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
