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 2x hardwood crosscuts; the 12" blade size handles 2x14 lumber and 4x4 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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Pros & Cons from Reviews
Pros
- +XPS LED shadow line (no laser-calibration drift)
- +12" blade size handles 2x 14 and 4x 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)
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Warranty
3-year limited warranty plus 1-year free service on most power tools.
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