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How does this (D28715) compare to the DW872 besides price?

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The DW872, I believe, is about 10 pounds heavier, and heavier duty.  The D28715 strictly uses abrasive wheels, which wear out.  DR872 uses carbide tipped blade, which lasts longer, cuts faster, cuts thicker material, and supposedly gives you lower cost "per cut" because you're not wearing down and replacing abrasive wheels.  Abrasive wheels are also known to break apart and fly all over the place.  It's scary when that happens, and you learn quickly to hold your material to be cut firmly in the grip, and to not put any kind of torque onto it at all.  When you do, you dig into the wheel and it breaks apart.  I have the D28715, and I used it to make about 250 linear feet of iron railing.  Used it for probably 1,000, mainly on 1/4 solid bar stock, but also on the railings, plus other stock for various projects.  Went through maybe half a dozen abrasive wheels, which weren't very expensive.  By comparison, one carbide tipped blade should have held out for the whole project.I'm very happy with the D28715.  If I was a contractor looking at daily use, or I had a mountain of material I needed to cut quickly, I might consider DW872.  But for home use, I wouldn't spend the extra 200 bucks.

Question 2

Can I use  a 12" diamond blade I already have and cut landscape pavers?

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This saw has a 1" Arbor, so if your blade does as well, it will fit. While this saw is made for a 14" blade, it has adequate plunge to accommodate a 12" blade even though the width of material from the backstop won't be able to be as wide.

Question 3

How does this (D28715) compare to the DW872 besides price?

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Im not sure. This is a heavy duty power tool that will kick your breaker before it will show signs of struggling.

Question 4

Does amazon carry the brushes for this Dewalt chopsaw

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Yes dewalt d28715 chopsaw replacement brushes  2pack #NO 39389

ASIN	B000HHWWES
Best Sellers Rank	#171,325 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #28 in Power Metal-Cutting & Chop Saws
Blade Length	14 inches
Blade Material	High Speed Steel
Blade Shape	Round
Brand Name	DEWALT
Color	Black, Yellow
Current Rating	15 A
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (596)
Cutting Angle	45 degrees
Global Trade Identification Number	00028877571041
Handle Material	Plastics or Composites
Included Components	(1) 14" Abrasive wheel, (1) Fence wrench, (1) Tool free flange system
Item Dimensions L x W x H	22.68"L x 14.67"W x 16.5"H
Item Type Name	Chop Saw
Manufacturer	DEWALT
Manufacturer Part Number	D28715
Model Number	D28715
Number of Batteries	Lithium Ion batteries required.
Number of Items	1
Other Special Features of the Product	Ergonomic Handle, Keyless Blade Change, Spindle Lock
Power Source	Corded Electric
Speed	4000 rpm
Surface Recommendation	Metal, Wood
UPC	028877571041
Unit Count	1 Count
Voltage	110 volts
Warranty Type	Limited

DEWALT Chop Saw, Quick-Change, 14-Inch, Old Model (D28715)

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