I just bought this after my 20 year old DW705 croaked. Thanks for this tutorial. Feeling pretty good about my purchase, which I am picking up today. Dust collection (or lack of) seems to be the only common complaint. I can work around that. Totally agree about the price difference with the 780. I never needed that shadow line either
Just to note as I also have this saw, there is a $70 conversion kit to add the blade light to it. Totally worth the upgrade and super easy to install (took about 15 minutes).
@@vannevels6758 can you link to it? Is it a plug and play kit fitted for the saw specifically? As the $70 kit was the cheapest kit I could find like this.
@@vannevels6758 So like I asked, can you provide a link to a product, not a video? The $70 kit is a full retrofit mod to turn the saw into the DWS780. It comes with a replacement molded handle with switch, wiring, plus the light module designed to slot into the saw. This is not just buying a light and mounting it to the top of the blade.
I have one and put a aftermarket light kit on it and made a excellent miter saw been using it for about the last 5 years without any problems would buy it again
I previously had the DW718- 12 inch, which is an older version of the same saw. I have had it for around 20 years before the motor finally gave up. I used it almost daily for about 4 years when doing finish carpentry and cabinet building in my own business and cannot say anything negative about the reliability and accuracy of this type of saw. I recently purchaced the Bosch GCM12SD dual bevel sliding compound miter saw for my shop saw and bought the Dewalt DWS779 to take on job sites.
I think that black override button is so when you shift the base slightly past one of the detents and lock it the catch might want to slip back into the detent as soon as you're cutting
@@berlinbuilds I hate every kind of miter saw that have the screw type for locking in at your angle, the old Hitachi saws would always move back into the detent as your tightening it
@A -Carpenter had a Metabo HPT for a while, screw was annoying compared to a 779 but I never had issues with the saw moving when tightened. It was a good tight saw, just lacked power and made a whine that my ears didn't agree with
Someone "borrowed" it from lowes and I got 1 for $279.30. There was saw dust left in the usual places but for the price.... Oh, and the blade was already installed!🤪
Good catch. I forgot but it did come with a material clamp. I just don’t use them (maybe I did once or twice?) and the clamps have lived in a blackhole in my trailer for a long time.
Started to watch this review as I'm potentially in the market for a new mitre saw. Unfortunately for me I find that you follow the pattern of may younger people these days and speak very quickly and do not fully enunciate your words resulting in a slurred and not understandable mess.
One of the best reviews on this saw I've seen (and heard). It helped me with my purchase decision. I'm 70 and understood every word. Thanks for the help.
If you want to stay with a DeWalt brand for the vacuum you could use Model #DWV010. This is a great saw that I'd recommend for any beginner. It's not too expensive to pick up (especially if you catch it on a sale), has lots of power, and can do more that a lot of the fixed miter saws.
I just bought this after my 20 year old DW705 croaked. Thanks for this tutorial. Feeling pretty good about my purchase, which I am picking up today. Dust collection (or lack of) seems to be the only common complaint. I can work around that. Totally agree about the price difference with the 780. I never needed that shadow line either
Just to note as I also have this saw, there is a $70 conversion kit to add the blade light to it. Totally worth the upgrade and super easy to install (took about 15 minutes).
I’ve wondered about doing that. Thanks for the tip!
$70?! The same thing's available for $10!
@@vannevels6758 can you link to it? Is it a plug and play kit fitted for the saw specifically? As the $70 kit was the cheapest kit I could find like this.
@@theelmagoo I just Googled it and 2.5+- video came up of how to install it, very easy.
@@vannevels6758 So like I asked, can you provide a link to a product, not a video? The $70 kit is a full retrofit mod to turn the saw into the DWS780. It comes with a replacement molded handle with switch, wiring, plus the light module designed to slot into the saw. This is not just buying a light and mounting it to the top of the blade.
I have one and put a aftermarket light kit on it and made a excellent miter saw been using it for about the last 5 years without any problems would buy it again
Awesome! I’ve contemplated putting a light on mine but haven’t pulled the trigger on it yet!
