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DEWALT DWS716XPS vs Milwaukee 6955-20

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Title DEWALT Miter Saw, 12-Inch, Double Bevel, Compound, XPS Cutline, 15-Amp (DWS716XPS)Milwaukee 6955-20 12" Sliding Dual Bevel Miter Saw
Model DEWALT
DWS716XPS
Milwaukee
6955-20

Basic Info

Suggested Price $377.00$789.99
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Release Jan 2020Sep 2012

Overview

Top Features
  • POWER AND DURABILITY: 15 amp, 3,800 rpm motor
  • INTEGRATED XPS CUT LINE positioning system with LED light provides adjustment free cut line indication
  • 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
  • HIGH VISIBILITY BEVEL SCALE that makes bevel adjustments fast and easy; 0-50 degrees left and right miter capacity for greater versatility
  • 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
  • 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

Reviews

Walmart Rating4.6875 (out of 16 reviews)
Latest Reviews No reviews yet.

Read the specs, compare, buy this saw!
Rating: 5
OK .. First off, I must bow my head in shame. Even though I have a ridiculous amount of Milwaukee tools and nothing yellow, after reading all kinds of reviews from "experts" I fell for it and bought a DWS780. They were saying things like "Yellow tools have been in the saw business forever, they know what they're doing". Well, after 2 days of having that saw, I happened to be at a friend's place who just bought the Milwaukee. I used his saw and couldn't get over how much smoother it was in every way. The rails glided so much better, were on the bottom instead of the top, the tray rotated better, it had a passive start, constant RPM technology, an electric brake, a gear driven motor so no belts to stretch and break, the fine tuning actually came in really handy and did an awesome job, the digital readout was a welcome added bonus and the whole saw in general just feels better to work with!!! OH!! And the dust collection is night and day! Its SO much better on the Milwaukee!! For a tool I plan on having for years, the answer was clear and I returned that yellow piece of junk asap and got what I KNEW I should have bought in the first place! The only explanation I can think of that the yellow tool had more votes in the comparisons is those people are too sold on their yellow collection and have never bothered to even look at the specs of other saws! I also got to try out a blue just the other day and while the axial-glide system is maybe even slightly smoother then the Milwaukee, the Milwaukee is still by far better because of all the other reasons listed above and also that blue saw didn't seem to want to give an accurate cut, not sure if it was the blade or the saw causing the flex, but it just assured me that I had made the right choice in exchanging for the Milwaukee. After just over a month now with my Milwaukee, 1,200 feet of hardwood floor, moldings and currently working on building kitchen cabinets, this saw has worked wonderfully for me and I love it! RED TOOLS ARE BETTER!
by Pete on 2018-10-31T17:00:00

Best SCMS on the market
Rating: 5
This saw is the workhorse of the 12 in SCMS's. We switch off between this saw and the DWS780, and I prefer this one. The direct drive provides a smoother start and more consistent cut, and the power is noticeably better in large framing lumber and hardwoods. The digital miter gauge is very handy, as well are the lights, but the bevel adjust is the best in class. The detant override and fine adjust also work very well in correlation with the digital readout.
by DirtRoadDesigns on 2014-04-26T17:00:00

Better than its competitors.
Rating: 5
This saw surpassed all expectations. I've used it for a little over 1 year on job-sites and it has performed flawlessly. It's accurate. It gets thrown in the back of the truck everyday and still performs as if it were new. I've used it to frame porches, garages, and install thousands of feet of exterior trim. I've owned the DeWalt, Ridgid, and Makita versions of this saw. The Milwaukee is by far the superior saw. Don't waste your money buying anything else.
by funkymunkyluvn on 2012-07-23T17:00:00

What sawdust?
Rating: 5
Outstanding dust collection! I use it in my shop at home and it's the best I've ever seen, I use a dewalt 12" slider at work and the dust collection is terrible. Milwaukees bevel handle and slide action are far batter than dewalts. The work lights they incorporated really come in handy when I take it onsite and often times operating it in a area not very well lit. Very happy with it! Highly recommend it.
by Peterbuiltcustoms on 2012-08-07T17:00:00

best miter saw
Rating: 5
i saw comments on the right fence non sliding. here a little trick to let it slide just take a buffer and grind the mini stopper near the fence lock knob and the little round demi circle down center of the fence and et voila its slide
by djby on 2016-01-03T16:00:00

