Dewalt Miter Saw
I was a union carpenter for 20 years and left the field to start my own commercial construction company. I have allowed my installers to get any tool they feel they need, but no longer will I authorize any purchase of a dewalt tool! I personally bought a DW705 12″ miter saw, from Home Depot, about 4 or 5 years ago to remodel my house and kitchen. I was surprised to find out that it did not come with a material clamp !
They also have a 10″ brushless dual bevel 54v model available in the UK/Australia, DCS727. I switched brands to Milwaukee, as their 7¹/⁴ was so much better, and I got it for $350 with extra batteries. My Bosch axial slide at 90# stays in the shop, but the little red saw goes everywhere at 25#.
When it comes to miter saws, there are a lot of power tool manufacturers chasing the Dewalt saw. DEWALT miter saws allow you to easily make angled cuts, such as a diagonal slice for a picture frame. Used by both professional contractors and DIY enthusiasts, a miter saw can be a valuable addition to your tool set. With our huge inventory of new, used, and Certified Refurbished items, eBay is the best place to find a great deal on a DEWALT miter saw.
This would be a 5 star review except for the slight glitch we experienced with the electrical panel. Hopefully that gets resolved soon and this saw becomes the gold standard. It has powerful blades that help in boosting its performance.
If you’re looking for a lightweight miter saw within the corded class that won’t break the budget – the DWS715 should be on top of your list. You’ll have up to 16” of space to cut using the specialized setup, with a 90° cross-cut capacity of 14”. The DWS780 features a miter ability of 60° to the right, and 60° to the left, giving you the promise to cut pieces sized at 4 x 8 in both width and height. Another big consideration for these stands is how heavy they are.
This is one large saw and as such weighs in at 56 lbs. Power comes from it’s 15 amp motor with a no load speed of 4,100. The saw comes with a large carry handle above the trigger and two hand grips on either side of the base and Hercules has what they call a precision blade guide system.
This carbon brush fits a variety of gardening and lawn tools. The brush is a common replacement part and can easily fix most motor malfunctions. This dewalt tools brush comes with a wire lead and a connection terminal. Inspect the wire lead for any damage and replace immediately if burns or cracks are noticed.
I made a couple more cuts for fun and tested out the mitering and beveling features. The miter markings are etched into the base and very easy to see. Both bevel and miter measurements are indicated with a plastic red marker. The safety switch is integrated into the trigger and I really like the design.
There aren’t any extension wings integrated into the saw, so you may want to mount it on a stand that includes them or to your workbench. To set the tilting positioning, slide the stopping pin attached to the miter saw. Push the pin and set the tilting angle to the desired point. DEWALT miter saws also have angle lock like most of the common units in the market. You can find out the lock on the front side of the miter saw.