DEWALT 12-inch Sliding Compound Miter Saw (DWS779)

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A 12-inch sliding miter saw that crosscuts wide shelving and trim in one pass. A big-ticket tool worth watching in holiday sales.

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A 12-inch sliding miter saw that crosscuts wide shelving and trim in one pass. A big-ticket tool worth watching in holiday sales.

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