DEWALT DW706 15 Amp 12-Inch Dual Bevel Compound Miter saw

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Product Description

Amazon.com Review

You've decided to tackle that remodeling project, but your miter saw can't handle the tall baseboards and crown molding you've picked out for the job. Relax, the DeWalt DW706 is up to the challenge. With the highest vertical cutting capacity in its class, the 12-inch DW706 can power through crown molding vertically up to 6-5/8 inches tall and base molding up to 6 inches. Its flat cutting capacity is also impressive at 8 inches. But its stock capacity isn't the only thing going for this saw. A lightweight design (the saw weighs just 44 pounds) and built-in carrying handle make it portable enough to tote easily from job to job. Better yet, the saw's double-bevel design allows you to flip the blade rather than the materials you're cutting, letting you finish cuts more accurately. The DW706 also cuts 50-degree left and right miter angles. Easy adjustments, including 11 positive stops at the most common miter angles, save time and ensure greater precision, while a quiet motor and smooth arm operation enhance overall user comfort, making this a great saw for day-in, day-out use. --Carl Thress

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DEWALT DW706 15 Amp 12-Inch Dual Bevel Compound Miter saw

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 27.5 x 20 x 18 inches ; 51 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 51 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: B00005AUXK
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: DW706
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #207,535 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

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120 of 122 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Saw, September 8, 2001

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Alan D Frank (Monroe, MI United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: DEWALT DW706 15 Amp 12-Inch Dual Bevel Compound Miter saw (Tools & Home Improvement)

Our small business specializes in finish trim carpentry. We have a number of miter saws to include the DeWalt DW708, DW705, Milwaukee Magnum 6496, and a Hitachi C10FC2. Each of these fine saws have unique qualities providing specific benefit.
Recently we purchased the DW706. Since purchasing the DW706 it is unquestionably the saw of choice when is comes to tall base and crown molding installation. The saw has a very smooth start and stops with little drop. It is accurate, has clear viewing areas and seems to take daily abuse to include being bounced in a trailer from job to job. We hesitated to buy at first when deciding to purchase, as we are less than satisfied with the compound accuracy of our DW708 specifically during full bevel operations. But the DW706 has impressed each of us. The only issue that keeps the saw from a five star rating is the lack of friendly release mechanism for the double bevel feature. I would not let it stop you from buying however. This is the best I've used to date.

31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic compound miter saw - worth the money!, September 21, 2004

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adpin (New Jersey) - See all my reviews

This review is from: DEWALT DW706 15 Amp 12-Inch Dual Bevel Compound Miter saw (Tools & Home Improvement)

I am a professional craftsman and was in need of a new compound miter saw. I looked at Bosch, Hitachi, Makita, Porter-Cable, and DeWalt. Based on price and performance, the DeWalt is the hands down winner. I read all the other reviews before buying the saw. The only things I have discovered are 1) the crown molding stops made by DeWalt will NOT let you cut 6-5/8" molding, though the saw is capable of doing it. I had to hold the molding by hand, and still made excellent cuts. 2) A laser guide would be nice, but its absence is not a reason to not get this tool. 3) The saw dust really doesn't collect well in the bag, but I have several tools with dust bags, and none of them work well, so big deal.

As far as some of the other negatives I read, like the saw jerking when the trigger is pulled - I had no issue like that at all. The blade jumps up a little initially, but the deck didn't move. Also, I don't know what people are complaining about reading the bevel angle. Sure, some sawdust collects, but why wouldn't it? I found this objection that I read a complete overstatement.

The blade that comes (premounted) to the tool cut perfect angles. I checked the stop angles and they were dead on out of the box. The only adjustment I made was about 1/2 degree on the bevel indicator.

The tool has a blade lock, and the bevel is easy to rotate side to side. Since I need to take this tool to job sites, I was concerned about ease of transport. This tool has a built in handle, and weighs only 44 pounds. It is easy to move around especially when you lock down the blade.

There is no doubt in my mind that I bought the right tool.

27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Crown Moulding Stops, January 20, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: DEWALT DW706 15 Amp 12-Inch Dual Bevel Compound Miter saw (Tools & Home Improvement)

I AM A FINISH CARPENTER ,WHO CUTS AND INSTALLS A LOT OF CROWN MOULDING.I BOUGHT THIS SAW BASED ON INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM THE DEWALT WEBSITE WHICH STATED THAT THIS MODEL SAW WOULD CUT UP TO AND INCLUDING 6" CROWN NESTED VERTICALLY. SINCE 6" CROWN IS THE SIZE THAT OUR COMPANY USES 70 TO 80 PERCENT OF THE TIME THIS SOUNDED LIKE THE SAW THAT I WANTED. BOUGHT THE SAW ,ORDERED THE CROWN STOPS(WHICH I GOT ABOUT 2 WEEKS AFTER GETTING SAW)USED THE SAW AND ENJOYED EVERY MINUTE OF IT, NOW THE PROBLEM,THE DEWALT WEBSITE SUGGESTED PURCHASING THE CROWN STOPS(IN THE ARTICLE ON CUTTING CROWN MOULDING)FOR CUTTING CROWN MOULDING NESTED VERTICALLY UP TO 6",WHEN CROWN STOPS ARE ATTACHED TO THE SAW AND POSTIONED AS FAR BACK AS POSSIBLE YOU CAN ONLY GET 5 1/4" CROWN TO SIT PROPERLY AND MAKE THE CUTS.,SO I FIRED OFF AN E-MAIL TO DEWALT ASKING FOR ANY SUGGESTIONS ON HOW I COULD MAKE THE CROWN STOPS WORK WHEN CUTTING THE 6".CROWN MATERIAL,THEIR ANSWER WAS LESS THAN SATIFACTORY:THEY TOLD ME THAT THERE WERE NO PLANS FOR THEM TO REDESIGN THE STOPS ANYTIME SOON. YES I KNOW THAT I CAN CUT CROWN MOULDING LAYING FLAT ON THIS SAW, BUT I BOUGHT IT SO THAT I COULD CUT 6" CROWN NESTED VERTICALLY FOR ALL THE REASONS(LESS SET-UP WITH BEVEL AND MITER SETTINGS,MORE CONSISTENT CUTS BY LOCKING MATERIAL SECURLEY WITH STOPS AGAINST THE TABLE AND FENCE,ETC, ETC.ALL IN ALL I REALLY ENJOY THIS SAW.GREAT SAW, BUT DEWALT TECH WRITERS REALLY SHOULD FIELD TEST THEIR ACCESSIORES BEFORE MAKING CLAIMS ABOUT HOW THESE THINGS WORK.