DEWALT DWS774-GB 216-mm 230V Slide Mitre Saw with XPS - Yellow/Black

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Dewalts self-proclaimed “classic” saw design has been around for years, with minor model updates elevating performance and Flex-Volt cordless options completing the range. They feel rigid and dependable, and thanks to the clever design of the telescopic slide they don’t need to be removable. To make sure you’re using this saw in as safe a way as possible, it’s important to read all the safety instructions in the manual. There’s none of the grinding that I experienced with the Bosch GCM8SJL, and it sounds like a precise instrument when in use. A 24-tooth blade is supplied which is fine for cross-cuts in wood and gives a finish that is acceptable, though better results are obtained with a blade upgrade.

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It didn’t take long for me to realise the DeWalt DWS774-GB Sliding XPS Mitre Saw is ideal for someone like me.The action of the clamp then lifts the pillar up and eventually enough pressure is applied to keep it tight.

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Always wear the correct personal protective equipment (PPE) and never allow your hands to come within 10 cm of the spinning blade. To my knowledge they were the first to implement the forward-sliding rail system, which makes for a compact footprint as the rails are contained within the saw body itself and don’t protrude from the back of the saw. For those DIYers that haven’t upgraded to a powered dust collection system, they won’t get a chance to find out! The DeWalt DWS774 216mm Mitre Saw has a classic saw design improved and updated for the modern user.

There’s a good reason why a lot of tradespeople and experienced DIYers think that DeWalt make the best mitre saws on the market. The improved dust extraction efficiency helps to maintain a clean, safe working environment and side carry handles ensure the ease of transportation. As a bonus, it’s the easiest to carry around thanks to the two big handles that also help to extend the table. The mitre action is as you’d expect from a brand like DeWalt, everything’s chunky and solid and the action is as smooth as butter. The performance is top quality, the XPS shadow line is the best cutting assistant, and DeWalt’s blades are some of the finest in the business as well.

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Aligning the blade to produce a square cut was impossible, as when the blade was aligned to one fence it would be mis-aligned with the other. For most DIYers, and professionals too, there are some brand names that are associated with certain tools. Harry Duncton is a jack of all trades with experience ranging from carpentry and furniture restoration to tree surgery and gardening. That’s a century of experience behind some of the most capable cutting machines out there right now.The next model in Dewalt’s range, the DWS777 has a sliding left-side fence, and is presumably machined to a higher standard.