I have had my 780 for a year now and love it. Out of the box I had to make only a minor adjustment to the blades verticle angle to zero it out. For dust collection I attached mine to a ridged shop vac rather than my larger central shop vac. My only issue was with the soft rubber boot at the front of the dust collection tube. The boot collapses with the shop vac but I took a small piece of wire coat hanger and fashioned it into a small triangle and placed it in the boot and problem solved. Thanks for sharing your unboxing video.
Thanks, really enjoy your guys videos and commitment to going off grid. I originally bought the 779 but returned it for the 780 for a few reasons. Actually the 780 does't have a laser system, it has a patented shadow light system. It casts an led shadow on both sides of the blade so it never goes out of alignment even if you change the blade. Also the blade on the 780 is a better finishing blade although for rough cutting the 779 blade is probably better choice. Also, the 780 was on sale and included the DWX723 miter saw stand which normally sells for $200. The stand is portable and very well made.
Another terrific product review. I really love these first-person user reviews. Just the right amount of show-and-tell along with an actual demo of the product. Nicely done! thank you
I found this video very informative. Thank you. This Dewalt should last a very long time. I am working through in Chonological Order (thank you for this playlist) 300+ videos at this time. Watching at 1.25 speed to help me catch up.
The fixed stops, typically at 30°, 45° and 90° are probably "good enough" from the factory for framing. You need to double check them before you swap back in that high tooth count blade and make any finish cut. Use a metal "square" to check for 90°. Then make 2 -45° cuts and see if they come out to be 90° and the 3 - 30° cuts. For finish cuts, you will need a blade with a lot more teeth.
+theoldwizard998 That's GREAT advice! Thank you! I know to check the cuts with a square and do test cuts. Appreciate the tip to check that they add up and are tight. Cheers!
Nice review thanks! Very useful to see the sliding arm function in action. I am going to buy a miter saw finally to finish a project without borrowing my friends saw anymore. I read that for detailed bevel cuts of molding, frames, etc, the 10" blade has less wobble than the 12" blade, so aiming for the 717 model over the 780 12" model like the one you reviewed. Of course it does not do bigger pieces of wood. The blades will be cheaper too on a 10". Thanks again for your demo and review, very helpful!
Dewalt are great saws I had one for years and then sold it to a friend and ended up buying a Bosch 12" Double glide to build the house. I am pretty happy with it and you will be pretty happy with the Dewalt she won't let you down there are built like a Timex and will keep on cutting. TFS
Most of my tools are Milwaukee or, sometimes, Ryobi. However, I own the 780, and it is awesome. I'm sure by now you have figured out that this saw is a beast. My favorite thing about this saw is that it holds square. Also, it has a ton of handy features. As far as having a laser, it isn't so much about using it to measure your cuts, not for me anyway, but it helps line things up quickly.
Nice addition to your "investment" in tools. May I suggest that when you plunge to make your cut, you keep the saw at the bottom of the cut when through the material, releasing your finger off the trigger and then wait till the blade stops, then bring the saw up. You will be cutting irregular materials and it does not take much for the off-cuts to get picked up by the set on the teeth as you withdraw the blade.
Nice saw. Use to work at a Black & Decker plant that built several models of Dewalt miter saws and other Dewalt tools and B & D electric mowers. About 2006 they closed the plant & moved production to Mexico.
+lou ollstedt I hate knowing these tools aren't made domestically. Our votes with our money matter and if I could have found an older model made in the USA, I would have paid for it gladly. Sadly like so many quality tools finding one is very difficult.
I notice you have one of the little wheels that fit onto the blade guard not fitted and I think I saw it sitting on the bench next to your saw.. Strangely enough my DWS 780 saw had the same wheel free when I pulled my saw out of its box the first time. I found the wheel in the bottom of the box and was able to refit after Dewalt sent me a replacement spring washer... Strange that we both had the same wheel not fitted properly. Other than that I live the saw, with all of the adjustments... This review was one of the reasons I ended up buying mine.. Thanks for the unboxing..
+Jack George That was our thinking Jack. We're not diehard attached to any brand and I've run many DeWalt sliders in the past and loved them. Hopefully we'll get 20+ years out of this one and like you and yours, it will build many wonderful things. The slider is great. Cutting 4x12 90 deg single pass....AWESOME!
You pay more up front, but you end up with a tool that lasts forever. I don't use mine every day so I went on the cheap side and bought from HF, they work fine, but if I had to use them on a daily basis I'd go with a brand name tool for sure.
+Richard O'Reilly This lifestyle, at this stage anyway, is STINKING tool heavy. We have more saws (and tools) than I can count and we still need more! Big ones, little ones, green ones, blue ones. Maybe we should write children's books? :) HAHA!
Hi can't get enough of your vids please please keep them going i so look forward to them, not everyone is so fortunate to be able to live their dream so it's good to see you living yours. Ps Jesse your a lucky man to have such a beautiful girl who is so much into and in tune with your dream life, alyssa your one in a million such a nice soul 😘😘
Do people just come in the comments to complain and pick apart things in your vids ? lol even if I don't enjoy every part of the video I still appreciate the effort and know how much time it takes to shoot,edit and post these things! Cheers
+Lil-flyer on Judos-jock Unfortunately more often than not. TH-cam is a funny place. Thankfully a few people appreciate and benefit from our videos. Thanks for the kinds words!
Its the same on pretty much any youtube channel. You always get the keyboard geniuses who think they know everything, or seem to think their way is the only way to do stuff.
Attracted to your activities through the solar power review. I'm new to solar. Can you get the amperage out of the solar panels to run a saw - likewise with your battery bank?
Nice review. I bought the DWS780 a couple months ago. It's just downright fantastic. I saw some other comments about stands for this saw. IMO don't get the rolling one, if you haven't already. I got the DWX723. It doesn't have wheels but it is plenty light enough to carry by hand and will easily accommodate a 16' 2x12.
