Two compact saws by their makers
| Feature | DEWALT DWS713 | Makita LS0815F |
|---|---|---|
| Blade | 10 in | 8-1/2 in (216 mm) |
| Slides | No | Yes |
| Speed | 5000 rpm | 5000 rpm |
| Bevel | 0–48° left, 0–3° right | 48° left, 5° right |
| Miter | 14 detent stops; range not stated on the page | 50° left, 60° right |
| Crosscut | 2 × 6 at 90°, 2 × 4 at 45° | 65 × 305 mm (about 2-1/2 × 12 in) at 0°; 65 × 215 mm at 45° |
| Tall work | 4-1/2 in crown nested; 4-1/4 in base vertical | Not stated as a vertical figure |
| Weight | Not stated on the page | 14.1 kg (about 31 lb) |
Each maker's own figures; DEWALT states capacity in lumber sizes, Makita in millimetres, so the two are not set side by side as numbers. Not a ranking.
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10-in single-bevel compound miter saw
DEWALT DWS713
DEWALT's DWS713 from the table above: a 10 in, 15 A single-bevel saw that crosscuts a 2 × 6 at 90° and a 2 × 4 at 45°, by DEWALT's figures.
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Matching a compact saw to the work
| Work | What suits it | Why, from the documents |
|---|---|---|
| Framing-size crosscuts, trim | A 10 in non-sliding saw | The DWS713 crosscuts 2 × 6 at 90° |
| Wide but thin stock | A small sliding saw | The LS0815F cuts 305 mm (about 12 in) wide at 0° |
| Bevels both ways | Neither is dual bevel | Both bevel mostly left: 3° (DWS713) or 5° (LS0815F) to the right |
| Moving the saw often | The lightest saw with a stand | Makita states 14.1 kg; see stands |
Built from the makers' statements. For 12 in and dual-bevel saws, see choosing a miter saw. Not a ranking.
What to compare
- Capacity in your units. DEWALT states lumber sizes, Makita millimetres; check each against the stock you cut.
- Slide. The 8-1/2 in sliding LS0815F is stated at 305 mm wide at 0°; the 10 in fixed DWS713 at a 2 × 6. Rails, not blade size, give the width.
- Bevel direction. A saw that bevels mainly one way means flipping the work for some compound cuts and crown.
- Fence height. Tall fences carry crown nested and base upright; DEWALT states both figures for the DWS713.
- Electrical edition. A manual from another market can list a different voltage and wattage; use the figures for the model sold where you are.
- Blades. A smaller saw takes a smaller blade of its own bore and speed rating; the miter saw guide covers the blade rules.
Before choosing a smaller saw
- Widest board you cut, against the maker's capacity
- Sliding or fixed for that width
- Bevel direction for your compound cuts
- Fence height for crown and base
- Weight you can carry, and a stand to carry it on
Sources
Specification-based: every figure is the maker's own. The Makita figures come from the international edition, read in its Spanish section; its electrical figures are for 220–240 V and North American models differ. DEWALT's page gives two vertical capacities, 4-1/2 in for crown and 4-1/4 in for base; both are shown. No saw was tested and none is ranked.
- 1.
DWS713 10" 15 Amp Single Bevel Compound Miter Saw. DEWALT.
Used for: The DWS713: 10 in carbide blade; 15 A; 5000 rpm; bevel 0–48° left and 0–3° right; a 14-stop stainless miter detent plate; 2 × 6 crosscut at 90° and 2 × 4 at 45°; tall sliding fences supporting 4-1/2 in of crown nested and, in the feature list, 4-1/4 in of base vertically.
- 2.
LS0815F/LS0815FL Slide Compound Miter Saw instruction manual, international edition (Spanish section reviewed). Makita, 2024.
Used for: The LS0815F/LS0815FL, international edition: 216 mm (8-1/2 in) blade, 25.4 mm bore outside Europe; miter 50° left and 60° right; bevel 48° left and 5° right; 5000 rpm; 65 × 305 mm at 0° miter and bevel, 65 × 215 mm at 45° miter, 65 × 150 mm at 60° right; 14.1 kg; 1400 W at 220–240 V in that edition; a laser on the LS0815FL.
- 3.
Used for: A full-size 12 in sliding saw for comparison: 13.75 in wide at 0°, 49° bevel each way.
- 4.
DWX723 Heavy-Duty and DWX724 Compact Miter Saw Stands instruction manual, as hosted by a retailer. DEWALT.
Used for: The DWX724 compact stand's 500 lb beam rating.
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