This could very possibly be the biggest cordless power tool news of 2015, or at least this month: Dewalt’s cordless miter saw is finally official! Let that sink in for a moment. Dewalt. 20V Max. Cordless Miter Saw.
The new Dewalt DCS361 cordless miter saw, model DCS361M1 for the kit, is a tool that’s been teased about for a couple of years now. I thought that it might have been nearing release last year, after the anonymous server logs showed at least one reader searching for news about a Dewalt cordless miter saw each day more times than anyone should admit, but it never showed up.
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Before you get all excited, or disappointed, there are a couple of things you should know right away.
First, it’s a cordless sliding compound miter saw. The sliding rails means you should get decent cutting capacity for a saw this size.
Second, it’s a 7-1/4″ saw. This is why you really need those sliding rails. You don’t need ’em, but they make up for the smaller size of the blade.
The 7-1/4″ saw blade size should mean lower power demands, which translates to longer runtime and a greater number of cuts per battery charge. Blade selection should be great, as 7-1/4″ is standard for circular saws. It also means smaller vertical cutting capacity, but the saw can still cut through 2x lumber.
The product specs are incomplete at the moment, but the Dewalt 20V Max cordless miter saw can at least cut through 2×8 boards that are set against the fence horizontally.
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Overall, the new Dewalt cordless miter saw looks like a nice and tidy design. It weighs in at 30 lbs, which should make it not only portable but easily manageable.
Did you notice the large grab handles at the sides of the saw, and the huge carrying handle on top? No, not the yellow handle that’s used for operation of the miter saw, but the black carrying handle.
Dewalt equipped the cordless miter saw with their very excellent XPS crosscut positioning system. I would call it an LED worklight, but it’s not, it’s a sort of LED shadow system.
In the straight-down image of the saw, you could see where some weight was quite literally cut out of the miter saw’s base. There shouldn’t be any compromise to strength, but that does add to the manufacturing complexity.
All of the photos I’ve seen show the cordless miter saw with an XR battery pack, but it doesn’t look like the miter saw is brushless. That’s okay, I’d rather see a brushed motor miter saw than a brushless one that doesn’t exist because it’s too expensive to bring to market.
Additional Features & Specs
- Can make up to 183 cuts in 2×4 pine boards per 4.0Ah battery charge
- Up to 2 x 8 horizontal, 3-1/2″ vertical, and 3-5/8″ crown nested cutting capacity
- Adjustable stainless steel miter detent plate with 10 positive stops
- Oversized bevel scale
- Bevel range -3° to 48° left
- Cam lock miter handle
- Machined base fence
- 5/8″ blade arbor size
- Max miter angle 45° left and 45° right
Kit includes (1) Li-ion battery and charger, as well as a blade wrench, hold-down clamp, user guide, carbide blade, and dust collection bag.
According to the product description, the M1 kit includes a DCB200 (3.0Ah) Li-ion battery and DCB112 20V/12V Max multi-voltage charger. The product images show the saw with a higher capacity battery pack, and the M1 part of the kit model number (DCS361M1) has always meant (1) 4.0Ah Li-ion battery pack, and so I’m inclined to believe that’s what it comes bundled with.
Price: $399 for the kit (DCS361M1), $319 for the bare tool (DCS361B)
ETA: Late June 2015
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First Thoughts
Looks pretty darned good to me, and even better than what I expected!
There are a couple of cordless miter saws already available, such as a pricey 7-1/2″ Makita saw, a Craftsman saw, a Ryobi saw, and a Milwaukee cordless miter saw with dual vertical rails (UK only right now).
While priced higher than consumer-grade saws, the new Dewalt cordless miter saw is appreciably less expensive than competing pro-grade models. It’s $399, and that’s for the kit!
The new Dewalt saw strongly resembles its corded brethren, but also looks to shine with a brand new design. I almost understand now why it took so long for Dewalt to get this saw off the ground.
Cordless? Obviously designed with easy carrying and portability in mind? XPS shadowing crosscut blade positioning system? Works with standard 7-1/4″ blades? Looks pretty darned compelling.
Kent
I could see a trim carpenter using this, but probably not a framer.
Pablo
Seems like I’ve taken up the role of being the Metabo educator here, but Metabo released one recently that’s 8.5″, and looks like it has the motor to back it up. A few people on the Festool forums have imported it from Toolstop and love it.
https://youtu.be/enf5vrH-7hI
Toolfreak
A saw with a 7-1/4″ blade might be useful if it had a longer cutting capacity.
