If you line up the line in the center of the motor with that mark, the plunge adjustment doesn't touch the top of the motor on the way down or back up. I got a really good deal on one of these brand new and wanted folks to know that while the plastic shield is a problem, the adjustment handle isn't if the motor is properly indexed in the plunge base. No, I don't work for Hitachi. 8D

Thanks for the review and opening the box.

I wish I would have seen your video sooner. I have this one and haven't even tried the plunging part. I've used the router many times and am very satisfied. Thanks

Thanks Paul. A very helpful review! Very good points, think I'll pass on the Hitachi plunge base router. Looks like it could be a real pain.

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