@@berlinbuilds it made a huge difference it lights up the blade to show the cut line best money I have ever spent
I previously had the DW718- 12 inch, which is an older version of the same saw. I have had it for around 20 years before the motor finally gave up. I used it almost daily for about 4 years when doing finish carpentry and cabinet building in my own business and cannot say anything negative about the reliability and accuracy of this type of saw. I recently purchaced the Bosch GCM12SD dual bevel sliding compound miter saw for my shop saw and bought the Dewalt DWS779 to take on job sites.
Nice review Nick and Dewalt makes a solid miter saw. 2 is better than 1! 👍
Haha, thanks man! Now I have that Boys Like Girls and Taylor Swift duet playing in my head!
I think that black override button is so when you shift the base slightly past one of the detents and lock it the catch might want to slip back into the detent as soon as you're cutting
That would make sense. Thanks for the input!
@@berlinbuilds I hate every kind of miter saw that have the screw type for locking in at your angle, the old Hitachi saws would always move back into the detent as your tightening it
@A -Carpenter had a Metabo HPT for a while, screw was annoying compared to a 779 but I never had issues with the saw moving when tightened. It was a good tight saw, just lacked power and made a whine that my ears didn't agree with
Thanks!
Thank you for the tip! And I'm glad this was helpful!
Someone "borrowed" it from lowes and I got 1 for $279.30. There was saw dust left in the usual places but for the price....
Oh, and the blade was already installed!🤪
Wow, well that’s a great deal!! Too bad people do the free rental programs! 😜
@@berlinbuilds "too bad"?! How for 30% off of a 2023 model?!
Oh! I didn’t realize the price you got it for! Not too shabby!
@@berlinbuilds I KNOW! I couldn't pass it up and if there's ANYTHING wrong with it, I'll return it.
Good review. Thank you.
Thank you!
Great videos man! Im in the finish carpentry in Utah as well and have some questions do you offer a 1 on 1 consultation?
Hey thank you! Good on you man! It's a fun trade. I'm not really offering 1 on 1 consulting right now, sorry!
Very useful video. Thanks man.
Glad it was helpful!
New to this but I noticed it doesn't have a material clamp like the 780?
Good catch. I forgot but it did come with a material clamp. I just don’t use them (maybe I did once or twice?) and the clamps have lived in a blackhole in my trailer for a long time.
@@berlinbuilds Its my first saw. I have a lot to learn. Thanks for the quick response!
No worries! Have a lot of fun with it! It’s exciting to learn about!
Does it have the same cut capacity as the 780? I've been thinking of buying one of these
My understanding is yes. I could be wrong, but from what I’ve read and watched they should be the same. It’s a great saw especially for the price 👍
They have the same cut capacity same motors just the 780 has the light and the crown stops thats it everything else is the same.
And I think the 780 comes with a better blade.
@@kiwigrunt330 every saw comes with a garbage blade so that shouldn't make a difference in anyone's decision
Does the slide lock?
Yes. There’s a knob on the back of the saw that you can twist to lock the slide
LOL!. Mine is custom as well!
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Started to watch this review as I'm potentially in the market for a new mitre saw. Unfortunately for me I find that you follow the pattern of may younger people these days and speak very quickly and do not fully enunciate your words resulting in a slurred and not understandable mess.
Thanks for calling me young! My body doesn’t feel that way in the morning so I’ll take it! Hopefully you find another video more to your taste.
I’m sorry you weren’t able to understand. I didn’t have any issues.
One of the best reviews on this saw I've seen (and heard). It helped me with my purchase decision. I'm 70 and understood every word. Thanks for the help.
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Which vacuum would I need to collect the dust? Would you recommend this saw for a woman beginner??
If you want to stay with a DeWalt brand for the vacuum you could use Model #DWV010. This is a great saw that I'd recommend for any beginner. It's not too expensive to pick up (especially if you catch it on a sale), has lots of power, and can do more that a lot of the fixed miter saws.
Thanks for the video. What vacuum do you use?
I use one of DeWalt’s Hepa vacuums. I think it’s the 8 gallon one.
I use the detent override when sneaking up on fitting 45 degree mitered corners when installing doorway casing, etc.
Excellent video. Just purchased one.
I ordered a conversion kit. Saved 100 bucks
Nice! Was it pretty simple to install?
Where did you order the kit at?
@@berlinbuilds yes. Videos on TH-cam from the company makes it easy.
@@marcowens3522 forget the website but do a search on youtube and the company has how to videos on the install procedure