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(More customer reviews)Bottom line - with only about three weeks of use (tons of trim work, light framing, and a large deck) this saw is very good at many things, not great at all of them.First, all saws need good blades - period.If yours did not come with one, don't review it till you get one (I replaced the stock 40 tooth blade with an upgraded).Secondly, sliding miter saws inherently add a degree of complication (or versatility depending on how you look at it) to your work, so consider what you really need. If your need is just trim - consider a non-slider.With that said I have always been a fan of 10inch sliders - they are the most versatile tool you can bring to the job site.This model replaces a pretty old Porter and Cable model that I was fairly happy with.Here is my take on the DeWalt.This is a very good saw, essentially a sliding version of the very popular DW703 and DW713 fixed models.The fence is an upgrade over those models, and the features make it a worthy competitor to the class leading Bosch and Makita models.
Here is what I like:
·Build quality - Solid, Limited plastic, Square table and fence, Good slides with no play.
·Adjustments - The wide angles right (60) and left (52) and compound bevel.
·Accuracy - So far (trim work and a deck) cuts are right on, with no slop or wave (I have not cut 12x's yet only 10x's and the saw held a compound angle arrow straight through the cut)
·Vertical capacity - cuts 6" high molding vertically.
·Pre-Sets on the Bevel - Seven different pre-sets for crown both left and right - great time saving feature.
Here is what I am not too keen about:
·The lock for the slide is a small round dial that is still hard for me to find (I would have liked a larger lever a little more prominent)
·Dust collection is not great
·The plates left and right are shorter than I am used to (this is true of the Bosch too) so I have had to adjust how I work a little.
·Set up took longer than I would have liked - Square and 45 were almost there right out of the box, aligning all indicators and making fine adjustments was tough - adjustment screws and indicators move a little when tightening them. Vertical adjustment for perpendicular (the most important) was the toughest.
·The blade provided is just not good enough - especially for the money
·It is a bit more expensive than the Bosch or Makita.
This is a very good saw - it is good at many things, but not great at any one particular item.I compared it mostly to the Makita side-by-side - the motor (higher RPM), vertical capacity, and the length of cut on a 45 were factors that tilted me in favor of DeWalt.The Makita has a bigger table which I like a lot (more like my old Porter & Cable) but the sliders are low which engineers will tell you promotes more deflection at the head. Most manufacturers now have the slides up higher. DeWalt used to actually stack the slides vertically, but now dual horizontal slides seems like the way to go.The spring that controls the plunge movement on the Makita is just a standard wound spring mounted vertically, this made for a jerk upwards when you let go of the handle and odd feeling back pressure when you pulled down.Also, all these saws need a good table or stand - you can be frustrated using a 10-inch slider with no clamps or a bad set up - make sure any complaints about a saw are not really complaints about a bad work area.Friends swear by their Bosch tools (I have a few and like `em) and the Bosch 10-inch slider is top rated by many, the DeWalt is at least as good, but not much better.So with the DW717, DeWalt only joins Bosch and Makita near the top of this category, not sure it will de-throne anyone - they are all good choices based on work style and preference (I still really like design of the Makita table).The durability of DeWalt, and the features I have mentioned are why I chose the DW717.I admit this review is based on limited use so I will update it after a few more projects.
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The DEWALT DW717 10-inch Double-Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw features best-in-class cross cut capacity and an exclusive bevel detent system for incredibly accurate cuts and amazing versatility. The DW717 optimizes cutting accuracy on repeat cuts with its seven positive stop bevel detent system, as well as with its adjustable stainless steel miter detent plate which has 11 positives stops to ensure cutting accuracy and improve overall productivity. Angled cuts have never been more versatile -- cross cut capacity of 12 inches at 45 degrees; Vertical cut capacity of nested crown up to 6-1/4 inches; Miter capacity 60 degrees left and 52 degrees right; Bevels up to 48 degrees for unparalleled cut capacity. The powerful 15 Amp motor spins the 10-inch blade at speeds of 4,000 RPM for cleaner cuts.
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