See it at DEWALT: DWS780
DEWALT's own page for the DWS780. Not a paid link.
DWS780 vs GSL04Z
DEWALT DWS780 vs Makita U.S.A. GSL04Z. Of the 3 figures both makers publish, none differs outright. 3 are worded too differently to set side by side: blade diameter, arbor and miter capacity. Both are miter saws with the same blade diameter: blade diameter 12 in. on the DWS780, 305 mm (12") on the GSL04Z, in their makers' figures.
The makers' figures side by side
| Specification | DEWALT DWS780 | Makita U.S.A. GSL04Z |
|---|---|---|
| Motor | 120 volt motor; 1600 watts in 15 amp motor; 3800 RPM; automatic electric brake | — |
| Voltage | — | D.C. 36 V - 40 V max |
| Blade diameter | 12 in. | 305 mm (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 | 25.4 mm (1") |
| Bevel capacity | — | Right 48°, Left 48° |
| Miter capacity | 60° to the right and 50° to the left | Right 60°, Left 60° |
| Crosscut capacity | 2x14 dimensional lumber at 90° and 2x10 at 45° | — |
| Speed | — | 3,600 /min |
| Included | (1) 12-Inch Carbide Blade | — |
| Dimensions | — | 898 mm x 690 mm x 725 mm (35-1/4" x 27-1/4" x 28-1/2") |
| Weight | — | 30.5 - 31.1 kg (67.2 - 68.6 lbs) |
The DWS780 and GSL04Z pages cite each of these figures row by row, and the sources below list where they were read. A dash (8 here) means the figure is not on the maker pages we cite.
Where to buy
DEWALT DWS780
Makita U.S.A. GSL04Z
See it at Makita U.S.A.: GSL04Z
Makita U.S.A.'s own page for the GSL04Z. 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.
- Blade diameter: DWS780: 12 in. GSL04Z: 305 mm (12").
- Arbor: DWS780: 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. GSL04Z: 25.4 mm (1").
- Miter capacity: DWS780: 60° to the right and 50° to the left. GSL04Z: Right 60°, Left 60°.
Where the table has one figure and a dash, only DEWALT's cited pages give motor, crosscut capacity and included; only Makita U.S.A.'s cited pages give voltage, bevel capacity, speed, dimensions and weight. Those rows are open questions for the other maker, not ties between the DWS780 and GSL04Z.
The DWS780 and the GSL04Z in full
DEWALT DWS780
DEWALT · miter saw · blade diameter 12 in.
Makita U.S.A. GSL04Z
Makita U.S.A. · miter saw · blade diameter 305 mm (12")
Every tool we list from DEWALT and Makita U.S.A.
Sources
- 12 in. Double-Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw — DEWALT
- DEWALT DWS780 owner's manual — DEWALT
- Makita USA - Product Details -GSL04Z — Makita U.S.A.
- GSL04 Instruction Manual (885882-946) — Makita U.S.A.