DEWALT DW716 15 Amp 12-Inch Double-Bevel Compound Miter Saw

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Dewalt Dw716 15 Amp 12 Inch Double Bevel , Psi Woodworking Products Lr220 3 220v L G Ranger Dust , Psi Woodworking Dbgulp Big Gulp Dust Hood , Deals Milwaukee 2602 22 M18 18 Volt, Milwaukee 6524 21 Sawzall The Hatchet Reciprocating Saw , Product Description Whether you're cutting baseboards or crown molding, the DEWALT 12-Inch Double-Bevel Compound Miter Saw provides quick, accurate cuts to complete the job. Thanks to a powerful 15 Amp motor, an easy-to-adjust cam-lock miter handle, convenient miter and bevel stops, and a tall fence for oversized decorative moldings, this compound miter saw is ready for a range of crosscutting and miter-cutting applications. In addition, it comes with a durable carbide blade, a blade wrench, and a convenient dust bag.
12-Inch Double-Bevel Compound Miter SawAt a Glance:

• Powerful 15 amp motor delivers no-load speed of 3,600 rpm
• Adjustable stainless steel miter detent plate with 11 positive stops
• Tall, sliding fence for work with crown and base moldings
• Four hardened steel bevel stops on each side for versatility
• Three-year limited warranty, one-year free service, and 90-day money-back guarantee

This miter saw features a 15 amp motor that delivers 3,600 rpm for a wide range of cutting jobs. View larger.The saw's tall fence allows you to cut oversized molding. View larger.Smart, Powerful Design for Quick, Accurate CutsThe DEWALT double-bevel compound miter saw's 12-inch blade is backed by a powerful and dependable 15 amp motor. Offering a no-load speed of 3,600 rpm, it makes quick work of cutting framing or molding, as well as other crosscutting and miter-cutting jobs.
This sturdy saw is designed to deliver precise cuts, allowing for the versatile setups required for miter applications. The precise miter system's adjustable stainless steel miter detent plate features 11 positive stops for easy setup and improved efficiency. An easy-to-adjust cam-lock miter handle delivers quick and accurate miter angles, and features a convenient detent override, which allows you to adjust the miter setting without the saw slipping into the miter detents. And the saw's big miter capacity--0 to 50 degrees to the left and the right--adds versatility.
The tall fence supports 6-5/8-inch crown molding nested vertically, as well as 6-1/2-inch base molding set vertically against the fence. The fence slides out of the way easily when it's time to make bevel cuts.
Increased Bevel Capacity and Convenient StopsThis saw is also designed to deliver quick, accurate bevel cuts. You can easily set up for bevel cuts that measure between 0 and 48 degrees to the left and to the right. This handy setup provides increased capacity for big jobs and allows you to flip the saw instead of the material. Plus, with hardened steel bevel stops at 0, 33.9, 45 and 48 degrees on both sides, it makes finding and setting the most common bevel angles a quick, easy process.
Ideal for a range of applications, the saw can deliver clean, 45-degree bevel cuts through dimensional lumber that measures up to 2 by 8 inches. And at 90-degrees, it can cross cut 2 by 10s.
Portable and Compatible with the DEWALT Laser or L.E.D. SystemThis lightweight compound miter saw weighs just 44 pounds and features a built-in carry handle, so you can move it around the jobsite easily and lift it comfortably when it comes time to stow the saw at the end of the day.
For additional accuracy and ease of use, this saw is compatible with the DEWALT' DW7187 adjustable miter saw laser system or the DWS7085 LED cut line indicator system (sold separately), which ensures that the cutting path is clear to see.
This 12-inch double-bevel compound miter saw also comes with a DEWALT warranty package that includes a three-year limited warranty, a one-year free service contract, and a 90-day money-back guarantee.
What's in the BoxDW716 DEWALT 12-Inch Double-Bevel Compound Miter Saw, carbide blade, dust bag, and blade wrench.
Make exact cuts with the dependable, easy-to-adjust cam-lock miter handle.
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This review is from: DEWALT DW716 15 Amp 12-Inch Double-Bevel Compound Miter Saw (Tools & Home Improvement)
I originally owned a Delta 12" dual bevel compound miter saw with dual laser. Unfortunately, a gear broke in that saw last month. I took it in to have it repaired since it was still under warranty, but... DeWalt now owns Delta, and upon aquiring Delta, DeWalt discontinued this Delta saw, which was easily the best designed saw on the market. The Delta saw sold for $400, had dual bevel, compound miter with a dual laser. The dual laser was awesome because it could be aligned with both sides of the blade for quick cuts not matter which side of the blade you were using. In addition to those features, the Delta saw had nearly one and a half inches more cutting capacity than any other 12 miter on the market. Futhermore, the bevel adjustment on the Delta saw was in front of the saw (above the knob for locking the miter settings). This made bevel adjustments quick and easy, and saved me a LOT of time on crown moulding jobs. The last feature that was on the Delta, was bevel stops for crown angles. Most saws only have bevel stops at 0 and 45 degrees.

