But keep an eye out for sale prices more in the $400 range. The retail cost is around $600 so your pocketbook tells you right away that it’s definitely a saw designed for the professional.
Needless to say, as I opened the box of my new Dewalt DWS780 sliding dual bevel miter saw I was eager to see the latest improvements! Great strides in safety and function have been made since my first Rockwell power miter saw in the 1970’s (a really scary machine) through the various design changes of the stationary and slide miter saws. In fact, when I started out in carpentry, we were still using hand-powered miter saws to cut door and window casings. I’ve owned several miter saws in my woodworking career.
Does it make the cut? Read on to find out. If you’re considering adding a new miter saw to your shop, don’t make a move until you’ve read this great product review of the DeWalt DWS780.
