CLICK IMAGE for more info and price
Made by: DEWALT
Related areas of interest include:
CLICK HERE for more information and price
Product Description --
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.
From Hanley-Wood's Tools of the Trade -- This was our favorite saw. It has a tight, solid feel and a smooth start. The dual-range miter scale is heavy-duty metal, and is easy to read and adjust. The miter angle scale indicator has a center line and 1/4-degree markings on either side great for hairline adjustments. The cam-action miter adjuster was the best of the bunch. It locks down into any degree setting and stays put. The slide rails are stacked on top of each other, giving the operator an excellent view of the bevel scale. The blade guard works okay. Good visibility through the guard into the line-of-cut. The fence slides on both sides; knobs must be securely tightened to keep it square to table. Easy bevel adjustment. The provided 60-tooth blade made fairly clean cuts; optional 80-tooth made glass-smooth cuts. Copyright Hanley-Wood, LLC
Features
. Crosscut capacity of 12 inches at 90 degrees and an extra-high fence to cut molding up to 5-1/4 inches standing vertically, allowing the saw to make cuts other saws can't
. Fence slides out of the way to handle bevel cuts
. Miters 50 degrees to the left and 60 degrees to the right for increased capacity for all worksite applications
. Bevels 45 degrees left and right, with the ability to bevel to 48 degrees, allowing the user to flip the saw and not the work, saving time and increasing productivity
. Easy-to-read stainless-steel miter scale has 11 positive stops for quick actuation of most common angle settings
. Dual vertical rails use linear ball bearings and bronze guides for superior accuracy, smooth sliding action, and excellent side-to-side deflection control
. Electric brake stops blade within 5 seconds
. Improved dust-collection efficiency
. Works great with the DW723 miter saw stand
Reviews:
Makita -- I have owned my 708 for 18 months now and am as happy with it now as when I bought it. The slide rails are very smooth and easy to adjust(needed depending on temperature extremes). The lever cam lock beats those twist knobs hands down. The miter detents are positive but not so deep as to make it difficult to go 1/4 of a degree to either side. The vernier scale on the miter pointer is handy. The depth stop is a useful item for certain uses, except for dados, where you have to keep the work 2-21/2" off the fence to get a flat cut. The tall fence is sturdy and is better than adding wood to the wimpy stock fence (a la Makita, Hitachi). The dual bevel feature is real nice, since now I don't have to move the zero stop to bevel right a degree or two. One improvement would be an overide for the bevel stops so you could bevel 47 degrees without messing with the adjustment. I just leave the stops turned out and go to the pointer for a true 45. The cutting capacity is plain heaven, especially for jig cutting railing parts(not even possible with a straight 12" or slide 10"). All told, the best saw on the market, even if it cost twice as much.
Highly refined -- Love it , love it , love it. DeWalt really thought this one through. Form the smooth belt drive to the cam lock table. I can not find fault with this saw. It has absolutely the largest capacity of any SCM saw on the market. It is the only one with such a huge fence to support your material. If you need to bevel cut , just turn the knob , and it slides out of the way. No one else gives you that option. (If Makita did , I would be more inclined to go that direction, since their LS1211 is such a sweet saw, even more refined than the DeWalt.) The cam lock table is a very nice improvement over a screw knob design.The whole saw is very easy to adjust if it gets knocked out of whack by careless workers. It is however pretty heavy to lug around, so I mounted mine on a Trojan Miter saw stand. Now I roll it around instead. It sets up in less than 2 minutes.If you need the capacity , you can't go wrong with this saw. If you don't , consider the DW705.
DW708:Almost the only tool needed for woodwork -- The DW708 Miter Saw has all that is necessary to miter or cut angles left or right. I have found it easy to make any kind of adjustments for miter or angle cuts. One item that could make this saw perfect would be to install a laser for the cutting blade. The only thing that this Miter saw cannot cut is plywood sheets, but for that I have a circular saw with different size fences.
A Fantastic Saw -- I cannot say enough about the performance, versatility and feel of this saw. The only thing I wish it had was a laser sight. No other complaints. I also bought the matching Dewalt stand for it and think it is a great thing to have. It does not fold up as small as I would like, but the saw attaches securely to the stand.
Face The Facts -- DeWalt makes a great miter saw any way that you look at it. I know the non-conformists disagree, but face the facts, DeWalt miter saws are solid performers. I've owned my 12 inch slider for nearly three years, and it works perfectly. I purchased a stablemate stand for it and the two go together very nicely. I like the power it has and the accuracy is superb. If you do knock the alignment out, it is easy to adjust. While I wouldn't touch a DeWalt jig saw with a 10 foot pole, their miter saws are top-notch. If you are doing a lot of intricate millwork, I would also buy the DeWalt 10 inch miter saw for increased accuracy on smaller moldings.