DEWALT DW703 Heavy Duty 10-Inch Compound Miter saw
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Manufacturer: DEWALTModel: DW703
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Description of DEWALT DW703 Heavy Duty 10-Inch Compound Miter saw
Whether on the job site or your own workshop at home, you need a miter saw that's durable, portable, and, most importantly, provides clean, accurate cuts. The DeWalt DW703 delivers on every count. Powered by a 15 amp motor and featuring solid ball- and roller-bearing construction, the DW703 is built to last--and perform. The versatile and heavy-duty DW703 is the only 10-inch compound miter saw capable of cutting 5-1/4-inch crown molding and 6-inch base molding. Clear, easy-to-use controls, including 11 preset positive miter stops, make operation a breeze, while smooth arm and trigger action and a clean line of sight ensure precision on every cut. --Carl ThressTools and Hardware Reviews of DEWALT DW703 Heavy Duty 10-Inch Compound Miter saw
Customer Review: 100% accuracy and a solid saw
Summary: 5 Stars
I debated a long time between a 10" or 12" miter saw, but when I stumbled across a refurbished DeWalt DW703 10" I simply couldn't pass it up. In the couple of years I have owned it I haven't found a time where I really "needed" the 12", and the advantage I have with the 10" is that it uses the same size blades as my table saw....so that keeps things simple.
If you have already made up your mind and have decided upon a 10" saw, I would have no reservations about recommending the DW703. I fully realize that DeWalt has other 10" miter saws and I'm sure they are as equally capable, but since I have no experience with them I'll only be commenting upon this particular model.
I have used this saw for rough framing, trim, and even for cutting sections of PVC and plastic. Over the course of the last two years I have moved the saw dozens of times, switched blades a few times, set it up and tore it down, and even after all of that the cuts stay absolutely accurate. Whether I'm cutting a 45, a 90, or any other angle this saw delivers and has never needed any adjustments. I have cut a little crown molding on the saw and again the cuts were at precise angles with no slop in the saw (I did opt for the optional crown stops which helped keep the stock at the proper angle).
I primarily use this saw on a miter stand and I couldn't imagine doing it any other way. In the few times where I needed to make just a few quick cuts on the floor it worked well enough, but the relatively small table surface area would make this difficult if working with long stock, so if I didn't have a miter stand I would surely opt for the optional extension system.
One disappointment was that DeWalt didn't offer a laser attachment for the saw. They offer a laser for the 12" saw, and now they even offer a LED light that "projects" a shadow of the blade on to the stock, but neither of these options is available for the 10" version, so I installed a Irwin laser guide onto the saw and it has worked beautifully.
Amazingly enough, even the dust bag on this saw works pretty well. I would estimate it captures at least 75% of the dust when working with the 40 tooth blade that comes with it, but it ceases to function very well when using a better blade (see my review of the 80 tooth Freud Blade for additional detail on this). If using a blade with more teeth, or when cutting MDF it may be to your advantage to hook up a shop vac to the saw or use some other type of dust collection system.
As to that 40 tooth blade it worked quite well and made smooth accurate cuts right up until the point I tried to go through a couple of nails with it. I chipped a few of the carbide teeth and lost a couple of others, but interesting enough the blade still works pretty well for dimensional lumber (although I would not use it for any fine detail work).
I've used cheaper miter saws and I've used more expensive miter saws, but for me this one is just right. If it was stolen from me today I would have no reservations about ordering a new one tomorrow although if the right deal presented itself I could be convinced to upgrade to the 12" just for the sake of it being slightly more versatile.
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