DEWALT DW871 14-Inch 5.3-Horsepower Chop Saw

Amazon Sales Rank: #250226 in Home ImprovementBrand: DEWALTModel: DW871Dimensions: 17.00" h x 15.13" w x 22.63" l, 45.00 pounds

DEWALT DW871 14-Inch 5.3 HP Chop SawDeWalt's DW871 cuts everything from metal drywall studs to angle iron and specialty wheels, ensuring the best overall performance. The unit features the most powerful available 5.3-horsepower, 15 amp AC/DC motor. Special features include a quick-release fence (no wrenches required to adjust); quick-lock/release vise for fast, easy clamping of material; raised table-to-motor bracket, which cuts a full bundle of metal studs (6.4 by 4.4 inches); and 100 percent ball and roller bearings for smooth operation. Includes 14-inch cutoff wheel and wrench. Features Ergonomically designed D-handle provides a more comfortable hand position, reducing fatigue and increasing productivity 15 amp, 5.3-horsepower motor provides overload capacity, increasing performance and durability Patented tool-free, 45-degree adjustable fence allows for fast and accurate angle cuts without the hassle of using a wrench Quick-lock vise allows for fast clamping on variable-size materials to increase productivity Extra-wide solid steel base provides increased stability when cutting longer material The 4 predrilled holes in the base easily bolt down to any work bench The solid steel base allows users to weld jigs or stops directly to the base Durable metal top handle allows users to easily carry saw Heavy-duty lockdown pin allows users to lock the head of the saw in the carrying position without the use of a chain Heavy-duty compression spring provides smooth movement and greater durability than torsion springs Onboard wheel-change wrench allows for convenient storage, greatly reducing the risk of lost wrenches Spindle lock allows users to make wheel changes fast and easy, saving time and money Large cutting capacity (5 inches round and 4-1/2 by 6-1/2 inches rectangle) provides the ability to cut a wide variety of materials Allows users to channel sparks Easily accessible brushes allow for convenient servicing on the worksite, minimizing downtime Specifications Amps: 15 AC/DC amps Horsepower: 5.3 hp No-load speed: 3,800 rpm Spindle lock: yes Quick-lock vise: yes Wheel arbor: 1 inch Wheel diameter: 14 inches Max capacity (round): 5 inches Max capacity (rectangular): 4-1/2 by 6-1/2 inches Tool length: 21 inches Tool weight: 40 lbs. Includes 14-inch abrasive wheel Wrench Warranty This DeWalt high-performance industrial tool comes with a warranty package that includes: 30-day, no-risk satisfaction guarantee One-year free service contract One-year warranty

Most helpful customer reviews34 of 35 people found the following review helpful.This saw is [an inexpensive] imposter of the DW874 it replacedBy Tom DaviesI have been using the DW874 in our steel fabrication shop every day for the past three years with great satisfation.We needed another saw for field work and went to buy another DW874 and was told that they were discontinued. The replacement was the DW871. We bought it and were instantly disappointed. The DW871 is obviously [less expensive] to build saw. It has a plastic motor housing and a cheap vise. The threaded quick release also known as the anvil is [an inexpensive] cast iron piece while on the older saw it was a machined part.After using it a few times the cast iron anvil would not engage the threaded rod to tighten the vise. The threaded rod was nicked and chewed up from the anvil not engaging properly. I had to get a new vise assembly.Also it is neccessary to mark the material to be cut because the blade cannot be lowered to rest on the workpiece in order to measure and cut quickly.The older DW874 does this quite nicely and because of this we can measure and cut about 10 times faster.Overall, the new DW871 lasted only a few days before needing repair(and it is still difficult to use quickly), But my older DW874 has not given me any problems in three years!Pass on this one. It is a real hunk of junk.42 of 47 people found the following review helpful.Tough LoveBy OtterSomeone should blow the whistle on these Dewalt Characters. This model is not even a D.I.Y. tool, the best thing I did is save the reciept and the box for returning every couple of months, use two blades up and replace the brushes, use six blades and it won't cut more than one stud or one piece of 3/4" conduit. Time to return/exchange for the next one, and repeat. To the defense of Dewalt is that several other manufacturers have been the same and several of those were made for each other, change the color and decal. Poor work clamping and miter adjustments of any accuracy are not able to be done. This works fine if you want to cut a brick or two and a stud once in a while, steel over 1/8 inch is a load and results in brush/motor failure. You wonder why I own several, purely price. Save a little longer and buy a portable band saw and later a stand for it and enjoy.18 of 19 people found the following review helpful.Worst power tool I have ever owned!By Brian PoffenbergerI bought this because I liked my brother's DW-874. Bad move. This thing is a piece of junk. The clamp is horrible, It comes loose, the screw striped out after 6 months. If you make 45 degree cuts the back of the clamp is so far back the blade can not cut all the way through the metal, to correct this you have to put an extra piece of material behind what you are cutting to space it out far enough to cut through. It vibrates no matter what you cut. I've used saws with less horse power ratings that have more power. It trips breakers all the time on circuits that don't trip when I use my 110v welder. If I had it to do over I would buy a hack saw!See all 17 customer reviews...