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DEWALT 12-Inch Double-Bevel Compound Miter Saw
Older model delivers bang for your buck!

Introduction to this saw was purely by accident. A couple of years ago, our trusty Makita job-site mitre saw's power cord broke (wrapped around the saw's motor one too many times) and we had one side of a wall of trim left to do. Prepared to make a run back to the shop, I noticed the DEWALT Box in the homeowners garage. Perhaps a gift that had never been opened? I explained my problem to the homeowner and was given permission to break it out of the box. I'm glad I did.

The first thing I noticed was the saw's light weight at just 44 pounds. The Makita was a good 60lbs and no built-in carry handle like this DEWALT. Moving it around the jobsite? A breeze.

The DEWALT 12-Inch Double-Bevel Compound Miter Saw provides quick, accurate crosscutting and miter-cutting applications: boards, baseboards or moldings. The quiet, yet powerful 15 Amp motor ensures the saw runs as good as it looks.

Features:

Powerful 15 amp motor delivers no-load speed of 3,600 rpm.
Durable carbide blade, a blade wrench, and a dust bag included.
Machined base fence support maintains fence alignment for accurate cuts
Tall sliding fences support over-sized trim like crown and base moldings.
Fence easily slides out of the way for bevel cuts
Cam miter lock for quick and accurate miter table positioning
Stainless steel detent plate with 11 positive stops provides repeatable accuracy and jobsite durability
Miter detent override provides fine adjustment for precise miter angles
Left and right miter capacity: 0 - 52 degrees for greater versatility
Bevels: 0 - 48 degrees for increased cut capacity
Four hardened steel bevel stops on each side for versatility.
Lightweight at 44lbs. and built-in carry handle for easy portability
Three-year limited warranty, one-year free service, and 90-day money-back guarantee.

Quick, Accurate Cuts

The craftsmanhip is excellent and the saw is very sturdy. Precise cuts are a breeze since everything about it says versatility. The miter system's adjustable stainless steel miter detent plate features 11 positive stops for easy setup and improved efficiency over other saws we have worked with. The easy-to-adjust cam-lock miter handle delivers quick and accurate miter angles, and features a convenient detent override, which allows you to adjust the miter setting without the saw slipping into the miter detents. And the saw's big miter capacity — 0 to 50 degrees to the left and the right — is appreciated.

The tall fence supports 6-5/8-inch crown molding nested vertically, as well as 6-1/2-inch base molding set vertically against the fence. The fence slides out of the way easily when it's time to make bevel cuts.

Accurate bevel cuts are a peice of cake. You can easily set up for bevel cuts that measure between 0 and 48 degrees to the left and to the right. This handy setup provides increased capacity for big jobs and allows you to flip the saw instead of the material. Plus, with hardened steel bevel stops at 0, 33.9, 45 and 48 degrees on both sides, it makes finding and setting the most common bevel angles a quick, easy process.

Ideal for a range of applications, the saw can deliver clean, 45-degree bevel cuts through dimensional lumber that measures up to 2 by 8 inches. And at 90-degrees, it can crosscut 2 X 10s.

Added Accuracy

The DEWALT 716 is designed for use with the DEWALT' DW7187 adjustable miter saw laser system or the DWS7085 LED cut line indicator system (sold separately), which ensures that the cutting path is clear to see.

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