Customer Reviews

Factory-Reconditioned DEWALT DW715R Heavy-Duty 15 Amp 12-Inch Compound Miter saw

5 star:		(7)
4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

I was originally a little leery of purchasing a reconditioned saw, but after receiving this saw, I sure am glad that I made the purchase.

The saw comes delivered in a well packaged box and was heavier than I expected. After setting it up and making some minor adjustments, it was ready to go! Although reconditioned, you wouldn't know it but for the sticker showing that it was reconditioned in Mexico. Cuts are smooth, however, if you are going to miter trim, you should invest in a better blade. The blade included in the saw is good for most cuts, but a blade with more teeth would be better for trim work.

Single bevel is nice and more than adequate for the DIYer. However, if you are going to use the saw professionally, you may want to invest in dual bevel sliding.

Overall, a GREAT saw. Now I just need more projects to use it.

Although I have 3 other DeWalt 10" miter saws that I'm quite pleased with, this one has a new design. I think it's more for a homeowner than a professional. When setting up the machine, it was impossible to get it to cut square from both sides. When cutting a 3 1/2" high piece upright, when adjusted square from the right, it would not be from the left and visa versa. In addition, when you bring the saw back up to it's resting position, you can feel the base disc moving up and down. I don't like it at all and have relegated it to work that is not critical.

This saw worked like new, and looked new after taking it out of the packaging. I'm not a professional just a do-it-yourself guy that has a house that needs lots of trim work.

This saw cut thru MDF, composite, and real wood like a knife thru butter. The table was flat and sturdy. All adjustments to the bevel and miter felt precise without slop in the joints. All parts and accessories were included along with the instructions. It cut square and precise, I did not need to adjust anything (I checked before first use). Also has the ability to attach the DeWalt laser system incase you want to add that later!

4 stars because I am comparing this to other miter saws I have used that cost more then twice a much. For a do-it-yourself person this saw is more then you will need. And at this price you can't beat it. I'll be buying more 'reconditioned' DeWalt tools if this level of quality maintains.

I purchased this saw to replace my 22 year old 10" Makita chop saw, which finally gave up. My brother, who is a general contractor, recommended the DeWalt. It was good advice. The saw cuts effortlessly, has a very smooth action, and the additional capacity of the 12" blade makes cutting wider pieces a breeze.

We just moved into a new house, so there are plenty of projects. I just finished a large redwood deck cover with this saw and it performed very well with clean accurate cuts. Next, and with a change to a finer blade I will be moving on to a crown molding job in my house.

This is a very good saw, and a good value.

Bought this saw to use on a pile of maple flooring. It handled it very nicely. The blade that came with it could have been a little better, but over all it seems to be a great saw especially at this price.

I'm a home owner that uses this saw for projects around the house. It's a great saw that works well. I wanted the quality of a DeWalt, but I didn't want to pay the price of a new DeWalt compound miter saw. It needed some slight adjustments initially, but after a few minutes with a square and a wrench, it cuts perfectly. I also added a laser for added ease. Once the miter is locked in place, it stays locked and doesn't budge. I am very pleased with its performance. Don't be afraid of buying a reconditioned product from DeWalt.

Just got finished laying a wood laminate floor in bedroom, could not have done it without this saw. Has great power to cut through hard laminate, blade stops fairly quick when button release, good free operating blade guard. I am not a professional so I cannot speak to longevity, but seems to be a very good saw from the experience I have had.

I was leery of buying a reconditioned saw ($197.00 + free shipping!)but this one is great. It is like brand new out of the box and miter and bevel are accurate out of the box. It does not come with a laser but that can be bought separately. Worked great on 2 X 8 and 2 X 6 decking. If you are looking for a 12 inch saw in this price range, don't buy that junk from Sears or Harbor Freight. I wish it came with a higher tooth count blade but this one is OK(40 tooth). I'm not doing crown moulding anyway. This is the only time I would buy DeWalt stuff. Generally I think they are over priced but the quality is decent. If it ever has a problem at least you can get parts. BTW, this is a Type 1 saw. I guess they have different types ( type 2, 3...)that are better even though it's the same model number. Do a search on type 1 saws. They had a recall issue years ago but that's been fixed. Anyway, this is a great saw for a homeowner ( who knows, maybe even a pro).

A factory reconditioned dewalt compound miter saw? Exactly what I wanted, and at a discount! I would have bought a used saw locally if I could have found one that didn't look/sound like it fell off the back of a truck.

The saw was a refurb, but it looked like new out of the box. Cut'accurate and clean. Definitely a dollar for dollar great deal..