AVS Jrod Posted March 2, 2016 Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 This is my first step towards some decent woodworking gear for my shop/garage. I have my mind pretty well set on a planer and table saw from DeWalt, I am just debating on the miter. It seems this has all the specs I am looking for: dual bevel, sliding, and a 12" blade.....anyone used this one yet? My plans are some trim work, crown molding, and cabinetry builds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted March 2, 2016 Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 Good saw, just no xps lighting system Jimbo Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuutr Posted March 2, 2016 Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 The saw does have a smaller cut capacity than the 779 but as long as the pieces you are cuttings aren't tall, you are probably fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuutr Posted March 2, 2016 Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 From my similar thread. The 709 is designed as a budget level 12" SCMS. It has a lower cross cut capacity(12x16 for the 780, 12x14 for the 709), lower crown capacity (7 1/2 vs 5 1/2), no XPS lighting, and is 16 lbs lighter (more aluminum / plastic in the construction). The deck is smaller on the 709 as well. I don't think that the 709 is a bad saw at all, but you have to remember what it's good at. All 12" SCMS are not equal. The lower priced models (i.e. the 709) are not going to be as good at cutting big stock as the higher end models. If you can live with cutting 2x10s and 5 1/2" of crown clearance, the 709 looks to be a very nice saw, just don't expect it to beat out or really even have the same features / capacity as the 780. I think a lot of the bad reviews are more related to unrealistic expectations than a bad product. All that having been said, the 779 seems to be new - I've never seen that one before but the specs seem to make it look like the 780 without the XPS system. I couldn't find any reviews so if that's important, you may want to hold off on that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruton Posted March 2, 2016 Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 I don't think this one has an adjustable depth stop gauge either. Probably not a deal breaker, but something I like in a sliding miter saw. Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 That's a nice saw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iam76 Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 does corded or uncorded matter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 why 12"? for home DIY much more money for blades and unless you really need it I don't see the need. I only have a 12" because I got the saw at such a good deal it left plenty of room for blades...... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WigWagWorkshop Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 31 minutes ago, comp56 said: why 12"? for home DIY much more money for blades and unless you really need it I don't see the need. I only have a 12" because I got the saw at such a good deal it left plenty of room for blades...... I agree with Comp, when I was researching 12" vs 10" the benefits of a 10" for the home user greatly out weighs the 12" especially of you have a table saw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 Unless your doing crown molding a 10" should satisfy the majority of your needs Jimbo Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 3 hours ago, JimboS1ice said: Unless your doing crown molding a 10" should satisfy the majority of your needs Jimbo Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk But even then, crown can be layed flat on the bed to cut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 But even then, crown can be layed flat on the bed to cut True that but most of us just want the biggest baddest saw out there Jimbo Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruton Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 Honestly for about the same money as the 709 you could pick up the 7-1/4 dewalt cordless. Blades are easy to come by and cheaper. It has pretty decent capacity too. Just a thought. Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iam76 Posted March 6, 2016 Report Share Posted March 6, 2016 On 3/4/2016 at 4:53 PM, kruton said: Honestly for about the same money as the 709 you could pick up the 7-1/4 dewalt cordless. Blades are easy to come by and cheaper. It has pretty decent capacity too. Just a thought. Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk Its actually my favorite tool.. If this isnt something u need right now maybe wait a few months see if anyone innovates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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