Lowes has started teasing about their upcoming Black friday 2014 deals.
The following Vine video suggests that the Dewalt 12″ 15A DW715 compound miter saw will be on sale again this year, for $199. The DW715 is a basic, but fairly well-regarded 12″ saw.
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This saw was on sale last year, as part of Lowes’ 2013 Black Friday sale, also for $199. Right now, the saw is priced at $230, and Lowes says the saw “was priced at $299”.
It’s a decent deal, if this is the model you’re strongly considering. If not, other retailers will probably have $25 off $100+ or a similar Dewalt power tool promo discount, similar to last year’s.
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If you ask me, 10″ saws are better suited when compact size and portability are high priorities, and 10″ or 12″ sliding miter saws are better suited when you need greater capacity. I’m not a big fan of non-sliding 12″ saws.
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Deal is valid 11/27 thru 12/3 only.
Thanks to Don for the tip!
SawdustTX
Very interested in why you’re not a big fan of non-sliding 12″ saws? I’d just last week decided that’s what I want for my shop miter station with extension wings, stops, etc. A 12″ would give me more cut capacity than my current 10″, without the significant depth that a slider consumes. And I assume (?) that a non-slider is more rigid/precise without that whole sliding mechanism. Your thoughts and inputs would be appreciated.
fred
Probably every tool we purchase come with a set of compromises (size, weight, cost, cut quality, cut capacity, bevel capacity etc.). As you point out – most sliders take up extra room – that’s why I bought a Bosch GCM12SD. If they offered that saw at a comparable price to this Dewalt – they’d probably fly out of the store. If all you plan to do is simple mitering then why invest in a saw that has more features than you need. What you may think about is buying a better blade (Forrest Chopmaster/Mitermaster or one of the top end Freud blades) and making an auxiliary zero-clearance backstop and table insert.
Stuart
Generally, if I need more capacity, than I need a sliding miter saw. If I need a compact saw to tote around, a 10″ non-slider is smaller and lighter.
Plus, I’m a “special blade for special cuts and applications” kind of guy. 10″ blades are noticeable less expensive than 12″ blades, and there’s somewhat greater selection. Certain 10″ blades can be used on a table saw for cross-cuts, helping to increase the bang for every buck spent.
12″ non-sliding saws aren’t bad, and I understand there’s a need for them, I just don’t don’t like ’em for my own use.
SawdustTX
Thanks for the feedback @Fred and @Stuart. Agree – if the Bosch weren’t so expensive, I’d be on top of that in a heartbeat!
I did build my miter station with zero clearance back fence and table insert, plus the Kreg rail/stops system. Fed up with typical crosscut blades, I bought a dedicated miter saw blade that I had custom ground with a steeper bevel angle, and the cuts come out super smooth. So if I go with the 12″, I’ll buy one blade, then resharpen as needed.
Thanks again for your advice,
Steve
Mick
Hey guys, FYI, Lowe’s and HD will also give an additional 10% even on sale items to
veterans. You just need to show them your VA card. Every little bit helps!
skfarmer
i have the older version of that saw and it is rock solid. i picked it up back before the compound slider was all the rage and they most definitely were not 199 bucks. a slider is nice and i would like to have one but most people do not “need” a slider if they have a 12 inch saw.
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