DeWalt DWS780 12 inch Sliding Compound Miter Saw Set-up & Review

[@Bobson690]

Man I hit the jackpot first search. Thank you for showing me how to use my new saw, still applicable 7 years later.

[@TheShackHome]

Ryan it's my pleasure. thanks for viewing.

[@williamdewolf3309]

This was great. I love videos that manage to answer all the questions. I bought the saw several months ago and read the manual but never actually used it. This was perfect to get me going.

[@TheShackHome]

My pleasure glad to help now enjoy that great tool

[@tylerl6589]

6 years later and your video has helped me a lot with my new dewalt thanks!

[@TheShackHome]

Lesko Brandon your very welcome and congrats on the new tool. I know you will enjoy it. It's a great saw. Thanks for viewing.

[@337Soldier]

Even though this video is over 4 years old and still relevant, due to the fact that it help me with my Dewalt dws780. I've never got my craftsman a perfect 90°on bevel or miter. 10 thumbs up.

[@TheShackHome]

337Soldier You are so welcome. I am humbled when I'm able to help. Thank you and thanks for viewing.

[@simplediyr]

Dewalt should pay you for this video. The most detailed and probably the only video on dialing it to zero. Amazing! Thanks.

[@TheShackHome]

Thank you so much DIYr. DeWalt's so big I wonder if they even look on KZbin. I'm sure they are focused elsewhere. But this is why I do this. Far from a pro with a BA in film I try my best and just put it out there. I want to know just what other consumers want to know before buying anything, all the features and details. I will have a vid coming out in a few weeks, My 1 year anniversary and will review all my tools I’ve reviewed. I’ll be giving an update if any issues have come up or if they have performed flawlessly. Thanks for the kind words and I appreciate you taking the time to view.

[@熊寶寶-e4g]

The Shack

[@melvinw.quinene841]

Excellent tutorial,just what I needed to know more about the DWS 780 with out having to read through the entire manual athough it is a good idea to,can't wait to unbox mine 👍🏻 Thanks for sharing !

[@dennieravara189]

By far this is the best product review and your true adjustments. I purchased my new miter saw DWS 780 last 12-2-19. I am a newbie and ready to start my DIY project soon.

[@TheShackHome]

Dennie thank you. My pleasure to help and Welcome to a new beginning. This a huge start for your projects. Being this is Christmas I'd live to give you a little something to help you on your journey. If you want you can send me a direct email and ill give you more info. ([e-mail])

[@tralynnp9998]

I watched many videos on this product and this one was the only one that showed me the detail I needed. Thank you!!!

[@TheShackHome]

Tralynn P You are so welcome! Thank you for viewing

[@Steven-e7c]

Thanks for showing how to calibrate it! This is exactly what I needed to know for the DWS780!

[@TheShackHome]

S it is my pleasure. Thanks for viewing.

[@nicktognella3085]

Thanks for the great video. Excellent details on the DeWalt DWS780 and correct set up method. Really helped me out.

[@TheShackHome]

My pleasure glad to help.

[@LoveColorado]

Great video; setting the stops for the degrees was very helpful. Thanks for your attention to the small details.

[@TheShackHome]

Marilynn Hill you are welcome. Thank you for viewing.

[@sebastiaanstoffels7565]

This is possibly the best product review of anything I've found on KZbin. So glad I found this before dropping so much cash on a Saw.

[@TangoCharlieAlpha]

Just bought a used one for $125, and with your video I can now use it! Thanks!!!

[@grampsoutdooradventuresdal7104]

Thank you for this. I found the manual quite hard to follow for set up but you clarified things quite well.

[@TheShackHome]

My pleasure thanks for viewing

[@r1gibbs]

I tried to make sense of the DeWalt manual but it is poorly written (my opinion). Your video was crystal clear and I appreciate you posting it.

[@TheShackHome]

r1gibbs Thank you I appreciate it. My pleasure to help. Thank you for viewing

[@robertcollins2435]

Thankyou so much! I am a woodworking novice and listening to your video has proved to be very insightful. Once again Thankyou!

[@TheShackHome]

Robert you are very welcome and thank you for viewing. It's my privilege to help.

[@huntzjr]

Thanks so much for making this informative video . I just bought the DWS779 . Just my luck , out of the box and out of alignment . I'm glad I found your video , because you explained the functions of the whole saw and how to align it in a way that anyone could understand .

[@TheShackHome]

huntzjr you are welcome thank you for the comment and for viewing. Enjoy your new saw.

[@user-yl7lq1lh8l]

Great tutorial! Just got my 780 and you have answered all my queries. Thanks!

[@s4brainsxp]

I was trying to decide between the Milwaukee 6955-20 and the DWS 780. Thanks to your great and informative video my DWS 780 arrived today. Can't wait to go through the fine tuning tomorrow. Thank you for helping me make a great choice.

[@TheShackHome]

Thank you Mike and 👍👍 congratulations on your new DWS780. I can't tell you how pleased I am with mine. I tote this thing around on jobs and cut a lot of stock and I put my woodpeckers square to it the other day and this thing it still true to the day I set it. I have no complaints. I didn't show the 45 adjustment I figure people should get the drift. So don't forget that. Dial that puppy in and get building. Thank you for viewing it's always my honor to help.

