See it at DEWALT: DWS779
DEWALT's own page for the DWS779. Not a paid link.
DWS779 vs 6955-20
DEWALT DWS779 vs Milwaukee Tool 6955-20. Of the 3 figures both makers publish, none differs outright. 2 are worded too differently to set side by side: voltage and arbor. The DWS779 and 6955-20 are miter saws people search for together, compared on their makers' published figures.
The makers' figures side by side
| Specification | DEWALT DWS779 | Milwaukee Tool 6955-20 |
|---|---|---|
| Current (amps) | — | 15 |
| Voltage | 120V | 120 AC |
| Blade diameter | 12 in. | 12" |
| Arbor | 12" (305 mm) saw blades with either 1" (25.4 mm) or 5/8" (15.88 mm) arbor holes; speed rating at least 4800 RPM | 5/8" |
| Bevel capacity | 0° - 48° left and right | — |
| Crosscut capacity | 2-in X 14-in Dimensional lumber cross cut capacity at 90° and 2-in X 10-in at 45° | — |
| Included | (1) Carbide Blade; (1) Blade Wrench; (1) Dust Bag; (1) Vertical Material Clamp; (1) DWS779 Miter Saw | — |
| Weight | — | 65 lbs. |
| Warranty | — | five (5) years |
Every cell is the maker's own wording, cited on the DWS779 and 6955-20 pages; the sources are listed at the end. 6 cells show a dash: the maker pages we cite do not state that figure.
Where to buy
DEWALT DWS779
Milwaukee Tool 6955-20
See it at Milwaukee Tool: 6955-20
Milwaukee Tool's own page for the 6955-20. Not a paid link.
Stated differently, not directly comparable
The two makers put these figures in different terms, so the rows cannot be read as a match or a difference from these pages.
- Voltage: DWS779: 120V. 6955-20: 120 AC.
- Arbor: DWS779: 12" (305 mm) saw blades with either 1" (25.4 mm) or 5/8" (15.88 mm) arbor holes; speed rating at least 4800 RPM. 6955-20: 5/8".
Figures cited for one of the two: only DEWALT's cited pages give bevel capacity, crosscut capacity and included; only Milwaukee Tool's cited pages give current, weight and warranty. Ask the other maker before treating the DWS779 and 6955-20 as equal on those points.
The DWS779 and the 6955-20 in full
DEWALT DWS779
DEWALT · miter saw · blade diameter 12 in.
Milwaukee Tool 6955-20
Milwaukee Tool · miter saw · blade diameter 12" · current (amps) 15
Every tool we list from DEWALT and Milwaukee Tool.
Sources
- 12 in. Double-Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw — DEWALT
- DEWALT DWS779 owner's manual — DEWALT
- Cat. No. / No de cat. 6955-20 OPERATOR'S MANUAL MANUEL de L'UTILISATEUR — Milwaukee Tool
- 12" Dual-Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw — Milwaukee Tool
- Milwaukee Tool 6955-20 owner's manual — Milwaukee Tool
- Milwaukee Tool 6955-20 owner's manual — Milwaukee Tool