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

Product Description

,Milwaukee 2625-21 M18 18-Volt Hackzall Cordless One-Handed Reciprocating Saw Kit , MK Diamond 157222 MK-170 1/3-Horsepower 7-Inch Bench Wet Tile Saw,DEWALT DW744X 10-Inch Job-Site Table Saw ,Roberts 17076 10-46 6-Inch Jamb Saw ,Skil 3540-02 4.2-Amp 7-Inch Wet Tile 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.


This review is from: DEWALT DW716 15 Amp 12-Inch Double-Bevel Compound Miter Saw (Tools & Home Improvement)
Growing up, I was spoiled by my dad's DeWalt radial arm saw that was built like a tank. There are few tools that can compare to a good radial arm saw in versatility and accuracy; however, it sorely lacks in portability. After using the DW716 for awhile, I've finally found a tool I like more than the tank of a radial arm saw. While the sliding compound miter saws rival the cutting capacity of a radial arm saw, the sliders tend to be less accurate. Furthermore, the sliders take up a huge amount of area on a workbench because of the added depth of the rails. While the cutting capacity is nice, I find that I don't need to cut 14" boards very often (a circular saw can suffice for cutting 2x12s since that's generally a roughing project anyway).
The DW716 has several features that are extremely useful. The miter detent override is particularly useful for those not-quite-45-degree miters by preventing the saw from slipping into the normal detents. The tall fence is great for large crown molding, and the double bevel feature comes in handy then too. The way the saw is set up allows for very tall vertical cuts, which is much easier on the saw. The belt driven operation makes a much different noise than traditional direct drive saws, but the motor is then out of the way for bevels to the right and vertical cuts.
There are several complaints people have about the saw. Firstly, it's expensive, but like that radial arm saw, it's built to last, and it works much better than cheaper saws. Secondly, people are disappointed that for the price there is no attached laser or work light. The work light might be nice, but a normal worksite light works better. Lasers are a joke for serious carpenters. The best way to get an accurate cut is by inching the running blade up to the line with a false cut or two on the scrap side; then you know exactly where the cut will be. Lasers have to be calibrated perfectly (and recalibrated too) to be accurate, and you're also left with the problem of the laser being sighted to one side of the blade or the other. The laser can't be in the center of the blade because it won't adjust for the width of the kerf (always remember not to get a thin kerf blade since they wander and won't make as accurate of cuts), and if the laser is to the left or the right, you can only be accurate when your line is on that side of the board. And all of those little gimmicks just give more opportunities for things to break.
Dust collection on this saw is bad, just like every other miter saw. The fulcrum for the arm is up high so as to allow for taller vertical cuts, resulting in the dust bag being too high for reasonable dust collection. I hook my shop vac up to solve the problem, but dust still flies. And yet I don't loose sleep over this.
You're not going to regret buying this saw.