Hello thanks for all your videos fun to watch and see your progress. We live on 5 acres in Northern California right outside of the bay area and we love it. Thanks for some great ideas. Are you still happy with your DeWalt dws779 do you regret not getting the DeWalt dws780 I'm getting ready for a full Remodel and need a new miter saw, thanks
Both saws will get the Job done but I'd op for the 780 or the corded/cordless 790 with the XPS shadow light. I have the 780 and love it and the XPS system is always accurate as it's a shadow of the blade rather than a laser that you need to adjust when switching blades.
My wife bought me the same saw for Christmas. It's in the garage and I'm waiting for the big day to take it out of the box. I ordered the light parts for the DWS780 which should give me a 780 for about $120 less. Is any lubrication needed on the slides? Thanks for the excellent unboxing video.
Some of the Amazon reviews are saying that the slider arm gets stuck when pushing through the cut on this model. Now that you have been using it, do you find that happens at all or could it be a flaw with just some of the units being shipped out.
Just our wallet hates us after a trip to the store LOL. Many of my Dewalt tools are 10 years old, the batteries started failing this past year though :(. Bought the 20V to 18V adapter today to extend the life of my tools, the adapter looks like Dewalt 1/2 ass thought about it, but it does work, looks ridiculous but works.
Work is so much better with quality dependable tools. It will give you years of good service. Just keep your fingers out of the way of that blade! Take your time and let it do the work. (Spoken by a man who got into a hurry and learned the hard way.)
I'm not a fan of dewalt tools but I do own this compound miter saw and I love it. I've had it for 10 years and it's still accurate. I kind of want that new Bosch glide miter saw though. It looks amazing. Cheers
+James WB We're not hardcore any brand, but the DeWalt saws have a reputation and of the half dozen or so I've used I loved them all. I tried a few others including the Bosch which had a pretty snazzy hinge mechanism. At $750 currently the cost of cutting a board is getting ridiculous lol. Maybe if they release a limited edition.... haha!
I never had a problem with the screw lock.. But i would like a spring loaded slide.. Secondary angle?.. compound miter is what i call it.. Harbor freight 12" is a death trap..should be outlawed.. Good demo..
You do a nice "unboxing" video. I have a very similar DeWalt. I did add the laser afterward, as a third party device, which works wonderfully, and less cost than the factory option. You must have never used the laser, as it speeds your work and accuracy - for example I kick on the laser as I'm sliding the workpiece to its mark. W/o laser you need to position, check, reposition, check, etc, etc. etc. Dewalt sure makes nice compound saws. Please Keep the videos coming.
+Pure Living for Life The lasers are pretty common ad-ons. There are three or more on Amazon for $25-45. Mine is most like the Oshlun ($24). These are battery powered units - I've been using this one for at least 4-5 years and the little button cells are just now dying out. I wouldn't have my main saw without one. Not sure what mine was - I think it was a Craftsman. Pulled it from my old chop saw that I put it on (its a backup saw now). Basically, the laser guides mount like a thick washer on the side of the blade. Mine did reduce the depth of cut on my 10" saw by a very small amount: so you may want to look at diameter measurements of the laser unit before purchase. Yes - they are WAY cheaper than what DeWalt wants to soak us for one. We can relate to where you are at in this - except we pushing 60; some think we are too old for this. We bought a fixer - lived 3 1/2 years in a 21' trailer (no surround). Then it took another year for me to get the rest of the house "on-line". Now I'm working on getting the small orchard (just planted 17 fruit trees) and upper garden done, and then onto some solar panel/generator system work. The work never ends on a Homestead. If you're ever up near Portland we love to have you for a visit (we are in Woodland 40 miles N. of Portland). Don't get discouraged, just keep at it and it will finally come together. Anyway - Many Thanks for your channel - its great fun keeping up with you and Alyssa! You two are a real cute couple with an infectious homesteading drive!
The only thing I wish the Dewalts had were a slower start motor, you touch that button and it's full on power. When the motor kicks on it can easily move your piece just a hair or two if not clamped down. Other then that it's an amazing saw, and I understand why most wouldn't want a slow start motor like the Makita's as time is money when on the job.
just a heads up, the fence is adjustable so you can move it out of the way on compound mitre cuts. if you don't adjust it the blade will cut into your fence when tilted and angled!!!
+asbrand My thinking exactly. Many have complained the quality has dropped, but I think I can safely say this is somewhat true of all brands. Tools aren't made like they once were. Heres hoping this saw stands up to DeWalts' reputation.
Nice saw i use Dewalt tools myself i ran a construction co. for 26 years.Just a heads up some of the Dewalt tools are built by Black Decker and made in mexico.Thats a real sad thing to know.I had to get some bushing for mine and had to go to the Black Decker store to get them.The saw is awesome though hope it serves you well.
+Deep South Homestead I had heard that might be the case. I guess I don't really care who makes it, just so long as it works good and lasts a long time, right? Corporations are deceitful so no point in trying to outsmart them. If this saw goes belly up, we'll be more than happy to post a video about our experience.
It should serve you well mine has lasted for years i did take the 12 in blade of and put a 10 in on because it makes the saw run in less of a bind when cutting smaller stuff.Have a great day my friend.
just paid 946 USD for the same saw here in Finland so what? Nearly double the price. The reason for the comment was the MINI-MILL chainsaw setup you have there. I been the replace some logs for our sauna here and I'm guessing this would do the job as there not very long. Do you have a video on the MNI-MILL system?
I have the DWS780, and it doesn't have a LASER. Instead, it has a high intensity light that shines down the front edge of the blade to cast a shadow of both sides of the blade on the work. I think the shadow is better than a LASER, since it shows exactly where the kerf will be.
Love your channel and have been following your progress for a while now. I noticed the link in the description is for the 780 and not the 779; do you have a referral link for the 779 that's on sale for $350 right now? I'll be purchasing one tonight and would love to support the channel.
