DEWALT 10-Inch Compound Miter Saw (DW713)

I have given this saw I bought on Amazon, 5 stars because it is great! I am a beginner DIYer that likes to buy quality tools that will last me a looong time. I had bought a ryb with laser and sliding but I noticed the cheap quality. Stickers are used to tell you what angle you are in when mitering and doing bevel cuts. I debated greatly whether to return the ryb or keep it. My friend who is a pretty good carpenter told me to return it and get a Dwt. I debated whether to get the 10 or 12 inch. I am building a closet and am cutting a lot of 1x12s. I have no table saw yet. I went for the 10 inch because its lighter, cheaper blades, and more compact and the 12 inch cuts 8 inches while the 10 inch cuts 6 inches,(still would've had to flip it over) and so far its been great! Yes, I have to cut one side then flip it and sometimes the cut isn't perfect but for the work I'm doing its fine. Cuts everything, base caps, 3 1/4 stool and window trim, like a knife cutting through butter. The stock blade cuts very smooth if you lower it slowly and let it cut clean. It was right on, all the 45s angles. bevel, and miter. Haven't checked other angles but to me that's fine for now. Also, it is a type "2" or "3" and the box does not say you can add the light or laser. Which to me, it doesn't matter because I lower the blade to see where the cut is going to be and then when I start the saw I lower it slowly to make sure its on the mark.The Pros: Solidly built, reasonable price, right on with the 45s angles, good stock blade (prob will upgrade to 40 or 50 tooth blade), its pretty compact and light weight,The Cons: No work clamp, extension bars, and the saw dust bag does catch some saw dust but a lot of it just flies all over the saw.Overall, great saw for the DIYer, at any level of experience and knowledge. I have a ryb miter saw stand that I kept after returning the ryb cms and it's great. I'll update later if anything happens. So choose, this saw only when you know its the saw for the job you'll be doing. Do a lot of research and know your budget.

I bought this saw in Jan 2012 so that I could build a few projects around the house. This is my first power saw I purchased and one of my first expensive "power tools" I have owned. I am SO glad I purchased this saw and wish I had owned it sooner! I did a lot of research and this saw was by far the best deal for the quality you get at this price. You can find some cheaper saws with more features for almost half the price, but many reviews on all these models offered mixed reviews. Everywhere I read that Dewalt offers excellent quality in their saws. I would say this saw is great for any home owner looking to start building their power tool collection. Since I have bought this saw I have completed a number of small projects around the home. This saw is the best investment I have put in a power tool. The collection bag in the back works well enough. It does not collect all the dust, but after a full days use the bag is completely full, so it does work. I have no complaints for the saw only that I wish the blade could have been 12" instead of 10", although I have been able to cut everything I have thrown at it so far. The blade that shipped with the saw is also surprisingly good. I also purchased a Oshlun LG-M01 Miter and Portable Saw Laser Guide for the blade which attached easily and worked as advertised. I would recommend this saw for anyone!

I absolutely love this miter saw. I only do typical work around the house (moulding, trim, flooring, etc.) and this thing has been a dream. I briefly used a Ryobi with a laser and although mildly handy (with the laser), it was entirely inaccurate and thus useless. Although this doesn't have a laser, it still makes very accurate and CLEAN cuts with all sorts of wood materials. I haven't tried it with anything other than wood. Great miter saw. I love DeWalt!

I have a small hobby woodworking shop and have been wanting a compound miter saw for years. Finally decided to buy one before winter sets in and I am back in the shop a lot. I reviewed many brands and models and decided to go with this one as the price was reasonable and the reviews were very good. I also looked at this saw in the local lumber yards and was impressed with how well it was made, etc.The saw arrived and I set it up in the shop and checked everything out and it was dead on calibration. Its very easy to set up and didnt have any problems. Cut a few pieces and it meets and exceeds my expectations. I am confident this saw will do everything I ask of it and probably more as well. As I said, the calibration was dead on out of the box, the controls are easy to understand and use, and its plenty sturdy for my needs. Yes, I would recommend it at least for the type of work I intend for it. I have several clock case projects lined up for when the snow flies here and this saw is going to be a pleasure to use and work with.

I did a lot of on-line shopping for a miter saw, read the forums on the American Woodworker site, etc. Finally decided on the DeWalt 10". The one point that kept bugging me was the lack of a laser, since it seems like every other brand has them. Then I read about issues with alignment, and decided to go with the DeWalt and the LED light add-on. Works great. You get a clear line where the blade cuts, including the width of the cut. Great design.First thing I did was put a square on it to make sure the 0 was right, and it was dead-on. Both 45's are on, also. Haven't gotton to play with the bevel much yet, but it works easy enough.Table is nice and flat, whole thing is very solidly built. Carry handle is a nice touch, much easier to carry around.Another point- the standard 40T blade they give you with the saw makes some really nice, clean cuts. I had planned on getting a fine-cut blade for doing my 1/2 round trim, but so far, the 40T is working perfectly.