Hey Folks. I am looking for advice and opinions on the Dewalt 779 v 780.
Finally upgrading my saw, and Home Depot had deals on both of these right now. With the deals, the price difference between the two is $140… From what I can tell, the main difference is that the 780 has XPS technology and maybe is the only one that has bevel stops at 22.5 and 33 degrees (but I couldn’t verify that last point).
Can anyone confirm that the 779 lacks the additional bevel stops?
If you have the 780, what are your honest opinions on the xps light? My old saw doesn’t have a laser or light and I have done just fine. Do you find it saves you a lot of time or prevents a lot of errors?
For context: this saw will be used both in the shop and on job sites. I do a combination of framing, finish carpentry, and cabinet and furniture making. I probably do crown moulding 2-3 times a year. Typically I flip it over and use a nested jig- I rarely cut compound angles…
I think the 779 would suffice for my purposes, but it’s still not a small investment. So are the few extra features on the 780 worth the price difference?
Thanks in advance.