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Dewalt Miter Saw Stands

I have both fixed and sliding with double bevel but my Dewalt planner is so good I would think this unit would also be a great buy. The depth-of-cut feature works well for an auxiliary bed and fence. I often cut small moldings with my miter saw but find that the factory fence doesn’t give enough support for tiny pieces. The depth-of-cut adjustment keeps the blade from cutting all the way through the plywood bed so I can focus on the cut and not worry about ruining the fixture. This lever can be pulled down so you can keep the blade from cutting through your workpiece. You can adjust the depth precisely by moving the depth-of-cut set screw in or out.

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Our inserts are also easily replaceable, so if you have multiple saw blades for your miter saw each of them will benefit from a zero-clearance throat opening. The built-in dust collection system collects more than 75 percent of dust generated in the included bag, according to DeWalt. DeWalt’s new dewalt accessories 12” sliding compound miter saw, model DWS780, is loaded with features designed for improved accuracy, durability and portability, according to the company. This Kerf plate is a genuine DeWalt replacement part. It is made of plastic with a slot in the middle for the saw blade to slide through.

This design makes it easier for you to transport your saw around the job site while making it easier to use the mitre saw when you’re working. If you’re working in a remote location, you may want to consider using a saw that’s designed with a lighter frame. This will make it easier for you to carry the saw around the job site and set up the saw inside of a temporary workspace. The issue with lighter saws that are more portable is that they usually aren’t as powerful as the heavy-duty miter saws. If you want to use a powerful mitre saw that is slightly heavier, you may want to consider using a mitre saw stand.

It features a powerful 15-amp motor that generates enough power for up to 3,800 RPMs. It comes with a sliding mechanism to cut wider wood and cut 60-degrees to the right or 50-degrees to the left. Miter Saws are used to make accurate cuts at certain angles, with cross-cuts, bevel cuts and angled cuts the most common form of cuts used by miter saws. DeWalt’s DWX726 miter saw stand can hold up to 300 pounds of material.

The lock lever needs just a downward push to lock the blade to any angle of miter cut. The table also stops at convenient detents for common cuts and for cutting crown molding flat against the table. If you need infinite variability, a bypass lever gets you free of detents and allows you to quickly move to any degree. With the double bevel saws, the saw blade will be able to tilt to the left and the right, which means that you’ll be able to make bevel cuts at any angle. This makes it a lot easier when you’re working with finishing carpentry, fine woodworking, or other projects that require angle cuts and corners.

No adjustments were needed for the miter or bevel factory settings which was a nice surprise. After six months of use we continue to be impressed with the saws accuracy and precision even though we use it for both rough framing and finish work. We’ve used the saw cutting exterior trim, decking, interior oak stair treads, and interior trim with great success. Again, I’d compare this saw to any of the DEWALT saws we’ve been using on the job for years. This is perhaps the smallest in the miter saw series but delivers real power and toughness when it comes to its utility. It weighs about 43 pounds and armed with a carbide blade and a blade wrench.