Well made clamp but too expensive for what it does. A short bar clamp works just as well and has many other uses than the one function Dewalt.

Purchase 2 one for left side & THE OTHER FOR THE RIGHT.
A bit expensive but they do help in holding the wood in place when it is large or long.

Keeps your fingers outr of the way when cutting a LONG or tiny piece of molding.
I wound up forgetting to use it half the time but still a great product/accessory

These really increase the versatility of safe, precision sawing operations.
Two clamps simplify quick changes and/or duplication cutting, if you do much of it from either side of the table. I also have the table extension supports on both sides of my miter saw to facilitate ease of cutting longer stock to either side of the blade. It's saved me hours of set up time (and shop space, too, as it has replaced my radial arm saw).

These clamps are very heavy duty, easy to install and use. I am very pleased with the quality of this Dewalt product.

The only gripe that I have is that the clamps should have been standard equipment,given that the my DW708 saw cost better that $600.00 when I purchased it new.

I have used it a little but find it slows me down, so I only use it when I really need the clamp.

This is a well machined product, excellent fit for saw (DW716) and well worth the price!
Clamps down very nicely and swings out of the way when not needed. Would recommend to all woodworkers.

If you have one of these saws and don't have this clamp you are missing the boat. How could DW sell this saw without including one of these I don't know. The saw isn't complete without it. I've got a used DW708 and I love, love, love it. Cut safely, Bob

My instructor from a woodworking class introduced this clamp to me. We used them in our class. Later I bought a pair from Amazon. I used them on my slide compound miter saw. They are working beautifully and the best feature is that they are very easy to release. There is another one which is lighter duty. In my view, why don't I just buy a better pair?

Thanks for sending me the reminder to write a review. I actually need to order another one!

This clamp seems to be a well constructed part. Operates okay with one hand. I've used on pieces as large ad 2x12 and it held good. Easy to rotate out of the way when not needed. Just as easy to remove completely when not needed.

I have owned the DeWalt vertical clamp for about a year now, and it works well on my DW703 compound miter saw. It is a bit large and clunky, and your finger can get slightly pinched by the release button, but the clamp is solidly built and holds tight every time. If there is a fault, it's with the miter saw itself. The holes for the clamp post in the saw's base could be placed better, and the saw wasn't designed with other clamping methods in mind. In many instances, the DeWalt clamp is the only possible way to hold the work piece in place.

works very well no bull easy to use much safer dewalt should of included it cheapos

A five star item that loses a star to overpricing. Not Amazon's fault -- seen them in the box stores for even more.

Was working recently with 16' sections of cedar decking. Dewalt 12" slider on a good stand w/ 5' support on the left, so 10+' of unsupported lumber. The cuts were square but kept coming out slightly beveled, which left the butt joints on the deck too d@#m open. Went to the truck and dug out this clamp and cranked it down snug -- what do you know? No more bevel!

That actually highlights one annoying trait of the clamp. I had to go get it from the truck. I've found that I can't leave it mounted on the saw without losing a good chunk of left bevel. Also interferes with any dust collection you may have hooked up. Was working inside on a rainy day so I had my fein vac hooked up. On a hard right miter cut, knocked the hose against the clamp which was swiveled around "out of the way." Of course I didn't notice and when I fired up shot dust all over the place. And of course the client walked in right at that very moment. My fix is to find some spot on my stand that's out of the way, boring a slightly oversized hole it in, and just leaving the clamp stuck in there when not on the saw. One of these days...

So... well, I still think it's worth five stars, even if just for those cuts when you know your fingers are too close but you do it anyway, you know?

Excellent accessory for the DeWalt 15" saw. Quickly clamps and holds wood tight. "Quickly" is a key consideration, and they have it down! More expensive than you might think a simple bolt in a piece of metal should be, but no doubt the best clamp for the saw, and far cheaper than mistakes.

Such a simple clamp, but makes handling the workpiece much easier and safer. Much better than the type that simply pushes from the front of the mitre saw against the fence. Very sturdy, and holds very tight. The swivel arm aids in getting the clamp exactly where you need it.