2 x 8’s are good but it would be pretty easy to extend that capacity to cutting 2 x 10’s or 2 x 12’s without compromising.
If it’s already going to be portable, it’s not like it’s going to be shoved against a wall in a shop and the slider will be a problem.
Sure would be nice if SOMEone made even a corded 7-1/4″ saw with more capacity. I don’t want to buy big miter saws just to cut wide boards.
fred
The old Delta Sidekick saw used a 6-1/2 inch saw/blade that rod along a 3 rail carriage. It could cut wider lumber. We tried one out (in the mid-1990s ??) and liked it for flooring – but not much else. I recall that we found it to be a bit fragile. Anyway – its long out of production.
Here’s a link to a picture:
https://salesbysteiner.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/dsc00040.jpg
Toolfreak
That Delta looks like a useful compact saw in it’s day, but I’m talking about the modern style of miter saw that is way more durable.
7-1/4″ blades are common and inexpensive, and just giving a sliding saw a few more inches of capacity would make it way more versatile.
Seems like another thing manufacturers deliberately don’t make, to force consumers into buying larger saws they don’t REALLY need.
John E
I was almost ready to buy the $499 Makita corded 7 1/2″ miter saw but kept hesitating. The Makita weighs about 28lb and will cross cut a 2×12 but disappeared from just about every tool website for some reason.
I hate lugging my 40+ lb 12″ compound miter saw in and out of the truck every day and into someone’s house or yard and wanted desperately to reduce weight. Cords aren’t really a big issue with these tools.
About a year ago I bought the Mafell KSS-300 and have used my miter saw about four times since. The beauty of this saw is it weighs about 7lb and it does almost everything a miter saw does and does it about three times faster. Instead of taking long or heavy boards to the saw you take the saw to the board – incredible time saver. Crown is about the only thing I use the compound miter saw for now. If I didn’t have this Mafell saw I think I would buy this Dewalt for it’s relatively low weight and price, but I know now I’ll rarely use it. Probably going to get the KSS-400 next. Anyone who uses a miter saw regularly should look into the Mafell KSS system. You won’t regret it.
Toolfreak
The Mafell system looks like a nice option for those who need it, but the KSS-300 is way out of miter saw territory at $1000+.
I can get a 12″ Bosch slider for half that.
Chris
The saw looks impressively nice. That said I am wondering about two key features that seem to have been overlooked. 1) An auxiliary power cord allowing users to plug in to a power source should one be avaliable. 2) Instead of an additional charger how about building a charger into the tool itself. Anyone purchasing this more than likley has a charger for their other dewalt tools.
Stuart
Greater complexity means more things to potentially fail, higher R&D costs, bigger product, and might also be UL guidelines to follow.
These things weren’t overlooked, they were deliberately left out.
Brian
your talking about stuffing all of the components of a charger into the saw.
And you cant make a motor run on ac AND dc, so you need an inverter (and it would need to be bigger than the inverter to charge a battery, as the draw is much greater to run the saw). For a portable saw, you might be talking about 5lbs and 50 bucks.
With that said… an accessory that slides into the battery slot with an inverter instead of lithium cells, that could turn any dewalt max tool into a corded tool would be very interesting to have available.
BikerDad
With that said… an accessory that slides into the battery slot with an inverter instead of lithium cells, that could turn any dewalt max tool into a corded tool would be very interesting to have available.
THIS!!! Use a modular cord system so the inverter pack itself can be voltage agnostic, AND so the damage/destruction of a cord doesn’t take the entire system down, and DeWalt would have a walkaway winner on its hands.
From an engineering and marketing standpoint, it seems to me it would be a stone cold winner. The question is whether or not it could pass the regulatory/tort hurdles.
Package this saw in a medium Toughbox, with a single 5ah battery, inverter pack and charger, along with a space in the insert for a second 5ah battery, a couple of blades and clamps, and WINNER!!!!
Benjamen
Skil Dual Source has been around for ever. I bought one in the ’90s when cordless tools were pretty iffy. So it’s not like it can’t be done.
If DeWalt would do the same thing, they might not get the same performance as with the battery though. I don’t know what the amp draw for the cordless saw cutting through a 2×8 is but you’re going to be limited to about 5 amps when using a cord (120V/20V – some conversion loss.)
