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DEWALT DW716 vs General International MS3005

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Title DEWALT 12-Inch Compound Miter Saw Double-Bevel, 15-Amp (DW716)GENERAL INTERNATIONAL 10" Compound Sliding Miter Saw - 15A Dual Slide Rail Chop Saw with 0-45° Bevel & Laser Alignment System - MS3005
Model DEWALT
DW716		General International
MS3005

Basic Info
Suggested Price $615.31$188.40
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Release Sep 2013Aug 2015

Overview
Top Features
  • POWER AND DURABILITY: 15 amp, 3,800 rpm motor
  • MITER DETENT PLATE IMPROVES PRODUCTIVITY AND ENSURES CUTTING ACCURACY: Adjustable stainless steel miter detent plate with 14 positive stops
  • MITER DENTENT OVERRIDE that allows you to override the miter stops and adjust to the desired setting without the saw slipping into the miter detents
  • EASIER BEVEL CUTS: Tall sliding fences support crown molding up to 6-5/8-inch nested and base molding up to 6-1/2-inch vertically against the fence while easily sliding out of the way for bevel cuts
  • CROSS CUT CAPACITY up to 2x8-Inch dimensional lumber at 90° and a 2x6-Inch dimensional lumber at 45°
  • DOUBLE BEVEL DESIGN: Double bevel design allows saw to bevel left and right 0 - 48 degree with positive stops at 0, 33.9, 45, and 48 degrees both left and right allowing user to flip the saw not the material
  • OPTIMIZED CUTTING ACCURACY: Innovative gearbox and belt-drive design increases vertical cutting capacity; Precise miter system and machined-base fence support optimized cutting accuracy
  • LIGHTWEIGHT & PORTABLE: Lightweight design, head lock-down pin, and built-in carry handle for portability
  • INCLUDES carbide blade, blade wrench, dust bag, vertical clamp and comfortable side handles in the base
  • PRECISION CUTTING - The advanced laser alignment system ensures accuate cuts everytime!
  • HIGH-POWERED MOTOR - Comes standard with a powerful 1800 watt, 120V~60HZ, 15 amp motor.
  • VERSITILE DESIGN - Make bevel cuts up to 45 degrees left, or miter cuts up to 45 degrees left and right. Cuts wood, plastic and aluminum (with correct blade). Cutting Capacity: Cross cut at 90 degrees: 3” x 12" (80 x 300 mm), Miter cut at 45 degrees: 3" x 8" (80 x 200 mm), Miter and Bevel compound cut at 45° and 45°: 1.5" x 8" (40 x 200 mm)
  • BLADE CHANGES MADE EASY - The push-button shaft lock mechanism allows for simple, quick blade changes.
  • PARTS INCLUDED - Dust Bag, Hold Down Clamp, Table Side Extension Bars, Rear Stabilization Bar and 10-Inch Saw Blade with Carbide tipped teeth

Reviews
Walmart Rating4.8 (out of 17 reviews)4.3 (out of 10 reviews)
Latest Reviews

Accuracy
Rating: 5
Cut 6-3/4” crown nested today . Miters are so consistant on this saw . I have not even had to touch the adjustments on it . [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]
by Lyle on 2018-11-14T16:00:00

Great Heavy Duty Saw
Rating: 5
I've had my miter saw for about three years now, and it's still plugging right along with no problems. I have yet to find a job it can't handle. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]
by jseitz91 on 2018-11-19T16:00:00

Great value over many years!
Rating: 5
I bought this model over 10 years ago, and have used it many, many times over this period of time. It was used by the Boy Scouts for 2 different Eagle Scout projects, and loaned out for use in a neighborhood hit with basement floodings to do repair work. I finally bought a new blade, and it still works like new. Built for precision. Bought son-in-law the same model last year, which has been used extensively for home remodeling. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]
by Scouter on 2020-05-31T17:00:00

Great results!
Rating: 5
This saw was easy to set up and I get accurate cuts every time. Blade changes are easy. The saw has plenty of power for heavy duty cutting as well as the finesse to make more delicate cuts. I really enjoy this saw! [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]
by Mark69 on 2020-05-28T17:00:00

Good buy
Rating: 5
this Mited Saw is the first ive bought so far this tool has proven to be very efficient in cuts and pretty sharp for tha variety of materials ive worked on, im currently working on making furniture so wood is cut pretty easy. i will work on a few more things around the house and will try to update as soon as i can. to be honest DeWalt miter saw has gone over my expectation. good buy for the price
by Rudy on 2018-01-08T16:00:00

I love this thing
Rating: 5
When I finally lay this saw to rest it will be replaced with a 12" slide miter saw. Even the weight won't stop me from bringing this saw to the job. From finish to rough this thing is a beast. I had to purchase a saw blade arbor adapter (DWAMTRABR) to fit the 12" blade. But I love it. I've considered getting the laser but works well without it. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]
by blue collar handyman on 2019-11-07T16:00:00

Great right out of the box
Rating: 5
Bought this a few months back.....came out of the box in perfect 90* between table and blade.
by Joe23 on 2019-05-20T17:00:00

Excellent Compound Miter Saw
Rating: 5
I have been using this saw for 3 months now and have been very happy with the results. It creates very accurate cuts with and is easy to adjust when switching to different angles. The fence is very sturdy and large enough to hold most materials. If you are doing trim work, I highly recommend investing in the crown stops that are available for this model. Overall, I feel like this is a very high quality product.
by Deke on 2018-03-10T16:00:00

