DEWALT Miter Saw, 12 Inch Double Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw, Includes Blade Wrench…
- Miter Saw
A strong choice for trim and framing work that needs double bevel capacity and wide crosscuts, at the cost of being a larger, heavier saw than compact 10-inch alternatives.
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Overview
A 12-inch double bevel sliding compound miter saw powered by a 15 amp, 3,800 RPM motor, built for crosscutting dimensional lumber and trim work with dual bevel angles up to 49 degrees in each direction.
The DWS779 is aimed at trim carpentry as much as general framing: its tall sliding fences support crown molding up to 7-1/2 inches nested and base molding up to 6-3/4 inches vertically, and they slide out of the way for bevel cuts. Dual horizontal steel rails and linear ball bearings are what let the saw slide smoothly for the wider crosscuts a 12-inch blade allows.
- 12-inch double bevel sliding compound miter saw
- 15 amp, 3,800 RPM motor
- Miters 60 right / 50 left, bevels 49 both ways
- Tall sliding fences fit crown molding to 7-1/2 in
Who it's for
Suits finish carpenters and serious DIYers cutting crown molding, base molding, or larger dimensional lumber who need both left and right bevel without flipping material. It is heavier and larger than a compact 10-inch saw, so it suits a shop or job trailer more than tight, portable use.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Double bevel up to 49 degrees each direction, no flipping stock
- Tall sliding fences fit crown and base molding
- 10 positive miter stops for repeatable angles
- Dust collection captures over 75 percent of debris
- Larger and heavier than compact 10-inch miter saws
- Sliding rail design needs more bench or floor depth
Performance notes
The dual horizontal steel rail system with linear ball bearings lets the saw head slide forward and back for crosscuts up to 2x14 lumber at 90 degrees and 2x10 at 45 degrees. The cam lock miter handle with detent override, plus a stainless steel miter detent plate with 10 positive stops, are what keep repeat miter angles accurate, and the dust collection system is rated to capture over 75 percent of generated dust.
Specifications
| Brand | Dewalt |
|---|---|
| Model | DWS779 |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in miter saws.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEWALT Miter Saw, 12 Inch Double Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw, Includes Blade Wrench…This product | 4.8 / 5 | 9,032 | - |
| DEWALT DWS715 SawDeWalt | 4.8 / 5 | 6,910 | 4.5 / 5 |
| SKIL MS6305-00 SawSkil | 4.6 / 5 | 2,182 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Metabo HPT 10-Inch Single Bevel Compound Miter SawMetabo | 4.6 / 5 | 438 | 4.1 / 5 |
| DEWALT DWS780-QS SawDeWalt | 4.8 / 5 | 2,466 | 4.5 / 5 |
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Questions about the Dewalt DWS779
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Can the DEWALT DWS779 cut in both bevel directions?
Yes, it is a double bevel saw with 49 degrees of bevel to both the left and right, so material does not need to be flipped for opposite angle cuts.
Does the DWS779 fit crown molding?
Yes, its tall sliding fences support crown molding up to 7-1/2 inches nested and base molding up to 6-3/4 inches vertically against the fence.
What size lumber can this miter saw crosscut?
It is rated to cut up to 2x14 dimensional lumber at 90 degrees and 2x10 at 45 degrees.