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BOSCH GCM12SD vs DEWALT DHS790AB

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BOSCH GCM12SDDEWALT DHS790AB
Title Bosch Power Tools GCM12SD - 15 Amp 12 Inch Corded Dual-Bevel Sliding Glide Miter Saw with 60 Tooth Saw BladeDEWALT FLEXVOLT 120V MAX Miter Saw, 12-Inch, Double Bevel, Compound, Sliding, Tool/Adapter Only (DHS790AB)
Model BOSCH
GCM12SD
DEWALT
DHS790AB

Basic Info

Suggested Price $599.00$764.99
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Release Sep 2013

Overview

Top Features
  • Axial glide system: The patented glide system allows wider cross cuts and better alignment while also being compact; This saves you 12 inch of valuable work space; Bosch glide miter saw also offers unmatched smoothness of cut
  • Capacity: Expanded cutting capacity 14 inch horizontal capacity nominal 6 1/2 inch vertical capacity against the fence base 6 1/2 inch crown capacity against the fence 45 spring
  • Adjustable: The GCM12SD miter saw provides easy adjustments with a large easy to read uniform bevel and stainless steel miter scales with marked detentes and roof pitch angles; Bevel detents: 0, 33.9 degree, 45 degree left/right for accurate cuts; Category best 90 percentage dust collection optimized for cutting 2x material with a vacuum
  • Precision: Square lock quick release fences lock fence 90 degree to the table and requires no adjustment, 1 touch lock/unlock to slide fence for added support
  • Ease of use: Upfront bevel controls all metal bevel lock lever and range selector located upfront for quick and easy bevel settings without reaching behind the saw
  • Flexible - power of corded. Freedom of cordless. The world's first battery that automatically changes voltage when you change tools
  • Runtime; Up to 289 Cross Cuts in 3-1/4" baseboard molding
  • Powerful 120V Brushless motor provides longer runtime compared to Brushed motors
  • CUTLINE blade positioning system; adjustment free cutline indicator
  • 120V AC adapter; corded or cordless power delivers ultimate flexibility
  • *Maximum initial battery voltage (measured without a workload) is 20 volts. Nominal voltage is 18

Reviews

Walmart Rating4.5 (out of 208 reviews)4.9 (out of 12 reviews)
Latest Reviews

nice saw
Rating: 5
Works good, makes good cuts , adjusts easily, I like the swing arm range and accuracy
by bryce on 2020-03-02T16:00:00

Outstanding Saw
Rating: 5
I have many Bosch tools. I had 3 other saws prior to this. Best saw I ever used. Using a Freud 100 tooth blade for straight and miter cuts. I use a thick kerf blade for bevel cuts. Amazing results! The saw tracks without a hitch. Dust collection is great. This was money well spent.
by Pete10 on 2016-12-14T16:00:00

Awesome Saw
Rating: 5
I was rebuilding my deck and needed a new mitre saw to replace my old 10" mitre saw. I did my research and am glad I chose the Bosch GCM12SD. Very well made, very detail oriented. Nice features overall. Impressed with how the slide mechanism works as compared to the other models out there. My only issue is the saw is a little heavy but that is to be expected with a saw of this quality. This saw should last me for a while!
by Bigdog10549 on 2017-08-07T17:00:00

My new favorite tool
Rating: 5
I bought this about a month ago to tackle a wainscot project at home which had 8"+ wide baseboards. I quickly recognized/appreciated the thoughtfulness of the design and quality of construction. Miter and bevel adjustments are precise and intuitive. The dual axis mechanical arm movement is very smooth - great design and execution. When connected to my vacuum, the dust removal was pretty effective. Cuts were clean and precise. Overall, very impressed with this product!!
by ChiMike223 on 2017-01-30T16:00:00

Excellent Engineeering
Rating: 5
I don't often feel compelled to write a review. That said, this saw and the team who developed this say deserve praise. I don't like to make public my great “stupid” mements, but ego aside, I dropped this saw from 4 feet above the ground on concrete. I was sick to my stomach. Minutes later when I plugged it in, relief swept over me as I began testing the saw. All cuts remained plumb and square. All bevels and angles were precise. The slide srill pulled smooth as silk and true. Lastly, the sound of a motor running with precision and ample power remained pitch perfect. Thanks guys, for saving me from myself and from what, with any other brand compound sliding miter saw, would have been hours of readjustments or a whopping repair bill. Need I say more?
by meyerj001 on 2020-10-01T17:00:00

Excellent saw
Rating: 5
This saw is a solid machine. The axial glide system is a perfect and very precise design. There is no side to side play like other saws. The saw cuts are perfect. I was amazed at how perfectly all the adjustments were right out of box. It was perfectly square to fence and base. All the controls for bevel and miter are right up front and easy to set. Saw is on heavy side but I have it setup on the Bosch T4B gravity rise saw stand. This stand folds easily and makes it convenient to move around. The saw easily hooks up to my vac system and when connected collects dust perfectly. Saw has lots of power and is quieter then most saws I have used before. Overall I am glad I bought this Bosch saw and stand. It will work perfectly in the woodshop and with stand easily taken out on jobs.
by EAC67GT on 2018-01-04T16:00:00

Great saw , terrible hand grip and trigger.
Rating: 4
I bought my second 12” Bosch mitre saw because the first one I bought almost 9 years ago has been amazing. Gets used all the time by employees carpentry framing and finish work. Tough as nails. I was expecting the new saw to be the exact same but they had to mess with it , have made the hand and safety on the trigger terribly awkward. Still a great saw just not as good as it used to be
by CarterPro on 2020-01-28T16:00:00