[@themeat5053]

You're the best. Thanks. I've had the saw for years, but haven't finely adjusted anything until today.

[@TheShackHome]

The Meat Thank you. Happy you got your tool in tune now. Hope it performs well. Thanks for viewing.

[@MrJDavidson21]

This is the best alignment video ever

[@VJG213]

Seriously, what a great video. You answered every question I had about certain features I'd been looking for. Thank you

[@TheShackHome]

Vassni You are so welcome. I'm very happy it helped. Thank you for viewing.

[@max121237]

quick tip to check the square cut piece of woods and flip one side upside down should be perfect joint

[@TheShackHome]

+max121237 Absolutely correct, I’ve even straighten my framing square with a punch after scoring a line then flip the short leg to opposite side and score another and depending on which way the top flares in or out ill punch the square in or out to adjust. I just want the consumer to know the tool isn’t always set correct and to check all angles prior to starting a project to ensure a better outcome. Thanks for the in put.

[@ClimateofSophistry]

I just got this saw and was doing the calibrations for tweaking up the miter and bevel angles. For the bevel, I measured the angles by using the blade with a digital angle ruler like yours. One span of the ruler on the base and the other span lined up against the blade. The 0, 22.5, & 45 degree left bevels were a bit off so I made the adjustments. I made sure that the ruler was totally flush against the blade and not on the side of a saw tooth. Then when I did some practice cuts on real wood (2×4’s and MDF pieces), the angles were slightly off but extremely consistent. The 0 degree cut was off by 0.3 degrees, and the 22.5 and 45 by about the same. Noting the direction by which the bevel cut was either too shallow or deep, I tweaked the adjustments so that he actual cuts on wood gave 0, 22.5, and 45 degrees. I made sure the ruler was zeroed out and calibrated throughout and made these measurements all a few times to make sure and check if they were consistent, and they were. I also used a 7” square to confirm the 0 degree cut on the wood - the cut was flush with the later empirical adjustment for the actual wood cut, whereas it was slightly off with the angle ruler 0 degree set on the blade. Now when I measure the blade with the digital angle ruler, it is off by the amounts that the cuts were off before, which is what you would expect if things are consistent. Question is: Why is there a difference between what is measured with the ruler calibration on the blade, vs. how it actually cuts? Does the high RPM on the blade change the blade aspect or something? Does the force between the blade and the wood change the blade aspect?

[@Garbrel80]

After all that time & effort getting my miter set up on the rolling stand (sold separately) it took me a good 30-45 minutes just to figure out how to LIFT the saw by releasing the lock-down pin. (see around 6:30 in this video) For someone who's never used a miter saw and is not mechanically-inclined as the saying goes, a "lock-down pin" could mean many things. I do wish the manual authors would include such seemingly trivial diagrams for us greenhorns, but thankfully we have entered the _KZbin Tutorial Age_ ...... just before the _Age of Social Distancing_ ......

[@TheShackHome]

Well Gabe welcome to the KZbin tutorial age enjoy that great saw. I wish i has wheels on my stand. Now just experiment and build it for your sanity. You are now officially a woodworker, Welcome.

[@Ste-_.]

I got lucky, mine was all zero straight out the box, checked with square and digi angle finder like you, excellent video mate 😎

[@lazul6611]

Excellent work my friend. I just got a DWS779 and this video will help me tremendously. The manual was worthless and cryptic, but you covered the basics and the advanced fully and clearly. And apparently the 779 can be modified and the XPS led light added for around 60 bucks, so I might do that at some point. I didn't see a point of getting the 780 just for the light for $250 more. The only other thing I noticed that is different on the 779 is that it doesn't have an​ on/off switch. Same exact​ saw for the most part otherwise.

[@netman88]

Best video on DWS780. I have been searching for this much details and couldn't find it before. Thank you!!!

[@victoriaa8765]

Ah great video, wish I watched it last night. I bought the DW715 yesterday, played and worked with it all day.Will get one of those engineering rulers.Many thanks

[@TheShackHome]

Victoria thank you for viewing. I will be doing an update very soon on this saw and anything I've com across after a year plus of use. Also i have a new tool i will compare it to the digital tool i use to dial in my saw. it will be interesting to see how close this tool is for accuracy.

[@victoriaa8765]

Sweet !

[@TheCarlos12840]

Thanks sir! Im new in these kind of tool. You help me a lot. Again thanks from Puerto Rico.

[@TheShackHome]

TheCarlos12840 it is my pleasure thank you for viewing. Woodworking has no borders. For the last 7 years we've bee doing a lot of mission work in San Vicenta remodeling a facility that houses abandoned women and their children. We are trying to go to Guatemala but things haven't worked out yet. Puerto Rico would be fantastic. I've learned to never say never we could end up anywhere even Puerto Rico. enjoy your fantastic toll Carlos

[@KevinLeeNelsen]

The best video I have ever seen on dialing in a Dewalt saw. You have a talent for hitting all the critical points when buying tools. Very informative and very detailed. 2 big thumbs up! Only just found your channel, and honestly I have to say I subscribed as soon as I finished watching this video. Going to look at your other videos now. Keep up the great work!