Jerry
Ryobi has several tools that can run on either their 18V battery pack, or off of a standard 120V AC cord. If they can do it, DeWalt surely could.
adam
The tools that are AC or battery from Ryobi, have much less power draw than a saw. They only offer the LED light, fan, & string trimmer in the hybrid setup as far as I know. I don’t think you will see any heavy duty tools get the hybrid treatment
Benjamen
What the heck was I thinking when I wrote that!?!? Mind must’ve been elsewhere.
Sorry, I got it backwards. On a 15 amp 120V circuit you have about 1800W to play with. cutting the voltage down to 20V you should be able to deliver 90 amps. Of course there are going to be conversion losses, so lets say 50 amps.
There should be no performance loss on AC power, as long as they wouldn’t cheap out on the converter.
Jerry
I would think the string trimmer and leaf blower would take a fair amount of current. It shouldn’t be that hard to beef up the electrical components.
I also like the idea of the transformer that connects where the battery goes. However, I know in some cases, overload protection is built into the battery, so that would have to be Aiken into account.
On the other hand, if you have power available, it doesn’t take much to have a charger and swap batteries every once in a while.
Stuart
Max AC power would be limited to ~360W (18V * 20A), or even less, depending on the tool.
The cells in power tool battery packs are rated for up to ~20A of current draw. Even if Dewalt or another brand came out with an inverter attachment that allowed cordless tools to be powered by AC wall outlets, you’re going to be limited to that same current ceiling as if the tools were battery powered.
Stan
You are in luck. Dewalt makes a corded saw also.
Nathan
awesome find and write up. Honestly as I think about what I’ve used my 10 inch mitre for – I think the biggest thing I ever cut on it was a 2 x 10 and while that was at an angle – it wasn’t complex
for most things framing, house, cabinets, trim work etc that I can think of and 8 inch cut swath even horizontal vs vertical – is plenty good – yes 10 would be nice but not necessary that I can see.
would be curious to know battery life – versus it’s ability to cut tough products – IE deck board.
John
Let me start by saying I think this is great. That being said I am skeptical about how much a brushless motor would have raised the price. It certainly wouldn’t be $0, but the R&D costs seem like they would be negligible, especially when you consider how much cross-over there would be with the brushless circular saw, you know they’re exploring. To me the difference could easily be similar to the difference between the Milwaukee 2630 and 2730: about $90 plus a bit because of size differences so let’s say $100. To the people who will use this saw, I am not sure $399 and $499 would change their decision. Point being, I am kind of disappointed that it isn’t brushless.
mikeh
i think this saw is fantastic but also very disappointed that it’s not brushless and agree with you that would have been worth the potential little bit of extra money
Stuart
Just thinking aloud here, but how much of an advantage would brushless have provided? If the motor is powerful enough, and provides for decent runtime, then would the extra complexity and cost be justified?
Even Milwaukee, which is leading the brushless power tool market, chose to design their cordless miter saw around a brushed motor.
Pablo
Exactly.
People harp on the brushless thing because they think it’s synonymous with the latest and greatest in this generation of tools. It’s essentially a buzzword now, with very little understanding as to why it makes it better. There’s still brushed tools being released that are more powerful than some brushless items, with better runtime and longevity (minus the 1 minute it takes to change brushes, which is heavily marketed as a HUUUUGE advantage), and at a lower cost.
The marketing game is infuriating at times.
John
I think the advantage it would have provided here is the same as it provides in other tools. The tools run more efficiently requiring fewer battery changes meaning your load is lighter (which is a consideration when you’re in a spot requiring a cordless mitre saw in the first place) and your time is used more efficiently (I will concede that this point could be less relevant if the existing model provides exceptional runtime) and brushless motors in general require less maintenance long term.
It’s not marketing hype. It’s an appreciable benefit for minimal extra cost. It adds to the value of the tool.
Stuart
But how much of an advantage?
Do you think that capriciously decided to engineer the saw with a brushed motor instead of a brushless one?
My guess is that the benefits weren’t enough to justify the added projected costs.
There’s no way you or I could say that going brushless would have provided appreciable benefit for minimal extra cost.
I’m thinking that the benefits were too low and cost too high.
Dewalt hasn’t come out with brushless saws yet. All they have right now is their drills, impact drivers, screwdrivers, and a framing nailer.
I’m a big fan of brushless tools, but recognize that it’s not always going to happen, and in such cases there are usually good reasons.
