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DEWALT DWS779 vs General International MS3005

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Title DEWALT Sliding Compound Miter Saw, 12-Inch (DWS779)GENERAL INTERNATIONAL 10" Compound Sliding Miter Saw - 15A Dual Slide Rail Chop Saw with 0-45° Bevel & Laser Alignment System - MS3005
Model DEWALT
DWS779
General International
MS3005

Basic Info

Suggested Price $349.00$188.40
Sale Price Check Price*Check Price*
Release May 2019Aug 2015

Overview

Top Features
  • Your purchase includes: 1 CDEWALT DWS779 sliding compound cord miter saw, 12-inch, carbide blade, 1 blade wrench
  • Tool dimensions: 17” H x 24.75” L. Tool weight: 56 lbs. Maximum cutting thickness: 6.75 inch
  • Other specifications: 15 Amps, 12” blade diameter, 5/8” or 1” Arbor size. 3800 RPM motor. Type of milter saw: Slide
  • Exclusive back fence design cuts up to 2x14 dimensional lumber at 90 degree and 2x12 at 45 degree. Miter saw does not come with LED (sold separately) or laser cutting guide
  • Super-efficient dust collection system captures over 75 percent of dust generated
  • Backed by DEWALT'S 3 year limited warranty
  • 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 Rating4.3 (out of 10 reviews)
Latest Reviews No reviews yet.

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

Power TypeCorded
manufacturer.part.numberdws779
Blade Diameter12"
releaseMay 2019Aug 2015
Dust Collection MethodBag
Power Tool FeaturesElectric Brake,Laser Guide,No Tool Blade Change
45 Degree Crosscut Capacity Maximum1.5" x 8"
Bench & Stationary Tool TypeSlide Miter Saw
Maximum Degree Miter Cuts - Right45
Bevel TypeSingle
PortabilityBench
Miter Saw TypeSliding Compound
90 Degree Crosscut Capacity Maximum - Left3" x 8"
Amperage (amps)15
Cordless/ CordedCorded
Maximum Cutting Thickness (in.)3.5
Arbor Size0.63
Product-Weight (lb.)29
Returnable180-Day
Color FamilyRed
Maximum Speed (rpm)4400
ConditionNew
Cord Length (ft.)6
Blade Diameter (in.)10
Tools Product TypePower Tool
90 Degree Crosscut Capacity Maximum - Right3" x 8"
Maximum Degree Miter Cuts - Left45
Construction MaterialSteel
Included AccessoriesLaser Guide

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