Now after saying all that. While my Delta was in the shop, I purchased a Hitachi dual bevel compound miter, and have been very dissapointed. It is an OK saw, but is just not as productive as the Delta. It only has a single laser, bevel adjustments in back, no crown bevel stops, etc. The other annoying thing is that the laser line dissapears when you begin to cut.

Moving on to the DeWalt saw. Since my Delta has been discontinued by DeWalt (THANKS DEWALT!!!), I was given the option of a refund of my purchase price, or a DW716 with a laser attachment. I took the saw, but only after much arguing. Once I reached the right person at DeWalt, I was offered the 716, the laser, and some extra blades for my trouble. As I wrote in the title, the DeWalt is the best alternative but is clearly inferior to the Delta.

Pros:
Smooth operation. The belt drive is quieter and smoother. I like this a little more than the operation of my Delta.
More compact. It is actually a little smaller than the delta, so it takes up a little less space in my crowded van.
Fits on my DeWalt stand better. I own a dewalt stand (great product), but the table of the Delta saw (its fence) never matched up well with the supports on the stand (the saw's fence sat back too far), so very small pieces of moulding would always fall off the back of the supports and irritate me. The dewalt naturally matches up perfectly.
The fence: The dewalt fences are very accurate. The hitachi's fences are slightly off from eachother, and I have not been able to get them to match up perfectly, so I use it for rough cuts, not for finish ones. The Dewalt was set up by the service center for me, and everything is dead on.

Cons:
Laser. I just can not understand why they can not have a dual laser on this saw. Delta had the technology 3 years ago, and you bought them. When are you going to put this feature on your saws. I would gladly pay extra for it. The time savings doing finish carpentry more than justifies the extra cost.
The bevel adjustment. once you have used a saw with a front adjustment for the bevel, you never want to go back to reaching around the back of the saw. It is a waste of time. Again, you bought Delta, and they had the technology, why is it not now on your saws?
Pull pin for bevel. There is an annoying pull pin in back that you must pull in order to flip the bevel from one side of 0 to the other. This is annoying, and was not on my Delta. It is one more non value added step that decreases productivity when doing finish work like Crown moulding that requires constant flipping of the bevel.
No bevel stops for crown angles. There are only bevel stops at 0 and 45 on each side of 0. once you have used a saw that has quick stops at crown bevel angles, it is a waste of time to have to adjust the bevel to the precise angle every cut. The stops would be a HUGE time saver.
Less Cutting capacity. nearly an inch and a half less cutting capacity than my Delta 12" I tried cutting a 3/4" x 11" piece of plywood, and had to flip it after the first cut to finish the cut. My Delta would have done it in one cut. The video shows the ability for the dewalt to cut a 2x10 at 90 degrees if you remove the fence, add something (it looks like a scrap) below the piece you are cutting, and use the back fence. This is a time consuming workaround because of the saw's smaller cutting capacity.
Warranty: This saw only carries a 1 year warranty. My Delta had a full 2 year warranty.

To sumarize, it is a very good saw, and probably the best one currently available on the market, but is still inferior to the Delta saw that I had. If you have never owned the Delta, you will likely be very happy with this saw. I like it for what it is, but will likely never be truly satisfied with it because of all the missing features that I previously enjoyed. The time that will be added to each job will, because of the missing features, add up and eclipse the price of the saw in a month or two. I would be willing to pay hundreds more for a DeWalt saw that had those features. It would be worth the price, unfortunately, DeWalt does not seem interested in producing such a saw.

Finally... DeWalt's customer service did eventually try hard to accomodate me. it started out slow, but I have to admit that they finished strong, and I am now pleased with their effort.