I am getting ready to replace some base board and crown molding in addition to building some nice shelving units and a couple of computer desks and dressers. I was wondering what would be the ideal Miter Saw for the job. I just came across a good deal at my local building supply house. It's a DeWalt DW715 12" Direct-Drive Compound Miter Saw that spins at 4,000 RPM with a single bevel, not a double bevel. The DW716 has a double bevel but it also has the motor mounted differently to accommodate that feature, it is belt-driven, not a direct-drive like the DW715 and spins 400 RPM slower at 3,600 RPM and the regular price is $349.00. I just purchased the DW715 on sale for $219.00 which is $80.00 off the regular $299.00 price. The sale price of the 12" DW715 is the same as the regular price as the 10" DW713 which is also a Direct-Drive single bevel Miter Saw which spins faster at 5,000 RPM. I originally went in there to purchase the 10" DW713 saw until I noticed the bigger 12" DW715 on sale.
Now does a Direct-Drive Motor produce more wobble than a Belt-Drive? Will the faster 1000 RPM of a Direct-Drive produce a smoother cut? The difference in RPM's between the Direct-Drive 10" DW713 and the Belt-Driven 12" DW716 is 1,400 RPM. Which will produce a smoother cut, a 10" or 12" blade? Is there really a need for a Double Bevel? I've read that alot of people say that it is not necessary. And the Double Bevel Belt-Driven 12" DW716 would cost $130.00 more than the Single Bevel Direct Drive 12" DW715. And what about the belt-drive system, I know that more moving parts will be more stuff to wear out, more things to replace, more potential for things to go wrong. What would you do...?
Now does a Direct-Drive Motor produce more wobble than a Belt-Drive? Will the faster 1000 RPM of a Direct-Drive produce a smoother cut? The difference in RPM's between the Direct-Drive 10" DW713 and the Belt-Driven 12" DW716 is 1,400 RPM. Which will produce a smoother cut, a 10" or 12" blade? Is there really a need for a Double Bevel? I've read that alot of people say that it is not necessary. And the Double Bevel Belt-Driven 12" DW716 would cost $130.00 more than the Single Bevel Direct Drive 12" DW715. And what about the belt-drive system, I know that more moving parts will be more stuff to wear out, more things to replace, more potential for things to go wrong. What would you do...?