2 years of ownership
Rating: 5
I love this saw and it is my go to saw for the majority of my work. The only flaw is the lights, which are way too weak for field work. I installed a custom made axle and 10" wheels and it can now be rolled around in field,yard and construction sight without flipping over. Some small scews have rusted or corroded due to wet sawdust, and the mitre saw roller supports need a redesign as they are off center and not alligned. I would, however, recommended this saw to anyone without reservation, as a trusted heavy duty tool.
by Boots on 2012-10-28T17:00:00

Best Miter Saw On the Market Today
Rating: 5
I own a building material store and I build custom furniture as a hobby business. We have sold several miter saws over the years, and this is the only saw that customers come back in to tell us how much they love it! I have owned several dewalt models and they simply don't compare to the Milwaukee. Positives It came out of the box 100% accurate. Adjusting the bevel with the large paddle handle is easier on this saw than any other. It slides smoother than any other saw on the market. The soft start motor makes it easier to handle and reduces fatigue. It also lets you concentrate on holding the workpiece instead of ensuring the saw doesn't jump up out of your hand. The dust collector seems to pick up a larger percentage of the dust than other saws. Bad things: 1 - The right side fence does not slide. Not the end of the world, but seriously...what were you thinking? 2 - The blade guard is clear, but you really can't see through it to make accurate cuts. It's good enough when cutting framing, but skews your vision too much to cut trim. I have to pull the guard up, set my piece, drop the guard, then cut. It takes some getting used to but the positives far outweight the negatives. 3 - If you turn the miter table too quickly, the digital read out gives you a number that is way out of whack. Returning it to 0 degrees or a preset stop seems to reset it.
by BK on 2014-09-09T17:00:00

its the best saw made
Rating: 5
grind the right fence and it will slide
by scotty on 2014-01-11T16:00:00

Lights...
Rating: 4
The two lights are not enough for good view sawing. And the protector blade are not clear to see the pencil line on Wood . I like to change for à Led lights....
by Coss on 2014-08-22T17:00:00

nice first try
Rating: 3
Nice first try for a miter saw from Milwaukee. It has a few flaws, though: mounted on a stand, the cord does't reach the floor- unacceptable if you want to use a cordreel compound cuts are only possible 45/45 left and even less right the right fence doesn't slide over- it has to be removed as soon as you need the right bevel can't cut 3 pieces 2x stacked- my other saw can The trully good: this saw is HD. I bet, it can fall off your pick up without any damage. It was dead on both square and bevel out the box. Great framing saw- for finishing there are better ones
by Qualityworkcalgary on 2013-02-22T16:00:00

All Features

Color FamilyYellow
Maximum Degree Miter Cuts - Left48
Returnable90-Day
Product Height (in.)19.88
Tools Product TypePower Tool
Cuts ThroughNylon,PVC,Plastic,Wood
Certifications and ListingsUL Listed
Product-Weight (lb.)48.28lb
Corded Tool TypeMiter Saw
Arbor Size1
Bevel TypeDual
Construction MaterialComposite
Cordless/ CordedCorded
ConditionNew
Included AccessoriesBag
Product Width (in.)22.44
Blade Diameter (in.)12
Maximum Degree Miter Cuts - Right48
Dust collection typeBag
Maximum Cutting Thickness (in.)6.5
Product Depth (in.)27.17
Miter Saw TypeCompound
Power SourceElectriccorded-electric
Manufacturer Warranty3 Year Limited Warranty1 Year Free Service Contract90 Day Money Back Guarantee
Amperage (amps)15
Power Tool FeaturesDust Collection
Cord Length (ft.)8.6
releaseJan 2020Sep 2012
Included ComponentsConstruction - Power Saws, Miter Saws, Power Miter Saw
Warranty Description5 Years
Item model number6955-20
MaterialN/A
Batteries Required?No
Measurement SystemMetric
Batteries Included?No
Item Weight78 pounds
Item Package Quantity1

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