I made the mistake of using their video for the actual install. Yours was much clearer with close-ups. Theirs was filmed from 200 feet up and you could not make out any detail especially running the Black wire next to the guard and making that neutral connection. I may go back and add tape to mine since I didn't like the way the connectors stuck out of the vinyl covering.

@TheToughGuysTV

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the feedback!! I really want to show as much detail as closely as possible, so I’m glad it helped you out!

This answered some questions for me. Thank you for your video!

@RevJimmy69

2 жыл бұрын

...and I subscribed! Good luck with your KZread channel.

Thank You for the video...This is a must to have.

@TheToughGuysTV

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I agree! Thank you for watching!

Great video!!! Appreciate the detail you did on the product. Great job!!!!

@TheToughGuysTV

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! It’s a fantastic upgrade for the 779 saw

Thank you so much for the video. Upgrade went smooth!

@TheToughGuysTV

6 ай бұрын

Sweet! It’s a good upgrade and glad your install went well! Thanks for checking out the video! 🙏🏻

Just got the 779 definitely getting this upgrade !

@TheToughGuysTV

2 жыл бұрын

You gotta! It’s perfect!

Great mod. I think now I might actually go for the 779. I do wish the light was triggered by the saw trigger rather than having a dedicated switch, but it's one minor extra step.

Awesome video. I just ordered my light kit

Cool vid...i just got this saw..so thnk you for the info!

@TheToughGuysTV

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video and I highly recommend the light kit add on!

Great job with the video. It definitely helps!

Nice video, thank you. I have this light on my other chop saw and you will never go back once you use it. You can even see the individual teeth on the shadow for even more fine cutting. My terminals on the wiring harness were tough too. I stuck a straight bladed screwdriver in to twist the female end open just a little and voila, easy peasy.

@TheToughGuysTV

Жыл бұрын

Hey! Thanks for the comment, glad to hear you had good luck w/ it as well! Yes the detail w/ the light is great, just wish it had already been on the saw already!! Thanks for watching!

Just got mine today! Cant wait to light it up.

@TheToughGuysTV

3 жыл бұрын

Nice!! If you get it all set up, circle back and share the experience! Hope the video helps / helped you out. 💪🏻

@Fresh-tw7ev

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheToughGuysTV got it installed and yes the video definitely helped. Works great and the savings is worth doing the DYI. Thanks for the great tips. I have unfortunately been dealing with kickback problems with this saw. I had a fixed-position DeWalt chop saw for 15 years and never ever once dealt with kickback. I am doing something wrong and I think it might be I’m not lowering the blade to it’s full-down position after I pull it back and start pushing into the wood for my cuts. If anyone has any tips on why am am experiencing it with this saw in particular I’d appreciate it! And what I can do to prevent kickback...I’d appreciate it! I have an Irwin 60-tooth that I swapped out for the factory DeWalt 32

Sweet upgrade man, that definitely makes a huge difference 💡

@TheToughGuysTV

3 жыл бұрын

Man it really does! I can’t believe I waited so long to buy this.. crazy!!! Thanks as always for checking out the videos buddy! 💪🏻

I installed one. Very easy and a great mod!

@TheToughGuysTV

3 жыл бұрын

It really is great and much cheaper than upgrading to the 780 model! Thanks for watching!

Just installed mine I love it

@TheToughGuysTV

Жыл бұрын

It’s a solid upgrade! Thanks for checking out the video!

Great video. Thanks for sharing

I did my upgrade three years ago and it's been awesome ever since, I've recommended this upgrade to those with the DWS779 saw, I think the upgrade kit is the only thing that distinct the difference between the 779 and 780.

@TheToughGuysTV

3 жыл бұрын

I believe that’s the only difference as well. Can’t believe I didn’t do this sooner!! Did you get yours from the same place?? Thanks for checking out the video! 🙏🏻

@jasonbabila6006

3 жыл бұрын

I did and I could have used the existing lower part of the handle but I did the same as you, I used everything that was included, I think the kit is around $64

@TheToughGuysTV

3 жыл бұрын

Would have been a ton quicker to use the old lower, weren’t really instructions to say so but it’s all good.

