Editorial Product Review:Item Description:12', 15A, Compound Miter Saw, 4,000 RPM, Capacities: Miter 0 To 50 Degree Left & Right, Bevel 0 To 48 Degree Left, 0 To 3 Degree Right, Cross Cuts 2 x 8 On 90 Degree & Miters 2 x 6 On 45 Degree, Base Capacity 3-7/8' Right, 6-1/2' Left, Crown Capacity 5-1/4', Cam Lock Miter, Detent Override & Bevel Crown Stops, Features New Precise Miter System & Machined Base Fence Support For Accuracy, Best In Class Capacity & New Handle Design For Portability, Includes: Carbide Blade, Extension Kit, Dust Bag, Wrench & Manual, 44 LBS, 90 Day Money Back Guarantee, 1 Year Free Service, 3 Year Limited Warranty, Accessory DW7187 Adjustable Miter Saw Laser System Improves Accuracy.
Amazon.com:There are plenty of chop saws on the market, but there are a few features that set the DeWalt DW715 apart from the mitering crowd. First among them, we think, is the great detent override, because every corner in your workday is not a perfect 90 degrees. With most saws, it’s impossible to set a miter at 44.5 degrees, because you’ll slide right into the otherwise handy detent. But on this DeWalt, a simple override lets you lock into the exact – and we mean exact – angle you need to get the tightest fit. There are 11 miter detent stops, and arriving at them takes just a squeeze on the cam lever, which we like a whole lot more than the turnscrew knobs on other saws.
Running a close second is the machined base support for the tall sliding fence, which DeWalt promises will never give you anything but the ultimate accuracy. We like the extra height because it supports crown molding beautifully, even up to 5-1/4' nested and base molding up to 6-1/2' vertically. Need a bevel cut? The fence slides neatly out of the way for bevels, anywhere from 0 to 48 degrees on the left and 0 to 3 degrees on the right. (Of course, this is the single-bevel version; if it’s a double bevel saw you’re after, check out the DW716 and the amazing DW718.) You won’t hear any complaining from this motor no matter what you’re cutting, as it’s drawing a beefy 15 amps and an rpm of 3,600, slicing through 2-by oak like it’s paper.
If portability is a factor, there are few saws that rival this one, we think: It’s just 42 pounds despite its brawny power, and a smart designer incorporated easy-on-the-body handles into the base. Though it’s well-enough suited to the home workshop, this saw is at home at the jobsite.
--Kris Jensen-Van Heste Amazon.com Product Description The DW715 is powered by a 15-amp motor and comes equipped with a 12-inch carbide blade that spins at 3,600 rpm. Accuracy is a critical component for a solid miter saw, and the DW715 delivers. The DW715 incorporates an adjustable stainless steel miter detent plate with 11 positive stops for the most common miter cuts. The saw features a miter detent override that allows the user to override the miter stops and adjust to the miter setting desired without the saw slipping into the miter detents while the new precise miter system delivers more repeatable and accurate miter angles. The cam lock miter handle eliminates the need to twist the miter handle to lock in on the miter angle and delivers a quick and solid miter lock. The innovative machined base fence design delivers long-term fence straightness by providing additional support to the fence. The DW715 delivers the capacity to cut up to 6-1/2-inch base molding against the fence when mitered to the left and crosscut capacity up to 2 x 8 dimensional lumber. The DW715 is designed to accept the DW7187 DEWALT Adjustable Miter Saw Laser System (SOLD SEPERATELY, NOT INCLUDED) which delivers visibility to the cut path. The saw can be beveled to the left 0 to 48 degrees and to the right 0 to 3 degrees with positive stops at 0, 45 and 33.9 degrees for cutting crown molding lying flat. Weighing in at less than 42 pounds and equipped with comfortable side handles in the base, the DW715 is designed to be extremely portable. The DW715 includes an extension kit, carbide blade, blade wrench and dust bag.
Technical Details 12-inch blade, 15 amps, Compound 4,000 rpm.
Capacities:
Miter 0 To 50 Degree Left & Right
Bevel 0 To 48 Degree Left, 0 To 3 Degree Right
Cross Cuts 2 x 8 On 90 Degree & Miters 2 x 6 On 45 Degree
Base Capacity 3-7/8' Right, 6-1/2' Left
Crown Capacity 5-1/4'
Cam Lock Miter, Detent Override & Bevel Crown Stops
Features New Precise Miter System & Machined Base Fence Support For Accurac
Best In Class Capacity & New Handle Design For Portability.
What's in the Box DeWalt 715 saw, extension kit, carbide blade, blade wrench and dust bag.
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Buyer Reviews
Average Buyer Rating:
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Excellent product
Mine is a couple years old now and has had no problems.
Once you get the fence set to square with the blade, if stays there pretty well. The miter rotation is easy to move and is quite accurate for most all projects, including frames.
The blade that comes with the saw isn't the greatest for fine woodworking, but is acceptable if you move the cut slowly. Certainly, a higher quality blade can be purchased if needed.
I mostly use mine for rough crosscuts on longer boards and some small frames. Truthfully, I like using the table saw for very precise angle cuts, but that's my fault with not getting it set up to near perfection, not the machine's.
One star off of perfect due to lack of quality dust collection. I don't know if anyone makes one that has good collection. Maybe the Kapex?
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Very nice saw
I have used this saw a lot in the past few months. We totally remodeled our house and could not have done it without this saw. It is very smooth operating and adjusts easily. Good size and power for price.
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Dewalt DW715
This is a wonderful saw, very powerful, well engineered and easy to use. I would suggest that potential buyers seriously consider also purchasing the hold down clamp. Actually, Dewalt should include this with the saw since you really can't cut with precision unless the work is clamped to prevent drift.
Dave B.
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Exactly what I wanted !!!
I was looking for a miter saw for a long time and was actually going to buy Delta 10 inch dual bevel saw. I currently own DeWalt drill and am very pleased with it. I purchased this saw for a very good price and it was actually cheaper than other 10 inch saws. (Brand new) Bosch saw was next in line but it's way expensive.
Pros ---
1> Power. Has enough power to cut 2x4 easily. Haven't tried cutting 4x4 yet but looking at 2x4 cuts, that should not be an issue.
2> Easy to read miter scale. Large enough to read through sawdust.
3> Saw Blade. Comes with standard 12 inch DeWalt blade which is good enough for day to day cutting.
Cons ---
1> Mobility. Awkward to pick up and carry around. Must be picked up horizontally. I would have been nice to have some handle in middle so that it could have picked up vertically.
2> No laser. At this price, it should come with laser to show where you are cutting.
3> Dust collection. It has dust collection chute but even when connected to shop vacuum, it doesn't do a good job.
4> No ruler no fence. This means you need to measure it and then cut it. I pasted paper tape on it as workaround.
Overall, I am very pleased with what I paid vs what I have received.