It might seem accurate, but without a properly calibrated right-angle square you will never get a true 90 degree cut. As a test, cut a 2x8 and then stand both pieces on the short side and flip one board 180 degrees and put the cut ends together... if your cut is truly square there should be no gap between the board ends, if there is a gap then the saw needs to be calibrated. DeWalt saws are awesome, but they are never square between the blade and fence.
Jealous! Good looking saw! Make sure you show some more use of it in your other videos later on! Would you use a different blade for wet (fresh downed)wood as opposed to dried?
+Jon Wojcik Totally! Getting lots of footage as we speak! Everything working as it should. It's a heavy saw though so we're already finding that the table has to be VERY stable to get the best cuts and the smoothest sliding motion. Apparently we need to up our sawhorse game lol. The factory blade seems to handle green wood and dry wood great, but I'm sure for finish work we'd want a much finer tooth blade as this one is pretty aggressive like for lumber and posts etc. As of now with green pine posts and joinery we haven't had any clogging problems. We'll be doing an update in the future with things we run into.
I have used this saw and it is a great working saw. the only thing thing I don't like is it's weight which is 60 pounds buts feels like a 100 because its awkward to carry
Good saw Buy another blade, then when one is dull, and they get dull, then you send it out for sharpening, and you have another blade to use. In face you might want to buy another general purpose blade and a say 40T fine blade. I'd also spend the money for the DEWALT DWX726 Rolling Miter Saw Stand, it will make the saw a joy to use, move around set up, and it will also make the saw a LOT safer to use, yes safer, safety first! BTW my Hitachi slider has a laser on it, I did not want it, but I got the saw almost new for cheap. I am now a convert, the laser is adjustable and it really is a nice feature, just saying. Domo
+StuInTokyo Agreed! We actually have a bunch of 12" blades since we have several saws. I'm still looking for a good source locally for saw sharpening. A precious resource at this point in the game! We'll be looking for a used miter stand. Those seem like they come up from time to time and people want a pretty penny for them unlike the saws. Theres 3 non-rolling stands on Craigslist right now, but we'll hold off for a rolling stand. I'd be curious to try a saw with the laser, but unless it had performed flawlessly for years I still think I'd be double checking my work every cut anyway. For this purchased the 780 with laser was $250 more than the 779 model sans laser. I couldn't justify the $250 for a laser guide I wouldn't trust for a while. That said they include a free stand with the 780, but it's not the rolling stand... lol
There is no double bevel! Tilting the blade is the bevel. Using the front handle and rotating the blade is the miter. Having the bevel and miter adjustments makes the saw a compound saw and if it slides back and forth makes it a compound sliding miter saw.
+Nivag L It's heavier than our Honda 3000 Watt Generator! LOL But that's actually desirable since a heavy base reduces the chance of wobbly cuts. In the future we'll likely invest in a rolling stand to make transport easier. Storage? Good question! In and out of lockup as we need it for now. We need a tool shed BADLY!
+Chris DIYer How are you liking them? Which tools did you end up with? I just gave away a 20v cordless system to a young family. It was an older NiCad system. The new Lithium stuff seems pretty sweet. Loving our Makita set
Haven't done a video yet on the 20v MAX system I am building. Overall, the 20v MAX DeWalt system is the bomb. Digging it...using them everyday. I have: flashlight, area light, circular saw, saws-all (chop saw), drill, and impact driver. Needing a jigsaw and cutting tool.
My son wants one but I figure at 30 he can buy his own. Besides I bought a 45 horse Mmahendra for the ranch that he gets to play with, so I figure 35k will last a few years like the 8 it takes us to at for it. Lol
lol....Thats not a handle on the bottom part of the casting.....thats there so you can position it on either a 2x4 or a 2x6....to make a quick stand on a job site....just fyi.
+Pure Living for Life - Love your stories and videos. You and others have inspired me to get into wood-working. I appreciate your demo of this saw because I'm looking at buying one.
Why all those omg another long unboxing? is your homestead about commercial stuff and promotions? I for one would like to know more about your planed permanent water solution, plans for power. your garden, what to grow why and how Thumbs up for finishing your septic! And why is the hottub a must have? Building your hottub before house and barn really confuses me? PS loved the frozen song, best vid yet :-)
+Core On Crack +Core On Crack Those are great ideas for videos! We actually have in the plans to share the story behind the hot tub deck paradox that has so many bewildered and confused. Getting the project done is first priority though! :) Remember, you're not the only one who watches our videos, so while this unboxing might get on your nerves, someone else considering a similar purchase might find it very helpful. This has been a common theme with many of our unboxing videos and has helped many folks confidently purchase tools for their projects. Also remember we've worked hard to keep our videos free to access here on TH-cam. The equipment, labor, time and skills it takes to produce them however is not free. Contrary to many peoples perceptions we aren't getting rich off TH-cam. Videos like this unboxing can be found by many people via search engines all over the world who are looking for tips on buying complex and expensive tools. Should they choose to purchase a tool through a link we provide we receive a small commission which helps support our channel. We've found, watched and appreciated videos like this on other channels. We're glad they took the time and effort to make and share them. Whether they are compensated or not does not devalue the time and effort taken to produce and share their videos. Thanks for the video ideas and watching!
+Pure Living for Life I'm not a fan of the unboxing either but many people like them so continue on if you'd like. I like it when you later have a post-heavy-use video when you can list off what you like and dislike about a product. I particularly loved the solar oven series since that is exactly what you did and showed it in action. I've had this exact saw on my list of "to buy" and am just waiting for a sale. It's pricey all right.
+JayXX That's a great attitude! Give a check at Home Depot if you have one nearby. They have them on closeout for $399 at the moment. If you buy the 780 they include a fixed stand which is a $99 value and the 780 has the laser. We waited over 7 months to buy hoping one would come up on Craigslist or an estate sale. Just couldn't wait anymore. With all the projects piling up we had ot do something and happened to be in the store getting a few plumbing bits and Alyssa saw the $399 closeout. Took me an hour to sort of out why it was "cheap" as I've never seen one for less than $600. Great feedback on the unboxing > use video sequence. That's what we try to do. In fact we have in the queue a bunch of follow up reviews after months of use of some tools like our RV garage post winter, Makita drill set, Honda Handi Generator etc. We know we appreciate these videos as it does help decide when you're ready to purchase.
