Dewalt Miter Saw Reviews
DEWALT DWS780 Reviews
The DEWALT DWS780 12-Inch Double Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw is the professional quality saw that woodworkers and builders require on the job site. For cabinet makers, carpenters, trim makers, framers and those who install specialty woods this product has capacity, durability and is easy to use. This compound saw has an LED light that projects a beam of light onto the product being cut. This alignment system is very accurate and less destructible than a traditional laser system.
The bevel goes both left and right from zero to forty-nine degrees. The DEWALT DWS780 saw miters 60 degrees and 50 degrees, right and left, respectively. There is a cam lock button for the miter that allows miter angles to be locked. The saw has a 3800 rpm motor at 15 amps. This saw is designed for picket fencing as it accommodates a cut for a 2 by 16 board at a 90 degree angle, or a 2 by 12 board at 45 degrees.
DEWALT DWS780 Product Features
- XPS© cross cut locating system for accurate cuts
- Line indicator with LED light beam
- Back Fence© design to cut 2 by 16 and 2 by 12
- Detent plate with 10 programmed stops
- Dust collection system to counteract airborne particles
- Cord from back to prevent interference with movement
- In the box is a saw, carbide blade, blade wrench, dust collection bag, and a materials clamp
- Item weight 56 pounds
Great bit of kit and really good value for money, so easy to use and very accurate straight out the box.
Bill Old Bills Wood ShackDEWALT DWS780 The Reviews
The DEWALT DWS780 12-Inch Double Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw has over 73 4 and 5 star reviews. Consumers praised the XPS© laser light that aimed the cutting line smoothly without wobble. Customers said the miter saw cut accurately on the square right out of the box. More than 50 customers stated this was by far the best miter saw for the money of any they had used.
The accuracy of the laser guide on dark wood was very impressive to professional carpenters cutting crown molding. The ability to cut 16 inch boards is useful for both wood fencing and closet and pantry shelving. Several consumers noted the saw is balanced well and does not shimmy in use. Its weight at 56 pounds makes it portable to carry in a building daily and does not need a special frame or table. The stainless steel angle marker is an asset as it won’t rub off, fade, or rust from humidity. Several people, that were not professional carpenters, stated this is the only miter saw they would purchase for their home projects of fencing, etc. Just as impressive were the large number of professional carpenters and cabinet makers that recommended this saw for their number one product. Everyone stated this saw was the best product for the price presented by anyone on the market.
Some of the negative reviews desired a soft start on the saw, which does not come at this price point or model. Some of the customers did not like the slides with the saw. Some stated the blade that came with the saw was useless for heavy duty cut work and recommended replacing the blade as soon as possible. Some of the carpenters said the dust tube was not effective and replaced it with a better product. Several comments were about the jerkiness of the blade when starting, which would be eliminated with a soft start button. The stickiness of the slide is an issue with about a dozen of the consumers. They were unhappy that the slide had only thrust bearings on the right side, and roller bearings on the left, making it slide unevenly.
Love this miter saw, been using it for ages now and its perfect for all jobs and so much easier to use than my old one.
Warren Walker Small Business OwnerFor the experienced carpenters and framers, this miter saw was a good buy. They liked the laser feature for guiding and the extra-long 12 inch blade. They commended the ability to cut 16 inch boards and liked the pre-programmed stops for the often used angles of cuts. The weight of the saw is well balanced and portable. The dust collection system works but only collects 75% of the dust in the air, so it is still advisable not to set this saw up in a hallway.
Customers highly recommend this DEWALT DWS780 saw and suggest if only purchasing one product, this would be the best one for cabinet finishers and trim cutters. Cabinet makers and carpenters were very appreciative of the saw’s accuracy and laser guidance system. The innovations in the XPS© laser system were praised by all the purchasers of the DEWALT DWS780 12-Inch Double Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw, even those who eventually returned it for their various reasons.