[@TheShackHome]

Kevin, Thank you sir. Thank you for the kind and encouraging words. This is exactly why I do what I do. You can’t please everyone but if it helps a few I've done what I have set out to do. Thank you for subscribing I’m very honored.

[@mastermetalshredder]

You definitely won on the DeWalt vs the Ridgid, it's a really nice piece of equipment! My company has 4 already, and we will keep buying them. They last forever, and you can just tell they engineered them very well, from the moment you use one. Thanks for the instructional brother!

[@TheShackHome]

+mastermetalshredder I may have had a few issues with their drills and drivers but there is NO issue with this tool. Going from my 15 year old Delta 10" miter saw to this is like going from a VW bug to a Maserati Ghibli. DeWalt Got this right.

[@mastermetalshredder]

+The Shack Haha Agreed!! Welcome to the future my friend, lol

[@satchmodog2]

I wound up with the 779 from Home Depot. It was on special for 349 when I got home and I almost paid 400 for it in the Keys, glad I waited. One of the guys we worked with down there had the 780 and I loved it and I also loved the shadow line. Lasers are absolutely worthless and a gimmick. I found online that you can spend 50 bucks and get the LED, 780 handle and the power supply for the 780 and make your own in 5 minutes. I ordered my stuff already and have used the saw for a month. I'm going to wait until summer before I violate my warranty and convert my 779 to a 780. Just want to make sure I work any bugs out. Also, if you want to do crown stops, for some reason the Dewalts are always out of stock. The Bosch set can be purchased for 16 dollars shipped and all you need is 15 minutes, a tap set and you're done. The 780, 779 and 782(lowe's number for the 779) are amazing saws. If you don't care about the shadow line, get the 779 or 782 because these saws are 100% the same saw, except for the shadow line LED. Awesome saw for the cash, seriously. This is the review that got me thinking, then one of our carpenters brought one and I loved it. We had the new Makita 36v cordless and while it's an amazing saw, it's only a 10 inch and I really need the 12.

[@TheShackHome]

Satchmo i may have gotten a LOT of slack for my review of DeWalts dill and impact but this is one tool they got right. I agree i came from a Delta 10" chop saw that really couldn't go all the way through a 4x4 plus it just wasn't true any more really worn out so this was a major need. 12" was the only option for me. I am nothing less than impressed and very happy with it. As you stated lasers are crap love this shadow sight. Hope it all works out for the upgrade. Thanks for viewing.

[@jamesdebesse5147]

Very helpful. Thank you for taking the time to make your vid for us all

[@TheShackHome]

James DeBesse It was my pleasure Glad it helped. Thank you for viewing.

[@shaynesabala]

What a great video, thank you. I just got mine and I hate reading manuals.

[@TheShackHome]

shayne sabala you are very welcome. Happy to help. Congrats on the new saw thanks for viewing.

[@DaveEdmondson]

In my opinion, this is the best and most reliable slide miter saw to date. I have used festool kapex, hitachi, makita corded and cordless. I had one of these saws back in 2006 and it took an absolute beating for 5 years. even towards the end it was still cutting trim work perfectly. One day it just started smoking but like i said it took nearly 6 years of abuse. I have recently 2017 gone back to this saw just because it was so good to me before. the only thing i will say is that it is quite heavy, and if you are doing trim work like i do now day in day out on 2-3 story fit outs it can become tiresome. But the so many benefits outweigh that only negative, if you want to call it that. I LOVE THIS SAW!! Oh and i prefer to have the guard removed, but i do that with all of the mitre saws i have owned.

[@TheShackHome]

Dave i totally agree with you but i have to say the weight is great for me. I have an old Delta 10" chop saw that i used for many years and that thing is solid iron and HEAVY. I think i got a hernia from it ;) Seriously it was heavy and only a 10" chop saw. To me this is a feather compared but I will admit i don't use it like i would years ago. Only a lil trim finish work here and there and for framing small jobs but never up and down stairs. I think I'd get that stand with wheels if i did what you do. I use to use a wheel barrel to lug my saws and guns from my truck to the job because i got tired of carrying them. On the guards if you don't have them and someone gets stupid they blame you. I'm old school and never had safety guards on my tools this is the first. I grew up with a respectful fear of power tools. It only take a fraction of a second and you can loose a finger, hand or worse. In wood class it all started and a few years in a machine shop on mills and lathes then the cabinet shop I took to heart what the experienced guy told me and never got cocky paid attention and treated my tool with respect.

[@DaveEdmondson]

I have to admit, i am being a little picky on the weight. i did just have the festool kapex and that thing is light as a feather. Exactly the same here i come a family of carpenters and they never had guards, because i work on my own and im the only one using my tools it is my preferred method, i like the comment about the respectful fear of power tools. I think anybody with real passion and respect for there trade should think like this, i sure do. my great uncle didn't loose his fingers until he was in his late 70s.