+vaultsjan What was sad about the B + D drill unboxing was the previous drill I had lasted me 10 years and was the PERFECT drill for $100. I did a full demo and remodel, build an apartment, build handrails and decks with it. The new drill was JUNKKKKKKKK. Battery was junk, charger was junk. Sadly we can't know these things when we do an unboxing. That's why it's an unboxing! Usually we do a follow up video to share our experience with the tool / product after some time. That's when the real truth comes out.
ok my two pence worth, i watched because i was interested ? if i wasnt interested i would not watch , simples , so if a person does not like this " unboxing" wait till you see what you like, dont moan !! dont watch . simples . cheers all
What wait, I don't have to watch a video if I don't want to LOL. Excellent point though, I find videos all the time I don't like, I simply click on something else or I don't watch the video to begin with.
+anthony marino TOTALLY. At the end of a long, hard day (as we just had), not fighting your tools is priceless. This evening, we fought dull saws and smaller tools, but we didn't fight this saw!
I know you guys are on a budget but please stay away from harbor freight, 90% of their stuff is crap, that's why its dirt cheap. If you're looking for throw away tools that you'll only use once or twice and not care if they get stolen or broken, then harbor freight is the place for you.
+Tyson Burns Agreed on Harbor Freight. There are many things you can get there that are the EXACT same product you'd buy elsewhere. Like we buy ratchet straps there, towing accessories etc. It's all the same stuff you'd buy at a hardware store etc. That said my dad has a lot of their tool and BLEH! Junkkkkkkkkkkk. It looks like a tool, says it's a tool, but once you get to working with it you want to scream! However there are times like you said, it's a one off job and you just need a tool to get the job done once. Like weird automotive tools etc. Can be a lifesaver then!
Some of that also depends on the buyer and their ability to properly setup the tool in the first place. 8+ years on my 10" compound miter saw, and 3 years on my 12" both from HF, they work just fine once you get them adjusted properly as with any tool, proper initial adjustment is key to proper tool operation. Sure if I were using them on a daily basis I wouldn't have went with HF, but for my occasional DIY projects there was absolutely no need to put a $700 saw in my shop that sets idle longer than I ever use it LOL. Add to that, that from about October to March or April I can't really use my tools as my shop isn't exactly warm in the winter to allow safe tool use without having to wear layers of clothes and work by candle light LOL.
this miter saw is complete shit. the only good thing about it is that the blade spins enough to cut through material. ive had mine for only 3-4 years and the paint on the bevel gauge has completely worn off from saw dust hitting it like a sandblaster. the cheaply made blade guard flexs so much that it will easily hit the blade of the saw as its spinning (and it has, several times). the rails stick so much that when i slide it back and forth my entire table starts to tip over from the force that needs to be exerted on the saw. the locking pin broke off. the fence needs to be moved out of the way of the saw when cutting bevels or it will either hit the motor, stopping the saw from being able to slide properly or the blade will cut through it. it worked perfectly for the first couple months up until i found out the hard way that this saw makes it impossible to work in even the slightest drizzle of rain because smallest amount of moisture will completely fuck up the rails
but thats just the experiences ive had with mine and 2 other dewalt miter saws ive owned... im glad you're happy with yours and i hope it continues to satisfy you without all the issues ive had with mine
Just bought this saw and looked to TH-cam for quick instructions. This video helped me tremendously! Thanks friend.
I have had my 780 for a year now and love it. Out of the box I had to make only a minor adjustment to the blades verticle angle to zero it out. For dust collection I attached mine to a ridged shop vac rather than my larger central shop vac. My only issue was with the soft rubber boot at the front of the dust collection tube. The boot collapses with the shop vac but I took a small piece of wire coat hanger and fashioned it into a small triangle and placed it in the boot and problem solved. Thanks for sharing your unboxing video.
Thanks, really enjoy your guys videos and commitment to going off grid. I originally bought the 779 but returned it for the 780 for a few reasons. Actually the 780 does't have a laser system, it has a patented shadow light system. It casts an led shadow on both sides of the blade so it never goes out of alignment even if you change the blade. Also the blade on the 780 is a better finishing blade although for rough cutting the 779 blade is probably better choice. Also, the 780 was on sale and included the DWX723 miter saw stand which normally sells for $200. The stand is portable and very well made.
Another terrific product review. I really love these first-person user reviews. Just the right amount of show-and-tell along with an actual demo of the product. Nicely done! thank you
thumbs up on the 4x12 test, thats the kind of stuff people want to see/know in a review
I found this video very informative. Thank you. This Dewalt should last a very long time. I am working through in Chonological Order (thank you for this playlist) 300+ videos at this time. Watching at 1.25 speed to help me catch up.
The fixed stops, typically at 30°, 45° and 90° are probably "good enough" from the factory for framing. You need to double check them before you swap back in that high tooth count blade and make any finish cut. Use a metal "square" to check for 90°. Then make 2 -45° cuts and see if they come out to be 90° and the 3 - 30° cuts.
For finish cuts, you will need a blade with a lot more teeth.
+theoldwizard998 That's GREAT advice! Thank you! I know to check the cuts with a square and do test cuts. Appreciate the tip to check that they add up and are tight. Cheers!
Nice review thanks! Very useful to see the sliding arm function in action. I am going to buy a miter saw finally to finish a project without borrowing my friends saw anymore.
I read that for detailed bevel cuts of molding, frames, etc, the 10" blade has less wobble than the 12" blade, so aiming for the 717 model over the 780 12" model like the one you reviewed. Of course it does not do bigger pieces of wood. The blades will be cheaper too on a 10".
Thanks again for your demo and review, very helpful!
