We were at the DeWalt media event today to test out a variety of new products. One of these is a new 12″ sliding compound miter saw (model DWS780). DeWalt positions the DWS780 as the lightest dual-bevel sliding miter saw on the market—in fact, it weighs just 56 pounds. $599 DWS780 Seems like a great product for professionals and serial DIYers looking to get involved with major home projects. DeWalt's new 12" sliding compound miter saw features new XPS LED lights that project a "laser-like" light onto the work surface ". This is to show where the blade will cut. DeWalt believes the system is more accurate than traditional laser systems and will not drift over time. While they offer a new way to cut precisely, But we are sad to see that they still use the smoke blade guard, which blocks the view of the blade.
We were at the DeWalt media event today to test out a variety of new products. One of these is the new DeWalt 12″ sliding compound miter saw (model DWS780). DeWalt positions the DWS780 as the lightest dual-bevel sliding miter saw on the market—in fact, it weighs just 56 pounds. $599 The DWS780 seems like a great product for professionals and serial DIYers who want to get involved with major home projects. DeWalt's new 12" sliding compound miter saw features new XPS LED lights that cast a "like "laser" shadow. This is to show where the blade will cut. DeWalt believes the system is more accurate than traditional laser systems because many add-on or laser systems do not drift out of alignment over time. Although they offer a new The precise cutting method, but we are sad to see that they still use the smoke blade guard, which will block the view of the blade.
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The DeWalt DWS780 Miter Saw is a dual-bevel miter system that tilts from 0 to 49 degrees in both directions. It has positive stops at 0, 22.5, 33.9, 45 and 49 degrees (both sides). The black bright yellow beveled scale is also easy to read. The saw can be tilted 60 degrees to the right and 50 degrees to the left. The stainless steel miter stop has 10 positive stops so you can hit the most common miter spots for crown molding and other cuts. As you might expect, DeWalt has retained its standard black push-down cam-lock miter buttons to secure the angle between the fixed detents on the stainless steel plate.
The DeWalt DWS780 saw has a 15 amp motor that spins at 3800 RPM. We like the way DeWalt routed the power cord through the back of the saw—it doesn't interfere with the slide-miter mechanism at all. As for cutting capacity, the saw will cut 6-3/4 inches vertically and 13-7/8 inches horizontally at 90 degrees. DeWalt claims a nesting crown capacity of 7-1/2 inches, and the rear fence design lets you cut 2×16 at 90 degrees and 2×12 at 45 degrees.
But really, while the cutting capabilities are impressive, it's the weight that really makes this saw stand out. The DWS780 somehow squeezes itself into a 56-pound package. That's really light, especially for a sliding double miter saw. But light weight is only part of the equation. DeWalt also gave it some ergonomic handles so you can actually grab it and transfer it from the job site to your truck or trailer.
The sliding compound miter saw will be available August 1st and, as we mentioned, retails for $599. The DWS708 is backed by DeWalt's 3-year limited warranty, one-year free service contract, and 90-day money-back guarantee.
Available accessories
- Heavy Duty Miter Saw Stand (DWX723)
- Compact Miter Saw Stand (DWX724)
- Heavy duty workbench (DWX725)
- Heavy Duty Work Bench with Miter Saw Mounting Bracket (DWX725B)