[@Mr.Humble271]

Thank you. Great video !!. Stay healthy to continue on building stuff for your family. Cheers !!.

[@tarias1313]

Great video! Don't understand why only one material clamp is included. Your right, for $600 it should have come with two. Makes sense to have one on each side.

[@TheShackHome]

Tony Arias I've taken some slack but once i received the 2nd clamp I purchased I use them all the time. It's nice to NOT have to remove the one clamp and reposition it to the other side with 2 you just camp when needed without the hassle. YES for the cost 2 should come with the saw. The convenience out weights the cost.

[@tarias1313]

@@TheShackHome I appreciate the video. You explained alot of things about the miter saw that others didn't. Thank you. Did you ever complained to dewalt? And what was their response?

[@thomaskitchin3517]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video very informative!

[@daver7867]

nice video and thanks for the tunning advice.....this is an old vlog and the dws780 is an old model but i brought this last year because of the reviews and i wasnt dissapointed...its a beast.....most of my tools are on battery, was tempted to go for a battery makita but i think this was the better option for my use.

[@davidboston4574]

Great video!! Only issue I found out about this saw is the adjustment to alignment up the sides the screw is under the guards, if you make and miter saw station and have extended fence can’t line up with the guards because the guards have to come off to aligning from time to time.

[@heliotyponjustthat4486]

I was impressed by Bosch GCM12GDL saw demonstration...

[@TheShackHome]

I looked at the Bosch but after much thought personally simplicity is better. Just like a car too many gadgets more to go wrong. To me same holds true for my tools. The slide is just that simplicity. Think about it, the Festoll $1500.00 miter saw also has the slide system. The Bosch has 6 different pivot points that’s a lot of places to wear out vs. 2 tubes. If your space limited, with occasional use Bosch is probably a good fit. Only with regular use time will tell. Thank you for viewing. If you’re shopping for on just make sure your happy with it. That’s what counts.

[@happybudfarms]

Great video! Three plus decades wood working I'm sure that I've gone thru a couple dozen similar saws. All older versions this is only my second double compound, so far none of which have been quite as nice as this one. I got rid of that single saw horse stand, bought two ***PROTOCOL SH-42 folding saw horses*** I LIKE THESE MUCH BETTER!!! I simply prefer building my own custom cut stations and I like them to be much more stable! I also double check all adjustments pretty much anytime the saw is moved or at each cut station move. Those claps are available at Home D or most building supply stores. I believe I saw them on amazon for about 30 bucks per pair. I might have used mine once or twice and it was during first few set ups. I probably won't use it again. I still prefer to make my own cutting table jigs, stops clams etc etc I build them into my custom cut stations. I'm with you, SO FAR I LOVE THIS TOOL! I've had mine for a little over a year and it's been one bad ass saw. IME so far it's been worth every last penny. Great review and unboxing of this tool. There are a lot of little features and adjustments not found on most of the older saws. I'm pretty dam sure that you covered each and ever single one of them. Im with other commentators here Dewalt should be paying you for this review!!! I'd certainly hope that they send you one of those clamps LOL! If not I'll give you mine.

[@andreafeather3295]

Fabulous work on this video! Succinct and thorough. Others should learn from The Shack!

[@TheShackHome]

Andrea Feather thank you I'm humbled. Thanks for viewing.

[@miguelasafcastellanos8702]

I bought the same saw this week for Amazon. Tomorrow i will have in my home, thank you for your review. Best regards from México.

[@TheShackHome]

miguel ¡Feliz navidad, congrats on your new saw I’m sure you will be very happy with it. If things work out either January or February a few people and I will be heading south to work on a woman’s facility in San Vicente to remodel the room for their ladies and their children. I’ll be bringing my DeWalt and other tools for the project. We will try to do 3 rooms per trip I think we have about 25 room total to do plus a couple of bathrooms. It will be a busy year 2017. Appreciate the comment and thank you for viewing.

[@andymok7945]

Thanks for covering on how tune up the saw. Just bought this the other day and the DWE7491RD table saw. First order will be to check that all the angles mitre/bevel are right on.

[@TheShackHome]

You're welcome and thanks for viewing Andrew. Congratulations on your new tools. Factory can do only so much, not always perfect. Good idea to always check it out assuring precision cuts.

[@fredmoron2090]

Thank you. This video is precisely what I was looking for! I order the digital square too. ¡Muchas gracias!

[@TheShackHome]

Fred you are welcome thank you for viewing.

[@howardbessen8153]

I just bought this saw and your video was EXTREMELY helpful. Thanks!

[@TheShackHome]

Howard congrats on you new tool. Happy to help. Thanks for viewing.

[@dennissmith719]

Thanks much! Just starting setting up my own DWS780, and appreciate a lot all the set and check details you shared. By the way, the Film BA shows too in the well thought out script and structure of the video. Again, thanks much.

[@SJKanowsky]

Thanks. The video was extremely informative. I still have some fine tuning, but it cuts very nicely and accurately. Thanks again.

[@TheShackHome]

Stephen Kanowsky You are welcome. Happy to help. This is a great tool and still to this day it cuts just fine. Congrats and enjoy. It will serve you well.

