Table saw recomendations

[skruft]

It all depends on how much space and budget you have. The best "middle of the road" bargain in my view is a used Craftsman belt drive contractors model with a cast iron table, with the regular belt replaced with a linked belt.

 

[RAYJAY]

Im looking to get a table saw, have never owned one before.. would mostly be used in garage or driveway, for woodworking /furniture projects
sometimes inside when im renovating parts of my house.

What do you guys recommend? I already have the Dewalt Sliding miter saw DWS780 & stand. So I was looking at Dewalt table saws like this, but Im open to other brands.

32" rip with rolling stand
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F2CGXGG/?tag=atomicindus08-20

24" rip with stand
https://www.homedepot.com/p/DEWALT-...H=REC-_-rv_search_plp_rr-_-NA-_-303207818-_-N

i bought the 32" saw you listed it rocks.

it is a power house and really portable it the closes thing to a portable cabinet saw that i could find

jeff

 

[RAYJAY]

I have the Dewalt one. You cannot put a dado blade on it. Might be a problem if you want to make furniture down the road. Other then that it worked good for the two times I used it.

wrong did a dado blade a couple of times with mine.....

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NJPUYGS/?tag=atomicindus08-20

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000223O9/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[GaryM909]

wrong did a dado blade a couple of times with mine.....



https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NJPUYGS/?tag=atomicindus08-20



https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000223O9/?tag=atomicindus08-20

I have the dwe7480. The manual says no dado blade and I probably wouldn’t ever use one anyways.


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[RAYJAY]

I have the dwe7480. The manual says no dado blade and I probably wouldn’t ever use one anyways.


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the op is looking at the 7491rs saw totally different saw than the 7480

 

[Outlander]

I bought an old Craftsman on Kijiji for under $100. It was simple to clean and adjust and has made lots of sawdust in the Can-Am Garage. I put it on casters so I can roll it to the door and send the dust outside if I want.

 

[GaryM909]

the op is looking at the 7491rs saw totally different saw than the 7480

The op is looking both those saws. I bought the second one that was listed


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[tarbellb]

The Dewalt w/ rack & pinion is by far the most popular jobsite saw for a reason. Its accurate, portable, and withstands abuse. They have been producing very high-end cabinetry all over the country.

Personally I wouldnt compromise with a contractor saw, either go jobsite or full cabinet.

 

[Hytekrednek]

Word! That would always be my recommendation.

Dont overlook the Delta Unisaws. I have a delta 3 horse unisaw with 52'' fence and I LOVE it. Given the choice, yes, I would have gotten the powermatic, but I got the Delta for $750 in excellent condition when it was just a few years old.

Sawstops are nice, but wow they are pricey$$$

 

[Hytekrednek]

mostly plywood, like making some cabinets or whatnot..
basically need an all around performer.. this is a secondary hobby after wrenching on cars, i need everything to be somewhat easily movable

A contractor saw with a mobile base would be my choice if in your shoes.

 

[Deception]

I ended up buying the Dewalt dwe7491RS , a Dado throat plate & a freud Dado stack

got everything for $650 on amazon

thanks for the suggestions everyone

 

[RAYJAY]

I ended up buying the Dewalt dwe7491RS , a Dado throat plate & a freud Dado stack

got everything for $650 on amazon

thanks for the suggestions everyone

you will love the saw had a older Rockwell contractor saw before this one and the contractor saw was dog to use.

the Dewalt is so easy to use my wife even sets it up and uses it

 

[Deception]

you will love the saw had a older Rockwell contractor saw before this one and the contractor saw was dog to use.

the Dewalt is so easy to use my wife even sets it up and uses it

So the saw showed up and it has some issue, the table is not flat, the "wings" ? are about 1/16-1/8" lower on the end then the middle of the table.. tested with a few straight edges. Also the fence was a little dinged up and not aligned properly.

Amazon is sending me a replacement, how flat can I expect the table top to be? And how much would that affect my cuts be true? I know its not a $5000 saw, but its should be good quality for the money feel.

