New DeWalt Miter Saw

DeWalt has announced the highly-anticipated 60V MAX* Brushless 12 in. Double Bevel Sliding Miter Saw (DCS781) that tackles demanding applications with 20% more power.^‡ The miter saw provides users with efficiency through Regenerative Braking Technology that extends runtime by redirecting lost energy back into the battery while the bevel-drive transmission reduces power losses that may occur with belt-driven designs. Using one DEWALT FLEXVOLT® DCB609 battery, the saw can make up to 675 cuts in 3-1/4 in. MDF base molding or 255 cuts in pressure treated 4 in. x 4 in. timber.

The saw has the ability to capture up to 94% of dust.*** The CUTLINE™ LED blade positioning system provides accurate cut line indication, while the controls make miter, bevel and trench cuts easy. Users can cut 6-1/2 in. baseboard standing up or 6-1/2 in. crown molding nested with the saw’s tall adjustable fences. The miter lock makes for seamless miter angle adjustment while the 12-3/16 in. horizontal cut and large carry handle maximize portability without sacrificing capability.

The 60V MAX* Brushless 12 in. Double Bevel Sliding Miter Saw will be available as a bare unit (tool only, DCS781B) or kitted (DCS781X1) in February 2023 where DEWALT products are sold.

For more information on DEWALT products, please visit: www.dewalt.com.

*Maximum initial battery voltage (measured without a workload) is 60 volts. Nominal voltage is 54.

**Using a DeWalt FLEXVOLT® DCB609 battery.

***When Cutting 2×10 SPF using DCB609 battery and DWV015 Dust Extractor

^‡Based on MWO test results comparing the DEWALT 60V MAX* DCS781 with DCB609 battery VS. Milwaukee® 18V 2739-21HD with the 48-11-1812 Milwaukee® is a registered trademark of Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp., which has not endorsed or approved this statement.

Summary of Features

• EFFICIENT DUST CAPTURE Up to 94% of dust captured when cutting 2×10 SPF using DWV015 Dust Extractor (sold separately).***
• DUAL-FITTING DUST PORT Standard AirLock™ port for seamless integration with DEWALT extractors, also compatible with standard 1-7/8 in. & 2-1/2 in. wet/dry vacuums with included adapter. (Extractors and wet/dry vacuums sold separately.)
• OPTIMIZED CAPACITY Cuts 6-1/2 in. Baseboard Vertically, 6-1/2 in. Crown Molding Nested & 12-3/16 in. wide lumber.
• PROVEN ACCURACY – CUTLINE™ blade positioning system provides adjustment-free cut line indication.
• CONVENIENT PORTABILITY Optimized design weighs only 50.9 lb (bare tool) for easy transport.
• BEVEL-GEAR TRANSMISSION delivers fast, reliable cutting and is designed to reduce the power losses that may occur with belt-drive designs.
• EASE OF USE: Easy blade change and cut depth, miter and bevel cut adjustment.

Thoughts

This is the first I’ve seen a saw with regenerative braking capabilities. Interested to see how well this will work in extending battery runtime.

This Miter Saw only requires one flexvolt battery where the previous version of the tool required two.

The new DeWalt Miter Saw can be preordered at Acme Tools.

• Bare Tool (DCS781B) for $699
• Kit (DCS781X1) for $849

Source:
https://www.dewalt.com/product/dcs781x1/dewalt-60v-max-brushless-12in-double-bevel-sliding-miter-saw?tid=