Concise, no-nonsense presentation...I own this saw (altho' in the UK it is known as the 'DHS 780' - mine is the cordless version - hence the product coding; infinitely portable (& yes, weighty), but has already proved its worth on site jobs; versatility is the key - whether corded or otherwise. Great video - thank you !! :D
@@ToolMetrix your welcome,I picked one up (DWS 780) but I haven't gotten around to unboxing and calibrating the blade angle(s) yet but I am excited to do so soon, thanks again Paul !
You left out the back fence feature. This allows the 14" capacity to be upped to 16". I even cut up to 32" flipping the piece over rather than resorting to other tools like a portable circular saw.
Sliding is the way to go IMO, this large cut capacity is very useful and this saw has served me quite well. Note a corresponding downside is the slide pushing out the back, hampering using the saw up against a workshop wall as I do. (Some rare saws use a scissor action for this very reason.)
I too added a clamped on vacuum hose adapter but mine is a right angle piece that points down rather than back (re: up against a wall issue). This works pretty well. I also added a gizmo where my shop vac turns on and off as the saw is used. Fortunately, the saw's light doesn't fool the gizmo into thinking the saw is on. I just modified this gizmo with a bypass switch, so I can force the vac on to pull the hose off and use to clean around the saw or for my table saw. Previously I'd have to keep turning the saw on to use the vac or replug the vac and then replace the plug. It's indeed a heavy beast, locking the slide retracted and the locked saw to 60deg before using the handle helps. And on the subject of 60deg, I didn't realize at first that this was only when rotated to one of the two sides. And on the subject of heavy, the portable Dewalt stand for this works well with a large board capacity though it too is a little heavy to move (also need to be sure arms are locked, ooops). I finally went to a built cart stand to regain a lot of shop space and only bring out the portable stand when I need its features.
Dang it. I bought the saw before I saw this video..... Not in budget A beefy apprentice...... So I grabbed a Rigid miter saw cart. Back in budget. Thanks for the video!
Great review, great saw! Just a heads up. There's a black knob that's located on the back of the saw that sets the saw in the fixed stationary position. I was using the latch too until I found out there's actually a dedicated control for that lol. Cheers!
Thank you for the best in dept review of this great tool, just bought this saw.. haven't unboxed yet...as a pro contractor I own a ryobi and a no name for multiple jobs and I'm kinda afraid of taking this one on site for fear of abuse...i sort of want to be the only one who uses it lol!
Thanks for the feedback, Michael. David designed this back when he was writing for The Family Handyman Magazine. You can find details here: www.familyhandyman.com/tools/miter-saws/how-to-build-a-miter-saw-table/
I had this saw for a few years and all I ever cut with it was a 2x4 same with my grizzly 5hp 12 inch table saw just cut a 2x4 and haven't used them since. But the dewalt saw I got at lowes at 599.00 but sears had it on sale for 549.99 so I asked if they beat sears deal and they did plus a % more and as I was at check out the guy that worked in the department comes up to me and tells me that they have a deal if you buy the saw you get the free fold up stand with it and that was 200 bucks by it self, so I got the saw and stand for like 540.00 something.
What is the black pipe that has been added (1:25)? Is it for attaching a vacuum to catch sawdust that is not caught from the back vacuum? How is attached? Very informative video.
Thanks for the question and the feedback. This is exactly what you thought. it is flexible plumbing connection; something like this: www.amazon.com/American-Valve-RC32-Flexible-Coupling/dp/B005ZH6VG. David's vac hose didn't connect right up to the fitting on the saw (seems like they never do for me either) and this makes it easy to connect. Just uses a hose clamp to secure to the saw, but friction is enough to hold the hose in place in David's case.
Love it. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I would only add that the stock supplied dewalt Blades suck. Kind of pisses me off that they cheap it on the blade.
Thanks for your comment. Sometimes I do side by side comparisons, and other times I do deep dive videos on a single product. People seem to find value in both approaches. I can't afford to buy multiples of big tools like this $700 saw, but smaller tools, such as drills or carving attachments, I can buy a few.
Concise, no-nonsense presentation...I own this saw (altho' in the UK it is known as the 'DHS 780' - mine is the cordless version - hence the product coding; infinitely portable (& yes, weighty), but has already proved its worth on site jobs; versatility is the key - whether corded or otherwise. Great video - thank you !! :D
Thanks 🙏
Excellent tutorial, thanks for sharing !
Glad it was helpful, Melvin! Cheers, Paul
@@ToolMetrix your welcome,I picked one up (DWS 780) but I haven't gotten around to unboxing and calibrating the blade angle(s) yet but I am excited to do so soon, thanks again Paul !
@melvinw.quinene841 you’re gonna love that saw!
