DeWalt Releases DWS780 Miter Saw with Exclusive Back Fence and Cut Alignment System

DeWalt’s 12″ Miter Saw features an LED assisted cutting system and generous cut capacity.

DeWALT’s new 12″ Sliding Compound Miter Saw is the DWS780, running off a 15-amp motor that delivers 3,800 rpm. An LED light and cut alignment system (which doesn’t require recalibration) casts a laser-like shadow on the wood surface, where the blade will come in contact. Cut capacities include 6-3⁄4″ vertical and 137⁄8″ horizontal; an exclusive back fence design will cut up to a 2×16 at a 90° angle and a 2×12 at a 45° angle. The DWS780 will miter 60° to the right and 50° to the left, and it bevels both right and left from 0° to 49°, with five positive stops, ranging from 0° to 49°, in both directions. Retail price for the 56-pound DWS780 is approximately $600 as of 2011.