DWS779 12" Double-Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw (XPS Light)
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Why we picked it
XPS LED shadow line (no laser-calibration drift)
DeWalt's DWS779 12" double-bevel sliding compound miter saw is the consensus pick on r/Carpentry, r/Construction, and r/HomeImprovement for the BIFL-grade miter saw at the residential / light commercial tier. The XPS LED shadow light is the differentiator — instead of a laser line that requires calibration, the saw casts the actual blade's shadow on the cut line, eliminating offset errors. The 15-amp brushed motor pulls real torque through 2× hardwood crosscuts; the 12" blade size handles 2× 14 wide cuts and 4×4 in a single pass; the sliding rails extend the cut depth to 13.5". r/Carpentry warns that the DWS779 isn't as refined as the Bosch / Festool premium saws, but is dramatically more durable than Ryobi / Black+Decker homeowner saws. DeWalt service network worldwide. 3-year limited warranty.
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Price History
Current price: $449.10
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Pros & Cons from Reviews
Pros
- +XPS LED shadow line (no laser-calibration drift)
- +12" blade size handles 2× 14 and 4× 4 stock
- +Sliding rails extend cut depth to 13.5"
- +15-amp brushed motor pulls real torque
- +Double-bevel — both right and left bevel without flipping stock
- +DeWalt service network worldwide
Cons
- -Heavy at 56 lbs — not for hand-carrying between jobsites
- -Premium price vs single-bevel miter saws
- -Stand and dust collection sold separately
- -Brushed motor — eventually needs brush replacement (replaceable)
Warranty & Returns
Warranty
3-year limited warranty plus 1-year free service on most power tools.
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