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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
Product Description
DeWalt's DW706 12-inch double-bevel compound miter saw boasts the highest vertical cutting capacity in its class. Meeting the trends and needs of users who install large trim material in today's custom home and remodeling jobs, the DW706 cuts crown molding vertically up to 6-5/8 inches and base molding vertically up to 6 inches. Its flat cutting capacity is 8 inches. In comparison, other 12-inch saws only have the vertical capacity to cut 5-1/4-inch crown and 3-1/2-inch base. DeWalt added the extra cutting capability by utilizing a patented right-angle gearbox design and high sliding fences. For more accuracy and versatility, the DW706 cuts 50-degree left and right miter angles and has 48-degree bevel capability. Users can quickly set the most common miter angles at 11 positive stops on the easy-to-read miter scale. With a durable steel-on-steel detent plate and pin, the miter provides consistent accuracy without play over the life of the tool. For convenience, the double-bevel feature helps users save time by allowing them to flip the head of the saw instead of their material, a common practice on single-bevel machines. A preset stop at 33.85 degrees on the bevel system provides quick setup for the most common crown molding. Weighing only 44 pounds, the DW706 has a built-in carrying handle for portability. Your purchase includes the DW706 miter saw, dust bag, 60-tooth carbide blade, and a one-year warranty.

Product Reviews



 Excellent Saw, September 8, 2001
Reviewer: Alan D Frank
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.
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Fantastic compound miter saw - worth the money!, September 21, 2004
Reviewer: adpin
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.
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EXCELLENT, USEABLE QUALITY, December 14, 2005
Reviewer: S. Verden "Virginia woodworking enthusiast"

I've had this saw for about 2 years now. I wanted the DW708 Sliding miter saw, but $399 was more attractive than $599. For me, that was a good choice.

1) AMERICAN. I like to try and buy American first if possible. This one has more American content than most (The box said so, anyway).

2) RELIABLE. I use this thing all the time, and always has been excellent.

3) ACCURATE. Mine was aligned well, and I have not found anything that assembled improperly due to this saw's alignments. I have built several custom cabinets from Maple and Walnut, and all the joints I got from this saw were square and tight.

4) UTILITY. Functions great and easy to use. I wanted the 12" slide saw, but this already would make 95% of the cuts I need, and costs a lot less. It has a good-sized table, and the table is not two-thirds removed for the miter gauge, so it supports smaller pieces more completely as well as longer pieces.
I see that Hitachi has a digital readout saw now, but I'm not sure I would want that. More complexity than I would want. The only thing I wish this saw had from DeWalt was a laser guide.

Summary.
Mine has been excellent. I picked carefully from the above points and have not been disappointed. If you like to woodwork and have never used a compound miter saw, this will become your favorite tool quickly.
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A Finish Pro's favorite!, November 21, 2005
Reviewer: RSV (Jersey)
I'm a cabinetmaker and finish carpenter by trade and currently own, and have previously owned, a variety of powered compound miter saws from Hitachi, Milwaukee, Porter Cable, and DeWalt. My DW706 has been my absolute favorite miter saw! In fact, I also own a DW708 and that clumsey beast never leaves the bench, but the DW706 coupled with DeWalt's saw stand have provided me with 4 years of excellent service! Even though I also have a 10" unit, I prefer to take the 12" DW706 on just about every field project I have!

This past weekend my local Home Depot was clearancing the old DW706 inventory to make way for the replacement model, the DW716, so I bought 2 new DW706 mdoels for myself and my son! Couldn't beat the deal at $249 a piece while everyone else is still selling the old inventory at least $100 more! I hope the DW716 can fill the big shoes of the DW706!
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Good saw, June 16, 2005
Reviewer: Patrick L. Raugh

I purchased this saw about a year and a half ago and have since remodeled 2 apartments and built a house with it. It does most things very well, especially cutting tall base and wide trim accurately. The only problem I seem to have with this saw is cutting on the flat. The saw seems to bog down when midway through the cut. I tried another blade in the saw with the same results. Now I just stay away from cutting on the flat. All in all, however, this is a very good saw and I'm pleased with it!
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First miter saw - great purchase!, February 21, 2005
Reviewer: Joel P.

While I've used a few different miter saws in the past, this is the first one I have owned personally, and I couldn't be happier with it. I was trying to decide between this and a Delta with the laser guide but ultimately chose the DeWalt DW706 thanks to its superior fit and finish and build quality. So far I've used this for some shelving projects and closet upgrades around the house, and it's been incredible. Great power, easy to use, and I'm not missing the laser at all. Miter adjustments are easy and true. The saw is extremely sturdy but still relatively easy to move around. Now I'm saving up for the DeWalt miter saw stand.
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