Dewalt are great saws I had one for years and then sold it to a friend and ended up buying a Bosch 12" Double glide to build the house. I am pretty happy with it and you will be pretty happy with the Dewalt she won't let you down there are built like a Timex and will keep on cutting. TFS
+Darren Charron Saw those Bosch double glides. Pretty cool saw!
That's an awesome saw. You won't regret buying it. Keeping in mind,the bigger the saw the heavier they are👍
Most of my tools are Milwaukee or, sometimes, Ryobi. However, I own the 780, and it is awesome. I'm sure by now you have figured out that this saw is a beast. My favorite thing about this saw is that it holds square. Also, it has a ton of handy features. As far as having a laser, it isn't so much about using it to measure your cuts, not for me anyway, but it helps line things up quickly.
Nice addition to your "investment" in tools. May I suggest that when you plunge to make your cut, you keep the saw at the bottom of the cut when through the material, releasing your finger off the trigger and then wait till the blade stops, then bring the saw up. You will be cutting irregular materials and it does not take much for the off-cuts to get picked up by the set on the teeth as you withdraw the blade.
I have the same saw. Great choice. You will love it. I have had mine for over 3 years no issues.
+MrZombiehunter27 Sweet! Glad to hear we made a good selection. Any tips from using yours?
Now, just make sure to always put it on something sturdy when in use! Great video.
Nice saw. Use to work at a Black & Decker plant that built several models of Dewalt miter saws and other Dewalt tools and B & D electric mowers. About 2006 they closed the plant & moved production to Mexico.
+lou ollstedt I hate knowing these tools aren't made domestically. Our votes with our money matter and if I could have found an older model made in the USA, I would have paid for it gladly. Sadly like so many quality tools finding one is very difficult.
Just got one - my first. Thanks for the info.
I notice you have one of the little wheels that fit onto the blade guard not fitted and I think I saw it sitting on the bench next to your saw.. Strangely enough my DWS 780 saw had the same wheel free when I pulled my saw out of its box the first time. I found the wheel in the bottom of the box and was able to refit after Dewalt sent me a replacement spring washer... Strange that we both had the same wheel not fitted properly.
Other than that I live the saw, with all of the adjustments... This review was one of the reasons I ended up buying mine.. Thanks for the unboxing..
Nice job! DeWalt is very reliable. That saw should give you great service and be very useful on your timber frame.
Can't go wrong with DeWalt! I've had mine for 20 years and have built all kinds of stuff. Although mine doesn't have the slider.
+Jack George That was our thinking Jack. We're not diehard attached to any brand and I've run many DeWalt sliders in the past and loved them. Hopefully we'll get 20+ years out of this one and like you and yours, it will build many wonderful things. The slider is great. Cutting 4x12 90 deg single pass....AWESOME!
You pay more up front, but you end up with a tool that lasts forever. I don't use mine every day so I went on the cheap side and bought from HF, they work fine, but if I had to use them on a daily basis I'd go with a brand name tool for sure.
Man you guys just inspire me to go Off Grid just to buy all the Man tools. Just so jealous!! Good stuff again.
+Richard O'Reilly This lifestyle, at this stage anyway, is STINKING tool heavy. We have more saws (and tools) than I can count and we still need more! Big ones, little ones, green ones, blue ones. Maybe we should write children's books? :) HAHA!
Hi can't get enough of your vids please please keep them going i so look forward to them, not everyone is so fortunate to be able to live their dream so it's good to see you living yours. Ps Jesse your a lucky man to have such a beautiful girl who is so much into and in tune with your dream life, alyssa your one in a million such a nice soul 😘😘
Do people just come in the comments to complain and pick apart things in your vids ? lol even if I don't enjoy every part of the video I still appreciate the effort and know how much time it takes to shoot,edit and post these things! Cheers
+Lil-flyer on Judos-jock Unfortunately more often than not. TH-cam is a funny place. Thankfully a few people appreciate and benefit from our videos. Thanks for the kinds words!
Its the same on pretty much any youtube channel. You always get the keyboard geniuses who think they know everything, or seem to think their way is the only way to do stuff.
Thank you for the review. I just purchased this saw and although your review was from a year ago, it helped with the purchase.
+Ken Bayard Awesome! We'd buy it again if we had the chance. Great saw. Love it still!
Dual bevel means that it tilts to the left and the right. It has nothing to to with the swing of the saw
Attracted to your activities through the solar power review. I'm new to solar. Can you get the amperage out of the solar panels to run a saw - likewise with your battery bank?
Nice review. I bought the DWS780 a couple months ago. It's just downright fantastic.
I saw some other comments about stands for this saw. IMO don't get the rolling one, if you haven't already. I got the DWX723. It doesn't have wheels but it is plenty light enough to carry by hand and will easily accommodate a 16' 2x12.
Hello thanks for all your videos fun to watch and see your progress. We live on 5 acres in Northern California right outside of the bay area and we love it. Thanks for some great ideas.
Are you still happy with your DeWalt dws779 do you regret not getting the DeWalt dws780 I'm getting ready for a full Remodel and need a new miter saw, thanks
Both saws will get the Job done but I'd op for the 780 or the corded/cordless 790 with the XPS shadow light. I have the 780 and love it and the XPS system is always accurate as it's a shadow of the blade rather than a laser that you need to adjust when switching blades.
Thanks, it was very helpful, I have not used one in a long time. Great effort!
My wife bought me the same saw for Christmas. It's in the garage and I'm waiting for the big day to take it out of the box. I ordered the light parts for the DWS780 which should give me a 780 for about $120 less. Is any lubrication needed on the slides? Thanks for the excellent unboxing video.
Some of the Amazon reviews are saying that the slider arm gets stuck when pushing through the cut on this model. Now that you have been using it, do you find that happens at all or could it be a flaw with just some of the units being shipped out.
I agree about the laser, it always gets dirty or shifts around, i just leave it off and just manually check before cutting.
I have ten or eleven dewalt tools and love them all.