I recently purchased the Dewalt DW318 SCMS and ordered this clamp at the same time. I was disappointed when I compared the clamp that came with the saw with this one. The stock clamp has a smaller knob on the top for tightening against the work piece, and only the DW7082 has the quick release button to quickly raise or lower it. The stock clamp does have a bolt on the back of the arm that can lower it on the leg, but the fence of the saw only allows 1/4" of play unless it's slid out of the way. Originally I only ordered one DW7082 clamp knowing that the saw would already come with a clamp, but after comparing the two side by side, I ordered a second DW7082 and put the stock clamp aside. To invest in the saw and not have accessories that perform the way I want them doesn't make sense to me.

I'm a residential contractor. I bought one with my original SCMS purchase over a year ago. Ever since wished I had a second one ... so I finally did it. Now I won't have to switch the one around (I usually like it on the intake), and also I can hold both sides of my work at once when I need.

It is well made and easy to use. And it is a great help when cutting hardwood or AZEK, both of which tend to move spontaneously while cutting.

I'm an amatuer woodworker and I always appreciate things that help make my projects go a little easier and little more accurately. This is definitely one of them. It's a extra "hand" to hold things in place when your concentration is needed for sharp objects whirling around at high rates of speed. Recommend you get one of these and use it.

This tool is a good tool to help hold down short pieces being cut on the Dewalt saws. However, the clamps can get in the way of the saw if the saw is tilted. The clamps are easly removed if you don't need them or care not to use them.

This clamp is incredibly easy to use. The quick release is awesome. It is very easy to insert and remove. I like it so much, I had to get a second one.

I've been using the clamp on the left side of the DeWalt 8.5" sliding compound miter saw. I've been cutting a lot of floor boards (laminate/composite) with it over the past week and the clamp helps keep the stock very steady. There is a quick-release button that drops the clamping screw down very quickly and this can be done with one hand. However, loosening it with one hand is more difficult. You can unscrew the clamp one-handed, but releasing the quick release takes two hands. On the right hand side, the clamp works for straight cuts, but gets in the way of any cuts with the saw swung to the right (the side that goes to steeper angles).

Clamp works very well, and the push button release is super nice. You won't notice any wobble if you get it tight. I did notice that with my DW706 it impedes cutting a 45 degree cut on the same side as the clamp (arm won't come all the way down). the solution is to change the miter to the other side of the clamp. That's my only "con". Therefore two clamps wouldn't work if you were cutting 45's. But it's a solid clamp and well built. Works well to hold down even 2x6x10's while you're cutting.

I ended up getting a pair and they are very good quality!The push button quick adjust works great and I really use these clamps alot. I highly recommend them!No regrets!

Very sturdy. Well engineered. The push button releases the clamp and it can be quickly adjusted. Releasing the button engages the clamp shaft, and you give it a twist to apply clamping pressure. Done. The clamp head has a rubber cover, so it not only prevents maring your work, but provides additional grip. Get two of these so you can clamp on both sides of the blade. They can be easily moved out of the way (swing it behind the fence, still attached to the saw) when not needed, or just as easily removed completely. I leave mine attached to the DW708.

This accessory is up to the level of quality I expect from DeWalt. Highly recommended.

For the price these should come in pairs, but keeping my fingers where they are is important so I spent the money to get them.

Excellent clamp. Sturdy and well built. With all the emphasis in the reviews on the "wobble" I really expected it to be looser than it is once seated. It moves just a little bit, maybe 1/8th of an inch if that, and like the reviews say once tightened down its rock solid. This clamp is bigger than I'd imagined and really seems well made. I don't feel like I got taken, the price is high but I'm happy with what I received for my money (No I don't work for DeWalt). Buy this clamp it's worth having.

For safety and accuracy of sawing, these are indespensible. For the price, though, they should come in pairs to allow the workpiece to be secured on both sides of the blade.

Pricey - true. But I was pleasantly surprised by the good design of this accessory. The clamp conveniently swings out of the way when not needed - no need to unmount it from the saw. I'm glad that I purchased two clamps, although one would probably suffice for most uses. The only reason for subtracting a star is because of the high price.

