Recently Hitachi announced the release of their new N5010A 1/2″ Standard Crown Stapler and N5021A 15/16” Wide Crown Stapler. Both lightweight staplers look very different from Hitachi’s alien-skinned power tools. It seems Hitachi’s pneumatics division designed these staplers to be practical for the jobsite — there’s no green rubber, just metal — and we dig it.

These staplers’ll work for a variety of tasks, ranging from light construction sheathing to roofing applications — and you’ll probably need to put the tool to a lot of those tasks, in order to justify the steep asking price. We’ve found spots online offering the new staplers for around $385, which puts them in the higher-end price bracket for staplers.

Pneumatics [Hitachi]
Street Pricing [Google Products]

What do you mean you don’t own a miter saw? Well, it’s hard not to own one now, with this steal/deal over at Amazon on Hitachi’s C10FCE2 10″ compound miter saw: $100 with free shipping. The 15A motor pumps out 1,950 watts of power for a top speed of 5,000 RPM.  Sporting that “aggressive” green Hitachi coloring, the saw features a 4″ tall pivoting fence, rubberized grip for reduced vibration, clamping vice to lock down your material, dust bag, and a carbide blade.

If you want even further savings on this model, check out the refurbed link where you can pick this up for $64 plus shipping.

C10FCE2 10″ Saw [Hitachi]
Via Amazon (B000V5Z6RG) [What’s This?]
C10FCE2 Refurb [Reconditioned Sales]
Street Pricing [Google Products]

I’m finally getting into the world of routing, and my entry point is this Hitachi KM12VC plunge and fixed-base router kit, available from Amazon for $130. The router features an 11A, 2-1/4 HP variable speed motor (8,000 to 24,000 RPM), and it includes the plunge base, 1/2″ and 1/4″ collet chucks, template guide adaptor, centering gauge, sub-base plate, three wrenches, and a five-year warranty.

I chose to save a Jackson and a Hamilton and get the refurbished model from the folks at Reconditioned Sales for $102.

KM12VC [Hitachi]
Via Amazon [What’s This?]
Hitachi KM12VC Refurb [Reconditioned Sales]
Street Pricing [Google Products]

We love almost any tool that looks like an alien weapon. The new Hitachi DH40MRY and H45MRY hammers fit that description nicely. New this year to the Hitachi lineup, these hammer drills boast some concrete-spanking specs, even if their name does sound like a serial number for an inmate.

According to Hitachi, these new arrivals soften the impact from the hammer and rotary action via a sweet dynamic counterweight and a system of dampers in the switch handle. They also sport a 9.2A motor with 950 watts of input power and a 12-position variable lock mechanism that allows you to easily adjust the bit for an optimal working angle.

Did we mention they look sweet? No pricing info yet, but we hope they won’t be sky-high. We also hope the service life matches the good looks.

DH40MRY And H45MRY Hammers [Hitachi]

This week Hitachi announced their entry into the hotly-contested lithium-ion-powered micro driver market, the DB10DL. Driven by removable 10.8V batteries, it’ll deliver 88 in-lbs of torque — just a little more than that claimed by the ever popular Bosch PS20. Of course, we don’t yet know the speed at which Hitachi measured, but our guess is that they produce similar output.

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Sure, your SDS-Plus rotary hammer offers a demolition mode, but it can’t match the output energy of this corded SDS-Max hammer: a whopping 9.2 ft/lbs. of force.  And Hitachi claims that force goes into your work instead of your arms thanks to a double-insulated housing.

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The last of Hitachi’s latest round of benchtop woodworking tools, their 10″ drill press features — guess what? — a set of two-axis adjustable lasers.  Features that’ll strike home more with Toolmongers include five speed settings, a 1/3 hp motor, and a tilting, adjustable table top.

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A few weeks ago Hitachi announced a new line of “low-vibration” grinders, starting with 7″ and 9″ models, both featuring their “user vibration protection” (UVP) technology — equals a big, puffy handle.  Hitachi claims that UVP reduces “tri-axial vibration” — that’s a big, science-y term for movement in all three directions — by up to 30%.

