8-1/2-inch single-bevel sliding compound miter saw with 11 positive miter stops and carrying handle
15 amp motor; 5,400 rpm; cuts 3-1/2-inch crown nested vertically and 3-1/4-inch base vertically
Stainless steel detent plate; carbide blade
Includes saw, blade, blade wrench
Editorial Review:
8-1/2" 15A, Single Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw With Easy To Read Stainless Steel Miter Gauge, Tall Sliding Fence, Miter Cam Lock, & Electric Brake.
Here's huge cutting capacity in a surprising size. This 8-1/2 inch single-bevel miter saw really does cut a 3-inch post in a single pass, just like DeWalt says. And it's also the only saw its size we've seen that will trim 3-1/2-inch crown molding vertically, because of DeWalt's taller fence. With its smooth slide action, you'll choose this over your table saw when it comes to cross cutting---even a 12-inch board. It's got all the features of the bigger, high-end saws, and then some. Five preset bevel stops zero your blade in at 0, 33.9, 45, 48, and -2 degrees, and there are 11 dead-on accurate miter stops at the most common spots: 0, 15, 22-1/2, 31.6, 45, 50 (left), and 60 (right) degrees. What we like best about this saw is the awesome ergonomic details. Anyone who's used comparable saws repeatedly will tell you that the vertical handle causes some fatigue, especially on saws with a safety button. But this saw's got a horizontal handle, keeping your hand and arm in a more natural position, cut after cut. Most saws' miter adjustment involve turning a knob a few revolutions to lock and then to unlock the miter setting, but this DeWalt has a really nice cam lever lock that eliminates all that twisting and is just as reliable. This saw does throw a lot of dust, but we've not seen a saw that doesn't (even those with dustbags still make a mess). We'd recommend building a little jig to hold your extraction system hose close by. This is a fabulous saw for the contractor. It weighs only 43 pounds and is easy to tote because of the handle. But it's also the perfect choice for the woodworker. An aside: DeWalt makes a great miter saw stand that fits this saw like a dream.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
AWESOME:
Awesome piece of machinery. Changing the blade the first time really test my patient, but that because I didn't read the instructions.
Pretty good.:
The machine itself is excellent but they put a cheap saw blade on it. I immediately replace with a Forrest CM08H606100 which leaves a smooth as glass cut behind.
The best saw for finish work:
I've now been using the this saw for 4 years and it is absolutely the best for finish work. And it kicks @$$ on 2x framing as well. Why? Because with a regular thick-kerf blade, such as CMT's 8 1/2 cut-off, you don't get deflection as you do with a 12". You get more power to the tooth because of the decreased blade diameter (motor torque is divided by the moment arm (radius) of the blade). And the sliding gives you almost 12" of cross-cut. It is light enough to carry with one hand with the other hand... more info
Perfect saw theatre work:
I work back stage in a small but well equipped community theatre in Brooklyn. We build both back stage and on stage so all our big saws have to be mobile. We have pretty good tools, pneumatics, table saw, etc. and 10" Delta chopper mounted on a a 'Sidewinder' fold up cart. I have been eying a new slider and new bench for some time and finally got it. The saw mounted easily on the the Rousseau bench. Most of our materials are 1" to 2" thick so this is an ideal saw for us. I have not used a slider... more info