Great saw
Rating: 4
Bought this saw about 10 or so years ago and was great. Recently I can't get 90 degree cuts. Saw is unplugged and guard is clamped. Arm is in the home position(up all the way) and I have my electronic Wixey gauge mounted to the side ( magnetic) of my new 12 inch blade with 100 teeth. Saw set at 90 degrees and I slowly bring the arm down all the way and my gauge reads 89.5 degrees. This is too much out of alignment for making jewelry boxes. Checked everything to manual and I believe that my problem is in the trunion and pivot pin. I need some help. When I call the customer service I get no help. They tell me to take it to a service center for $185.00. Has anyone experienced this problem, I need your help. Thanks, Abbey Thomas
by Thomas543 on 2019-12-14T16:00:00

Cracks in casting
Rating: 2
How many people tilt the saw back and look for cracks? I bought a DW716 and when I went to engrave my 4 digit I.D. number on it and it was cracked in several places.
by ArkansasFarmer on 2019-06-16T17:00:00

Love the features on this saw
Rating: 5
This saw had features most others charge more for. Works well at a terrific price!
by Srieves on 2020-08-11T17:00:00

No frills, simple and heavy, great purchase.
Rating: 5
On a budget, I purchased this mitre saw to replace a 7" Delta bought back in the 80's or 90's. I hated that Delta from day one. This saw is perfect for an occasional carpenter like me. I bought the tooth lock model ( stay away from ball-bearing lock is what the Delta taught me ) and it came with design upgrades not seen in pics. This saw is undervalued, and 10" blade is perfect as 12" is getting too large. It is soo much quieter than my Delta, smooth in all operations. The beauty of this saw is that it is NOT high-tech, rather simple heavy-duty. It has a larger footprint than it's high-tech rivals but I do not care. The price is so attractive that I also purchased the mating stand, which works awesome see that review. No more shall I bend over to work, no more making custom stand off's to support long timber. No more headache's when mitering lumber. Already looking at purchasing other products from this MFR, for no-frills woodworking tools.
by delamite on 2020-05-07T17:00:00

Five Stars for General International
Rating: 5
Great product and a great price. This product is worth every penny I spent. I would recommend this company and their products. Spend the extra money and get the General International miter saw stand to go with it. Total cost for the MS3005 model with stand: ($99 + $55). This included shipping for free. I will be buying more products from General International in the future!!
by JohnnyMac5000 on 2018-09-28T17:00:00


Rating: 5
Very good tool for the price,laser piece needs to be readjust but still a great deal for small jobs.
by Torres on 2018-06-14T17:00:00


Rating: 3
Good saw, not great but good. Two problems. 1. Never could get laser adjusted to right spot but don't really need it. 2. The vacuum port seems to be worthless(may work ok with industrial type vacuum system, but would not work with my shop vac.) Even tried moving vac line down to back side of the cut but all the saw dust still blew out the back of the saw.
by doodah48 on 2019-03-19T17:00:00


Rating: 3
thankfully the stock holding clamp is removable, interferes with angle cutting. dont forget to pull out and lock the knob on the right, or your saw will lock into place on each cut. comparable to other light to mid duty saws ive used on job site like hitachi. wish it would tilt both directions. has plastic knobs on the lock downs. the blade delivered with saw is a rough cut blade take your time on trim cutting or change to a higher tooth blade. otherwise i like it just fine.
by will on 2019-08-04T17:00:00

General International Ms3005 10" Sliding Miter Saw
Rating: 2
I purchased this saw to replace a 20+ years old Craftsman miter saw that finally died. This saw seems cheaply made with lots of plastic adjustment knobs that will likely fail over time with heavy use. It comes with a really bad bare bones manual that doesn't mention the laser at all and is somewhat obscure about many aspects of use. More importantly it won't cut completely through a piece of wood leaving approximately 1/8 - 3/16 at the bottom of the cut, I tried looking online for some way to adjust the blade but couldn't find any fix. Perhaps if you're on a budget and do weekend DIY projects this saw might fit your needs. I wouldn't recommend this saw.
by Laurie on 2019-06-27T17:00:00


Rating: 5

by jimjam on 2018-06-25T17:00:00


Rating: 5

by J2 on 2019-08-04T17:00:00


Rating: 5

by bob on 2020-08-22T17:00:00

All Features
Product Height (in.)16.9 in
Maximum Cutting Thickness (in.)6.53.5
Blade Diameter (in.)1210
Cuts ThroughMetal,Wood
Miter Saw TypeCompoundSliding Compound
Manufacturer Warranty3-Year Limited Warranty / 1-Year Free Service Contract / 90-Day Money Back Guarantee
Included AccessoriesTool OnlyLaser Guide
Power SourceElectric
Maximum Degree Miter Cuts - Right50 °45
Tools Product TypePower ToolPower Tool
Amperage (amps)1515
Cordless/ CordedCordedCorded
Product Width (in.)17.95 in
Dust collection typeBag
Bevel TypeDualSingle
Cord Length (ft.)66
Product Depth (in.)24.5 in
Arbor Size1 In.0.63
Product-Weight (lb.)44lb29
Returnable90-Day180-Day
Certifications and ListingsUL Listed
Construction MaterialMetalSteel
Maximum Degree Miter Cuts - Left50 °45
Color FamilyYellowRed
Blade Diameter12
Power Tool FeaturesKeyed Blade Change,Positive StopsElectric Brake,Laser Guide,No Tool Blade Change
Corded Tool TypeMiter Saw
ConditionNewNew
releaseSep 2013Aug 2015
Dust Collection MethodBag
45 Degree Crosscut Capacity Maximum1.5" x 8"
Bench & Stationary Tool TypeSlide Miter Saw
PortabilityBench
90 Degree Crosscut Capacity Maximum - Left3" x 8"
Maximum Speed (rpm)4400
90 Degree Crosscut Capacity Maximum - Right3" x 8"

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