Customer Reviews
no complaints! 
2007-03-09
Many people have beat up the yellow saws. I don't understand the psychology of DeWalt hate. This has been a fine saw. The blade is fine for construction work and eats 2x4's. I put a 80 tooth on it for finer work and it is spectacular. Out of the box it could have been ready to go, but I'm not one to expect perfection after mfg and shipping. To make this a really good saw, I screwed on a Dewalt 36-136 miter stand (I'm not worried about clashing colors!)
GREAT SAW 2007-02-28
I've had this saw for almost a year now and can still recommend this tool as a great purchase. Despite the 12" size, its remarkably light and portable which is a major plus as I don't have a workshop so I have to pull it out and set it up each time. Plenty of power. The miter stops are solid and extremely easy and accurate. I put on a Frued blade to take care of the molding work I mostly do and the results are always gratifying (when I measure twice). I purchased the Irwin laser for $25 and that works great as well.
Excellent design 2007-01-05
I'm not a professional, I'm just a homeowner who appreciates quality tools, but it seems they got all the details right on this saw. Miter and bevel were perfectly aligned out of the box, which I checked with my triangle and with some test cuts. Getting it out of the box was easy too, thanks to the carrying handle on the saw head which is very solid and close to the center of balance. (Usually with big items like this you have to figure out how to get your hands underneath it and then hold the box down while you get it out.) The locking pin which keeps the saw head down when you're carrying it can be slid in and out easily but has no problem supporting the weight, while the spring that raises the head prevents the pin from sliding out accidentally. There are also good hand holds on each side of the base with rounded edges so they don't dig into your hands.
Bevel stops at 0 and 45 degrees make it easy to switch between common angles, but can be slid back after loosening a screw to allow a few more degrees either way when you need to compensate for other cuts that were a little off (made by someone else, of course). There's also a flip-out stop for 33.9 degree bevel which is also solidly made. The bevel locking knob-thing is nice and big, making it easy to grip and turn. The adjustable fence can be quickly adjusted with a single knob, but is still very sturdy when tightened down.
Miter adjustment is rock solid. The quick detents have no wiggle room at all, and the detent override makes it easy to adjust to any angle. The simple push-down miter lock is easy to use, and once locked I was unable to force it slip to either side.
The dust bag collects a bit over half of the sawdust, and as a result fills up pretty quickly. I'm planning to get an adapter so I can connect my shopvac to the dust outlet. If you're wondering, the dust port is 1.5" O.D.
Everything about this saw is sturdy, and all the adjustments can be made with very little effort. It's also a little quieter than I expected, which is nice. You can't go wrong with this saw.
Great Miter Rig!! 2006-09-23
I bought the R version for $175 shipped and am quite happy with the deal I got. I haven't done a finish job with it yet but I have built a nice trellis with 4x4's and 2x6's and this saw has plenty of power. Pretty accurate to with supplied blade. I will be buying a 100t finish blade soon cause I have a crown job coming up. I am confident it will perform as good.
Bait and Switch 
2006-08-10
I ordered the Dewalt DW705S12" in June as a Fathers Day Gift. You could not ship in time but promised delivery by Mid to end of July. This product was over my budget at $249 but for Dad I purchased it and gave him your print out on the specifications in his fathers day card. He was excited.On July 10 you told me you could no longer provide me with this unit. The replacement DW715 cost$329 or 33% higher!! I had no choice, it was a committed gift. The product was satisfactory,but amazon should be ashamed for the way they are doing business. They offered me a $10.Credit on Future purchases. No wonder Amazon sales are down!!
Exactly what I wanted !!! 2008-06-24
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.
miter saw 2008-06-20
This tool has helped with a variety of projects. More to the point shopping on Amazon saved me $80 from the best price I could find in town.
Shipping was fast and the product was in perfect condition. I would not hesitate to buy another power tool from Amazon
DW715 2008-05-24
I have enjoyed using this miter saw. The saw was dead-on accuate out of the box. Tools like this one just reafirm my belief in buying quality the first time.
Great Product 2008-01-18
Looking for a good mitter saw without spendind a lot of money ? Look no more.
Solid & Accurate 2007-10-03
This is a very solid and accurate performing miter saw. Well made, plenty of power, and relatively lightweight and easy to transport. The stock blade was much better than expected, and I used it to install 450 sq ft of engineered flooring with virtually no tearout. Dust collection, as with every miter saw I've used, is non-existant. If you find this saw on sale or with a promotional offer, as I did, don't hesitate to make the purchase. This is one of, if not the best, non-sliders on the market.