Chris
I remember when TIA did their test between the brushless milwaukee sawzall and the dewaqlt brushed version the difference wasn’t all that big… Sometimes in certain instances the brushless tag is just for marketing and doesn’t really make a HUGE enough difference to justify the cost
Jerry
I wonder if the brushless advantage is as much compactness, and the power to size/weight ratio. That is why you see brushless hand held tools coming out first (drills, impact drivers, etc.). More than stationary tools.
Also, if memory serves me right, the most powerful 18/20 volt cordless drill, is not brushless. Perhaps in extreme torque situations like heavy drilling/driving, or hitting a knot with a saw, brushless may not necessarily be better.
aleks
Looking at Makita their brushless tools are way better than brushed tools, also their more powerful in every single comparison, whether saw, drill, impact, vacuum or whatever else they have…
I think alot of manufacturers are using cheap brushless motors that aren’t much better than brushed just so they can use that marketing buzzword.
That does NOT mean that brushless tech isn’t better in pretty much every way. When done right they are record holders for runtime AND power
Phil
I think being a miter saw the benefit for brushless would be there, but given the more intermittent usage nature, runtime wouldn’t be such a big deal, and you can make a pretty strong and efficient brushed motor, but the size and weight tend to be on the large size. Since this is a stationary tool, weight isn’t such a big deal, nor is the size an issue when the rest of the machine is as large as it is.
john
This looks a great addition to the 20v Max US range. I look forward to seeing it in the UK 18v lineup soon. If not I will import a 20v Max one!
JoeM
Yep. That settles that. I need this Saw. I was originally thinking of a Corded one, probably the DWS780, but if they’re coming out with this one that uses the 20 Volt system, I’m sold.
Thanks Stuart!
Bryan Phelps
Stuart, did you see that Dewalt redesigned the dust port and bag to where it is not below the rails like on the bigger saws (i.e. DW780)? The collector is right behind the blade guard and the dust port comes out near the top.
Stuart
Looks like smart placement, but that sometimes doesn’t mean much. I have yet to see a miter saw that doesn’t spew as much chips and dust outside the bag as in.
JoeM
I think DeWalt is designing a lot of these dust bags to be easily interchanged with dust collection systems. Couple this saw with the DCV581H Cordless/Corded 18/20 Volt Vacuum, and I bet that bag becomes useless. Like a placeholder for when you don’t bring the Vacuum to the site, or something.
I have yet to see, admittedly though I haven’t looked very hard, a DeWalt dust collection bag that couldn’t be easily replaced by a DeWalt Vacuum that did a better job. Almost like the Bag is intentionally designed to make you want the Vacuum.
mnoswad
I might have to convince myself that i really need this………and if nothing else, this new saw will be a factor in deciding if i switch to a different battery system in the near future. Now dewalt just needs to offer a cordless ROS sander and planer.
John E
Although I like this saw for many reasons, I’m still not convinced there is a real need for a cordless miter saw much beyond “It’s new and I don’t have one.” Name one other stationary power tool that is battery powered.
I have yet to find a miter saw cord that has got in my way or been a nuisance in over 20 years. Also, there are very few times you will find yourself using a miter saw where you don’t also have 110v handy. If you are running trim, you are going to have a compressor, and that will be plugged in somewhere. If you are running it on 20v max batteries, chances are your charger is also plugged in to 110v. If you are just making a few of 2×4 cuts, then a cordless circular saw and a rafter square will get it done.
John E
P.S. I’m waiting for Dewalt or whoever to bring out a cordless battery charger someday – a battery to charger your battery! They’ve already done it with phones.
Jerry
http://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-DCB119-12-Volt-20-Volt-Vehicle/dp/B0052MINWS
john
In the UK it is all gas and battery nailers. Most pros in the UK will run as many cordless tools as possible. It adds to speed and safety.
aleks
The Makita cordless miter saw is also very small and light so you can take it with you room to room, instead of setting up in one area and coming back to it to make every little cut. With the Cord small and light isn’t as great because you still need to unplug and plug in etc… also sometimes the plugs aren’t where you want them to be… and there is the occasional moment where there is no power, or there is only power at the pole 100′ away from where you need it, so now you are running extension cords and tripping breakers because everyone is using the same plug thats on the job site…
It is not that uncommon on certain projects to have only power at the pole while you work, but ya in most situations it isn’t necessary…. but think this way, one day batteries will have amazing capacities and having a corded tool will just be silly because there wouldn’t really be any advantage to the corded tool
julian Tracy
I’ve got a cordless Bosch 18volt 10″ miter saw that I’ve used for years and have now converted to use my Makita Batts.