@jasonbabila6006

3 жыл бұрын

Yes it would have been quicker to use the existing lower but since the kit included everything, I decided to install the new upper and lower pieces.

@jjadaddy

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheToughGuysTV It's a neat add on, but Dewalt isn't stupid. You really think they're selling a carbon copy of the 780 minus the drop light in the 779? The 779 internally is not the exact same saw as the 780. If that were the case, why would anyone buy the 780 for more than 200 dollars more than what they can pay for the 779?

Beautiful.

@TheToughGuysTV

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It works nicely!

Great video. You rock dude.👍

@TheToughGuysTV

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for that!! I def try to make decent videos, and share my process, glad it helped out! 🙏

Thanks' for the video, I just got my upgrade kit and the little piece of paper that has the link to the website for the install video goes nowhere. I Googled it and found your video; works like a charm. FYI: you don't need to replace the bottom yellow piece of the handle, the old one is an exact match. Unfortunately you can't buy just the top part of the handle. Thanks again.

@TheToughGuysTV

3 жыл бұрын

Figured I may not need to do that bottom part but thought best to show it - thanks for confirming on that! Glad you enjoyed the video and cool to hear it came up on Google! 🙏🏻

Love how in-depth you went on this install! Thanks!!! Although I am kinda shocked that a saw at this price-point doesn't already have that light built in, haha

@TheToughGuysTV

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I feel the same way about features missing from expensive tools - but at least sometimes there are options! Thank you for watching and for the feedback! 🙏🏻

@MakingMadeSimple

Жыл бұрын

@@TheToughGuysTV sure thing! I'm new to your content, but I subscribed and I'll definitely be watching more stuff here soon! 😎

Great video, I think you have me sold on what miter saw to purchase.

@TheToughGuysTV

2 жыл бұрын

The 779 Is a solid choice!! Check out what Evolution is doing as well, I've got a couple videos up on the channel for them.

Oh man, another thing I absolutely need ! Alas, I have the DWS 709 and the kit is not compatible.

How much did the light cost?

Might want to check the other screws on the power switch while you’re there. The other 3 connections on mine were not tight. I got 2+ full turns on each, getting them good and snug (no, not vein-popping tight). The red wire I got almost 4 full turns. I’ve only had the saw ~ 2 months, so seems strange that the connections wouldn’t be tight.

@TheToughGuysTV

2 жыл бұрын

Good notes for sure!! I suppose the screws could loosen from vibration but hopefully Dewalt knows how to use locktite 😂 Thanks for watching!

I just bought the 779 but only because the 780's were not in stock at the big box stores around my area. My 12-year-old slider seized the motor bearing on the belt side mid cut and I had to get an immediate replacement in order to resume work. I have been cutting on the 799 for a couple of days now and don't in any regret this purchase, especially considering the relative low cost I paid of $399+tax. For the most part It has the same specifications as the 800. After watching this video I'll be satisfied adding this light kit and calling it a day feeling like I got something close to the 800 and for around 50 bucks less once the smoke clears. Besides the 800 having a cast aluminum knob for the bevel setting lock rather than 799's plastic one, what are the other differences between the two? DeWalt may be able to justify the extra cost after all.

@TheToughGuysTV

2 жыл бұрын

I'm not aware of any other differences. Seems to me the 779 plus the light kit upgrade is a big way to save money! I hope you enjoy the saw!

Just installed the light and everything went smoothly. Yes, the piggyback wire connection was a pain in the neck, but it came out alright and amazingly enough, every screw that I took out went back where it belonged, so no duct tape or wire ties were used...

@TheToughGuysTV

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking out the video!! Glad your install went well and hopefully the video helped out!