You did an outstanding review, going to order one today, it's on sale at Lowes.
Thanks 🙏!!
You left out the back fence feature. This allows the 14" capacity to be upped to 16".
I even cut up to 32" flipping the piece over rather than resorting to other tools like a portable circular saw.
Sliding is the way to go IMO, this large cut capacity is very useful and this saw has served me quite well. Note a corresponding downside is the slide pushing out the back, hampering using the saw up against a workshop wall as I do. (Some rare saws use a scissor action for this very reason.)
I too added a clamped on vacuum hose adapter but mine is a right angle piece that points down rather than back (re: up against a wall issue). This works pretty well. I also added a gizmo where my shop vac turns on and off as the saw is used. Fortunately, the saw's light doesn't fool the gizmo into thinking the saw is on. I just modified this gizmo with a bypass switch, so I can force the vac on to pull the hose off and use to clean around the saw or for my table saw. Previously I'd have to keep turning the saw on to use the vac or replug the vac and then replace the plug.
It's indeed a heavy beast, locking the slide retracted and the locked saw to 60deg before using the handle helps. And on the subject of 60deg, I didn't realize at first that this was only when rotated to one of the two sides.
And on the subject of heavy, the portable Dewalt stand for this works well with a large board capacity though it too is a little heavy to move (also need to be sure arms are locked, ooops). I finally went to a built cart stand to regain a lot of shop space and only bring out the portable stand when I need its features.
Hi Melaine, great info - thanks for sharing!
Dang it.
I bought the saw before I saw this video.....
Not in budget
A beefy apprentice......
So I grabbed a Rigid miter saw cart.
Back in budget.
Thanks for the video!
Ha! Thanks for the feedback.
Great review, great saw! Just a heads up. There's a black knob that's located on the back of the saw that sets the saw in the fixed stationary position. I was using the latch too until I found out there's actually a dedicated control for that lol. Cheers!
Good to know. Thanks for the feedback!
Thank you for the best in dept review of this great tool, just bought this saw.. haven't unboxed yet...as a pro contractor I own a ryobi and a no name for multiple jobs and I'm kinda afraid of taking this one on site for fear of abuse...i sort of want to be the only one who uses it lol!
Thanks for the feedback, Toyo. Yep, I know what you mean about sharing tools!
Thank you for the nice review. I really like your saw stand and would like to see how that’s is constructed.
Thanks for the feedback, Michael. David designed this back when he was writing for The Family Handyman Magazine. You can find details here: www.familyhandyman.com/tools/miter-saws/how-to-build-a-miter-saw-table/
which is your best pick? dewalt dsw780 miter saw / the bosch gmc12 miter saw, thanks
I like the dewalt better overall. I’ve kept the Bosch in my shop due to the space saving knuckle design.
I had this saw for a few years and all I ever cut with it was a 2x4 same with my grizzly 5hp 12 inch table saw just cut a 2x4 and haven't used them since. But the dewalt saw I got at lowes at 599.00 but sears had it on sale for 549.99 so I asked if they beat sears deal and they did plus a % more and as I was at check out the guy that worked in the department comes up to me and tells me that they have a deal if you buy the saw you get the free fold up stand with it and that was 200 bucks by it self, so I got the saw and stand for like 540.00 something.
Wow, you are a great negotiator! I'd like to hire you to come along when I go car shopping. :)
What is the black pipe that has been added (1:25)? Is it for attaching a vacuum to catch sawdust that is not caught from the back vacuum? How is attached? Very informative video.
Thanks for the question and the feedback. This is exactly what you thought. it is flexible plumbing connection; something like this: www.amazon.com/American-Valve-RC32-Flexible-Coupling/dp/B005ZH6VG. David's vac hose didn't connect right up to the fitting on the saw (seems like they never do for me either) and this makes it easy to connect. Just uses a hose clamp to secure to the saw, but friction is enough to hold the hose in place in David's case.
Haha, awesome video! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 I’ll go with a pack horse. 👍🏼 Thanks for the video. Totally worth investing into.
Thanks for the feedback!
Love it. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I would only add that the stock supplied dewalt Blades suck. Kind of pisses me off that they cheap it on the blade.
Thanks for sharing your feedback with me, and for your input about the blade. Cheers, Paul
Thanks, excellent review
Thanks for the feedback, Fredy! Cheers, Paul
Ima just put a dado stack in mine instead of taking multiple cuts
Cool if your miter saw can accept one.
best video compare to others
Thanks for your comment. Sometimes I do side by side comparisons, and other times I do deep dive videos on a single product. People seem to find value in both approaches. I can't afford to buy multiples of big tools like this $700 saw, but smaller tools, such as drills or carving attachments, I can buy a few.