Very useful as it’s maybe 24lbs – used it outside of the garage to cut cabinetry trim for a kitchen remodel. Yes, had a compressor setup and plugged in, but that was in the kitchen – I don’t do my cutting in kitchens unless its a fresh install.
Handy for any pickup casing or base trim install.
JT
Chance
First off, I have this saw and let me say it is awesome! Some of the comments about the need for a cordless miter saw really surprise me. This isn’t a saw you use to cut 2x4s for a project just because you have a cordless saw, you use this saw for cutting trim work and crown on your final visit to a job site or to do punchlist items. This is a saw that you have in the trailer to make several cuts quickly on some millwork when you don’t have any power. It is perfect for its intended usage. I initially had a bit of disappointment because it was lacking a few features, but then when I stepped back and realized it needed to be lightweight and affordable and the lack of the features that I felt it needed really didn’t have any affect on its overall performance, I came to appreciate its simplicity and usability. It’s a great saw and I have enjoyed it.
glenn
I am finding it somewhat difficult to understand the negativity against tools like these. There seems to be some resistance by a few toward the new generation of cordless tools. Why? It is a win for the majority of us.
The new generation of tools combined with lithium ion batteries has near freed us from the cord. Some argue that these tools only do so much per charge. That is just plainly idiotic. No tradie turns up to work with just one battery!
The majority of us that select a particular platform, buy into it because it offers us the tools we need to get the job done and we have more than one battery. Personally, I take 4 batteries with me every work day….and that covers me for the whole day without flattening any of them.
I think the innovation and competition to bring us the best in cordless tools is just beginning.
ie; Dewalt, as above has just released a cordless mitre saw….somewhat later than what is currently available from Ryobi, Makita, Metabo, and Milwaukee.
And this is just the beginning of of what can be done with cordless tools with brushed motors.
JoeM
There is also the fact that this opens up the market for people with small spaces to own a tool for personal use. A Cordless Miter Saw serves a part of the market that acts like a gateway to the Trades as well. DIYers and Hobbyists. That Tradesman that goes home at night to a small-ish house or apartment, and feels like building himself a shelf, or a box, or a backyard bench. That person would buy one of these because it’s smaller, lighter, and is affordable to justify those little projects at home.
And, yes. I would honestly say that to a Pro, this saw is useless. If you’re cutting timbers day in and day out, if you’re slicing through beams to build someone a barn, or gazebo, or something big… this is not the saw for you.
But, then again, complaining that it’s not the right saw for these big jobs is just as nonsense as complaining that one of those little smart cars is useless to everyone because it can’t do what a Pickup Truck can do. It’s useless to complain about this Saw for that reason. This saw wasn’t made for that use any more than a tiny smart car was made for a contractor to drive to work. If you do work in the Trades, Construction, Carpentry, Metal Working, or any other Tool-Oriented field for any reason, you have to know the old axiom about the work. The Right Tool for the Right Job. There’s no use complaining about a tool not doing something it’s not designed to do. You wouldn’t use a jackhammer to put in finishing nails, and you wouldn’t use a furniture tack hammer to break up asphalt. It’s not the right tool for the job!
john
Saying that to Pros this saw is useless just doesn’t make sense. There are plenty of pros the world over who would find plenty of use for it.
Its not really designed as a main saw but rather a way of earning money when the powers off or miles away without having to lug a generator around.
fred
Exactly!
My thought is that some cordless tools are really better options for professional use than they are for the hobbyist or homeowner. A cordless miter saw – while perhaps more compact and lighter – has the disadvantage that it will likely need more than 1 battery and these batteries will ultimately need replacement. This is part of the cost of business in the professional world and battery replacement can be figured into the cost of jobs over time. Plus, batteries can be purchased in quantity (I used to buy Makita 18V batteries in lots of 10 or more) to save a few bucks. In my firm – we’d try out and then buy multiples of tools that we found gave us enough improved productivity or other advantages (e.g. enhanced safety) to be cost justified. A cordless miter saw might not replace all our corded ones but could well find its niche.
john
This saw coupled with a 5ah battery would have a great runtime. I cut about 6m of 40mm oak tops with the XR trimsaw and used about half a battery charge.
