DeWalt DWS779 12-in. Sliding Miter Saw vs Skil 10-Inch Dual Bevel Sliding Miter Saw

Buy the DeWalt DWS779 if you cut large stock, crown molding or wide trim and want a 12-inch blade with deep crosscut capacity and a proven XPS cut line. Buy the Skil 10-inch if you work mostly with 2x lumber and smaller trim, want a lighter saw you can carry, and prefer the LED shadow line and dual-direction miter range. Owners of both praise accurate, smooth cuts; DeWalt reviewers report more power and capacity but also some plastic and rear-guard durability complaints, while the Skil is the simpler, lighter tool with less capacity.

• Choose the DeWalt 12-in. Double-Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw if you need maximum crosscut capacity, a 12-inch blade and tall fences for crown and base molding on a jobsite or in a shop.
• Choose the Skil 10-inch Dual Bevel Sliding Miter Saw if you want a lighter, portable saw for 2x lumber and trim, with an LED shadow line and miter cuts both left and right.