Lowe's has
DeWALT 12" 15-Amp Miter Saw (DWS779)
+ Aluminum Adjustable Miter Saw Stand (DWX723) for
$449.
Shipping is free, otherwise select free store pickup where stock permits.
Note: Stand is added to cart automatically when you add Miter Saw; availability for store pickup may vary by location.
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Key Features:- DeWALT 12" 15-Amp Miter Saw (DWS779)
- Powerful 15-amp, 3,800 RPM motor delivers extended power and durability
- Exclusive back fence design cuts up to 2 x 16 dimensional lumber at 90 degrees and 2 x 12 at 45 degrees
- Precise miter system and machined base support
- Miter 60 degrees to the right and 50 degrees to the left
- Dual horizontal steel rails with innovative clamping mechanism and linear ball bearings deliver an accurate, durable, and compact saw
- Precise miter system and machined base fence support optimized durability and cutting accuracy
- Oversized bevel scale makes bevel angle adjustments accurate and easy
- Cam lock miter handle with detent override deliver quick and accurate miter angles
- Innovative gearbox and belt-drive design increases vertical cutting capacity
- Aluminum Adjustable Miter Saw Stand (DWX723)
- Lightweight aluminum construction (29-lbs) allows for easy transport to and from the jobsite
- 5-1/2-ft beam extends to support up to 16-ft of material and up to 500-lbs
- Miter saw mounting brackets make attaching your miter saw less of a hassle
- Extension lock levers allow for fast and secure tightening of extensions
- Non-marring feet on tool mount prevent scratches to your work piece
- Legs provide additional stability and fold for easy storage
- Work stops/supports can be repositioned quickly anywhere along the rail
- 3-year limited warranty gives you peace of mind
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I had owned a DWS779 for many years, and it was an amazing SCMS. And last year when I seen the sale, I jumped on it.
Little did I know how much Dewalt had cheapened the saw from the 779 of the past. Many of the aspects that made it a "DWS780 Without the Light" were gone. So many things that made it great...
(Copy/paste to save time)
1. Saw now only cuts 13.75" wide not 16" as advertised (huge change)
2. Kerf plate is no longer split and cannot be adjusted
3. They removed a few bevel stops.
4. There is no more slide lock lever.
5. The motor itself bogs down quickly compared to the older versions. This is straining the motor, and in turn, shortening it's life span.
They took a once amazing saw that was the best value in SCMS, and turned it into a Yellow Craftsman Sliding Compound Miter Saw.
So be forewarned... this will be more of a DWS778.9. And it is not a very good deal at this price, for this saw.
Look into the Makita and Bosch. I love the Bosch now, and find it better than the DWS780. (I only with the Newer Cordless Bosch had the option of being battery powered, and corded. I'd have bought that one instead if it came with both options.)
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The Metabo was weak, for my purpose, and a budget saw. The laser was unusable outside in all but overcast conditions.
The 779 is a beast as is every other 12" sliding miter. If you are not needing that cut size, I would aim for a good 10" slider.
I purchased the DW779 at the right price and mounted it on a Rigid MUSV. It's much too heavy to carry around.
As soon as I find a great 10" for the right price, I'll move back to one and let the Dewalt go.
Don't purchase the Dewalt rollingcart/ stand. It is heavy and it is junk. And yes, I have owned several other rolling carts to include Bosch.
Just my two cents and YMMV.
edit: Tried to do some checking and it appears the $399 may be a local price? On my main lowes page it says $399 but if I change delivery to shipped, it says out of stock and changes the price to $449 when it bumps me back to checkout. However, if I leave it for store pickup or curbside it allows me to checkout at the $399 price.
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I had owned a DWS779 for many years, and it was an amazing SCMS. And last year when I seen the sale, I jumped on it.
Little did I know how much Dewalt had cheapened the saw from the 779 of the past. Many of the aspects that made it a "DWS780 Without the Light" were gone. So many things that made it great...
(Copy/paste to save time)
1. Saw now only cuts 13.75" wide not 16" as advertised (huge change)
2. Kerf plate is no longer split and cannot be adjusted
3. They removed a few bevel stops.
4. There is no more slide lock lever.
5. The motor itself bogs down quickly compared to the older versions. This is straining the motor, and in turn, shortening it's life span.
They took a once amazing saw that was the best value in SCMS, and turned it into a Yellow Craftsman Sliding Compound Miter Saw.
So be forewarned... this will be more of a DWS778.9. And it is not a very good deal at this price, for this saw.
Look into the Makita and Bosch. I love the Bosch now, and find it better than the DWS780. (I only with the Newer Cordless Bosch had the option of being battery powered, and corded. I'd have bought that one instead if it came with both options.)
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Lastly on the footprint. If this is for a small garage shop the smaller footprint is so much better on the Metabo I would not want the 779 in a small shop.
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I had owned a DWS779 for many years, and it was an amazing SCMS. And last year when I seen the sale, I jumped on it.
Little did I know how much Dewalt had cheapened the saw from the 779 of the past. Many of the aspects that made it a "DWS780 Without the Light" were gone. So many things that made it great...
(Copy/paste to save time)
1. Saw now only cuts 13.75" wide not 16" as advertised (huge change)
2. Kerf plate is no longer split and cannot be adjusted
3. They removed a few bevel stops.
4. There is no more slide lock lever.
5. The motor itself bogs down quickly compared to the older versions. This is straining the motor, and in turn, shortening it's life span.
They took a once amazing saw that was the best value in SCMS, and turned it into a Yellow Craftsman Sliding Compound Miter Saw.
So be forewarned... this will be more of a DWS778.9. And it is not a very good deal at this price, for this saw.
Look into the Makita and Bosch. I love the Bosch now, and find it better than the DWS780. (I only with the Newer Cordless Bosch had the option of being battery powered, and corded. I'd have bought that one instead if it came with both options.)
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