OzarkSawdust Posted August 16, 2020 Report Share Posted August 16, 2020 (edited) Got a new toy yesterday! A DeWalt DWS779 compound sliding miter saw, and a Delta rolling miter saw stand. I've been wanting one for a while, and trying to talk myself into spending the $599 - 629 for it. I've been looking at the DWS780 that list $629 but can be bought most everywhere for $599. Then I saw an article that compared it to the DWS779, same saw with different light. The 780 has two lights that create a shadow where the blade is, cool, where the 779 has a laser, also cool. The 779 is priced everywhere at $549 and I was thinking of paying the $50 to have the blade shadow...till I saw the 779 at HD for $389...$160 less!! I didn't care for the way the DeWalt rolling stand ($229) folded, HD had a nice Rigid rolling stand ($219) But then I checked Lowe's. They had a Delta rolling, stand just like the Rigid, for $189...$30 less. But the 779 was priced at the normal $549. So I called the manager and talked, shamed, him into matching HD...LOL. So I hit the highway, and about 45min. later I had a new toy, and saved a little over $190 on the setup ( I get a little discount at Lowes for being a veteran). NOW... I need your input. I was so happy with the price that it didn't dawn on me that it's mainly a "construction" saw...and came with a 32T general construction blade. While it's a nice blade that would be great for 2x4, 2x6, and 4x4s it would make a mess of the types of wood we all use...LOL. So I'm just going to order a blade from Amazon and save the drive. I'm thinking Carbide Tip...? Also out of the normal 60T, 80T, 100T, and I think there's even a 120T I'm thinking a 80T would give me a very smooth cut on all the types of wood we use. If I build something else from 2x4s or the like I'll just throw the 32T back on. What blade do you think? Edited August 16, 2020 by OzarkSawdust new2woodwrk, OCtoolguy and amazingkevin 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl S Posted August 16, 2020 Report Share Posted August 16, 2020 I recently needed a new blade for my miter saw and I got the Mikita 80 tooth blade and it's super nice, it gives me great cuts and didn't break the bank. https://www.amazon.com/Makita-93681-10-Inch-Polished-Mitersaw/dp/B000MQOOGI/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=makita+miter+saw+blade&qid=1597594530&sr=8-1 OzarkSawdust and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC Scroller Posted August 16, 2020 Report Share Posted August 16, 2020 Nice score. If you are just going to use it to just cut down stock almost any blade will do. If you seriously plan do a lot of finish work like cutting molding or making miters for picture frames you really need a blade made specifically for a sliding miter saw. It has to do with the angle of the teeth. You also want a blade with more vs less teeth to get a nice clean edge. Pay the extra and get a carbide or at least carbide tipped blade. I have this blade on mine and I really like it. https://www.woodworkingshop.com/product/ka12106/ OzarkSawdust and Roberta Moreton 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwine Posted August 16, 2020 Report Share Posted August 16, 2020 I own one of Dewalt's "portable" table saws and the blades I use the most often are 60 tooth, and 80 tooth. I buy these blades from Lowe's and they are not that expensive and I don't use that saw very often, only to cut to length or width. Erv OzarkSawdust 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl1 Posted August 16, 2020 Report Share Posted August 16, 2020 You might want to try harbor freight,they have nice blades for half of the going rate . 32 tooth blade served me well for a long time, on my miter saw, If i wanted a great cross cut i would always use my TS. Carl OzarkSawdust 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted August 16, 2020 Report Share Posted August 16, 2020 You made me laugh out loud for shaming the manager of the big box store!!! This toy is going to last you quit a while good choice!!! OzarkSawdust 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted August 17, 2020 Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 At first I did not believe you but thanks to your photos I am now ashamed of myself. Happy mitering! OzarkSawdust 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Monk Posted August 17, 2020 Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 I own the same miter saw and have it mounted on a cabinet with doors and drawers. I use Amana saw blades on my table saw and miter saw. They are expensive but to me they are worth it. https://www.toolstoday.com/v-10204-610800-ts.html OzarkSawdust 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted August 18, 2020 Report Share Posted August 18, 2020 The absolute best saw blades I ever had were my Forrest blades. I had the 40 tooth Woodworker II, the dado set and the 100 tooth for my 12 inch Dewalt miter saw. At least I think it was 100 tooth. Anyway, my point is, if you can afford them, they are the best that I ever came across. Sadly, they all got sold when we went fulltime RVing. Now, I live with whatever I find that I can afford. ben2008 and OzarkSawdust 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzarkSawdust Posted August 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2020 I went with the 100T 12" version of the one Karl put up. It should be a fine blade at a good price. If I find, down the road, that I really need a better, higher quality blade...I can always change it. It came in today and I put it on tonight. Sometime tomorrow I'll plug it in and bring life to the saw for the first time! Thanks for the info everyone!! OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben2008 Posted August 19, 2020 Report Share Posted August 19, 2020 (edited) This is the one I use on my 10" Makita slide compound miter saw. Great results' https://www.amazon.com/Freud-Ultimate-Cut-Off-Blade-LU85R010/dp/B0000223KU/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwm_P5BRAhEiwAwRzSO_xGkD6KcVyOgsgKiPCsQyfmq9iGrqmqCFvs-4BTBNQXaw3pgBcN5xoCvWkQAvD_BwE&hvadid=177770418419&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9016787&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=11799530298122418756&hvtargid=kwd-31462396564&hydadcr=1611_9901462&keywords=diablo+80+tooth&qid=1597824464&sr=8-3&tag=googhydr-20 They make a 12" version also. Edited August 19, 2020 by ben2008 BadBob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzarkSawdust Posted August 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2020 5 hours ago, ben2008 said: This is the one I use on my 10" Makita slide compound miter saw. Great results' https://www.amazon.com/Freud-Ultimate-Cut-Off-Blade-LU85R010/dp/B0000223KU/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwm_P5BRAhEiwAwRzSO_xGkD6KcVyOgsgKiPCsQyfmq9iGrqmqCFvs-4BTBNQXaw3pgBcN5xoCvWkQAvD_BwE&hvadid=177770418419&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9016787&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=11799530298122418756&hvtargid=kwd-31462396564&hydadcr=1611_9901462&keywords=diablo+80+tooth&qid=1597824464&sr=8-3&tag=googhydr-20 They make a 12" version also. I looked at the 12", it's a 96T I think. It was my next choice...but it is $120. ben2008 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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