DEWALT 20V MAX MITER SAW REVIEW

When we did our compact miter saw shootout , we also took the opportunity to start diving deeper into a tool class that’s beginning to gain momentum—cordless miter saws. The DeWalt 20V Max miter saw (model DCS361) presents a lightweight solution for trim carpenters that stays on a popular battery platform. So has DeWalt looked at the competition and brought an even better product to market? That’s what we wanted to find out. DeWalt DCS361 First Impressions DeWalt decided to go with a 7-1/4″ blade on their cordless miter saw. This is a good move in my opinion. 7-1/4″ blades are much easier to get your hands on, have a larger variety available, and are cheaper than the 8-1/2″ blades that other compact miter saws are using. In addition, the slightly smaller blade is also going to be easier on the motor and make the system more efficient. Plus, if I wanted more cutting depth, I’d probably switch to a 12″ compound miter saw. The DeWalt 20V Max Miter Saw is a slid...