DEWALT DW703 Heavy Duty 10-Inch Compound Miter saw

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Whether on the job site or your own workshop at home, you need a miter saw that's durable, portable, and, most importantly, provides clean, accurate cuts. The DeWalt DW703 delivers on every count. Powered by a 15 amp motor and featuring solid ball- and roller-bearing construction, the DW703 is built to last--and perform. The versatile and heavy-duty DW703 is the only 10-inch compound miter saw capable of cutting 5-1/4-inch crown molding and 6-inch base molding. Clear, easy-to-use controls, including 11 preset positive miter stops, make operation a breeze, while smooth arm and trigger action and a clean line of sight ensure precision on every cut. --Carl Thress

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DEWALT DW703 Heavy Duty 10-Inch Compound Miter saw

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 24 x 18.5 x 15.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 39.8 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00005AUXJ
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: DW703
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (52 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #114,367 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #78 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tools > Saws > Miter Saws
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

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121 of 126 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Dewalt DW 703 Compound Miter Saw, October 4, 2002

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This review is from: DEWALT DW703 Heavy Duty 10-Inch Compound Miter saw (Tools & Home Improvement)

After reading all the reviews on miter saws here, I decided on the Dewalt DW 703 10-inch compound miter saw. Originally, I had ordered a DW 706 ten months ago, but a bad wreck the same day of the order meant I had to send it back until I could be sure I could even use any saw, let alone one like the 706. At any rate, I ended up buying the smaller saw because of current health considerations.

The DW 703 is great for my immediate needs. It's lightweight but sturdier than the Hitachi 10-inch saw, something one can carry from worktable to pickup tailgate with the easy-carry handle, simple to use, is accurate, and changing the saw blade relatively uncomplicated, unlike the least expensive 10-inch Delta model I tried. In addition, the blade that comes with it cuts moulding like a knife slicing cold butter....clean and smooth without any splinters. I used tape on the moulding at first to eliminate any splinters, but realized that wasn't necessary, as there were no splinters without it.

The bevel clamp knob on the back is accessible, easy to work, and very stable, adding to the feeling of security when making bevel cuts. Both miter and bevel scales are easy to read and accurate. Although some reviewers have commented that the markings are only painted on and will wear off in time, I plan to take the added step of coating the markings with a clear sealant for added life.

Probably the best feature I've found is the light grip required on the operating handle. I can't see getting carpal tunnel syndrome from overuse of the handle, for it is truly comfortable to use, unlike some of the ones i tried that required both a hard grip on a safety device as well as a tough pull-down on the handle.

It's too bad that Hoover didn't buy out Black and Decker/Dewalt, for then this saw might have had a decently engineered dust spout and bag. For this reason, I am giving the saw only four stars.

73 of 75 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best 10" Saw, No Question, June 15, 2001

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Freddie Dorrance III Denise (Owings Mills, Maryland USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: DEWALT DW703 Heavy Duty 10-Inch Compound Miter saw (Tools & Home Improvement)

I am a hardwood flooring contractor. I have used just about every saw out their in my 25 years in the flooring buisness. This mitre saw, just flat out beats the rest, I have been a big Makita fan for years. The 10" Dewalt is more accurate and is as smooth cutting of a saw, I have ever used. This saw is a must for the professional. You won't be dissapointed.

33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars DeWalt's the best, December 29, 2001

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"timhase" (Omaha, NE United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: DEWALT DW703 Heavy Duty 10-Inch Compound Miter saw (Tools & Home Improvement)

A very portable solid saw. Looked at all the others like Delta, Craftsman, etc. and this saw was lighter than the rest. A must for me because it gets moved around alot. Also, the numbers on the miter gauge were not made of cardboard and tacked on like on other saws but, made of metal and easier to zero in on. A friend of mine had his Craftsman gauge fall off after only one week on the jobsite. I looked at many different saws and the DeWalt 703 saw is just built better and able to do more than the competition. Some other companies make lesser expensive saws but, you get what you pay for. Spend a little more and get the DeWalt. You won't regret it.