We own several DeWalt miter saws. We use a few out at job site installs and 3 in the shop. We like them.
As for the hold down device, we consider this accessory a must for safety and accuracy. It comes in especially handy when the board is too long and or heavy to keep it flat and stable on the cutting platform while you're struggling to bring the saw down for a safe and accurate cut at the same time. Though it is sloppy until you tighten it down I believe this is built in for ease of moving it from the left to the right recept hole as well as enabling the quick release to function even with dust crammed into it. (no biggy since it doesn't seem to keep it from doing it's job) I think the crown stop is pretty important as well as the extension wings. It irritates me that we always have to buy these seperately, but I guess "price pointing" has become the most important aspect of sales for comparison shopping these days.

As several other reviews have said - definitely a good idea - Of the various accessories for the DW708, the one I think should have been included with the saw (or at least priced more reasonably). If it was...I'd give it 5 stars. Sturdy construction, particularly considering it's an offshore-built product. It is a bit wobbly until you clamp it down on the workpiece, but that's forgiven due to the ease of removal (for switching sides, removing for steep beveling, etc).

Good clamp, very much a necessity for a big mitre saw. But, they should come in pairs. And, for the price of one.

Effective concept - quick clamp and release against the table, solid construction and good ergonomics. Appears to be manufacturing overkill by machined components, reflected in my in-hand cost (...) (although being Made in Taiwan should've recovered the labor). Sloppy fit on the receiver slot but clamps securely once engaged. Not necessarily a design flaw, as dirt and debris will get in there and hamper functionality. You (probably) only need one as I do, which also places your hand subconsciously away from the blade - if you're the type. Lacks the ability to clamp close to the blade, which may be accommodated by placing a "long foot" between the round rubber shoe/base and the workpiece (not surprising, with the corporate lawyers vigilant).
Recommended, yes, especially in terms of added safety alone. I deem it 4 stars, only brought down a notch by pricing - a given when you opt for the yellow power tools.

Typical DeWALT quality and nice design, clamps against the table as I prefer. Easy to handle. (...) Could use a little bit more manufacturing accuracy (expected from DW), wiggles in the slot until you clamp down the workpiece. I only use one (being right-handed) on the right side, also a control device to keep your hands away form the blade (if you're the type). You can easily adapt a suitable material between the round rubber foot and the workpiece, so you can clamp close to the blade on a short piece. I can see DW designing against a long rubber shoe instead, for liability reasons - the round foot will never cross the blade path. Recommended, yes. Required, depends how you work.
Why not 5? Well, 5 for me is perfection.

I bought two of these clamps after hearing about de-fingered folks who regretted not using them after their accidents. So after using them on a few mitering projects, I highly recommend them not only for the added safety they provide, but also for the precision they make possible with large, slippery or otherwise cumbersome materials. One clamp is probably enough though, but I wanted two because I'm too lazy to switch them back and forth when clamping is needed on alternating sides. Switching can easilly be done though with only one hand due to the way the shaft swivel-locks into the table, so it really is easy to add and remove. I found it especially useful for securing jigs to hold small pieces too small for the clamp to secure directly.

The downside with any clamp is the added time it takes to secure it versus the speed of going free-hand. But for me the reduced safety risk and errors from slipping, especially with large cumbersome pieces, makes up for the hassle. And the effective design of this clamp considerably minimizes that hassle.

The ergonomic handle design makes it easy to tighten quickly, and the grippy rubber permits easy tightening with little effort. The cylindrical handle shape minimizes interference with the rest of the saw. I love the quick release, which allows easy removal of peices after cutting. It also passes the toughness test, seemingly made of strong, solid materials.

So why not 5 stars? One concern is the high profile of the clamp, which interferes with angled cuts where the saw is tilted side to side at steep angles. The price seemed high for such a simple product. And it's shaft feels a little loose in the table until clamped tight, lacking that snug fit you might expect. But this didn't detract from its functioning. Another improvement I'd recommend is to broaden the span of the clamp (or make it adjustable) to permit holding down pieces a little closer to the blade. But this is quibbling. Overall, it's a solid product with some good design that I, risk-averse weekender that I am, would not saw without.