@kaiserbailey

5 ай бұрын

I just broke mine trying to get it to go all the way on. Ordered a new wiring harness 🤦‍♂️

Judging by some of the comments it appears that as far as the handle goes you should use the new upper and keep the old lower part of the handle. Can anyone else confirm this?

@joelgriffith7652

6 ай бұрын

That’s what I did. It worked great.

The laser for me is to bright and the glare makes seeing the marked line difficult when used on other tools I used in the past.

@TheToughGuysTV

7 ай бұрын

I agree! And lasers can get off center really quick on miter saws in my experience, I prefer the shadow lines!

Any idea on where to find this attachment, clicked on your link but it gave me an “OOPS” link?

@TheToughGuysTV

Жыл бұрын

Try this link - www.mmtoolparts.com/miter-saw-upgrade-kit-dewalt - Or google search for MMToolparts Dewalt 779 Light Upgrade to find any alternative links. Thanks for watching!

Nice, did you ever determine if you need to purchase the actual handle with the upgrade kit, or can the stock handle be used?

@rapidstorm2000

2 жыл бұрын

My question exactly? Since he did say they are exactly alike

@TheToughGuysTV

2 жыл бұрын

You can use the stock handle, no need to swap it. I reached out to the maker after the video and they confirmed it.

@ruvimtrofimovich

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheToughGuysTV Just got the kit minus the handle.. looks like you cant use the stock handle on the 799 since theres no cutout to mount the light switch ... sucks, looks like I'll have to order the handle separate...

@ruvimtrofimovich

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheToughGuysTV the bottom piece is the same, top piece is cut out to fit the light switch

@carlkcrawford

Жыл бұрын

The bottom is the same, top different to allow switch connection

What’s the name of the system u used on Amazon

@TheToughGuysTV

Жыл бұрын

I don’t think they sell it on Amazon, but should be a link in the video description

Dewalt missed the opportunity to make these as upgrades. That would be cool if dewalt would release little part upgrades to stationary tools. Just so you don't have to upgrade the entire tool. I understand that is not how business works, but it would still be neat. Lol

@nole8923

Жыл бұрын

It wasn’t a mistake. It was meant to make you buy the more expensive 80 model and force you to do without if you didn’t. They obviously make more profit on the more expensive model 80 because the light guide part of the saw is much cheaper for Dewalt than the price we pay for the light guide modification. They knew exactly what they were doing by not having an extra add on light option. As a matter of fact I would order it ASAP from mtoolparts as soon as possible because Dewalt may try to pull some legal chit on them about selling the add on.

Any idea if this can be retro-fitted to the DWS773 model?

@TheToughGuysTV

2 жыл бұрын

As far as I know it’s specific to the 779

Will it work on the 💩 💩 type 22 model?

@TheToughGuysTV

2 жыл бұрын

I think these light kits are specific to the model. This one was for the 779 but check out their site to see what they have. Good luck!

@carterscustomrods

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheToughGuysTV I meant the type, not the model. I have the DWS779 model, but it's a type 22, and they only list type 20, and have yet to reply to my inquiries over the past year. So I was hoping someone might tell me the type 22 version can be adapted to the MMtools light kit. 😀

@AndyRatike

2 жыл бұрын

@@carterscustomrods I just did the upgrade on my type 22 without issue.

@carterscustomrods

2 жыл бұрын

@@AndyRatike awesome!!! I'm on it.

Tried purchasing one through your link but it's broken (404)

@TheToughGuysTV

Жыл бұрын

Damn! Sorry about that - try this link www.mmtoolparts.com/miter-saw-upgrade-kit-dewalt

Steep price for added upgrade. It should be $39.99.

I'm not a fan of this pot-metal that mostly makes up the saw parts.

@TheToughGuysTV

2 жыл бұрын

I think it has a good “feel” to it, might just be me of course. Thanks again for watching

Who makes cuts at night, hence the need of a useless light! If you can’t see your cut, you should refrain from using power tools.

@TheToughGuysTV

5 ай бұрын

I really hope this is satire. ✌️