 

[RAYJAY]

So the saw showed up and it has some issue, the table is not flat, the "wings" ? are about 1/16-1/8" lower on the end then the middle of the table.. tested with a few straight edges. Also the fence was a little dinged up and not aligned properly.

Amazon is sending me a replacement, how flat can I expect the table top to be? And how much would that affect my cuts be true? I know its not a $5000 saw, but its should be good quality for the money feel.

that saw took a shot in shipping, mine cuts really straight out of the box.

been building pipe tables with the saw, this a bar top we built for my sisterinlaw dinner she has

 

[Deception]

that saw took a shot in shipping, mine cuts really straight out of the box.

been building pipe tables with the saw, this a bar top we built for my sisterinlaw dinner she has

those came out nice!

does your dewalt have any noticeable deviation in the table flatness ? or pretty dead on?

 

[RAYJAY]

those came out nice!

does your dewalt have any noticeable deviation in the table flatness ? or pretty dead on?

never checked, will do tomorrow, fence is dead nuts on.......

 

[gahrajmahal]

I bought a Bosch 4100-10 then sold the “too heavy” gravity rise stand. It is also too big when folded. I often take my table saw on the road when working on projects and have to lift it into the back of my Ridgeline.
Pluses of this saw are the soft start feature. No jerking to life spinning a 10 inch blade. Sliding fence system opening to 24 inches allowing ripping down of sheet goods accurately. Although the design when closed is narrow like a 12” capacity saw. Brilliant and accurate. Easy install saw guard and riving knife (essential).

The rolling stand I built puts it at a height just above a standard folding plastic 3’ x 8’ table making a perfect out feed table. Easy to transport and setup at home or outside at the worksite.

I bought the Bosch and believe it will be the last table saw I ever own. A joy to use!

I teach carpentry adult ed, where they now have a SawStop table saw. The full size cabinet saw has all these features plus the safety factor. The portable version, not so sure.

 

[Deception]

never checked, will do tomorrow, fence is dead nuts on.......

thanks, id be interested to see

 

[RAYJAY]

thanks, id be interested to see

here it is table looks to be total flat, the composite table will scratch over time

 

[Deception]

here it is table looks to be total flat, the composite table will scratch over time

the level doesnt rock at all if you press down on one side? I just got the 2nd one in the mail and same thing as the first

gonna call dewalt tomorrow

 

[RAYJAY]

the level doesnt rock at all if you press down on one side? I just got the 2nd one in the mail and same thing as the first

gonna call dewalt tomorrow

no I x the table ad did the edges,

 

[Deception]

no I x the table ad did the edges,

thanks, appreciate you checking it for me

 

[ReggieR]

C'mon, a venerable Powermatic model 66 with a biesmeyer fence should be available at a reasonable price somewhere by him.

Here ya go ! Old(OLD) Deltas were decent too.

 

[RAYJAY]

thanks, appreciate you checking it for me

your throat plate is not sticking up is it ?///

 

[Deception]

your throat plate is not sticking up is it ?///

no its pretty much level, maybe a little low.. still have the same problem if i measure not near the plate

I went to home depot & checked out some of the table saws they had.. ryobi was similar issue with flatness.. one of the ridgids was near perfect flatness & so was the bosch.. the smaller dewalt model they had also was not flat

all were the portable/ contracts type saws

 

[tarbellb]

Posted in Hot Deals, but relevant here--

Dewalt 745
$269 for this proven jobsite table saw.

Amazon, Home Depot, and others all seem to be matching the price.

Home Depot
https://www.homedepot.com/p/DEWALT-1...W745/100497987

Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-DW745-...SIN=B000HXT2N6

Grizzly (pay shipping, no tax)
http://www.grizzly.com/products/10-C...hoCjaQQAvD_BwE

 

[Firebrick43]

no its pretty much level, maybe a little low.. still have the same problem if i measure not near the plate

I went to home depot & checked out some of the table saws they had.. ryobi was similar issue with flatness.. one of the ridgids was near perfect flatness & so was the bosch.. the smaller dewalt model they had also was not flat

all were the portable/ contracts type saws

I have seen even unisaw and heard about pm66 with potato chip tops, not that it's the norm for them. Maybe a good reason to buy local armed with a straight edge.