Just our wallet hates us after a trip to the store LOL. Many of my Dewalt tools are 10 years old, the batteries started failing this past year though :(. Bought the 20V to 18V adapter today to extend the life of my tools, the adapter looks like Dewalt 1/2 ass thought about it, but it does work, looks ridiculous but works.
Work is so much better with quality dependable tools. It will give you years of good service. Just keep your fingers out of the way of that blade! Take your time and let it do the work. (Spoken by a man who got into a hurry and learned the hard way.)
Great overview Jesse, I am in garage overhaul mode and of course need new everything... It will happen :)
Can somebody tell me in which parts this machine is better than Bosch GCM12SD?
Do the OEM 779 to 780 XPS upgrade for $60 shipped. It will always be 100% accurate. LED shadow, not laser.
Pull the slider out all the way when cutting, I thinking you will find smoother motion of operation.
I'm not a fan of dewalt tools but I do own this compound miter saw and I love it. I've had it for 10 years and it's still accurate. I kind of want that new Bosch glide miter saw though. It looks amazing. Cheers
+James WB We're not hardcore any brand, but the DeWalt saws have a reputation and of the half dozen or so I've used I loved them all. I tried a few others including the Bosch which had a pretty snazzy hinge mechanism. At $750 currently the cost of cutting a board is getting ridiculous lol. Maybe if they release a limited edition.... haha!
I never had a problem with the screw lock..
But i would like a spring loaded slide..
Secondary angle?.. compound miter is what i call it..
Harbor freight 12" is a death trap..should be outlawed..
Good demo..
Thanks for posting the video. Is it made in the US? Thx.
You do a nice "unboxing" video. I have a very similar DeWalt. I did add the laser afterward, as a third party device, which works wonderfully, and less cost than the factory option. You must have never used the laser, as it speeds your work and accuracy - for example I kick on the laser as I'm sliding the workpiece to its mark. W/o laser you need to position, check, reposition, check, etc, etc. etc. Dewalt sure makes nice compound saws. Please Keep the videos coming.
+RHugo Rast that totally makes sense for lining up the cut! Could it be worth $250? Hmmm. Where did you find an aftermarket laser setup?
+Pure Living for Life The lasers are pretty common ad-ons. There are three or more on Amazon for $25-45. Mine is most like the Oshlun ($24). These are battery powered units - I've been using this one for at least 4-5 years and the little button cells are just now dying out.
I wouldn't have my main saw without one. Not sure what mine was - I think it was a Craftsman. Pulled it from my old chop saw that I put it on (its a backup saw now). Basically, the laser guides mount like a thick washer on the side of the blade. Mine did reduce the depth of cut on my 10" saw by a very small amount: so you may want to look at diameter measurements of the laser unit before purchase.
Yes - they are WAY cheaper than what DeWalt wants to soak us for one.
We can relate to where you are at in this - except we pushing 60; some think we are too old for this. We bought a fixer - lived 3 1/2 years in a 21' trailer (no surround). Then it took another year for me to get the rest of the house "on-line". Now I'm working on getting the small orchard (just planted 17 fruit trees) and upper garden done, and then onto some solar panel/generator system work. The work never ends on a Homestead. If you're ever up near Portland we love to have you for a visit (we are in Woodland 40 miles N. of Portland). Don't get discouraged, just keep at it and it will finally come together.
Anyway - Many Thanks for your channel - its great fun keeping up with you and Alyssa! You two are a real cute couple with an infectious homesteading drive!
The only thing I wish the Dewalts had were a slower start motor, you touch that button and it's full on power. When the motor kicks on it can easily move your piece just a hair or two if not clamped down. Other then that it's an amazing saw, and I understand why most wouldn't want a slow start motor like the Makita's as time is money when on the job.
just a heads up, the fence is adjustable so you can move it out of the way on compound mitre cuts. if you don't adjust it the blade will cut into your fence when tilted and angled!!!
+crazysailar I noticed that! Thanks for reminding me though. Lol. That would be a messy cut! Yikes!
crazysailar Yep! I have done that lol
DeWalt makes excellent tools. Well worth the price.
+asbrand My thinking exactly. Many have complained the quality has dropped, but I think I can safely say this is somewhat true of all brands. Tools aren't made like they once were. Heres hoping this saw stands up to DeWalts' reputation.
Nice saw i use Dewalt tools myself i ran a construction co. for 26 years.Just a heads up some of the Dewalt tools are built by Black Decker and made in mexico.Thats a real sad thing to know.I had to get some bushing for mine and had to go to the Black Decker store to get them.The saw is awesome though hope it serves you well.
+Deep South Homestead I had heard that might be the case. I guess I don't really care who makes it, just so long as it works good and lasts a long time, right? Corporations are deceitful so no point in trying to outsmart them. If this saw goes belly up, we'll be more than happy to post a video about our experience.
It should serve you well mine has lasted for years i did take the 12 in blade of and put a 10 in on because it makes the saw run in less of a bind when cutting smaller stuff.Have a great day my friend.
I heard it can do a 16" cut. I just got one Black Friday from acme tools for $279 shipped. So happy.
Just bought this model today. Do I need a special blade to cut 4x4 treated wood, or will this blade that comes standard with this saw work? Thanks.
Elvin Black no special blade needed if used for framing the standard blade will be just fine.
just paid 946 USD for the same saw here in Finland so what? Nearly double the price. The reason for the comment was the MINI-MILL chainsaw setup you have there. I been the replace some logs for our sauna here and I'm guessing this would do the job as there not very long. Do you have a video on the MNI-MILL system?
I have the DWS780, and it doesn't have a LASER. Instead, it has a high intensity light that shines down the front edge of the blade to cast a shadow of both sides of the blade on the work. I think the shadow is better than a LASER, since it shows exactly where the kerf will be.
True , no laser but an led light ,which is far superior.
Any issues with running the dewalt on your honda generator?
Thanks for the unboxing vid. Looking into getting this saw in a few months. Cheers!
