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DEWALT DWS779

The DEWALT DWS779 is DEWALT's 12 in. Double-Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw, listed with a 12 in. blade. Every figure on this page is DEWALT's own and links to where DEWALT published it.

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Discontinued. DEWALT's own site lists the DWS779 as discontinued (read 2026-09-28); it may still be sold while stock lasts. The figures below are DEWALT's last published ones, and similar miter saws in our catalogue follow.

Similar tools in our catalogue

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Bosch · miter saw · blade diameter 12" · crosscut capacity 3-1/2" x 14"

DEWALT DWS715

DEWALT · miter saw · blade diameter 12 in. · current (amps) 15A

DEWALT DWS716

DEWALT · miter saw · blade diameter 12 in. · current (amps) 15 Amp

What 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."

DWS779 specifications published by DEWALT (6)
Voltage
120V12 in. Double-Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw
Blade diameter
12 in.12 in. Double-Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw
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 RPMDEWALT DWS779 owner's manual
Bevel capacity
0° - 48° left and right12 in. Double-Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw
Crosscut capacity
2-in X 14-in Dimensional lumber cross cut capacity at 90° and 2-in X 10-in at 45°12 in. Double-Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw
Included
(1) Carbide Blade; (1) Blade Wrench; (1) Dust Bag; (1) Vertical Material Clamp; (1) DWS779 Miter Saw12 in. Double-Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw

DEWALT's figures for the DWS779, read on 2026-09-28. DEWALT may have revised them since; the current specification and manual are on its site.

The DWS779 manual

DEWALT publishes DEWALT's owner's manual for the DWS779 (PDF) and the parts list or diagram on its own site. Setup, capacities and safety requirements for the DWS779 are in the manual; it is the document to read before buying.

From the DWS779 manual and DEWALT's product page (5)
Miter and bevel range
50º miter left, 60º miter right, 49º bevel left and rightDEWALT DWS779 owner's manual
Cut capacity at 0° miter
Height 4.4" (112 mm) Width 9.1" (231 mm); Width 13.75" (349 mm) Height 3.0" (76 mm)DEWALT DWS779 owner's manual
Cut capacity at 45° miter
Height 4.4" (112 mm) Width 5.8" (147 mm); Width 9.6" (244 mm) Height 3.0" (76 mm)DEWALT DWS779 owner's manual
Electric brake
automatic electric blade brake which stops the saw blade within 5 seconds of trigger releaseDEWALT DWS779 owner's manual
Crown molding fence
Crown Molding Fence: DW7084DEWALT DWS779 owner's manual

DEWALT's own wording, row by row, with a link to the page each was read from.

What owners report about the DWS779

A summary of 11 first-person reports from owners of the DEWALT DWS779, counted at 3 places: Sawmill Creek (3, 2019–2020); Garage Journal (7, 2017–2020); WoodNet Forums (1, 2018). Each theme below appears in at least 3 of the 11. Taikra has not used the DWS779; the themes are what its owners wrote, not our verdict.

  • Owners like: Owners add the LED shadow-line kit (3 of 11 reports)

Before you buy the DWS779

  • Power supply. DEWALT lists 120V for the DWS779. DEWALT's manual gives the circuit to run it on.

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DWS779: questions answered from DEWALT's specification

What voltage does the DEWALT DWS779 run on?

DEWALT lists the DWS779 at 120V. Check the manual for the circuit DEWALT requires.

Source: 12 in. Double-Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw

What blade size does the DEWALT DWS779 take?

The DEWALT DWS779 takes a 12 in. blade, by DEWALT's specification.

Source: 12 in. Double-Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw

What arbor size is the DEWALT DWS779?

DEWALT lists arbor for the DWS779 as: 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.

Source: DEWALT DWS779 owner's manual

What comes with the DEWALT DWS779?

DEWALT lists included for the DWS779 as: (1) Carbide Blade; (1) Blade Wrench; (1) Dust Bag; (1) Vertical Material Clamp; (1) DWS779 Miter Saw.

Source: 12 in. Double-Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw

Where is the manual for the DEWALT DWS779?

DEWALT publishes the DWS779 manual on its own site; the link is under "The manual" on this page.

Source: 12 in. Double-Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw

What does DEWALT say about miter and bevel range on the DWS779?

Per DEWALT's own pages for the DWS779: 50º miter left, 60º miter right, 49º bevel left and right.

Source: DEWALT DWS779 owner's manual

What does DEWALT say about cut capacity at 0° miter on the DWS779?

Per DEWALT's own pages for the DWS779: Height 4.4" (112 mm) Width 9.1" (231 mm); Width 13.75" (349 mm) Height 3.0" (76 mm).

Source: DEWALT DWS779 owner's manual

What does DEWALT say about cut capacity at 45° miter on the DWS779?

Per DEWALT's own pages for the DWS779: Height 4.4" (112 mm) Width 5.8" (147 mm); Width 9.6" (244 mm) Height 3.0" (76 mm).

Source: DEWALT DWS779 owner's manual

What does DEWALT say about electric brake on the DWS779?

Per DEWALT's own pages for the DWS779: automatic electric blade brake which stops the saw blade within 5 seconds of trigger release.

Source: DEWALT DWS779 owner's manual

What does DEWALT say about crown molding fence on the DWS779?

Per DEWALT's own pages for the DWS779: Crown Molding Fence: DW7084.

Source: DEWALT DWS779 owner's manual

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Sources

  1. 12 in. Double-Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw — DEWALT
  2. DEWALT DWS779 owner's manual — DEWALT
  3. Owner reports: Sawmill Creek (thread 1 of 6) — Sawmill Creek
  4. Owner reports: Sawmill Creek (thread 2 of 6) — Sawmill Creek
  5. Owner reports: Sawmill Creek (thread 3 of 6) — Sawmill Creek
  6. Owner reports: Sawmill Creek (thread 4 of 6) — Sawmill Creek
  7. Owner reports: Sawmill Creek (thread 5 of 6) — Sawmill Creek
  8. Owner reports: Sawmill Creek (thread 6 of 6) — Sawmill Creek
  9. Owner reports: Garage Journal (thread 1 of 9) — Garage Journal
  10. Owner reports: Garage Journal (thread 2 of 9) — Garage Journal
  11. Owner reports: Garage Journal (thread 3 of 9) — Garage Journal
  12. Owner reports: Garage Journal (thread 4 of 9) — Garage Journal
  13. Owner reports: Garage Journal (thread 5 of 9) — Garage Journal
  14. Owner reports: Garage Journal (thread 6 of 9) — Garage Journal
  15. Owner reports: Garage Journal (thread 7 of 9) — Garage Journal
  16. Owner reports: Garage Journal (thread 8 of 9) — Garage Journal
  17. Owner reports: Garage Journal (thread 9 of 9) — Garage Journal
  18. Owner reports: WoodNet Forums (thread 1 of 5) — WoodNet Forums
  19. Owner reports: WoodNet Forums (thread 2 of 5) — WoodNet Forums
  20. Owner reports: WoodNet Forums (thread 3 of 5) — WoodNet Forums
  21. Owner reports: WoodNet Forums (thread 4 of 5) — WoodNet Forums
  22. Owner reports: WoodNet Forums (thread 5 of 5) — WoodNet Forums