DEWALT DW708 12-Inch Double-Bevel Sliding Compound Miter saw
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Product Details
Manufacturer: DEWALTModel: DW708
Accessories:
- Kreg PRS3020 True-FLEX Featherboard - Twin Pack
- Rousseau 3509 9-Inch x 12-Inch x 3/8-Inch Deluxe Router Base Plate
- CMT 210.096.12 12" x 96 Tooth ATB, .126 Kerf, 1" Bore Melamine & Fine Cut Off Miter Saw Blade
- Forrest WW2407125 Woodworker II 12-Inch 40 Tooth 1-Inch Arbor 1/8-Inch Kerf Circular Saw Blade
- Forrest MM12106 Miter Master 12-Inch 100 Tooth 5/8-Inch Arbor .105-Inch Kerf Wood Cutting Circular Saw Blade
Description of DEWALT DW708 12-Inch Double-Bevel Sliding Compound Miter saw
DeWalt packs it all into this 12-inch compound miter saw: the big blade, the double bevel, the double rail slide. Very impressive. Finish carpenters who want to miter crown molding (up to 5-1/4 inches) vertically and framers who demand a 12-inch crosscut capacity will love this saw's 12-inch blade. The double bevel, of course, means you flip the saw instead of the wood, a great feature for those working with long molding or in confined spaces. The saw bevels to 45 degrees both ways and has the ability to bevel up to 48 if the need arises. The double rail slide is definitely burlier than the old single rail design. Both rails slide on self-cleaning, dust-sealed bearings, too.What really gets us is the weight and balance of this saw: it slides smoothly through cuts, bevels are easy to set, and the miter gauge swivels lightly (all of which speak to the saw's excellent design). You can miter 50 degrees left, 60 degrees right. We also appreciated the cam-lock miter gauge on this saw--the handle simply clamps down, which makes switching angles noticeably quicker than with a twist-lock miter.
DeWalt's D-handle is designed for right-handed use, but the trigger is big enough to use comfortably with your left hand if a particular cut requires it. The saw also has a depth-stop adjuster in case you have to cut a quick dado or two at the job site. The easy-to-read stainless-steel miter scale, with 11 positive stops allows you to lock in the most common angles quickly and, thanks to the cam-lock miter, it's also easy to dial in precise cuts just over or under the positive stop--a feature finish carpenters, in particular, will love. The electric blade stops the blade quickly, which saves time and makes work safer. The saw doesn't have a safety switch--which is fine by us, since some safety switches can be downright dangerous--but it's something to consider if you're doing residential or remodeling work where children might stumble across your tools. --Jon Groebner
Tools and Hardware Reviews of DEWALT DW708 12-Inch Double-Bevel Sliding Compound Miter saw
Customer Review: My DeWalt Saw
Summary: 4 Stars
I had been eyeing this product in the stores for years, but could never afford it. Then Amazon.com offered it at an unbeatable price.
I have had the saw about two years now and I must say it is worth every penny I spent on it. I am an amateur woodworker and the precision this saw gives me is superb. Moreover, it is very flexible in its set-ups allowing me to do things I couldn't imagine doing two years ago.
As always, Amazon.com made the process easy and fast.
Bill Affleck
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