DEWALT DW7050 Extension Kit Review

When it comes to finding an extension kit that would guarantee the best results when using your miter saw, DEWALT is a reliable and trustworthy name that you can count on. The DW7050 Extension Kit is built for DW705 miter saws, and provides the additional support your materials need to produce long, straight cuts.

The kit is equipped with everything you need for the additional support, including a pair of 20-inch rods, an end plate, and all the essential mounting hardware to make sure the extension is installed properly. It's designed to help you rest assured that every cut you make with the saw is precise, long, and straight, regardless of the material you're working with.

One of the advantages of this extension kit is its durability. The rods are made to be solid and the support plate is strong, which means the kit can handle both lighter and heavier materials. Additionally, all the accessories of the kit, including the extension rods, store easily under the base of the saw, making it easy to clean up and store.

However, there are some downsides to the kit that users need to be aware of. One of the primary issues is the clamping mechanism, specifically its nuts. The hex nut, in particular, is not a nyloc hex nut, and it tends to work loose, which causes the extension to sag. Additionally, the clamps do not interface with the side of the saw and only have one point of contact, which means they can shift and turn during use.

Despite these concerns, overall, it is a good kit that can work well with some modifications. With a little work to improve the clamping, it can produce good results. Interestingly, if you want to extend and contract the extension without constantly tightening and un-tightening a nut, adding wing-nuts is a viable solution that can be done fairly easily.