Dws780

[brthomas]

My DW718 chopslide has died this week and the cost of repairs is just shy of a CPO DeWalt Refurb. Does anyone like the new slider better than the 718 slide? I have read mixed reviews online. I want to hear it from finish carpenters here as I trust you all over some jehu from an amazon review column.

I'm not sure if the improvements on the new DWS are worth spending another $150+/- over the cost of $325.00 to have the DeWalt Repair Center here in Arbutus,MD to fix it. I do like a few of the newer features but cannot justify the money if it is not a drastic improvement over my constantly out of square and out of alignment 718.

Thank you for your insight and comments fellow finish guys.

[billframer]

Her,bill I will sell you mine.lol it is a great saw but it is heavier than you know what.it stays in my garage most of the time.i have a hitachi which I use primarily because it is light

[Kent Brobeck]

My DW718 chopslide has died this week and the cost of repairs is just shy of a CPO DeWalt Refurb. Does anyone like the new slider better than the 718 slide? I have read mixed reviews online. I want to hear it from finish carpenters here as I trust you all over some jehu from an amazon review column.

I'm not sure if the improvements on the new DWS are worth spending another $150+/- over the cost of $325.00 to have the DeWalt Repair Center here in Arbutus,MD to fix it. I do like a few of the newer features but cannot justify the money if it is not a drastic improvement over my constantly out of square and out of alignment 718.

Thank you for your insight and comments fellow finish guys.

I do not own the DW780 but used one last year for an extended period and like it overall. It's a better saw than the 718 IMO. I owned a 718 for a week then returned it. I'm not a fan of the 718. The 780 is lighter and for the most part I found it to be pretty damn accurate. The dust collection is good as long as you are using a vacuum. Without the vacuum the dust port gets clogged up because it very long. I like the LED light on it and the shadow line it provides.

Over at Contractor Talk guys claim the miter table is to thin and deflects. I did not notice this. There are a lot of guys prone to a$$babble on that forum.

[newman]

My DW718 chopslide has died this week and the cost of repairs is just shy of a CPO DeWalt Refurb. Does anyone like the new slider better than the 718 slide? I have read mixed reviews online. I want to hear it from finish carpenters here as I trust you all over some jehu from an amazon review column.

I'm not sure if the improvements on the new DWS are worth spending another $150+/- over the cost of $325.00 to have the DeWalt Repair Center here in Arbutus,MD to fix it. I do like a few of the newer features but cannot justify the money if it is not a drastic improvement over my constantly out of square and out of alignment 718.

Thank you for your insight and comments fellow finish guys.

other option is to buy a clean used one off craigslist. I see 'em on there all the time $200-300

[brthomas]

Thanks Kent. I appreciate your input as always.

And also the new GMC 2500HD is working quite well. It pulls my new 7x16 enclosed trailer like it isn't even there. I found a nice truck cap for it too to get by until I get a contractor cap to replace it. It looks real sharp with the new magnetic signs I've had made up. I have been meaning to let you know how it all worked out since you recommended the truck to me some months back.

[Kent Brobeck]

Thanks Kent. I appreciate your input as always.

And also the new GMC 2500HD is working quite well. It pulls my new 7x16 enclosed trailer like it isn't even there. I found a nice truck cap for it too to get by until I get a contractor cap to replace it. It looks real sharp with the new magnetic signs I've had made up. I have been meaning to let you know how it all worked out since you recommended the truck to me some months back.

Good deal! Glad to hear the truck is working out for you.