Is there a reason you aren't considering a 12-inch non-sliding saw for trim work (cuts a 2 x 8 at 90 degrees or a 2 x 6 at 45 degrees)? I've had the Dewalt DW716 for more than 10 years and it's never disappointed me. It's portable enough if you don't have to lug it around every day, and much cheaper than a sliding saw.
Which Miter Saw
Alternate title, when will dewalt replace the DW717?
I'm in search of a 10" dual bevel sliding miter saw, and had settled on the DW717 based on it topping nearly every comparison. But it's discontinued and not available anywhere, and I think it's incredibly short sighted of Dewalt to remove that product from the market without a replacement, but apparently they know something I don't. I'm not interested in cordless, corded only.
What I've found from many reviews is that the Makita, while costing the most, has a little bit of deflection during slide cuts, and I'm less than impressed that on a 600 dollar saw, they chose to use an aluminum detent plate for the miter adjustment which wears over time. Shouldn't have to buy an aftermarket plate for a 600 dollar saw. I did see one person say they were able to correct the deflection in the cut by loosening the slide rails and twisting them slightly, but again, shouldn't have to do that. My last gripe with the makita is you have to remove the tall fence to do a bevel cut, which if you're trying to bevel something tall, that's pretty inconvenient; the sliding design on the dewalt is far superior.
The Bosch also had some deflection in the cut based on the reviews, and while that seemed to be the only complaint, it was worse than the Makita. I really don't want to spend 500+ for a saw (any saw) that can't be easily adjusted to cut straight right out of the box.
I would really like to hear from anyone that has personal experience with either of these saws, do you notice any deflection or curve to your cuts, was it a symptom of the stock blade and a replacement fixed it, is it a simple fix the reviewers missed? And if anyone knows when Dewalt will be offering another 10" saw, that would be nice as well. My use will be for trim and window casings, all around my house, no commercial use.
Here's the review I found most helpful:
I'm in search of a 10" dual bevel sliding miter saw, and had settled on the DW717 based on it topping nearly every comparison. But it's discontinued and not available anywhere, and I think it's incredibly short sighted of Dewalt to remove that product from the market without a replacement, but apparently they know something I don't. I'm not interested in cordless, corded only.
What I've found from many reviews is that the Makita, while costing the most, has a little bit of deflection during slide cuts, and I'm less than impressed that on a 600 dollar saw, they chose to use an aluminum detent plate for the miter adjustment which wears over time. Shouldn't have to buy an aftermarket plate for a 600 dollar saw. I did see one person say they were able to correct the deflection in the cut by loosening the slide rails and twisting them slightly, but again, shouldn't have to do that. My last gripe with the makita is you have to remove the tall fence to do a bevel cut, which if you're trying to bevel something tall, that's pretty inconvenient; the sliding design on the dewalt is far superior.
The Bosch also had some deflection in the cut based on the reviews, and while that seemed to be the only complaint, it was worse than the Makita. I really don't want to spend 500+ for a saw (any saw) that can't be easily adjusted to cut straight right out of the box.
I would really like to hear from anyone that has personal experience with either of these saws, do you notice any deflection or curve to your cuts, was it a symptom of the stock blade and a replacement fixed it, is it a simple fix the reviewers missed? And if anyone knows when Dewalt will be offering another 10" saw, that would be nice as well. My use will be for trim and window casings, all around my house, no commercial use.
Here's the review I found most helpful:
Tool Test: 10-Inch Sliding Dual-Bevel Compound Miter Saws
A close look at eight saws to find the best model overall and the best value
www.jlconline.com
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Got a 12" dewalt dws779 sliding compound saw with collapsible stand on sale for $399 around Xmas. After they took 6 weeks to ship it to me and I got a rebate my final cost for the saw was $279.
Gotta say for the money it's one heck of a tool. It will cut a 1x12 in one pass. Plenty one power to easily go thru 4 by and 6 by lumber.
It unboxed true and square against after multiple calibration cuts. Trim cuts have always fit up tight and clean.
It's slot bigger than a 10" saw but for the money it's a great buy especially when it's on sale.
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Gotta say for the money it's one heck of a tool. It will cut a 1x12 in one pass. Plenty one power to easily go thru 4 by and 6 by lumber.
It unboxed true and square against after multiple calibration cuts. Trim cuts have always fit up tight and clean.
It's slot bigger than a 10" saw but for the money it's a great buy especially when it's on sale.
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