DeWalt DW716

1. Journal of Light Construction

The DeWalt DW716 earns top ranking in comparison tests of eight 12-inch compound miter saws, earning praise for its smooth cutting, superior capacity, miter lock, convenient detent override and excellent table extensions. The reviewer also finds it easy to carry.

Review: Tool Test: 12-inch Chop Saws, Andy Beasley, November 2007

2. Tools of the Trade

The DeWalt DW716 ranks third here after tests comparing it with seven other 12-inch compound miter saws by using them on the job in finish carpentry. The DeWalt loses points for lack of a laser guide and digital display, but is judged "an all-around good saw."

Review: Tool Test: 12-Inch Miter Saws, Greg Londos, July 2008

3. Wood Magazine

The single-bevel DeWalt DW715 miter saw (otherwise similar to the DW716) shares top ranking with the Bosch 3912, based on thorough objective tests of seven 12-inch compound miter saws. Editors praise the DeWalt's accuracy, detent override, miter lock and superior vertical capacity. The drawback is that sawdust can build up on the bevel scale so it gets hard to read.

Review: Tool Review: 12 Inch Mitersaws, Bob Hunter, September 2007

4. Woodworker's Journal

Tests here cover the single-bevel DeWalt DW715 rather than the DW716. The reviewer praises the miter lock, trigger action and detent override, but finds the bevel scale a bit hard to read and criticizes the slot on the throatplate as too wide for making fine trim cuts.

Review: Bargain-Priced Miter Saws: Eight Great Picks, Chris Marshall, August 2006

5. Amazon.com

Nearly four dozen owners review the DeWalt DW716 miter saw here, giving it very high ratings for its power -- even on tough hardwoods -- as well as its accuracy and ease of use. The reviewers are a mix of professionals and do-it-yourself homeowners, but even beginners say it's easy to use.

Review: DeWalt DW716 15 Amp 12-Inch Double-Bevel Compound Miter Saw, Contributors to Amazon.com

6. Lowes.com

About two dozen owners review the DeWalt DW716 here, giving it above-average ratings -- especially for quality, design and ease of use. It's one of the top-rated miter saws sold here.

Review: DeWalt 12 Inch Double-Bevel Compound Miter Saw, Contributors to Lowes.com

7. HomeDepot.com

Of the dozen or so user reviews, one woman sums it up nicely: "I am a girly girl and so power tools scare me a little, but not this saw. It has to be the easiest power tool I have ever used." Owners agree that it's very accurate and easy to use; one says the learning curve is zero.

Review: DeWalt Heavy-Duty 12 Inch Double-Bevel Compound Miter Saw, Contributors to HomeDepot.com

8. Northerntool.com

More than a dozen owners review the DeWalt DW716 here, giving it a nearly perfect average rating and saying they'd recommend it to a friend. The reviews are a nice mix of professionals and homeowners, including several women who say they love this miter saw.

Review: DeWalt Double-Bevel Compound Miter Saw, Contributors to NorthernTool.com

9. Sears.com

The handful of owners reviewing the DeWalt DW716 give it a higher average rating than any other 12-inch miter saw sold at Sears.com. Owners praise the build quality and find it easy to use. One recommends the optional laser guide as well.

Review: DeWalt 15 amp 12 Inch Double-Bevel Heavy-Duty Compound Miter Saw (DW716), Contributors to Sears.com

10. YouTube.com

This brief video is basically an ad, but it provides good close-up views and it's useful to see the saw demonstrated.

Review: DeWalt 15 Amp 12-Inch Double-Bevel Compound Miter Saw -- DW716, "ToolDepot247", Nov. 18, 2009