DEWALT SLIDING MITER SAW 12" W/STAND

The DeWalt DWS780RST 12" Double-Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw combines jobsite durability with the accuracy and capacity required for trim work, cabinetry, framing, deck building, and installation projects. This package includes a free rolling miter saw stand and a 12" thin-kerf carbide blade, providing a versatile cutting setup for the workshop or jobsite.

The integrated XPS LED cut alignment system casts a blade shadow directly onto the workpiece, clearly showing where the blade will contact the material. Because the shadow follows the blade itself, the system does not require recalibration when the blade is changed or as the saw is used over time.

Its dual-bevel design tilts from 0° to 49° in both directions, with positive stops at 0°, 22.5°, 33.9°, 45°, and 49°. A high-visibility bevel scale makes settings easier to read, while the adjustable stainless steel miter detent plate provides 10 positive stops for commonly used cutting angles.

The saw miters up to 60° to the right and 50° to the left. A cam-lock miter control lets the operator quickly secure the table at detent positions or at custom angles between stops.

Powered by a 15 Amp motor running at 3,800 RPM, the DWS780 offers substantial crosscutting and moulding capacity. It can cut baseboard up to 6-3/4" vertically against the fence, nested crown moulding up to 7-1/2", and dimensional lumber up to 2 x 16 at 90° when used with the back-fence configuration.

Features

• 12" double-bevel sliding compound miter saw for crosscuts, miters, bevels, and compound cuts

• Includes a free rolling miter saw stand for improved mobility and material support

• Includes a 12" thin-kerf carbide blade

• XPS LED cut alignment system projects the blade’s shadow onto the workpiece

• Shadow-based alignment does not require recalibration when changing blades

• Bevels from 0° to 49° to both the left and right

• Positive bevel stops at 0°, 22.5°, 33.9°, 45°, and 49° in both directions

• High-visibility bevel scale supports fast, accurate setup

• Miters up to 60° to the right and 50° to the left

• Adjustable stainless steel miter detent plate includes 10 positive stops

• Cam-lock miter control secures both preset and custom angles

• Powerful 15 Amp motor delivers a no-load speed of 3,800 RPM

• Cuts baseboard up to 6-3/4" vertically against the fence

• Cuts nested crown moulding up to 7-1/2"

• Cuts baseboard up to 16" wide when positioned flat

• Cuts crown moulding up to 13-3/4" wide when positioned flat

• Back-fence design supports cuts up to 2 x 16 at 90°

• Rail-lock latch holds the saw head away from the fence to maximize vertical cutting capacity

• Rear rail cord routing helps prevent the power cord from interfering with slide movement

• Designed for cabinetmakers, trim carpenters, framers, installers, and professional contractors

Specifications

• Model: DWS780RST

• Saw model: DWS780

• Saw type: Double-bevel sliding compound miter saw

• Blade diameter: 12"

• Motor current: 15 Amp

• No-load speed: 3,800 RPM

• Arbor size: 5/8" or 1"

• Bevel range: 0° to 49° left and right

• Bevel stops: 0°, 22.5°, 33.9°, 45°, and 49°

• Miter range, right: Up to 60°

• Miter range, left: Up to 50°

• Miter detent positions: 10

• Vertical baseboard capacity against fence: 6-3/4"

• Vertical nested crown moulding capacity: 7-1/2"

• Horizontal baseboard capacity lying flat: 16"

• Horizontal crown moulding capacity lying flat: 13-3/4"

• 90° crosscut capacity, dimensional lumber: 2 x 14

• 90° crosscut capacity with back fence: Up to 2 x 16

• 90° maximum crosscut width: 16"

• 45° miter capacity, maximum height: 2 x 12

• 45° miter capacity, maximum width: 2 x 12

• 45° bevel capacity, dimensional lumber: 2 x 14

• 45° bevel capacity with back fence: Up to 2 x 16

• Tool weight: 56 lb

Comes With

• DeWalt DWS780 12" double-bevel sliding compound miter saw

• Rolling miter saw stand

• 12" thin-kerf carbide blade

• XPS LED cut alignment system

FAQ

What is included with the DWS780RST package?

The package includes the DeWalt DWS780 12" sliding compound miter saw, a free rolling miter saw stand, and a 12" thin-kerf carbide blade.

What does the XPS cut alignment system do?

The XPS LED system casts the blade’s shadow onto the workpiece, showing where the blade will contact the material before the cut is made.

Does the XPS system require calibration?

No. Because it uses the blade’s actual shadow as the cut indicator, it does not require recalibration when blades are changed.

Can the saw bevel in both directions?

Yes. The saw bevels from 0° to 49° to both the left and right.

What bevel stops are included?

Positive bevel stops are provided at 0°, 22.5°, 33.9°, 45°, and 49° in both directions.

How far can the saw miter?

The saw miters up to 60° to the right and 50° to the left.

What is the maximum crosscut capacity?

The maximum listed crosscut width at 90° is 16". The back-fence configuration supports cuts up to 2 x 16 at 90°.

What size baseboard can the saw cut vertically?

It can cut baseboard up to 6-3/4" high when positioned vertically against the fence.

What is the nested crown moulding capacity?

The saw can cut nested crown moulding up to 7-1/2".

What blade and arbor sizes does the saw use?

It uses a 12" blade and supports 5/8" or 1" arbor sizes.

How much does the saw weigh?

The saw weighs 56 lb. The stand weight was not provided.