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The DeWalt DW717 is a 10" double-bevel sliding miter saw offered by DeWalt. Powered by a 15 amp, 4,000 rpm motor, this is a durable and powerful saw. To ensure an accurate cut, the DW717 features a bevel detent system, adjustable stainless steel miter detent plate, precise miter system and a machined base fence support. A two piece blade guard system gives it some durability, and safety. This model has the best in class cutting capacity, with a dual bevel design for left or right rotation. The tall sliding fence handles 6-1/4" crown molding, and easily moves out of the way for bevel cuts. It has a 60° left and 52° right miter capacity. This is a lightweight and portable saw, weighing only 51 lbs.
MSRP $975.00
Release date September, 2008
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Features
- Exclusive bevel detent system
- Exclusive adjustable stainless steel miter detent plate
- Exclusive precise miter system
- Exclusive machined base fence system
- Two piece blade guard system
- Best in class cutting capacity
- Dual bevel design - left or right
- Tall sliding fence
- Miter capacity - 60° left and 52° right
- Cam lock miter handle
- Exclusive cross cut stop
- Miter detent override
- Works with DWS7085 or DW7187
Specifications
- Amps: 15 Amps
- No Load Speed: 4,000 rpm
- Blade Diameter: 10 "
- Arbor Size: 5/8 "
- Vertical Capacity: Baseboard Against Fence: 6" L - 3- 1/2" R
- Vertical Capacity: Crown Molding Vertically Nested: 6- 1/4"
- Horizontal Capacity: Baseboard Lying Flat: 14"
- Horizontal Capacity: Crown Molding Lying Flat: 10- 3/4 "
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DeWalt DW717
• DEWALT DW717 10-Inch Double-Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw
• dw717 Heavy Duty 10 Double Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw
UPC: 028877599274
EAN: 028877599274
MPN: DW717
Competitors
MSRP $802.00
Released September, 2005
The Bosch 4212L is a dual-bevel compound miter 12 inch saw that comes with arbor laser tracking that makes getting the perfect cut a lot easier. It has a wide miter range, 52 degrees for both the left and the right. The saw comes with an electric brake, a miter detent override, a built0in...
DeWalt DW717
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Bosch 4212L
MSRP $900.00
Released July, 2008
The Milwaukee 6950-20 is a dual-bevel compound miter saw with a 15.0 amp, 3.3 Max HP Direct Drive motor for powerful cutting performance. The saw utilizes constant power technology which maintains a constant cutting speed under load and has a soft start feature for less head movement at startup. It has a 12" diameter carbide tipped blade with dual integral jo...
DeWalt DW717
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Milwaukee 6950-20
MSRP $915.00
Released January, 2005
The Bosch 4405 is a single-bevel slide 10 inch miter saw that features a 13 amp motor. It has up-front controls for easy access to angle settings and a quick release fence. The support can extend from 21 inches all the way out to 36 inches and the miter saw comes with easy to...
DeWalt DW717
vs.
Bosch 4405
MSRP $1,100.00
Released January, 2005
The Bosch 4410L is a dual-bevel slide 10 inch miter saw that comes with a microfine miter adjustment knob. Included in the package is an arbor tracking laser to increase the precision of the cuts and a integrated sliding base that extends outwards to increase capacity. The main handle can be adjusted and locked...
DeWalt DW717
vs.
Bosch 4410L
MSRP $999.00
Released September, 2005
The Makita LS1013FL is a mid-grade is a 10" compound miter saw (workbench) equipped with a laser and a flourescent light. The Makita LS1013FL saw features a built-in laser designed to accurately portray micro fine adjustments to allow a clear path line for the blade; a special switch allows the laser to be seen...
DeWalt DW717
vs.
Makita LS1013FL
Reviews
May 3, 2009
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Pros
- solid build quality - very little use of plastics
- comparable to a larger 12"
- fairly mobile considering its high level of functionality/performance
- nice big fence
- matches 10" saws from Bosch and Makita
- large cut capacity
- good LED light
Cons
- stock blade does not do it justice
- poor dust collection - common for DeWalt
- expensive and large for occasional home use
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September 8, 2009
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Pros
- solid build quality - very little use of plastics
- comparable to a larger 12"
- fairly mobile considering its high level of functionality/performance
- nice big fence
- matches 10" saws from Bosch and Makita
- large cut capacity
- Can cut 12inches at 45degrees
Cons
- stock blade does not do it justice
- poor dust collection - common for DeWalt
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