[@jeffrose2402]

Great video, thank you.

[@TheShackHome]

@jeffrose2402 my pleasure thank you for viewing.

[@salvatere]

Thise is the best video at KZbin, thanks

[@TheShackHome]

salvatere you are very welcome. Thank you for viewing.

[@oopalonga]

thx man, 10000x better reading the manual! very well done sir, and then showing us how to calibrate it. . .THANK YOU!

[@s4brainsxp]

Thanks for your reply, I just wanted to pass on info about a zero clearance throat plate I ordered and just installed in my saw. It is made by Infinity Cutting Tools from Oldsmar Fl. This is a top shelf product, very well made, much better than the yellow plastic ones that came with the saw. Found it on you tube.The item number is 100-333 ($59.90) and wooden replacement inserts item number 100-333ip 2 piece ($9.90) It changes the saw from a Cadillac to a BMW. Highly recommended..Mike

[@TheShackHome]

Wow how crazy that is exactly what I ordered for mine as well. I like some of the things from infinity. I always have a scrap for the back fence for the same thing. It help a lot. I especially like how the new inserts are made with the bevel cut making changing a snap. Slide out and slide in. Great sir maybe I should do an update on this thanks for the info if people read the comments it just might help someone. Thanks again

[@amatamat55]

Thank you so much your review is the best on KZbin 👊🏼👍🏼 I love how you show all the features and how to the proper adjustments. Onces more thanks 🙏🏼

[@TheShackHome]

Leo you are more than welcome. I’m happy to help. Thank you for the complement. Thank you for viewing I truly appreciate it.

[@glenndavis5686]

Great Video one of the best on this saw on You Tube. One question, if my saw blade on the left side is at 90 degrees and on the right it is at 89.7 degrees. How do I get it to 90 degrees on both? I think my blade is twisted? thanks!

[@TheShackHome]

Glenn if you take the angle on one side of the blade and without rotating the blade and take the angle on the other side not hitting the carbide tip of the blade. It should read equal there’s no way the blade could be twisted on one side and not the other I would take a straight edge check the base see if one side is not equal to the other

[@MrBdliving]

Great video. I called Dewalt customer service today regarding my saw that arrived today and they emailed me your video!!! Now I read the instructions and watched your video but couldn’t resolve my issue. I adjusted the miter lock scale in an attempt to get the blade 90 degrees to the fence. The problem is I could only get one side of the fence set at 90 degrees. The other side of the fence would then be at 89.4 degrees or in other words more than .5 degrees off from perpendicular. I could see no way to adjust the fence at all. Am I missing something here? Should I return and replace the saw? Thanks for your help and time put into this video.

[@MrBdliving]

Also note that I was very careful to avoid measuring off a blade tip which would have thrown off a measurement.

[@TheShackHome]

MrBdliving first off DeWalt sent you MY video. I should look into this. Mine was pretty dead on but now after the years of use I find the left to be out of square and the turntable to set just a bit low. Maybe its wearing out.

[@cshadow1982]

Wow thank you so much for the awesome tutorial. Found the information that I needed and just kept watching it because I was learning new things about my saw!

[@TheShackHome]

cshadow if i can help in any way I've done my job. Thank you for the complement and thank you for viewing. Enjoy the miter saw i use mine more than i thought i would. I'm going to do an updater on the saw hopefully this month and recheck all my angles to see how it has held up plus i have a new tool to check those angles

[@Desi_d7j]

You are Salt of this world bro . Appreciate . Good luck and long life .

[@TheShackHome]

meechu thank you that is a humbling complement. It means much. Than you and than you for viewing.

[@acguevara7047]

You really should be paid by dewalt for making this video. Thank you. Keep going

[@satchmodog2]

Also, even though I've been a carpenter for 25 years, I had no idea there were digital protractors out that were at a reasonable price. I wound up with the Husky brand for like 24 dollars on sale. Awesome tool. I keep my old one in the garage now and the digital one stays in my tool bin in the work van. Damn that thing saves me grief on screwy corners when I am doing base and shoe. Thanks for showing that to us.

[@TheShackHome]

Satchmo glad to help. you are very welcome.

[@kirkinthemountains8327]

You're better than the manual. Thanks man! Oh and btw, I totally agree about the 1 material clamp. Thought the same thing when I opened it for the first time. 2 would be amazing and should just come standard. But this saw is AMAZING.

[@DRJMF1]

Thank you very much, very useful video tutorial. Is the depth stop functional enough and accurate enough to produce consistent equal depth cuts to allow a mortise or trench to be excavated ? Eg is a 2 inch deep cross cut mortise possible in a 4 inch beam ? Considering buying one but need a good depth stop, without any flex in the saw arm to ensure even depth flat cross cuts. Thanks.

[@TheShackHome]

DRJMF1 I have used this for that very thing. For lap joint when framing. Notching 4 x 6 for for 2 x 6 floor joist for a deck. But like a table saw you won't get the smooth cut as you would with a dado set up. Like a tablesaw you make multiple cuts then with a hammer break them all out then with a chisel smooth out the joint. For construction this fantastic. if you're wanting a close fit mortise & Tenon joint you may need to really take your time and fine tune it with a chisel. The setting itself is quite consistent.

