DEWALT DW717 vs Makita LS1040

Model DEWALT
DW717
Makita
LS1040

Basic Info

Suggested Price $499.00 $329.80
Release Sep 2012 Sep 2012

Overview

Top Features
  • The product is 10″ DBL Comp Miter Saw
  • Easy to use
  • The product is manufactured in China
  • Exclusive bevel detent system with 7 positive stops that deliver fast, accurate, repeatable cuts
  • Adjustable stainless steel miter detent plate with 11 positive stops
  • Optimizes cutting accuracy with exclusive crosscut stop positions cutting head for maximum vertical cut capacity
  • Machined base fence support maintains fence perpendicularity with blade for cutting accuracy
  • Dual horizontal steel rails with innovative clamping mechanism and linear ball bearings
  • Powerful 15.0 AMP motor for improved performance; 4,600 RPM
  • Dual post compound pivoting arm
  • Bevel cuts up to 45° to the left
  • Miter cuts 0°-45° left and 0°-52° right
  • Positive miter stops at 9 settings: 15°, 22.5°, 30°, 45°, right or left and 0° (90° cuts)
  • Weighs only 27.3 lbs. for easy portability
  • Precision machined aluminum base ensures accurate cuts
  • Performs compound cutting operations
  • Shaft lock for easy blade changes
  • Socket Wrench (782212-4)
  • 40T Carbide Tipped Blade (A-93669)
  • Dust Bag (122852-0)
  • Triangular Rule (762001-3)
  • Vertical Vise (122536-0)
  • LS1016LX5
  • LS1216LX4
  • LS1216L
  • LS1016L
  • LS1016
  • LS0714
  • LS1040F
  • LS1221
  • Features powerful 15 amp motor and dual post compound pivoting arm
  • Provides a large capability with cuts 52 degrees right and 47 degrees left with 9 positive stops at 15, 22-1/2, 30, 45 degrees left or right and 0 degrees
  • Durably designed with a machined aluminum base, dual aluminum base, dual slide rails and a carbide tip blade
  • Saw includes vertical vise, blade, wrench and triangular rule
  • Covered by 1-Year warranty

All Features

Crosscut @ 45 Deg. H 3-1/2″ 2-3/4″
Features Double Bevel, Cam Lock Mitre Lock, Laser Compatible Dual Post Compound Pivoting Arm, Machined Aluminum Base, Shaft Lock
Voltage 120 120
Blade Type 40T Carbide 40T Carbide Tipped
Bevel Capacity 0 to 48 Degrees 0 to 45 Degrees
Amps 15.0
Crosscut @ 45 Deg. W 9″ 3-5/8″
Slide Yes No
Item Sliding Compound Miter Saw Compound Miter Saw
Zoro Number G1353082
Crosscut @ 90 Deg. W 12-3/8″ 5-1/8″
Arbor Size 5/8″ 5/8″
Includes Blade and Dust Bag Carbide Blade, Vertical Vise, Dust Bag, Triangular Rule, Socket Wrench
Blade Dia 10″ 10″
No Load RPM 4000 4600
Tool Weight 51 lb. 24.2 lb.
Bevel Double
Miter Capacity 60 Degrees Left and 52 Degrees Right 0 Degrees to 45 Degrees Left and 0 Degrees to 52 Degrees Right
Bevel Stops 7 Degrees , 11 Degrees 0 Degrees , 15 Degrees , 22.5 Degrees , 30 Degrees , 45 Degrees
Crosscut @ 90 Deg. H 3-1/2″ 2-3/4″
Amps @ 120V 15.0
UNSPSC 27112709

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