Posts Tagged ‘Dual’

DEWALT DW718 HeavyDuty 15 Amp 12Inch Dual Bevel

November 24th, 2009
Brand: DEWALT
Average Rating
58 reviews

The DeWalt DW718 Heavy-Duty 15 Amp 12-inch Dual Bevel Sliding Compound miter saw comes with a powerful 15 Amp motor capable of 3,600 RPM for extended power and durability. With bevels at 0 to 48-degrees for increased cut capacity, this saw comes with an exclusive precise miter system and machined base fence support that maintains fence alignment for accurate cuts and an adjustable stainless steel detent plate with 10 positive stops for repeatable accuracy and work site durability. Four bevel stops at 0, 22.5, 33.9, and 45 degrees in both directions permit the user to flip the saw and not the material. This saw miters 60 degrees to the left and 50 degrees to the right and cuts 3-1/2-inch crown nested vertically for increased vertical cutting capacity and cuts 3-1/4-inch base vertically for increased vertical cutting capacity. Also featured is a 0-to-50-degree left and right miter capacity for added versatility in miter cutting. Its miter cam lock system provides increased ease of use and quick and accurate miter table positioning. A horizontal main handle provides increased comfort during use. This saw also comes with a tall sliding fence that supports crown molding up to 6-5/8 inches nested and base molding up to 6-1/2 inches vertically against the fence while easily sliding out of the way for bevel cuts. Its arbor size is 5/8 inches. A built-in exclusive back fence design cuts up to 2×16 dimensional lumber at 90 degrees and 2×12 at 45 degrees. This saw weighs 53 pounds and is compatible with the DW7187 adjustable laser system. Backed by a manufacturer’s 3-year warranty, this saw comes with a built-in carrying handle for increased portability, a carbide blade, a vertical material clamp, a dust bag, and a blade wrench. more info

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Factory Reconditioned DEWALT DW718R Heavy Duty 15 Amp 12Inch Dual

November 23rd, 2009
Brand: DeWalt
Average Rating
10 reviews

It’s hard to imagine anything DeWalt could do to improve this saw. As with it little siblings, the DW716 and DW715, the feature at the top of our list is the fantastic miter detent override, allowing you to compensate for a world that just isn’t square all the time. Normally, setting a 44.7-degree miter would leave you with a fight on your hands with regular detents, because of that annoying tendency saws have to snap in when you get too close. But with the integrated override, you can cut as close to a detent as you need to without slipping in. The 718 miters 60 degrees to the left and 50 degrees to the right, with 10 zero-play detents, and all dead-on accurate. Of course, we like the miter cam lever, too, a great improvement over the old turnscrew knob.

The tall sliding fence has a machined support that promises nothing but the ultimate long-term accuracy. We like the extra height because it supports crown molding beautifully, even up to 6-5/8 inches nested, and base molding up to 6-1/2 inches vertically. Need a bevel cut? The fence slides neatly out of the way for bevels, anywhere from 0 to 48 degrees both left and right. (If you’re in the market for this much power but just a single bevel, check out the DeWalt715 saw. A close second to this saw, without the slide, is available in the DW716 model.)

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 it’s paper. What we found extremely impressive is the saw’s ability to crosscut a 2 x 16 just by adding an auxiliary base to bring the stock up to level with the back fence. At a 45-degree miter, you’re still able to cross-cut a 2 x 12.

If portability is a factor, understand that the slide function adds a little weight, so this saw tips the scales at 53 pounds, nine pounds more than the next model down from this. Still, easy-on-the-body handles built into the base offer a nice, wide, secure grip. This is more saw than most do-it-your-selfers need, but it’s a contractor’s dream. — Kris Jensen-Van Heste more info

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