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Continuing the parade of new benchtops from Hitachi is this 16″ scroll saw complete with a 1/4 hp motor driving the blade at a speed of between 1,400 and 1,600 strokes per minute and a 45-degree bevel table.  It’s also got a die-cast aluminum frame and our favorite feature: a knob that allows micro-adjustment of the table angle.

And guess what?  The steel tool stand in the picture is included as well.  Throw in its built-in dust blower and LED worklight and you’ve got a hell of a deal at an MSRP of $170.

16″ Variable-Speed Scroll Saw, Model CW40 [Hitachi]

Also from yesterday’s Hitachi press release comes this new belt and disc sander.  Besides a standard 4″ x 36″ belt and 8″ disc, its primary features are an integrated basic dust collection system and low price — about $150 according to Hitachi.

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Hitachi announced a number of new benchtop woodworking tools today, including this interesting band saw.  Its head tilts up to 45-degrees to make angled cuts while your workpiece remains flat on the table.

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Hitachi Power Tools recently released their first reciprocating saw to employ User Vibration Protection (UVP) technology — a counterweight mechanism engineered to reduce motor vibration and significantly decrease user fatigue.  Hitachi claims UVP will reduce vibration by over 65%.

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Lowe’s is offering a free $50 gift card when you purchase this Hitachi 12″ dual-bevel compound miter saw with laser.  The saw sells for $319 online, but it may be a little cheaper in your local store.  It features a laser marking system that you can adjust to the left or right side of the blade, a 15 amp, 1,950 watt motor, a zero to 52 degree miter and a a zero to 48 degree bevel scale in both directions, and a tall, pivoting 5-1/8″ aluminum fence.

Hitachi C12FDH [Hitachi]
$50 Gift Card Promotion [Lowes]
Via Amazon [What’s this?]
Street Pricing [Google Products]

I can hear you now.  You’re saying, “Who cares about a free frickin’ screwdriver when I’m spending $300?”  Answer: you!  This isn’t just any run-of-the-mill cordless screwdriver.  It’s Hitachi’s DB3DL 3.6V li-ion model, which I reviewed for Wired a while back.  It wasn’t the best of the test group, but it did drive a whopping 169 screws on a single charge — and it normally retails for around $80.

The bottom line: if you’ve been thinking about picking up a few Hitachi tools – like their great routers or their kick-ass compound miter saw — Amazon’ll throw in a free (and decent) $80 screwdriver to sweeten the deal.  Shop carefully.

My Hitachi DB3DL Review [Wired’s Gadget Lab]
Hitachi Tool Via Amazon [What’s this?]

Amazon is currently listing this Hitachi six-gallon pancake air compressor for $149 — not a bad deal for a brand-name product.  Other than the six-gallon tank, it has a 2 HP, 13A, oil-free induction motor which delivers 2.6 CFM at 90 PSI with a maximum working pressure of 135 PSI — plenty for a nailer.

Hitachi EC79 [Hitachi Tools]
Via Amazon [What’s this?]
Street Pricing [Google Products]

Ever since Hitachi became Halo fans, I’ve had a hard time finding anything interesting on their new products page.  Sure, there’s lots of good stuff there.  It just all looks exactly the same — except this one driver, which seems to have slept through the green party.

I’m not kidding.  You’re reading about this driver because it’s brown-ish.

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Lowe’s is offering Hitachi’s 18V 1/2″ cordless drill/driver kit for $100 right now as part of their Father’s Day sales — about $40-$60 cheaper than we’ve seen it elsewhere.  Its two-speed transmission yeilds zero-load speeds of 0-400 or 0-1,200 RPM, and it features a 22-setting clutch, a soft rubber grip, and a keyless chuck.  Hitachi claims a maximum torque of 400 in-lbs.

Hitachi DS18DVF3 18V Cordless Drill/Driver Kit [Lowe’s]
Street Pricing [Google Products]