[@joyceann280]

Excellent video especially fine tuning bevels. I love details and you provided me with some really good info.

[@TheShackHome]

I appreciate the kind words thank you very much. I know it was long but 10min I couldn't cover everything about this tool. Factory sets the tool best they can but I'm weird about precision and like my cuts straight and true. I want to let people know all its features and how to check its cuts and adjust so that cuts are precise at every angle. If I helped you familiarize yourself with the tool and adjusted properly then I accomplished what I set out to do. Thank you so much for viewing and I appreciate the input, enjoy your tool.

[@mrk1075]

Speaking of Shack, Years ago my Dad started up an upholstery shop and he named the business 'Tack Shack'

[@TheShackHome]

I never intended to do this but my mother is very materialistic and when I bought the place I’m at, the shop in the back she referred to it as a shack because it didn't meet her standards, so it just stuck. Tack shack could also mean a shop for saddles bridles and such. Great name though. Looks like you may like model railroading. I may start that up again next year I have a lot of stuff and still have my old Lionel from the early 60's. Appreciate the view and the comment mrk107

[@mrk1075]

Your welcome! I clicked on your video because I'm looking to get a good miter saw. Thanks for the review.

[@sulemanhaffejee1299]

Excellent video Nice explanation Top stuff

[@DanielAndrewMason]

This is really helpful - thank you for the video

[@TheShackHome]

Daniel it is my pleasure. Enjoy that tool and thanks for viewing.

[@jaquanboyd2039]

What is that digital tool you used to set the blade angles correctly? This video is awesome. I just got this saw last week and will begin a few home improvement projects after making my adjustments

[@TheShackHome]

Jaquan Boyd it a Digital Angle Finder/Protractor find them most anywhere. thanks for viewing.

[@keithreynolds3152]

Fantastic vid for the new owner of this saw. I must spend time doing a rigorous job of validation of what I have received and standards. Thanks for the detailed, excellent instructions. You put this video together in almost 2016. It is Jun 2020. So this video is 4 + years old. I had a RIGID and replaced it with the DW780. Do you still recommend the DW780 if you were buying in June of 2020? Thanks,

[@TheShackHome]

Keith Reynolds I've seen some excellent craftsmen compare this to the $1500 Festool and They even say for the money its the DeWalt. That was late last year. This is a fantastic saw. I use this almost daily now with more projects in my shop. I wouldn't change it for anything even a Festool saw. This is still a valid all around compound miter saw. Yes i still recommend it. Thanks for the question and thank you for viewing.

[@keithreynolds3152]

@@TheShackHome Thank you again for the video! Again, Excellent. Thank you for confirming my selection of the DW780 and relaying of the endorsement by craftsmen you respect. I am, just as you stated in your video, having difficulty getting a second D7082 material clamp. They should furnish two. The DeWalt Customer Service, unfortunately is pure unadulterated CRAP! Sent overseas - you can't understand and be understood. The DW Cust. Srvc Website is also a work of Elephant-sized Fecal Matter. They do not respond. Awful. That's the only concern I have about my acquisition. Thank you. Please stay safe!

[@youngestoutof4]

Thanks man! That helped out tremendously.

[@TheShackHome]

youngestoutof4 you are welcome. Happy to help. Thanks for viewing.

[@juliomark8876]

muchas gracias broh por el video ahora que compre este juguetito estoy muy feliz jajajaja tuvieron que pasar 15 años para comprarla en esta marca pero al fin lo logre estoy muy contento en hora buena gracias senor por el video

[@TheShackHome]

Julio i am very happy for you. after 15 years I hope the tool give you many years of service and performs well. You deserve it. Where do you call home? Thank you for viewing. I hope the translation is correct Julio estoy muy feliz por ti. Después de 15 años espero que la herramienta le dé muchos años de servicio y funciona bien. Te lo mereces. ¿Dónde llamas a casa? Gracias por ver.

[@juliomark8876]

asi es broh es una chulada esta maquina la amo es mi nuevo gjuguetito jejejeje saludos desde la ciudad de mexico

[@chaseecho]

Can you run a diablo metal cutting blade on this Dewalt compound miter? I want to cut mild steel.

[@TheShackHome]

chaseecho I don’t see any reason not to. It’s not designed for heavy metal but I’ve use mine on light Aluminum channel for bathtub enclosures. Just don’t go crazy

[@justice6300]

This is a great video! One question. I see you went bolts down on the front of the mount to the bracket and bolts up on the back. Why and does it matter either way?

[@TheShackHome]

Arch Gothard Yes the front if put in bolts up the bolt will get in the way of the swing of the miter if you go to either side. or when you swing it to transport it the bolts would be in the way. The rear was my choice you could do either as long as the bolts don't interfere with what you are installing the miter-saw on. Great question and thanks for viewing.

[@justice6300]

Thanks again for the fabulous video, even being completely new to this, I was able to calibrate the saw easily with your help. My test cuts turned out great. Wonderful and helpful content.