Decent saw...should be nicer for the money
Rating: 4
I've dreamed about this saw for years. For what it cost, this saw should be twice as nice. It's super heavy, has no carrying handle on top, dust goes everywhere even when hooked to a vacuum. Saw is quite difficult to get square as well. For as much as these things cost and they don't include a light or laser either. Kinda silly. But it's a neat saw.
by Disappointed In this saw on 2017-04-14T17:00:00

Does what they say
Rating: 4
Had the saw just over two weeks and have few complaints. It's done everything you said it can do and I'm happy with the purchase. I only wish that somehow it were lighter and easier to transport and move. It matches well with the folding miter saw stand.
by Dan F on 2017-04-08T17:00:00

Horrible changes
Rating: 2
Just picked up a new saw yesterday, the new design of the handle and saftey switch is awful. The grip is to thick, the sliding switch is in a god awful position. Not to mention the downgrades from the lever locks for the fences to needing to tighten down the little screw if you want to move them. The product design team truly screwed the pooch on this one, will be looking into swapping in a properly designed old handke with dual side safety buttons but if that's not going to work It's getting boxed back up and promptly returned.
by NHcarpenter on 2020-06-27T17:00:00

Best Saw!!!
Rating: 5
This saw is the best battery operated in the market. Light is a big plus. Very good access to take any where to make cuts and u can't tell the difference from a battery or extension and u still have that option. Very good saw the best only difference I Felt Was I put in the extension adapter to the saw It make a wired sound. I do recommend get the 9 Hours battery's. I do finish carpentry So the 9Hours are just enough to end your day.
by Frank30 on 2019-05-02T17:00:00

Excellent saw!
Rating: 5
I purchased this saw 2 years ago and it was a great decision. As a trim carpenter, a miter saw is an essential part of my tool arsonal. It has great run time on the batteries, is very accurate, and has a low learning curve. I highly recommended! [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]
by terminus66 on 2018-11-11T16:00:00

Great saw and cordless!!!
Rating: 5
I bought this saw almost 2 years ago and is hands down the best mitre saw I have ever used! [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]
by Stevos64 on 2019-11-11T16:00:00

Awesome mitre saw!
Rating: 5
Great mitre saw that is well built and cuts amazing. Lots of power and very well thought out. I love the ability to go cordless and the cut shadow line is great as well. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]
by Chris8688 on 2020-05-30T17:00:00

Amazing product
Rating: 5
This machine is the best that I ever use when my cousin is making a wooden garage and it was so amezing. i'm really thinking for buying this saw. Everyone buy this profuct and your dream came true. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]
by on 2019-11-03T16:00:00

Love it
Rating: 5
Its perfect for what I do. I would recomend it to my friends.
by Tilly123 on 2020-04-05T17:00:00

Connecting the DHS790 exhaust port to Rigid vacuum
Rating: 5
Purchased a RIGID 6.5 gallon wet dry vacuum to connect to the 1 1/2 inch exhaust port on my DeWalt DHS790. However, the three piece DeWalt vacuum accesory adapter kit had NOTHING to connect my RIGID 1 1/2 inch hose end to the DHS790. FIX was at Home Depot, a "Fernco" 1 1/4 inch x 1 1/4 inch Flexible PVC Coupling with metal screw couplers at each end of the rubber coupler. Remove one metal coupler and discard, lossen the other metal coupler and slide that end fully onto the exhaust port then tighten the metal coupler. Half of the rubber coupling accepts the 1 1/2 inch end of the hose from the RIGID Vacuum. In addition, the rubber coupling also accepts the accesory kit adapter from 1 1/2 inch to 2 inch vacuum horses.
by t8rst8 on 2018-08-14T17:00:00

The best saw is now corded and cordless!
Rating: 5
There is nothing this saw can't do. The sight line speeds up cuts, I don't even mark my boards any more. Just drop the tape measure on it, line the shadow of the blade up and cut. I love this saw. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]
by Robm on 2018-11-12T16:00:00

Great product
Rating: 5
Plenty of power regardless of using batteries or corded [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]
by Gysgtsmyers on 2019-06-28T17:00:00

Great Saw, Improve Dust Collection!
Rating: 4
Amazing saw, does everything you want with ease on the jobsite. I especially appreciate the corded option. Can't give it 5 stars since it can't be set up to even a simple shop vac for dust collection. The suction causes the dust port to collapse when you do so. Other than that, great!
by Rose City Ropes on 2020-03-27T17:00:00

All Features

Product Depth (in.)31 in
Tools Product TypePower Tool
Amperage (amps)15
PortabilityBench
Cord Length (ft.)6
Miter Saw TypeSliding Compound
Bench & Stationary Tool TypeSlide Miter Saw
Table Width (in.)40
Maximum Degree Miter Cuts - Left52
Table Length (in.)16
90 Degree Crosscut Capacity Maximum - Right4"X14"
Certifications and ListingsCSA Listed,UL Listed
ConditionNew
Dust Collection MethodBag
Returnable90-Day
Blade Diameter (in.)12
Maximum Cutting Thickness (in.)4
Product-Weight (lb.)65lb
Maximum Degree Miter Cuts - Right60
Color FamilyBlue
Manufacturer Warranty1 Year
Product Width (in.)22.5 in
90 Degree Crosscut Capacity Maximum - Left4"X14"
Construction MaterialAluminum
Bevel TypeDual
Included AccessoriesBlades
Power Tool FeaturesElectric Brake,Positive Stops
Maximum Speed (rpm)3800
Product Height (in.)24.25 in
Arbor Size1
45 Degree Crosscut Capacity Maximum4"X10"
Cordless/ CordedCorded
releaseSep 2013
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