DeWalt DW718 Reviews

I love this saw. It gets used all the time. I use it to cut wood, plastic and aluminum and it handles the task well. I like the cutting capacity and adjustability of this saw. I looked at others befor buying this one. Insist on a horizontal D handle for ergonomics. I purchased 2 hold down clamps so that I could leave one on each side of the saw. It isn't hard to move them but I found it a hastle that I wanted to avoid. The only gripe I have is when I use the saw to make a bevel cut. it seems tricky to get it set back to 90 degrees without checking it with a square.

I got rid of 2 radial arm saws...

The DW718 is the best saw I've used. I am a highly skilled interior trim carpenter who takes a lot of pride in my work. In order to do top quality work you need to have top quality tools. That's where the DW718 comes in. As one of the main tools a carpenter uses, the miter saw must be accurate, durable, and reliable. DeWalt created a saw that excells in all of those areas. I like having the preset tilt locking positions, as it makes cutting baseboard accurate and efficient. I also like the fact that the tilt will do past the typical 45 degree stopping point. Another improvement is that you can...