Review DeWalt DW718 Heavy-Duty 15 Amp 12-Inch Dual Bevel Sliding Compound Miter saw

Pros: excellent miter saw
Cons: room for improvement

Technical Details

• Heavy-duty 12-inch double-bevel sliding compound miter saw with 10 positive miter stops and carrying handle
• 15 amp motor; 3,600 rpm; precise miter system and machines base fence support optimizes cutting accuracy
• Stainless steel detent plate; carbide blade
• Includes saw, blade, blade wrench
• 57 pounds; 1-year warranty

The DeWalt DW718 Heavy-Duty 15 Amp 12-Inch Dual Bevel Sliding Compound Miter saw is lighter and smaller, it does cut 14 inches with the regular fence (and when you use the auxiliary fence with a 1 1/4 inch auxiliary wood table built-up, you can cut up to 16 inches with ease.

To be precise there are some highs and lows about this product which is evident from the reviews available about this product. On the positive side the miter controls and adjustment controls are real good, smooth and accurate.

The tall sliding fence has a machined support that promises nothing but the ultimate long-term accuracy. There are absolutely no complaints from this motor no matter what you’re cross-cutting, as it’s drawing 15 beefy amps and has a max rpm of 3,600, slicing through 2-by oak like its paper. Similarly on the negative side the intake opening is tiny and strangely shaped and does not allow any dust to enter. The bag is tiny and the tube is way too long. The way the bevel detent/lock works is when you flip the lock actually bends a piece of steel up to release.

With lock engaged that piece of steel still flexes and lets the bevel move over 1 degree. This is a real pain when you want to cut crown angled against the fence and base, or cutting trim vertical against the fence.