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DEWALT Sliding Compound Miter Saw 12 Inch DWS779
Last Updated: December 7, 2021 (Refresh Now)
9.1
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1000
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27
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Cut
165cut, saw, cutting, blade, miter
+85%
-15%
" ... The cuts were precise and smooth. ... "
" ... So much easier to cut corners! ... "
" ... Also make sure the depth-of-cut is set correctly so you don't cut up the saw itself. ... "
" ... Cuts were perfect and the results were excellent. ... "
" ... Great saw, cuts accurately and smooth ... "
" ... This newer model has a lot of improvements and I swear it cuts so much better too. ... I swear the saw cuts quieter and smoother than the original one we purchased 20 years ago. ... "
" ... machine sets up very nicely and does a great job at cutting. ... "
" ... Cuts really good ... "
Body
145heavy, portable, dewalt, clamp, space
+77%
-23%
" ... Steel detent plate is good ... Very long, so you need a huge open space behind it ... "
" ... It's extremely durable and sturdy, I can't imagine I would ever need another chop saw ever again. ... "
" ... great engineering and product testing before it leaves the assembly line. ... "
" ... I purchased it do do some door framing and trim work, this saw made the work easy. ... "
" ... This is a solid, quality piece of machinery. ... "
" ... I would recommend using a miter saw stand. ... It is heavy to move around but I feel like it won't bend or break. ... "
" ... I have a lot of wood working tools and this saw is a welcomed addition. ... "
" ... It is built solid, has a good weight to it, it doesn't feel like it is going to break apart. ... There were very few items that you had to attach and that is a good thing, it means that the saw is really one solid piece of hardware. ... The carrying handle is solid and I did not feel like it was going to fall apart when I picked it up. ... "
Price
126money, worth, dewalt, worth every, penny
+98%
-2%
" ... Good value for the money. ... "
" ... The upgrade to the laser guide would have been nice, but for me this is good enough and very nice for the price. ... "
" ... Best tool i ever spend money on it!!! ... "
" ... The price between the 10" and 12" was similar, so I decided on the wrong factor. ... "
" ... You just can't beat the price on Amazon because this same product is much higher price anywhere else. ... "
" ... This is a great saw, you get good cuts, it will last a long time, and the price point is very fair. ... "
" ... And it's about 100 bucks cheaper on Amazon than Lowes. ... "
" ... Would not hesitate to buy again, especially for the price I got as a warehouse deal. ... "
Usage
121easy to use, easy, house, setup, accurate
+97%
-3%
" ... This saw is clearly made much better, easy to calibrate and holds its settings. ... "
" ... Great saw to pick up for chores around the house. ... "
" ... It's easy to use. ... "
" ... I always wanted a tool like this, it’s easy to use and makes projects easier and faster. ... "
" ... Easy to move and set up. ... "
" ... Everything is straight forward to use. ... "
" ... Son loved it ... "
" ... Going to have a dedicated circuit put into the outside of the house to get around this. ... "
Size
97sliding, heavy, clamp, slide, portable
+69%
-31%
" ... It is heavy duty ... "
" ... It is heavy to move around but I feel like it won't bend or break. ... "
" ... My old saw is a 10 inch saw. ... "
" ... All the adjustable locks worked, greased properly, and even came with an awesome bag to catch the material. ... "
" ... Holds true and accurate even when I slam it in and out of the truck. ... "
" ... E.g., actual cut-out's on the degree of rotation plate, a sliding fence on the left side, etc. ... "
" ... The Delta clips are far superior to the Dewalt clips. ... "
" ... Originally, I got a different 12 in, dual bevel, sliding compound miter saw. ... "
Accuracy
80box, saw, cuts, accuracy, easy to use
+100%
" ... Accuracy dialed in right out of the box. ... "
" ... A heavy duty machine, once set up accurate ... "
" ... Miter saw was pretty accurate out of the box. ... "
" ... Very accurate right out of the box ... "
" ... I was pleasantly surprised to find it was accurate right out of the box and didn't need any adjustments. ... "
" ... It is accurate out of the box. ... "
" ... Smooth accurate cuts up to 60 degrees. ... "
" ... Makes the process of building more accurate. ... "
Marketplace
61amazon, box, return, received, delivery
+74%
-26%
" ... Package arrived at my doorstep in perfect condition. ... "
" ... If I have any issues I will return and update this review but for now I'm very happy with this saw. ... "
" ... I looked at it maybe 20 times on Amazon. ... The saw arrived, and I have got to tell you. ... "
" ... I've yet to use the saw but everything seems good, operates as is should, packing was great. ... "
