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Forum topic by rpearlberg | posted 06-24-2012 10:13 PM | 9278 views | 0 times favorited | 10 replies | ![]() |
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06-24-2012 10:13 PM |
Is this worth $150 just to keep in the basement for random projects or is my money better off elsewhere? |
10 replies so far
#1 posted 06-24-2012 11:06 PM |
I have the same saw, it’s a workhorse, I’m very happy with mind mitre saw and I will offer $125 to see what they say, it’s relatively an older model. However, its still a good buy for $150 if it’s in good condition. |
#2 posted 06-24-2012 11:45 PM |
It’s a fantastic saw. I have a very similar one and I love it to bits. Assuming it is in good condition (looks barely used) $150 is a great deal. -- Lis - Michigan - http://www.missmooseart.com - https://www.etsy.com/people/lisbokt |
#3 posted 06-24-2012 11:48 PM |
Or I could get the DW713 for the same price. Smaller, but newer… |
#4 posted 06-24-2012 11:51 PM |
I see the ad says $300. It’s not worth that much, considering it’s neither slider or dual bevel, but $150 is a darn good deal. Like the others say, it is a work horse. It’s also pretty accurate once you fine tune it. -- You can collect dust or you can make dust. I choose to make it. |
#5 posted 06-25-2012 12:06 AM |
I told them from the start that I can get the new version (DW715) brand new for $275…. |
#6 posted 06-25-2012 01:10 AM |
I should also see if it has the dust collection bag and what other parts should it come with?? |
#7 posted 06-25-2012 04:48 PM |
This is the DW713 that I could get for $150….obviously a smaller saw, but a newer model…. |
#8 posted 06-25-2012 06:11 PM |
That model is a solid, accurate and tough saw. I had |
#9 posted 06-25-2012 06:13 PM |
@ Loren – which one, the 705 or 713? |
#10 posted 06-25-2012 06:22 PM |
705. It’s a basic saw that bevels one way miters both ways. The |
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