Love your channel and have been following your progress for a while now. I noticed the link in the description is for the 780 and not the 779; do you have a referral link for the 779 that's on sale for $350 right now? I'll be purchasing one tonight and would love to support the channel.
It might seem accurate, but without a properly calibrated right-angle square you will never get a true 90 degree cut. As a test, cut a 2x8 and then stand both pieces on the short side and flip one board 180 degrees and put the cut ends together... if your cut is truly square there should be no gap between the board ends, if there is a gap then the saw needs to be calibrated. DeWalt saws are awesome, but they are never square between the blade and fence.
DeWalt is the way to go! nice
Jealous! Good looking saw! Make sure you show some more use of it in your other videos later on! Would you use a different blade for wet (fresh downed)wood as opposed to dried?
+Jon Wojcik Totally! Getting lots of footage as we speak! Everything working as it should. It's a heavy saw though so we're already finding that the table has to be VERY stable to get the best cuts and the smoothest sliding motion. Apparently we need to up our sawhorse game lol.
The factory blade seems to handle green wood and dry wood great, but I'm sure for finish work we'd want a much finer tooth blade as this one is pretty aggressive like for lumber and posts etc. As of now with green pine posts and joinery we haven't had any clogging problems. We'll be doing an update in the future with things we run into.
What is its price and whow can i change its blade
I have used this saw and it is a great working saw. the only thing thing I don't like is it's weight which is 60 pounds buts feels like a 100 because its awkward to carry
This guy don’t worry about kickback 🤣
Good saw
Buy another blade, then when one is dull, and they get dull, then you send it out for sharpening, and you have another blade to use. In face you might want to buy another general purpose blade and a say 40T fine blade.
I'd also spend the money for the DEWALT DWX726 Rolling Miter Saw Stand, it will make the saw a joy to use, move around set up, and it will also make the saw a LOT safer to use, yes safer, safety first!
BTW my Hitachi slider has a laser on it, I did not want it, but I got the saw almost new for cheap. I am now a convert, the laser is adjustable and it really is a nice feature, just saying.
Domo
+StuInTokyo Agreed! We actually have a bunch of 12" blades since we have several saws. I'm still looking for a good source locally for saw sharpening. A precious resource at this point in the game!
We'll be looking for a used miter stand. Those seem like they come up from time to time and people want a pretty penny for them unlike the saws. Theres 3 non-rolling stands on Craigslist right now, but we'll hold off for a rolling stand.
I'd be curious to try a saw with the laser, but unless it had performed flawlessly for years I still think I'd be double checking my work every cut anyway. For this purchased the 780 with laser was $250 more than the 779 model sans laser. I couldn't justify the $250 for a laser guide I wouldn't trust for a while. That said they include a free stand with the 780, but it's not the rolling stand... lol
Love tha brand and i think you will have a lot of good work done with this saw. Wish you a nice weekend. Best regards Jan from Norway
+Jan-Roar Bernhardsen We sure hope so! You have a great weekend as well!
That's a sweet saw. take care
nice I get my today!! :) I save $200 bucks tks a lot for your video.
There is no double bevel! Tilting the blade is the bevel. Using the front handle and rotating the blade is the miter. Having the bevel and miter adjustments makes the saw a compound saw and if it slides back and forth makes it a compound sliding miter saw.
Where you going to put it.
Sweet video! Thanks for sharing!
It's bigger than your RV :) Where will you store it?
+Nivag L It's heavier than our Honda 3000 Watt Generator! LOL But that's actually desirable since a heavy base reduces the chance of wobbly cuts. In the future we'll likely invest in a rolling stand to make transport easier. Storage? Good question! In and out of lockup as we need it for now. We need a tool shed BADLY!
Nice equipment. Just went with all 20v MAX lithium tools. Real good tools.
+Chris DIYer How are you liking them? Which tools did you end up with? I just gave away a 20v cordless system to a young family. It was an older NiCad system. The new Lithium stuff seems pretty sweet. Loving our Makita set
Haven't done a video yet on the 20v MAX system I am building. Overall, the 20v MAX DeWalt system is the bomb. Digging it...using them everyday. I have: flashlight, area light, circular saw, saws-all (chop saw), drill, and impact driver. Needing a jigsaw and cutting tool.
My son wants one but I figure at 30 he can buy his own. Besides I bought a 45 horse Mmahendra for the ranch that he gets to play with, so I figure 35k will last a few years like the 8 it takes us to at for it. Lol
Great job ! Thanks
can this saw cut metal??
lol....Thats not a handle on the bottom part of the casting.....thats there so you can position it on either a 2x4 or a 2x6....to make a quick stand on a job site....just fyi.
+Pure Living for Life - Love your stories and videos. You and others have inspired me to get into wood-working. I appreciate your demo of this saw because I'm looking at buying one.
Lol I hope he hasn't cut the fence yet.
Good video. Thanks for sharing.
Nice saw....Nice video...Thanks
+2.67 Acre Homestead THANKS! More sawdust making tools!
Love Dewalt.
I wanted to see the cats jumping into and exploring the giant box :(
Will save you a lot of time. Nice purchase!
+wayne brown Already has! Needed this tool 7 months ago. Grrr that we waited so long. Thanks Wanye!
awesome video.
Pretty cat!
Nice saw...!!!
Greetings Bugaboo!
Thank you!!!!!!
how to use 220 volt?
@Bat-Amgalan Demberelgaldan We use 110 volt in the US for normal outlets. 220 volt is used for more powerful machines.
Why all those omg another long unboxing? is your homestead about commercial stuff and promotions?
I for one would like to know more about your planed permanent water solution,
plans for power.
your garden, what to grow why and how
Thumbs up for finishing your septic!
And why is the hottub a must have? Building your hottub before house and barn really confuses me?
PS loved the frozen song, best vid yet :-)
+Core On Crack +Core On Crack Those are great ideas for videos!
We actually have in the plans to share the story behind the hot tub deck paradox that has so many bewildered and confused. Getting the project done is first priority though! :)
Remember, you're not the only one who watches our videos, so while this unboxing might get on your nerves, someone else considering a similar purchase might find it very helpful. This has been a common theme with many of our unboxing videos and has helped many folks confidently purchase tools for their projects.