" ... I have not seen cheaper than what I got if thru amazon anywhere else! ... "
" ... looked around and did lots of price shopping and found that the price from amazon was the best. ... "
" ... Received my new 780 today, shipping was prompt (about a week). ... "
" ... During opening, the saw was also packaged well and tightly packed in styrofoam. ... "
Reliability
41years, years ago, months, weeks, miter saw
+73%
-27%
" ... Been using the 779 now for several weeks now. ... "
" ... They were quick to replace it with the same model which is working fine thus far. ... "
" ... Years ago we purchased this model saw and I ran it quite frankly into the ground over 20 years. ... "
" ... I purchased this saw several months ago and put it through some minor work. ... "
" ... This saw is replacing my previous older version that just burned out, after 27 years! ... "
" ... I have been using my new saw now for just a couple of weeks and i love it . ... "
" ... I bought my first many years ago and it was a great saw. ... "
" ... So far I've had this saw 6 months - no issues. ... "
Features
38saw, safety, lock, dewalt, 779
+95%
-5%
" ... The light system that seperates this model from the cheaper 779 model is . ... "
" ... The new one is nice and shiny, with a few nice updated features. ... "
" ... He is very happy with how it performs and all the features of this model. ... "
" ... The price was amazing and affordable being a compound miter saw with many features. ... "
" ... The safety feature on the saw ignition is nice to have. ... "
" ... I found this to be a very useful feature and seems like a simple add on for safety. ... "
" ... This saw has all the features you could ever need. ... "
" ... Fantastic saw, the lock-in on angles makes this the best saw I have ever used ... "
Cleaning
35saw, dust collection, vacuum, cuts, vac
+63%
-37%
" ... I changed the blade to an 80 tooth fine blade which works well and cuts clean. ... "
" ... Frankly I thought that was happening to him because he had an extraordinarily powerful vacuum. ... The dust collector issues aside, the 780 is a beast, it mates perfectly with the DeWalt rolling stand, and the XPS light system is excellent. ... "
" ... Makes very clean cuts right out of the box. ... "
" ... Cuts great, love the way it directs the saw dust to the back, and has an excellent option for hooking up a vacuum. ... "
" ... I make less of a mess without my vac ironically. ... "
" ... It has made short, clean, and consistent work out of anything I put in front of it. ... "
" ... I clean my tools more than some people clean their vintage cars 😂 I vaccum all dust off the motor housing, the saw, and table with my shop vac, and I wipe it down when we finish. ... "
" ... Easy to set up, easy to use and easy to clean off! ... "
Marketplace / Delivery
31saw, received, delivery, shipped, delivered
+84%
-16%
" ... Received my new 780 today, shipping was prompt (about a week). ... "
" ... During opening, the saw was also packaged well and tightly packed in styrofoam. ... "
" ... The saw arrived in a secure box. ... "
" ... Easy to put together after opening the box. ... "
" ... Packaged very well ... "
" ... Package arrived at my doorstep in perfect condition. ... "
" ... Perfectly square right out of the box after being shipped. ... "
" ... and the shipping was 3 days sooner than expected. ... "
Marketplace / Marketplace
26saw, seller, deal, shipping, dewalt
+77%
-23%
" ... Bought it for my brother on sale for $199 ... "
" ... Best price out there no doubt, great seller, prompt & Fast. ... "
" ... We returned it & Amazon quickly sent a replacement saw in perfect condition! ... "
" ... looked around and did lots of price shopping and found that the price from amazon was the best. ... "
" ... Great deal when coupled with the amazon card! ... "
" ... Would not hesitate to buy again, especially for the price I got as a warehouse deal. ... "
" ... FREE shipping, I guess I was in the right place at the right time with the right company to do business with! ... "
" ... Bought this based on the reviews online as well as Amazon. ... "
Comfort
26pain, feels, trigger, head, easy to use
+65%
-35%
" ... It is a hefty piece of equipment that feels solid in all the right places. ... "
" ... no more cutting on the ground with a hand held circular saw! ... "
" ... It never wore out and did all the work we needed. ... "
" ... I appreciated the ergonomics but never saw the long lasting quality across the line. ... "
" ... A person wrote that the clip always locks when they made a cut and pushed the saw head all the way down. ... "
" ... The reach for the bevel is a minor pain but its simple and reliable and affordable. ... "
" ... I am thrilled with this saw, it's so easy to use and light enough to haul around with one hand. ... "
" ... Cuts accurately, the trigger is easy to use and feels comfortable in the hand. ... "
Performance
19saw, performance, smooth, job done, super
+95%
-5%
" ... Gets the job done - that's all I need. ... "