[@saraholsen812]

Thank you for this video! It was so helpful. Ilove this saw! I really liked what you said at the end. Build it for your sanity, nothing better than getting out there and creating! Thanks :)

[@TheShackHome]

Thank you Sarah. I completely agree DeWalt hit a home run with this saw. There is something very therapeutic about creating. I love it so much more just building something verses building for my customers. Still enjoy it just another level. I appreciate the kind words and check back I have a vid coming out for the saw upgrading to zero tolerance inserts from infinity Tools. Build it for your sanity.

[@dwoodog]

This was an absolute awesome video. Big thank you for making a detailed video.

[@TheShackHome]

dwoodog it's my pleasure and thank you for viewing and the kind words.

[@TeddyMonacelli]

This is clear and very helpful. Thanks!

[@TheShackHome]

Ted you are welcome> Thank you for watching

[@dancingwolf1778]

Hey man. Really appreciated and learned from your video about the DWS780.Buying one tomorrow used and I am no carpenter, so it was great to see how I can adjust what will most likely be a saw a little out of whack.What was the make of that digital square. I am not surprised they make them just never have seen one. How much are they.Thought it was real important how you ended the video with some heartfelt sentiment around our creativity being good for those around us but also for our own sanity in a pretty f....d up world (my words). Not enough love being generated and your willingness to put some out there is even more important to me than the review itself.Very CoolThank YouWolf

[@TheShackHome]

Thank you for the kind words, completely appreciated. The digital square can be found at any hardware store. I think it was around $20 hopefully the saw was taken care of and still has the owner’s manual. If not here is a link to a general manual from Home Depot. Take your time get familiar with it, cut a few scrap pieces and enjoy. Thank you for viewing and if you have any more questions just ask.

[@xuli6618]

Both 779 and 780 are under recall. Cannot Find on Amazon lowes or home depot

[@TheShackHome]

Xu Li The only units affected are within the date range of 04/2019 through 02/2022 .may put a wrench in the works as far as availability if your looking to purchase one, but luckily it doesn't effect mine.

[@jasonconley3148]

So helpful. Thank you very much

[@TheShackHome]

Jason Conley you are very welcome. Thanks for viewing.

[@gustavomacall4949]

I have a feeling dewalt will be updating all their miter saws soon .

[@TheShackHome]

Gustavo Macall this model has been out for some time. I really surprised they haven't update sooner. But it is SOO dang good how could you improve it. I'd like to see a 0 tolerance insert instead of that cheap plastic one that comes factory and the boot for the dust collection maybe redesigned. just my thoughts.

[@PaulBrogan]

Thanks for the tutorial - way better than the DeWalt manual which came with the saw.

[@TheShackHome]

Paul you're very welcome and thank you for the kind words it means a lot. Enjoy that awesome saw.

[@Littlelamb2023]

Holly shit man you reply to everybody !!

[@TheShackHome]

Holly cow, yes I try. If your taking the time to view and comment you deserve a response.

[@bwilie7173]

Excellent video. I appreciate the walk through on how to do the setup. One quick question now that you've had the saw for a month or so. On quite a few of the reviews of this mitre saw (some as far back as 3 years, others more recent) a big complaint about the saw is how bad the sliding mechanism is. Complaints of tightness, wobbling, grinding....just generally not smooth at all. Have you found this to be true?

[@TheShackHome]

+B Wilie I’ve had no issue as of yet. I was aware of the reviews stating this issue prior to buying mine. There are close tolerances as far as the slid design so I knew getting this it wouldn’t slide easy. I personally don’t want it to be that easy or loose. Note the rotation of the blade so some resistance in this case is a good thing but it does slid very smoothly. I’m really anal about my tools so after every use I blow it off and wipe it down every time. Plus the older reviews are also older models DeWalt continues to improve on their design so they may have tweaked the slide. Only time will tell. I took 7 months researching before I bought this model and id do it again with the same results.

[@bwilie7173]

+The Shack Sounds good. I'm probably heading down to the store to buy one tomorrow. I appreciate the quick reply!

[@johnbarry7867]

Super helpful, thanks! What is the brand and model of the tool you used to measure the angle on the blade? I couldn't quite see the name on the video. Thanks again!

[@johnbarry7867]

Oh boy,, never mind. later in the video you have a closeup of it - General. thanks. I really appreciate seeing you dial in the blade.

[@goldfamily6852]

No extensions on both sides of your base??

[@MrJasonch]

Great review. I just picked up this same saw because of your reviews but when I pull the trigger on mine I see sparks from the vents on the motor housing. Is this normal for this saw or should I exchange it?

[@TheShackHome]

MrJasonch if the sparks are flying out of the motor housing No back in the day the old corded drill if you pull the trigger you would see sparks from the motor but not coming out. I’d take it back. Better sad then sorry.

[@victorfeliciano6094]

very good video, i have a question? i know dewalt work very well but i was thinking about getting the new makita 36v miter saw, what your take on that? or dewalt 60v miter saw? dont know at this point. need a little help here. thanks!!!!!

