DEWALT · PERMANENT MODEL INTELLIGENCE
DWS716
12-inch non-sliding miter saw
● Current
TRADE-BASED CONCLUSIONA use-case specialist—not a universal winner.
Best fit is determined by where it works, what it cuts, and who must carry it.
MiterSawClub Fit Scores
Calculated from published specifications using the visible weighting below. Missing qualitative data receives no hidden bonus.
Finish Carpenter87
Homeowner78
Small Shop81
Mobile Contractor68
Show formula and factor values
Mobile: weight 40% + cordless autonomy 25% + compactness 20% + capacity 15%.
Shop: capacity 35% + compactness 25% + crown 20% + corded continuity 20%.
Finish: cutline 30% + crown 25% + dual bevel 20% + capacity 15% + RPM 10%.
Homeowner: weight 25% + cutline 20% + capacity 20% + compactness 15% + bevel 10% + simplicity baseline 10%.
{"capacity":57,"crown":88,"weight":67,"compact":95,"line":96,"cordless":52,"dual":100,"corded":100}MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS
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Normalized specifications
| Blade / arbor | 12″ / 1 in. |
|---|---|
| 90° crosscut | 3.5″ × 8″ |
| 45° crosscut width | 6″ |
| Vertical baseboard | 6.5″ |
| Nested crown | 6.625″ |
| Bevel | Dual |
| Miter range | 50° left / 50° right |
| Weight / RPM | 41 lb / 3,800 |
| Cutline | No integrated shadow line |
| Clearance | Compact fixed-head footprint |