" ... Fast forward to April and I started to build a new deck. ... It made the job much faster, much more precise, and much safer than it would have been without it. ... "
" ... All in all I'm very pleased with the saw's performance and I can't recommend it enough. ... "
" ... Performance wise, it is night and day compared to my 15 years old Ryobi basic. ... "
" ... DEWALT always get the job done. ... "
" ... This saw did the job . ... "
" ... Either i got lucky, or dewalt is doing a solid job. ... "
" ... It's fast and powerful. ... "
Design
14looks, saw, well, new, lots
+79%
-21%
" ... I think there are some profile differences in the height of the base as well that are an improvement and finally . ... "
" ... The design also prevents creating a true lay useful bench alternative. ... "
" ... I ended up 3D printing and adapter for my shop vac. ... "
" ... Found mine at the store that has lots of orange aprons and logos. ... "
" ... I still looks brand spanking new. ... "
" ... I just finished a cabin addition, lots of mitering, it looks amazing. ... "
" ... Fit and finish looks good . ... "
Stand
7wall, saw, table, miter, good
+86%
-14%
" ... Bough the wheeled stand with this saw. ... "
" ... You can not put it up against the wall because of the sliders, but it's perfect for a job site. ... "
" ... get the good stand makes it. ... "
" ... I bought this saw with the DeWalt stand. ... "
" ... Also bought the stand for it. ... "
" ... It is heavy and a good stand stand is a must. ... "
Power
7saw, plenty, amount
+100%
" ... It grabs a LOT of electric POWER. ... "
" ... Its a handle, power suply and the light if I remember correctly. ... All in all this saw is typical dewalt power quality and lives up to the name. ... "
" ... The amount of power is staggering to me. ... "
" ... It's got a ridiculous amount of power. ... "
" ... I also bought a mobile stand to put this saw on which is a great stabilizer and prevents a lot of potential vibrations. ... "
" ... Has plenty of power. ... "
Marketplace / Returns
7return, amazon, returned, replacement, replace
+29%
-71%
" ... We tried to use the saw last week - unfortunately outside of the amazon return window, and the saw doesn't work. ... "
" ... then after 30plus days had to call to get refund . ... "
" ... didn't even turn it on, just put it back in the box so I could return it. ... "
" ... And 6 days out from when Amazon will take returns. ... "
" ... However, I have not used it yet, since I am contemplating to send it back. ... "
Software
6driver, 2, turn, tool, provided
+67%
-33%
" ... Dewalt provided a tool, I was not able to loosen the bolts the tool provided, and had to use a light duty impact driver. ... Fortunately I had the correct T driver to do this. ... "
" ... Lots of adjustments for different applications. ... "
" ... Google it and you can find what parts to buy on Amazon to complete this upgrade. ... "
" ... If you turn the lock 1/2 turn it will stay unlocked. ... "
Connectivity
6get, exhaust, dust port, trips, tooth
+83%
-17%
" ... I made a small box for organizing all of my useful USB cables and flash drives because I'm both a man with tools and a closet case nerd. ... "
" ... I hooked up my 6 gallon vacuum to the exhaust port and now for the first time in 20 years I have no piles of sawdust building up behind my stationary work table. ... "
" ... This is the Mac-Daddy mitre saw you need. ... "
" ... I highly recommend something mobile. ... "
" ... but I was looking forward to seeing how the xps works. ... "
Gaming
5saw, dewalt
+100%
" ... I absolutely LOVE it and I've really stepped up my game when it comes to projects. ... "
" ... Like playing a game of Bop It. ... "
" ... I am a home gamer and needed a new saw to replace a Crapsman I bought 3 or 4 years ago for a little less than half the price of this saw. ... "
" ... I didn’t want to spend the extra $100+ on the standard-size saw, so I figured I’d be on top of my game saving money and having a larger cut capacity! ... "
Marketplace / Product As Described
4picture, exactly, dws779
+100%
" ... It's as described. ... "
" ... The saw is exactly as described. ... "
" ... Thought it was going to have material supports based off the pictures. ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
Print
3+33%
-67%
" ... Didn't read the fine print i guess, since the saw that i bought isn't the 1 in the picture. ... "
" ... It came in the original unopened box with a red "Special Buy" tag printed on the box. ... "
Marketplace / Packing
3+100%
" ... Excellent packaging as well for sure. ... "
" ... Packaged very well ... "
" ... I've yet to use the saw but everything seems good, operates as is should, packing was great. ... "
Marketplace / Defective Delivery
3arrived, defective, packaging
+33%
-67%
" ... Seems like I may have received a defective saw. ... "
" ... The saw was broken when it arrived. ... "
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Size: 12 meters
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