Also remember we've worked hard to keep our videos free to access here on TH-cam. The equipment, labor, time and skills it takes to produce them however is not free. Contrary to many peoples perceptions we aren't getting rich off TH-cam.
Videos like this unboxing can be found by many people via search engines all over the world who are looking for tips on buying complex and expensive tools. Should they choose to purchase a tool through a link we provide we receive a small commission which helps support our channel.
We've found, watched and appreciated videos like this on other channels. We're glad they took the time and effort to make and share them. Whether they are compensated or not does not devalue the time and effort taken to produce and share their videos.
Thanks for the video ideas and watching!
+Pure Living for Life I'm not a fan of the unboxing either but many people like them so continue on if you'd like. I like it when you later have a post-heavy-use video when you can list off what you like and dislike about a product. I particularly loved the solar oven series since that is exactly what you did and showed it in action. I've had this exact saw on my list of "to buy" and am just waiting for a sale. It's pricey all right.
+JayXX I agree. I had my self indulgence moment when i saw black and decker drill ("thinking this cant be good buy....") :)
+JayXX That's a great attitude! Give a check at Home Depot if you have one nearby. They have them on closeout for $399 at the moment. If you buy the 780 they include a fixed stand which is a $99 value and the 780 has the laser. We waited over 7 months to buy hoping one would come up on Craigslist or an estate sale. Just couldn't wait anymore. With all the projects piling up we had ot do something and happened to be in the store getting a few plumbing bits and Alyssa saw the $399 closeout. Took me an hour to sort of out why it was "cheap" as I've never seen one for less than $600.
Great feedback on the unboxing > use video sequence. That's what we try to do. In fact we have in the queue a bunch of follow up reviews after months of use of some tools like our RV garage post winter, Makita drill set, Honda Handi Generator etc. We know we appreciate these videos as it does help decide when you're ready to purchase.
+vaultsjan What was sad about the B + D drill unboxing was the previous drill I had lasted me 10 years and was the PERFECT drill for $100. I did a full demo and remodel, build an apartment, build handrails and decks with it. The new drill was JUNKKKKKKKK. Battery was junk, charger was junk. Sadly we can't know these things when we do an unboxing. That's why it's an unboxing! Usually we do a follow up video to share our experience with the tool / product after some time. That's when the real truth comes out.
They are closing out the 779 at Home Depot - $399
Jesse livin that thug life
ok my two pence worth, i watched because i was interested ? if i wasnt interested i would not watch , simples , so if a person does not like this " unboxing" wait till you see what you like, dont moan !! dont watch . simples . cheers all
Right? Bunch of whiners. If people don't like unboxing vids just don't watch simple
What wait, I don't have to watch a video if I don't want to LOL. Excellent point though, I find videos all the time I don't like, I simply click on something else or I don't watch the video to begin with.
Dewalt don't use lasers for a guide. The xpr led castes a shadow of the blade and is 100% spot on! Big mistake not getting it!
great saw enjoy forget about the money it will make your life easier
+anthony marino TOTALLY. At the end of a long, hard day (as we just had), not fighting your tools is priceless. This evening, we fought dull saws and smaller tools, but we didn't fight this saw!
DeWalt is a Stanley MAC tool company from my understanding.
+wgoldenny Who knows who makes all this stuff any more!?! Hopefully the saw is quality either way. :)
was ist besser Makita, Festool, Dewalt
Festool is over-priced for no better than they are. Makita or Dewalt make great tools, Ryobi has some good tools as well as Ridgid.
I know you guys are on a budget but please stay away from harbor freight, 90% of their stuff is crap, that's why its dirt cheap.
If you're looking for throw away tools that you'll only use once or twice and not care if they get stolen or broken, then harbor freight is the place for you.
+Tyson Burns Agreed on Harbor Freight. There are many things you can get there that are the EXACT same product you'd buy elsewhere. Like we buy ratchet straps there, towing accessories etc. It's all the same stuff you'd buy at a hardware store etc. That said my dad has a lot of their tool and BLEH! Junkkkkkkkkkkk. It looks like a tool, says it's a tool, but once you get to working with it you want to scream!
However there are times like you said, it's a one off job and you just need a tool to get the job done once. Like weird automotive tools etc. Can be a lifesaver then!
Some of that also depends on the buyer and their ability to properly setup the tool in the first place. 8+ years on my 10" compound miter saw, and 3 years on my 12" both from HF, they work just fine once you get them adjusted properly as with any tool, proper initial adjustment is key to proper tool operation.
Sure if I were using them on a daily basis I wouldn't have went with HF, but for my occasional DIY projects there was absolutely no need to put a $700 saw in my shop that sets idle longer than I ever use it LOL. Add to that, that from about October to March or April I can't really use my tools as my shop isn't exactly warm in the winter to allow safe tool use without having to wear layers of clothes and work by candle light LOL.
You will NEVER resell this saw . You will use it when you are gray !
this miter saw is complete shit. the only good thing about it is that the blade spins enough to cut through material. ive had mine for only 3-4 years and the paint on the bevel gauge has completely worn off from saw dust hitting it like a sandblaster. the cheaply made blade guard flexs so much that it will easily hit the blade of the saw as its spinning (and it has, several times). the rails stick so much that when i slide it back and forth my entire table starts to tip over from the force that needs to be exerted on the saw. the locking pin broke off. the fence needs to be moved out of the way of the saw when cutting bevels or it will either hit the motor, stopping the saw from being able to slide properly or the blade will cut through it. it worked perfectly for the first couple months up until i found out the hard way that this saw makes it impossible to work in even the slightest drizzle of rain because smallest amount of moisture will completely fuck up the rails
but thats just the experiences ive had with mine and 2 other dewalt miter saws ive owned... im glad you're happy with yours and i hope it continues to satisfy you without all the issues ive had with mine