DEWALT DW717 vs Milwaukee 6955-20

Model DEWALT
DW717
Milwaukee
6955-20

Basic Info

Suggested Price $499.00 $549.00
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
  • Miter angle fine adjust with detent override makes it simple to dial-in precise miter angles
  • Miter angle digital readout provides repeatable accuracy to 0.1 degree
  • Dual integral job-site lights fully illuminate the work piece and cut line from either side of the blade
  • 15-amp, 3.3 max hp direct-drive motor provides increased power for high-performance cutting in hard lumber
  • Integral dust channel captures 75 percent of all dust and debris

All Features

Crosscut @ 45 Deg. H 3-1/2″
Features Double Bevel, Cam Lock Mitre Lock, Laser Compatible
Voltage 120 220 Volts
Blade Type 40T Carbide
Bevel Capacity 0 to 48 Degrees
Amps 15.0
Crosscut @ 45 Deg. W 9″
Slide Yes
Item Sliding Compound Miter Saw
Zoro Number G1353082
Crosscut @ 90 Deg. W 12-3/8″
Arbor Size 5/8″ 1.0 in
Includes Blade and Dust Bag
Blade Dia 10″
No Load RPM 4000
Tool Weight 51 lb. 65 lbs
Bevel Double
Miter Capacity 60 Degrees Left and 52 Degrees Right
Bevel Stops 7 Degrees , 11 Degrees
Crosscut @ 90 Deg. H 3-1/2″
Package Weight UOM LB
Miter Saw – Preset Bevel Angle Detents (°) 0° & Left / Right 22.5° & 45°
Bevelling Capability Dual
CSA Certified Yes
Package Width 32.00
Cord Length 5 ft
Assembled Weight (lbs) 76.5 lbs
Cordless / Corded Corded
Miter Saw – Preset Miter Angle Detents (°) 0° & Left / Right 15°, 22.5°, 31.62° & 45°
Product Data Last Certified 2012-05-21
UL Listed Yes
Integrated Laser Guide No
Maximum Right Miter 60 °
Package Depth UOM IN
Integrated Work Light Yes
Assembled Depth (in) 32 in
Maximum RPM – No Load 3200 rpm
Maximum Left Bevel 48 °
Package Width UOM IN
Package Weight 76.5
Motor Horsepower 3.3 hp
Vertical Crosscut Capacity (in) – 0° Miter 0° Bevel 6.55 in
Color / Finish Red, Grey, Black
Electronic Speed Control No
Electric Motor Brake Yes
Package Contents Carbide tipped blade, dust bag, blade wrench
Additional Cutting Specifications Crown molding vertically nested – 6-5/8″
Miter Saw Type Sliding Compound Miter
Crosscut Capacity – 0° Miter 45° Right Bevel 2″ x 14″
Maximum Right Bevel 48 °
Quick Release Vise Yes
ETL Listed No
Maximum Left Miter 55 °
Base Construction Steel
Package Depth 23.00
Saw Drive Direct Drive
Dust Port Yes
Spindle Lock No
External Motor Brush Access No
Package Height 21.75
Blades Included 1
Package Height UOM IN
Net Package Quantity UOM EA
Suggested Buy URL MilwaukeeTool.com
Tool-Less Blade Changing No
Saw Blade Diameter (in) 12 in
Assembled Width (in) 21.75 in
Amperage (A) 15.0 A
Internet Product Code (IPC) 43852FF9415
Dust Collection Yes
Blade Wrench Included Yes – Loose
Warranty 5 year manufacturer warranty
Crosscut Capacity – 0° Miter 45° Left Bevel 2″ x 14″
Net Package Quantity 1
Crosscut Capacity – 45° Miter 0° Bevel 2″ x 10″
Assembled Height (In) 23 in
Horizontal Crosscut Capacity (in) – 0° Miter 0° Bevel 13.5 in

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