The DEWALT DWS779 12″ Sliding compound Miter saw features a powerful 15 amp, 3, 800 RPM motor that delivers extended power and durability. It has a super efficient dust collection system that captures over 75 percent of dust generated. This miter saw also offers an exclusive back fence design which cuts up to 2×16 dimensional lumber at 90° and 2×12 at 45°.
Product Features
- Powerful 15 amp, 3, 800 RPM motor delivers extended power and durability
- Exclusive back fence design cuts up to 2×16 dimensional lumber at 90 degree and 2×12 at 45 degree
- Super efficient dust collection system captures over 75 percent of dust generated
- Backed by DEWALT’S 3 year limited warranty
- Maximum Cutting Thickness:6.75 inch
Beware of model differences among DeWalt sliding compound miter saws… Update 3-15-2019–Great price on this saw on Amazon right now at $334. Perhaps best ever. Buy it!________________________________________________________________________________________DeWalt does not list this model (DWS779) on their web site, probably because this saw is the top-of-the-line DWS780 corded sliding compound miter saw without the DWS780’s superb XPS guide light. Right now on Amazon (as of January, 2017) and elsewhere (Home Depot online) the DWS779 is selling for…
Work horse I have owned three of these saws. They can withstand some serious work and are well built. They cut true and are easy to adjust. They are a bit heavy and cumbersome but what would you expect with a 16″ straight cut capacity saw. Fork out the $ and get the rolling stand you’ll be glad you did. This saw does not have the laser,but any carpenter worth his sawdust doesn’t need a laser to cut accurately. Save a couple hundred $ and buy this saw the “779” not the 780. Use the extra money…
Good saw, could be designed better (XPS added) Definitely a great saw at $350. Cuts really well and I can already tell a big difference from my last saw (Harbor Freight), which says a lot because I do not use my saw often.It would be nice if the clamp stored somewhere on the saw like the wrench does, and because of how the lock on the shaft of the clamp is designed it can’t even be locked down to the back of the saw, it must be in contact with the front of the saw. So when not in use or secured to the front of the saw it is just…