DeWalt DW718 Review
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The DeWalt DW718 12-Inch Double Bevel Slide Compound Miter Saw takes cut capacity to the next level with the ground-breaking back fence design that delivers cut capacity up to 2 x 16 at 90 degrees and will cut up to 6-1/2″ base molding when standing vertically against the fence and supports 6-5/8-inch crown molding nested vertically. And when it’s time to make bevel cuts, the fence slides out of the way easily.
Designed to deliver quick and accurate bevel cuts, the DeWalt DW718 lets you easily set it up for bevel cuts that measure between 0 and 48 degrees to the left and to the right. This lets you flip the saw instead of the material you’re working on. It also gives increased capacity for big jobs. The DW718 has hardened steel bevel stops at 0, 33.9, 45 and 48 degrees on both sides, which makes it a simple process to find and set the most common bevel angles.
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The precise miter system’s adjustable stainless steel miter detent plate features 11 positive stops. The DW718 has an easy-to-adjust cam-lock miter handle that delivers quick and accurate miter angles. Another feature is a convenient detent override, which allows you to adjust the miter setting without the saw slipping into the miter detents. And the DeWalt DW718 has added flexibility because of its big miter capacity – 0 to 60 degrees to the left and 0 to 50 degrees to the right.
Everything about this saw is very high quality. The fit and finish of all the components screams quality. The slide action is effortless. Adjustments and the locking components therein are very easy and intuitive to use. Very nicely designed. Click here for full customer reviews.
The DeWalt DW718 has some great features including:
- Adjustable stainless steel miter detent plate with 10 positive stops improves productivity and ensures cutting accuracy
- Powerful 15 Amp, 3,600 rpm motor delivers extended power and durability
- Tall sliding fences support crown molding up to 6-5/8-inch nested and base molding up to 6-1/2-inch vertically against the fence while easily sliding out of the way for bevel cuts
- Precise miter system and machined base fence support optimize cutting accuracy
- Innovative gearbox and belt-drive design increases vertical cutting capacity
The DW718 saw’s blade spins up fast and slows down fast. It cuts very nicely depending on what kind of blade you have on it, but even the included factory carbide blade makes excellent cuts in hard maple, oak, pine and composites. It does not slow down much during the cut.
One of the user reviews makes these points about the DeWalt DW718:
I was impressed by the presentation on the introductory DVD which exhibited the improvements, compact size, larger capacity, ease of miter and bevel adjustment and the new laser alignment system.
First, the quality of the saw, detents, table and overall build quality was excellent. I did have to make small adjustments to the red angle indicator arrows and the miter detent bar. The adjustments took 5 minutes and were easy to do.
The laser system is a real winner, and its illumination of the entire cut range of the saw, both vertically and horizontal. The laser will be a real time saver as well as improving the accuracy of my cuts, especially with cutting miters and bevels. If you buy the saw, get the laser system too.
The slide works very smoothly and the large horizontal handle is a nice feature. The miter and bevel adjustments are easy to make and the detents snap into place firmly. The DW718 is noticeably quieter than my older direct drive Makita. The saw brake stops the blade quickly and the blade guard returns rapidly. Both are important safety features that work as they should. The standard carbide blade cut smoothly and was much better than I expected for an OEM blade
I can highly recommend the DW718 to anyone requiring a high quality large capacity compound sliding miter saw.
D. Clark (California)
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