Demetri wrote in about great pricing on a Dewalt 12″ miter saw, and also had a great question about whether it was worth it. He was also considering a Hitachi model.
Today only, 11/16/2016, the Dewalt DW715 12″ single bevel compound miter saw is on sale for $179. Amazon has price matched Lowes’ deal, so you can get it for this price at either retailer.
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The Dewalt DW715 is essentially a 12″ version of the DW713, a 10″ miter saw that I’ve had great experiences with.
- 2×8 max cutting capacity at 90° (max width)
- 4×6 max dimensional lumber crosscut capacity at 90°
- 4×4 max dimensional lumber crosscut capacity at 45° (max height)
- 2×6 max dimensional lumber crosscut capacity at 45° (max width)
- 6-1/2″ vertical capacity (baseboard against fence)
- Weighs 42 lbs
- Bevels 0 to 48° left, or 0 to 3° right
- Miter range 0 to 50° left and right
- 15A 4000RPM motor
When I was discussing things over with Demtri, I was seeing a price of $229 at Amazon and elsewhere. $179 is certainly a lot better! I guess they matched the price at around noon today.
Price: $179
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The Hitachi C10FCE2 10″ single bevel miter saw is on sale for $109, and the C10FCH2, a similar saw with the addition of a guidance laser, is $141.80, or ~$117 after $25-off holiday discount.
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Back in June, I posted about the Best Miter Saw for DIYers, and mentioned that:
If I had to buy a DIYer miter saw right now, it would likely be the Hitachi C10FCE2.
I also said that the Dewalt DW713 and DW715 would be better starting points, if I had more flexibility in my budget.
In addition to being priced lower, the Hitachi saws also come with hold-down clamps and built-in material support extension rails.
With the Dewalt DW715, you don’t get these items. I suppose the idea is that a lot of trim installers, carpenters, and remodelers won’t take the time to use the clamp (and many if not most don’t), and they’ll often use stands that have material support attachments.
So if you’re a DIYer or value-minded pro, it’s hard to find something equivalent to the Hitachi without spending a LOT more.
This Dewalt saw is at a great sale price today. For professional users or anyone who wants greater cutting capacity, the Dewalt is going to be a great choice.
But if you don’t need that greater cutting capacity, the price difference between those Hitachi saws and the Dewalt DW715 can be put towards a good blade, at the least.
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It’s a tough choice.
What I can say is that I don’t think you’ll find a better deal on a professional grade 12″ single bevel miter saw. $179 is a phenomenal price.
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Lowes’ price ends today, it’s unclear when the Amazon price will bounce back.
fred
I think you said it all. The only question is does $70 more for the Dewalt’s extra cutting capacity mean anything to you. Used to doing big crowns, baseboard and casing – I’d not settle for a 10 inch saw. But if you have no need to the extra cutting capacity – then the $70 might go to help pay for a blade upgrade. I say that not knowing what blades they come with – but the Amazon link you have to the Hitachi says it sports a 24T blade (kind of strange in my mind for a miter saw)
JC
The DW716 is also on sale at HD with a stand included for $299 as an alternative. I may get that deal and sell the stand to offset even more of the cost of the DW716.
Justin
How do you feel about this saw vs ridgid r4122? Another non sliding 12″ saw but dual bevel as opposed to dewalts single bevel. It’s on sale for $199.
Stuart
I’m not really sure.
The Ridgid seems to be a basic model, perhaps designed around the $199 price point and aimed at winter holiday and Father’s Day bargain hunters.
It offers more capabilities than the Dewalt for not much more. But unless you know you need a dual bevel setup, and you need the capacity of a 12″ saw, the Dewalt might be the better buy.
The Ridgid does come with a clamp.
If it’s this model or the Dewalt, my instinct is to go for the Dewalt. I am often critical or at least hesitant about tools that seem to exist as holiday sales items. Hand tools are one thing, but power tools that are intended to serve for years?
You could always try the Ridgid, and return it if you don’t like it. Same as the Dewalt. If you end up buying the Dewalt later, it’ll at least still be eligible for the $25 off $100 promo, or at least it was earlier until Amazon matched Lowes’ price.