[@TheShackHome]

Victor that is 2 things, personal choice and budget. If you have a REAL need for cordless on the job tool depending on your need either will do. In my case i have a need for a 12" miter saw for cutting 4x4,4x6 4x10 and my old 10" delta couldn't handle it so the DeWalt filled that void. Makita only has a 10" cordless saw. So again budget and need, The Makita will allow you to set it close to a wall for use and the controls are in the front for releasing the bevel cut option where the DeWalt the knob is located in the rear of the tool, need and budget. If space is a greater need and 99% of your stock is 2x4 - 2x10 go with Makita if space isn't an issue and you need more cutting range with the proven track record corded or cordless the DeWalt 12" miter is the better choice. Oh one other thing if you have any other cordless tools that may have the same battery as the saw that helps in price you can get the saw alone cheaper that with batteries and charger. Hope thi helps and give you something to think about. Thanks for viewing Let us know the outcome. Merry Christmas.

[@striperseeker]

can you tell me what the little symbols on the bevel guage mean? They look like umbrellas ..lol. I can't find it anywhere. Grea video. EDIT: Your saw is different than my 780. I have a type 21. The gauge is different.

[@TheShackHome]

Mine doesn’t have anything anywhere that I can find on it. That looks like an umbrella symbol. Sorry I have no idea. I’ve been looking all over my miter and I don’t have anything like that.

[@nivslama2982]

Great detailed video, VERY helpful. Thank you sir,

[@dollynizami]

Where can I buy that set square?

[@TheShackHome]

Dolly here is a link from amazon or I believe Home Depot may still carry them. www.amazon.com/dp/B00563TM32/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d

[@pamelacollins3801]

Thanks for the calibration help. I have a question. When cutting a 10" board using the slide, the cut is not straight. It cuts about a 1/16" more to the left at the back on a straight cut and worse on a bevel cut. How can this be adjusted? Thanks

[@El_inge_987]

Hello, did you figure out why it's doing that?

[@silicondt1]

I just bought one and it rubs the kerf plate on the left side. I have not ran the saw yet and im sure it would shave it but still is that normal? And is also hitting a piece of plastic under the kerf plate when sliding it.

[@TheShackHome]

Daniel is this new or used. New id take it back used id take the blade off and make sure it was put on properly if the plastic plate is touching the factory plates have an adjustment. just loosen the screws and move, there is a little wiggle room but a insert from like infinity tools is better then you have a zero clearance plate for the blade your using.

[@THECEO707]

Thanks to you. Great video 👍

[@TheShackHome]

my pleasure glad it can still help.

[@rickl.541]

Question - I recently purchased the DWS780 and was surprised when I placed a straight edge against the fence and across the entire width of the saw that the center table was about 1/16th of an inch below the level of the outer stationary tables. Is this the case on your saw and wouldn't it effect the quality of the cut?

[@TheShackHome]

RL, mine is off slightly. but i rarely push down on the material close to the blade or on the turntable. I most always clamp or hold it on the base so if it is off a bit i keep it level on the ends. I was concerned at first but has never been a issue yet.

[@davva360]

Great video. Considering a Dewalt for my first miter saw. Trying to decide what model to go with at the moment.

[@TheShackHome]

davva just make sure its the one you want. never buy just based on what someone else tells you. do your research and weight the options and your budget then think just what you will use it for.The material you'll be cutting. I cut 4x4, 2x4, 2x10 and up to 4x10 so i needed a 12"miter saw to cut more width and thick material. Do you need only miter cuts for base molding, door frames, picture frames and such then a 10" miter will do but i use the bevel cut for fascia board repairs and crown molding so i need a more capable dual compound miter saw with more function. Set your budget know your need and function get the appropriate model and you'll be happy. It doesn't matter brand or model its what fits you.

[@danielkim7370]

Your video was really helpful! Thank you!

[@LuisHernandez-iz9hz]

Thanks for sharing this information

[@otdidi2797]

very nice tut .I have a question can i put laser on that one and where can buy itthe laser? thanks

[@TheShackHome]

speedy xl great question. Speedy no this has a LED light system called XPS and is included with this saw. As in my video it is located in the blade housing just atop the blade. When turned on it gives you an accurate shadow of the blade, even showing the carbide tips so you can properly position your piece to be cut. Laser guides can't do that and always need adjustment. No matter the blade this system will give accurate position of your blade every time no adjustment needed. Thank you for viewing hope this helps.

[@tamayotrees]

Did you have any luck getting another material clamp? Thanks for a very informative video regarding our mutual saw.

[@TheShackHome]

Mr. Young Nothing from DeWalt what you get is what you get. I found another material clamp, in all places, Puerto Rico on ebay. The exact same one as it originally came with. Some say the clamps are a waist but I love them and use them quite often. Thank you for viewing

[@rfchip9686]

Thank you sir this is an excellent tutorial video as I just opened up my saw.

[@TheShackHome]

RF your very welcome and congrats on the saw. After my initial set up I’ve had no issue what so ever. Absolutely love this saw. Found another material clamp on ebay now I’m a happy camper. Thanks for viewing, enjoy that saw and get building.