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DEWALT DWS715
The DEWALT DWS715 is DEWALT's 12 in. 15A Single-Bevel Compound Miter Saw, listed with a 12 in. blade and 15A. DEWALT published every figure here; each one links to its source.
See it comparedWhat a miter saw is for. Bosch Power Tools writes: "A single-bevel miter saw tilts in one direction for bevel cuts, while a dual-bevel miter saw tilts in both directions, allowing you to make angled cuts without flipping the workpiece."
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DWS715 specifications published by DEWALT (8)
- Motor
- 120 Volt motor; 1600 Watts (Max. in); 15 Amp motor; 4000 RPM; automatic electric brakeDEWALT DWS715 owner's manual
- Current (amps)
- 15A12 in. 15A Single-Bevel Compound Miter Saw
- Blade diameter
- 12 in.12 in. 15A Single-Bevel Compound Miter Saw
- Arbor
- 5/8 inch or 1 inch12 in. 15A Single-Bevel Compound Miter Saw
- Bevel capacity
- 0° - 48° to the left and 0°- 3° to the right12 in. 15A Single-Bevel Compound Miter Saw
- Crosscut capacity
- 2-in X 8-in Dimensional lumber cross cut capacity at 90° and 2-in X 6-in Dimensional lumber at 45°12 in. 15A Single-Bevel Compound Miter Saw
- Speed
- 4,000 RPM12 in. 15A Single-Bevel Compound Miter Saw
- Included
- (1) 12-Inch (305mm) Carbide tipped blade; (1) Wrench; (1) Dust Bag; (1) Vertical Clamp; (1) Single Bevel Compound Miter Saw12 in. 15A Single-Bevel Compound Miter Saw
Every row is DEWALT's own wording, read on 2026-09-28. Check the current DWS715 specification on DEWALT's site before buying; makers revise their tools.
The DWS715 manual
DEWALT publishes DEWALT's owner's manual for the DWS715 (PDF) and the parts list or diagram on its own site. The DWS715 manual covers setup, adjustment and the guards, and it is worth reading before you buy as well as after.
From the DWS715 manual and DEWALT's product page (3)
- Miter and bevel range
- 50° miter left and right; 48° bevel left: 3° rightDEWALT DWS715 owner's manual
- Cut capacity at 0° miter
- Max. Height 3-5/8" (92 mm) Resulting Width 6-1/4" (159 mm); Max. Width 7-7/8" (200 mm) Resulting Height 2-5/16" (59 mm)DEWALT DWS715 owner's manual
- Baseboard capacity
- Baseboard vertically against fence: Max. Height 5.5" (140 mm), Max. Width 1" (25 mm)DEWALT DWS715 owner's manual
Each row is our short reading of a passage on DEWALT's pages, linked to where it appears.
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DWS715: questions answered from DEWALT's specification
How many amps does the DEWALT DWS715 draw?
The DEWALT DWS715 draws 15A, by DEWALT's figure. The manual states the circuit it needs.
What blade size does the DEWALT DWS715 take?
The DEWALT DWS715 takes a 12 in. blade, by DEWALT's specification.
What arbor size is the DEWALT DWS715?
DEWALT lists the arbor of the DWS715 as 5/8 inch or 1 inch.
What comes with the DEWALT DWS715?
DEWALT lists included for the DWS715 as: (1) 12-Inch (305mm) Carbide tipped blade; (1) Wrench; (1) Dust Bag; (1) Vertical Clamp; (1) Single Bevel Compound Miter Saw.
Where is the manual for the DEWALT DWS715?
DEWALT publishes the DWS715 manual on its own site; the link is under "The manual" on this page.
What does DEWALT say about miter and bevel range on the DWS715?
Per DEWALT's own pages for the DWS715: 50° miter left and right; 48° bevel left: 3° right.
Source: DEWALT DWS715 owner's manual
What does DEWALT say about cut capacity at 0° miter on the DWS715?
Per DEWALT's own pages for the DWS715: Max. Height 3-5/8" (92 mm) Resulting Width 6-1/4" (159 mm); Max. Width 7-7/8" (200 mm) Resulting Height 2-5/16" (59 mm).
Source: DEWALT DWS715 owner's manual
What does DEWALT say about baseboard capacity on the DWS715?
Per DEWALT's own pages for the DWS715: Baseboard vertically against fence: Max. Height 5.5" (140 mm), Max. Width 1" (25 mm).
Source: DEWALT DWS715 owner's manual
Sources
- 12 in. 15A Single-Bevel Compound Miter Saw — DEWALT
- DEWALT DWS715 owner's manual — DEWALT