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Dewalt Sliding Compound Miter Saw

The DeWalt DWS779 sliding compound miter saw is precision at it's toughest, delivering accuracy and capacity for everyday jobsite use. This miter saw is designed with a powerful 15 Amp, 3800 RPM motor that delivers extended power and durability. Tall sliding fences support 7-1/2 in. of crown nested and up to 2x14 dimensional lumbers at 90 degrees and 2x10 at 45 degrees. A cam lock miter handle with detent override delivers quick and accurate miter angles.

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Dewalt Sliding Compound Miter Saw

Dewalt Sliding Compound Miter Saw

OVERVIEW

The DeWalt DWS779 12? dual bevel sliding compound miter saw is one of the top rated miter saws. Easy to use and a workhorse to boot, the DWS779 can tackle 13 3/4? wide cross cuts, 50-60 deg miter angle cuts, and up to 49 deg bevel angle cuts. It includes lots of convenient features like depth stop, bevel angle stops, miter angle detents, tall fences and easy accuracy adjustments. If a miter saw is on your wishlist, this is a great place to start.

The DeWalt DWS779 is a sturdy, reliable, versatile, and respectable sliding compound miter saw equally suited to home or trade use. With ten integrated positive stops, you can rapidly select your miter sawing direction, saving valuable downtime. Smooth-action ball-bearing driven rails guarantee precise operation and enable you to tackle larger timber than a standard compound unit. Its powerful 15 amp motor knocks out 3800 rpm -- permitting the 12-inch steel carbide blade to rapidly plough through time-intensive projects.

SPECIFICATIONS
Model Number: DWS779
Type of Miter Saw: Slide
Motor: 15A, 3800 RPM
Cutting Diameter: 12?
Blade Type: Carbide

Arbor Size: 5/8? or 1?
Max Bevel Left: 49 Degrees
Max Bevel Right: 49 Degrees
Max Miter Left: 50 Degrees
Max Miter Right: 60 Degrees
Tool Dimensions (L, W, H): 32.77? x 19.05? x 20?
Tool Weight: 56 lbs

WOOD106: Introduction to Bench Saws

Master the best practices and techniques in WRK106 to ensure safe, efficient, satisfying work with popular types of benchtop saws such as miter saws and scroll saws.

Anyone serious about woodworking or DIY projects eventually might want to add a table or bench saw to their power tool arsenal. Bench saws like scroll saws or miter saws are excellent tools for making quick, precise cuts for a variety of projects. If you’re interested in honing your skills and learning a critical workshop skill, study up with WRK106 on how to use bench saws to make cuts correctly and safely.

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STANDARD OPERATING GUIDE

MATERIALS AND ACCESSORIES

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

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MAINTENANCE GUIDE

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