DEWALT FLEXVOLT 120V MAX* Miter Saw Kit, 12-Inch, Double Bevel, Compound, Sliding (DHS790AT2)

How did I live without this before!This saw is awesome, dead on accurate out of the box and will cut all day on one fully charged batteries.... seriously!I have a deck and fence business and we use this saw daily A LOT!I had this same saw but in the corded model and sold it a week after getting this one.The power is there, the accuracy is there, the longevity of batteries is there.I did purchase a spare set of batteries when I purchased the saw and I rotate them out daily.If you’re a DYI’er this may be to much $$$ for a saw, but if you make your living with tools, you won’t regret this purchase AT ALL!The freedom of not having to run extension cords and all that Jazz is awesome!

I am a long-term cordless tool convert. I had decided to go cordless to get the extra safety of the tools. You can't accidentally trip over a power cord or accidentally cut through a cord if there isn't one. I converted to DEWALT cordless after the brand I owned stalled out driving a lag bolt into a pressure-treated 4x4, despite having a full battery. It wouldn't turn the bolt at all. I made a big box store run and bought a DEWALT cordless drill with a fast charger and 5Ah battery. When I tried that same bolt again, the DEWALT drove the bolt straight into the post without any hesitation. Since that day, every tool or battery I've purchased has been DEWALT cordless.As a DEWALT convert, when I saw the new 60V Flexvolt system, I just had to try it out. Then, I saw this sliding compound miter saw. So, I bought it. That was 3 years ago. I expected this saw to offer the same jaw-dropping experience I had with that first DEWALT drill I bought. I wasn't disappointed. This machine is a beast. It's more powerful than any saw I've ever used. Plus, out of the box it was already fairly accurate. Still, I used a couple of precision squares to align the blade vertically perpendicular to the cutting surface and also align the slide to be perpendicular to the fence at zero. I carefully adjusted the pointers on the angle gauges and verified repeated cuts to be perfectly accurate. I recommend doing those slight tweaks when you first get it. You will fall in love when you see a series of cuts line up perfectly after watching while the saw effortlessly cuts your favorite hardwood.When I bought this saw, I also bought the power cord, just in case this saw wasn't powerful enough on batteries. After using the saw for a couple of days, I put the power cord in a storage cabinet and forgot about it. Even though the batteries seemed to last for many hours of cutting, I sprung for a pair of 9Ah batteries. Then, when I saw the 12Ah batteries, I bought a pair of those specifically to use with this saw. I have never run those below 40% after cutting for a couple of days. I didn't need to buy a second set. I just pop those two on the chargers at the end of the day. Granted, this saw would get used and abused more at a job site. There, the 12Ah batteries might be the only way to run 8-12 hours of non-stop cutting. For the rest of us, those batteries may last days before needing a charge.While I see a lot of folks saying they're using this on job sites with great success, I personally think a saw that cuts this clean and accurately is more suited to furniture making or other precision decorative millwork. Yeah, it will cut 2x4s all day long, but hardwoods like Bubinga are where the power of this saw really shines.One last thing. I know there is a DEWALT rolling stand matched for this saw, but in my opinion, it isn't the best one out there. It has no added functionality beyond being able to roll the saw around. There is a Bora stand that has extension wings that fold up from the sides. It also has a top that flips upside down to stash the saw inside the cart. Plus, when the saw is folded inside, you can still fold out the wings and use the full width as another work surface in your shop. When I replace my old Porter Cable stand, the Bora is what I want.The only drawback I can think of is the fact that it needs extra space for the sliding mechanism. So, you can't push the back of the saw up against the wall and be able to use it. It needs space behind the saw. I keep mine mounted on an old Porter-Cable cart which I simply roll to where I want to do the cuts.If you found any of this helpful, let me know by clicking "Helpful" below. Thanks!

This is a great piece of kit. 20 years ago I bought a DW708 (12" sliding double bevel). It's worked hard and seen much abuse but it will not die. However there are some components on it which are now failing, mainly the safety mechanism. So I figured I'd retire it and I bit the bullet and got this beauty. A few weeks in now and it's definitely worth the cost to me. It's actually an extremely good deal if you consider I paid more for my first one 20 years ago and this model is so much more capable. Batteries have lasted all day every day I've used it so far. It's extremely accurate and the blade shadow is brilliant. The cut is actually a hair wider than the shadow but you get the hang of it pretty quickly. It has all the power as the corded version and is by far the best 12 double bevel on the market right now. I've used many other brands and none of them come close. I will update as needed in the future if anything goes wrong or disappoints. But for now, I'm as happy as can be with it and obviously I'd recommend it to any contractor for framing or trim work.

A fantastic saw.I don’t know if I will ever get the opportunity to actually use this as a wireless saw, but I love the fact that it CAN be used wirelessly. The whole thing has the quality of workmanship that I have come to expect from DeWalt. The slider and adjustments all work flawlessly.The only complaints I have are that it is heavy, but I’d rather it be heavy than to have it feel unstable. The second complaint is that the LED light/cut marker is completely useless in brightly lit environments (read outside). While I’m thankful that it works the way it does, the kerf width indicated on the board is really helpful but gets totally washed out in the sun.

Where do I start!1) No cords to get in the way.2) Was on sale with the stand.3) Stand is great. Put your saw on it, move it left or right, has adjustable supports for what your cutting. But it does need more of these4) Just as powerful as electric. Tried with AC adapter no diff in performanceOne issue was that it was missing the AC adapter but Amazon was great in getting me one. Looked like maybe some one bought this one, removed the adapter, and returned it. I tend to buy from Amazon due to the easy at which they are to deal with.

Saw worked Great this Summer, easily cut through 2x6 and 2x8 and composite decking. Button on closing Miter jammed a bit but not a big deal. I would recommend this Saw to Craftsman that need to be Mobile as the two Batteries should provide enough Power to complete your cuts where you have no power. Does come with an added add on Cord if you have a Power Supply nearby. I would say this Saw is worth the Money as you will recoupe your initial investment in your first major Build, Project or Contractor Job.