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

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DeWalt have made a point of mentioning their improved dust extraction efficiency but haven’t thought to include a dust collection bag.

DeWalt DWS773-GB 216mm Electric Single-Bevel - Screwfix DeWalt DWS773-GB 216mm Electric Single-Bevel - Screwfix

The DWS774 is fully compatible with all of our own dust extraction systems and those of our competitors.

The DWS774 is a single-bevel model, with a maximum 48-degree bevel to the left and 5-degree mitres to either side with preset stops at 15, 22. Sarah’s role as chief editor at DIY Garden is about more than just making sure we’re literally dotting the i’s and crossing the t’s (although she’s a stickler for detail, so it’s certainly about that too! This setup limits the clamp’s ability to secure thinner material, and makes the whole assembly more of a hindrance than a help.

DeWalt DWS774-GB 1400W 216mm Sliding Mitre Saw 240V

Compared with the Bosch Professional GCM8SJL’s multiple turret depth stops for making trenches and dado joints, this saw is left wanting.If you’ve used mitre saws a lot, an annoying part of it is having to push the blade guard back with the workpiece when you make a cut. 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. They are unnecessarily large and are bolted in such a way that they flex a lot when you use them to move the saw. You won’t be able to use this saw for long periods of time without annoying your neighbours, but that’s the case with most power tools on the market.

DeWalt DWS774-GB Sliding XPS Mitre Saw 2023 Review - DIY Garden

It does have a sliding rail section for those extra-sized bits of timber, but the whole saw telescopes towards you, saving precious space behind the saw. Harry Duncton is a jack of all trades with experience ranging from carpentry and furniture restoration to tree surgery and gardening. Another thing that makes this one of the best jobsite mitre saws I’ve tested out is how well the saw is balanced. On the positive side the plunging, sliding and rotating mechanisms operate smoothly with no play and very little noise. The DEWALT 1400W 216mm Mitre Saw has been improved and updated for the modern user, its heavy duty motor provides powerful cutting for all types of materials.

This left a gap when a piece of straight material was resting across the two sides of the fence, and caused any cut that was made to be out of square. The capacity isn’t quite as much, but if you’re strapped for space then this is a brilliant solution.