That is a lot of mitre saw work.
john
Totally agree Glenn. The issue for battery life doesn’t really affect professionals. I have 10 XR batteries charged up all the time (3x 5ah 4x 2ah and 3x 1.3ah . The great bonus with the cordless kit is the flexibility of being able to switch from tool to tool.
I just have a good charge up session whenever its convenient and I carry an inverter in the van to top up. I can get a good couple of days work from the 10 batteries. Currently I have in the XR range a good armoury in : first fix nailer, jigsaw, grinder, trimsaw, oscillating saw, torch, impact driver, drill driver, angle driver, radio, usb charger.
Couple of things that are desperately needed for the XR range are a second fix nailer and a planer. Rumour has it the second fix will be launched late this year in the UK. Planer is nowhere near launch apparently.
David Funk
I am an egress window contractor and this is perfect as I typically trim one window on a job but need a miter saw to do a good job. I conceder my self to be a professional contractor and will be buying one. I have a DWS780 but it is a lot to pack up in the truck and I can’t wait to have this 30lbs saw.
mnoswad
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Dan kelaita
This looks amazing, can’t wait until it is available. I hope that dewalt would design a 8″ tablesaw. I’m not sure why they haven’t thought of this yet. It would help my finishing carpentry a lot.
Luis Rios
I agree with you, a small even a 7 1/4 small foot print table saw, would be great, 95% of the time i rip 6″ boards or smaller, as long as i can rip a 2×4 i would be happy, it’s got to be ultra portable. I have even made my own portable version out of a circular saw, but someone stole it, and haven’t had the time to make another.
Nathan
Got some hands on time with this saw. Cut through a 2×4 with ease. It’s very nice. Cant add too much more to the review, but wanted to note it comes with a added safety on the trigger (you can see it in the picture) not that would change anyones opinion. They said they are aiming for early July. Cant wait
David F
Ordered mine through CPOoutlets this morning. $20 off of $100 dollar orders.
DAVID M. GOLDSTEIN
Precisely.
Individuals pester the brushless thing on the grounds that they believe its synonymous with the most recent and most noteworthy in this era of instruments. It’s basically a popular expression now, with almost no seeing concerning why it improves it. There’s still brushed apparatuses being discharged that are more capable than some brushless things, with better runtime and life span
Travis
Ordered my saw from CPO outlets over the 4th of July weekend with their 15% off sale. What a deal I say!
Saw came in today, direct shipment from DeWalt. Opened it up, clicked my 4ah battery in, and was instantly amazing at how smooth it ran. This is my first saw with the XPS light and it is awesome. I am replacing my big heavy DeWalt 718 15″ miter saw with this for daily use. I will see how much I miss the big saw.
william
I would love to buy one of these,but it says that it dontship to belledune new Brunswick ca
Gary
Fantatic idea but why not have it setuo so you can run it of the 20 volt or when need be the 40 volt battery that is on the hedge trimmer , weedaater etc.
Neil
I have this saw as well, and am very pleased with it. Perfect for quick lite trim work or to finish up a job. (Punch list). Just wondering why they didn’t build this saw with the ability to use the crown locking clamps. Seems like it would not have taken much to include this option.
DDI
I got this saw at Bomgaars Farm Supply around Thanksgiving (2015). It was 20% off which came to 337 dollars-better price than any on-line deal. it does come with a 4Ah battery which is plenty.
Been looking for a lighter option for a while.
It replaces a full size Dewalt 12 inch slider that was a pain to lug around and set-up. Still have the corded model in case I get into a bunch of crown but the ease of
transporting and setting this one up is worth it.
So far the blade is ok but I will replace it with a 40 or 60 tooth blade when the time comes.
It is great for the base and casing that I have used it on. Battery lasts for days-granted not a lot of cuts but it will do.
clay
You do not realise how lucky you are in the States, just bought UK version ,cost here
£350 ($485) no bat or charger 3 year warranty though!
Billy Fletch
Will this saw cut a 4×4?
Stuart
Up to 3-1/2″ vertical cut capacity, so it should be able to.
Billy Fletch
That is what I thought but people on amazon say it will not so I am confused.
Stuart
If you can wait a little, I’ll try to confirm this over the weekend, with either a 4×4 or two 2x4s.
Billy Fletch
Right on! Thanks for all the help!
mebom
Me think color is good and buy this.
mebom
Can this post to Iceland.