 

[Deception]

gonna give this one more shot, lowes has the same saw for $100 less than amazon right now, and then i used 10% off coupon for total of $450 with tax... if this one is not flat im going to step up to the bosch 4110-10

 

[Deception]

gonna give this one more shot, lowes has the same saw for $100 less than amazon right now, and then i used 10% off coupon for total of $450 with tax... if this one is not flat im going to step up to the bosch 4110-10

3rd one form lowes had the same issue.. Dewalt told me to take it to a service center, i have no idea what they would do to fix it besides replacing the top, assuming they have flat ones laying around.

Im really considering returning this one & just going with a cast iron top delta 36-725 or Ridgid R4512.. price is about the same, less mobility but they look like nicer saws

 

[RAYJAY]

3rd one form lowes had the same issue.. Dewalt told me to take it to a service center, i have no idea what they would do to fix it besides replacing the top, assuming they have flat ones laying around.

Im really considering returning this one & just going with a cast iron top delta 36-725 or Ridgid R4512.. price is about the same, less mobility but they look like nicer saws

can you post a picture of the table top problem

 

[Voi]

no its pretty much level, maybe a little low.. still have the same problem if i measure not near the plate

I went to home depot & checked out some of the table saws they had.. ryobi was similar issue with flatness.. one of the ridgids was near perfect flatness & so was the bosch.. the smaller dewalt model they had also was not flat

all were the portable/ contracts type saws

Are these single piece tables or three piece with two wings?

If the latter it isn't uncommon for them to be flared up or down. I've shimmed these with masking tape.

 

[Deception]

Are these single piece tables or three piece with two wings?

If the latter it isn't uncommon for them to be flared up or down. I've shimmed these with masking tape.

single piece of cast aluminum

 

[biscuit141]

Deception- I was ready to buy the Dewalt DWE7491RS this weekend at Lowe’s with their sale price plus I also have a 10% off coupon. I work on flipping houses and projects at home so a good portable saw was part of my criteria. I also took a look at the newer Hitachi C10RJ which seems to get pretty good reviews especially for the price, however I also found quite a few posts talking about pieces breaking and long waits for backordered replacement parts. The Dewalt seems to get glowing reviews as one of the best jobsite table saws and $470 plus another 10% off seems like a great price for this saw. I hope I can find one with a flat table. Can you post a picture of yours?

 

[Deception]

Deception- I was ready to buy the Dewalt DWE7491RS this weekend at Lowe’s with their sale price plus I also have a 10% off coupon. I work on flipping houses and projects at home so a good portable saw was part of my criteria. I also took a look at the newer Hitachi C10RJ which seems to get pretty good reviews especially for the price, however I also found quite a few posts talking about pieces breaking and long waits for backordered replacement parts. The Dewalt seems to get glowing reviews as one of the best jobsite table saws and $470 plus another 10% off seems like a great price for this saw. I hope I can find one with a flat table. Can you post a picture of yours?

yeah ill post a photo when i get home later,

 

[Deception]

heres a few pics showing how the table is not flat, seems almost like its raised in the middle section causing the straight edge to now lie flat.. ive tried this with several different rulers, level & combi squares.

Will this affect the cuts much? I dont know, but for 5-600 bucks i expect better, i could buy a cheap laminate countertop at lowes thats flatter than this


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[Cooter Brown]

3rd one form lowes had the same issue.. Dewalt told me to take it to a service center, i have no idea what they would do to fix it besides replacing the top, assuming they have flat ones laying around.

Im really considering returning this one & just going with a cast iron top delta 36-725 or Ridgid R4512.. price is about the same, less mobility but they look like nicer saws

I was doing a big onsite job (judge's paneling and built in cabinets) several years ago and thought about buying a portable saw. I looked at all the usual suspects and by far the best of them was the Bosch.

This was maybe 8 years ago or so and I don't know if the Bosch has the same quality and features now, but it'd be worth a look. A difference of a hundred bucks or so spread out over the time you intend to use the tool is not much.

Best of luck in your search.