Factory-Reconditioned DEWALT DW718R Heavy-Duty 15 Amp 12 inch Dual Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw

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Average Customer Rating:	4.5
Brand:	DEWALT
Model:	DW718R

Product Categories

All DeWalt; Saws; Miter Saws; Saws; All Reconditioned Tools; 12-inch; Dual Bevel; Sliding; Electric; Stainless-Steel; Two

Product description

The DW718R Features: Precise miter system and machined base fence support deliver increased cutting accuracy * Adjustable stainless steel miter detent plate with 10 positive stops delivers repeatable accuracy and worksite durability * 7 hardened steel positive bevel stops at most common angles - 0-degree, 22.5-degree, 33.9-degree and 45-degree left and right * Dual horizontal steel rails with innovative clamping mechanism and linear ball bearing deliver an accurate, durable and compact saw * Cam lock miter handle with detent override delivers quick and accurate miter angles * Single lever action double-bevel design allows saw to easily bevel left and right 0-degree - 48-degree giving the user the ability to flip the saw and not the material * Tall sliding fences support tall materials and easily slide out of the way for bevel cuts * Miters 60-degree left and 50-degree right for greater versatility * Powerful 15.0 Amp motor, 3,600 rpm provides extended power and durability * 53 lb weight and built-in carrying handle for increased portability * Accepts DW7187 adjustable miter saw laser system Specifications: * Amps: 15.0 Amps * No Load Speed: 3,600 rpm * Vertical Capacity: Baseboard Against Fence: 6-1/2 * Vertical Capacity: Crown Molding Vertically Nested: 6-5/8 * Horizontal Capacity: 2 x 14 * 90-degree Cross-Cut Capacity (dimensional lumber): 2 x 14 * 45-degree Miter Cut Capacity (dimensional lumber): 2 x 10 * 16 maximum cross cut capacity with exclusive back fence design Factory service, factory perfect reconditioned tool.

It’s hard to imagine anything DeWalt could do to improve this saw. As with it little siblings, the DW716 and DW715, the feature at the top of our list is the fantastic miter detent override, allowing you to compensate for a world that just isn’t square all the time. Normally, setting a 44.7-degree miter would leave you with a fight on your hands with regular detents, because of that annoying tendency saws have to snap in when you get too close. But with the integrated override, you can cut as close to a detent as you need to without slipping in. The 718 miters 60 degrees to the left and 50 degrees to the right, with 10 zero-play detents, and all dead-on accurate. Of course, we like the miter cam lever, too, a great improvement over the old turnscrew knob.

The tall sliding fence has a machined support that promises nothing but the ultimate long-term accuracy. We like the extra height because it supports crown molding beautifully, even up to 6-5/8 inches nested, and base molding up to 6-1/2 inches vertically. Need a bevel cut? The fence slides neatly out of the way for bevels, anywhere from 0 to 48 degrees both left and right. (If you’re in the market for this much power but just a single bevel, check out the DeWalt715 saw. A close second to this saw, without the slide, is available in the DW716 model.)

There are absolutely no complaints from this motor no matter what you’re cross-cutting, as it’s drawing 15 beefy amps and has a max rpm of 3,600, slicing through 2-by oak like it’s paper. What we found extremely impressive is the saw’s ability to crosscut a 2 x 16 just by adding an auxiliary base to bring the stock up to level with the back fence. At a 45-degree miter, you’re still able to cross-cut a 2 x 12.

If portability is a factor, understand that the slide function adds a little weight, so this saw tips the scales at 53 pounds, nine pounds more than the next model down from this. Still, easy-on-the-body handles built into the base offer a nice, wide, secure grip. This is more saw than most do-it-yourselfers need, but it’s a contractor’s dream. -- Kris Jensen-Van Heste

Features

Reconditioned DeWalt Products have a One-year warranty through the DeWalt factory or an authorized service center

Heavy-duty 12-inch double-bevel sliding compound miter saw with 10 positive miter stops and carrying handle

15 amp motor; 3,600 rpm; precise miter system and machines base fence support optimizes cutting accuracy

Stainless steel detent plate; carbide blade

Includes saw, blade, blade wrench

Customer reviews

« Factory-reconditioned Dewalt Miter Saw »

Great! I am pleased; however, I wish it had a laser sight on it. It came with a cheap blade. I had to purchase a better blade.

Rating: (5 out of 5) @ 2008-11-16

« PRICE IS RIGHT »

cost of new..too much, cost of refurbished is great... excellent saw, precise, seemingly durable. would buy refurbished again

Rating: (4 out of 5) @ 2008-09-03

« So far so good. Works like new. »

Looks and works great. Like new condition. One of the bearings for the slider was a bit loose, but it has an adjustment knob that took care of the problem. Nice and tight now. That said, you just can't beat the value.
Excellent.

Rating: (5 out of 5) @ 2008-08-29

« Getting what you want for a change! »

I owned a Delta 10" sliding Compound Miter saw and wanted a DeWalt 12" Dual Bevel Sliding compound Miter saw but the price was to high. I had read a favorable reveiw on the Bosch Sliding Compound Miter Saw and was about to buy one when I found several reviews about the positive results being received by users of factory reconditioned DeWalt Dual Bevel Sliding Compund Miter Saws. The price was right so I ordered one and checked it out. the angles and cuts are all dead on with no adjustments necessary and I saved $200 over what I would have paid for a new one. This is the best purchase I have made, I got what I wanted and saved money, what more can you ask?

Rating: (5 out of 5) @ 2008-07-01

« Great saw, great price! »

Let me start by stating that I've only had this unit for about 3 weeks now. I have not used it extensively, but enough to say that it's a great machine.

This is the first miter saw that I've owned, and it replaces an older Delta radial arm. I've used DeWalt miter saws in a workshop where I took some classes and loved the units. They stood up well to all the student use and abuse, which speaks well to the durable construction.

I purchased a reconditioned unit for a few reasons: 1) It was only about $100 more than a smaller, less capable unit. 2) I don't plan on using this in a production capacity. 3) A good friend promised to give me grief if I bought a saw that was smaller than his :-)

The unit arrived in perfect condition. It's heavy, so if you have a bad back like I do, have help when the package arrives. It's ready to use right out of the box. I checked how square the unit was and the fence-to-blade measurement was dead on. The table-to-blade measurement was off by just a little bit, but was very easy to adjust.

Using the saw is very nice. I'm using the DeWalt blade that came with the saw, and it cuts very cleanly. The horizontal handle is very comfortable to use. Adjusting the miter or bevel is very easy using either the locks or the free adjustment.

The one down side that I found to this machine, and it's a minor point, is that the blade takes a little longer than I'd like to spin up to speed. This is a 12" blade, so it's going to take a little more torque to crank up. I find that I have to wait 3-4 seconds before the blade is running fast enough to start the cut. That doesn't sound like a lot, but that'll add up quickly when you're trying to make a bunch of cuts for molding or whatever it is you're working on. This is the reason I gave this unit 4 out of 5 stars.