Time for new table saw -- help and recommendations?

[mnev]

Have two large windows I replaced couple years ago in our weekend place I had to retrofit. Wife's patience is up waiting for me to finally finish the trim and give her a shelves inside.

I'll have to rip a lot of 6' boards to make the trim fit odd widths after reframing the wall.

I need a new table saw. I'm almost 60. This better be my last, so I'm leaning toward 10" over 8 1/4" for future unknown needs.

Google says the Dewalt 10" jobsite saw with the rolling stand is pretty highly rated. DWE7491RS. It's a bit big. Price a bit steep at $649, but again last I'll buy. I'll use it somewhat intensively at least two or three times a year. Maybe more. Takes dado which will be nice and cleaner than when I do those cuts with a circular saw.

Talk me out of Dewalt?
Anything better?
Do I even bother with 10" and go 8 1/4"?
What do all the cool kids have?

Thanks

 

[The Cobbler]

A friends brother had a dewalt like you mention. it was a nice saw

 

[LXCam]

I’ve got one and no complaints here. Very easy to set up, pretty darn accurate and it does my hatchet level finish carpentry jobs just fine.

 

[Tom Sestito]

I've used most of the portables, and the Dewalt was the best. Can't beat that fence system.

And I'm not a DeWalt guy either!

 

[BigMike782]

It’s not my Delta Unisaw but the Dewalt is a damn nice saw for portable.

 

[The Cobbler]

It’s not my Delta Unisaw

yeah, I agree, but my unisaw is a ***** to move to job sites LOL

 

[PirateTurner]

If you are just trimming a couple of windows, save your money. Make a friend with someone who has a table saw.

 

[The Cobbler]

^^^ That's not true GJ fashion, come on now!

 

[Rusted Nut]

I’m not a DeWalt fan in general, but the corded 8 1/4” or 10” table are great. Fence lock is accurate and I like the fence adjustment knob.

 

[cgrutt]

If you're just ripping some trim and shelves I'd buy the smaller jobsite saw just because it's much smaller and will take up a lot less space. The difference between these and the big box 10" really isn't that much they are pretty much a circular saw mounted upside down on a table. Really can't push them that hard. You didn't mention budget but if you wanted a decent 10" saw I'd look at contractor saws from the likes of Grisly, Jet, Delta, Powermatic or Laguna. They'll provide a much better table (cast iron or aluminum vs plastic) and a decent motor vs the universal type on most of the big box stores.

Also look at a track saw from Makita, Milwaukee or even Festool. Much more portability, better accuracy and will handle sheetgoods better than the portable saws.

 

[jeepinerdeep]

I got a Dewalt 8 1/4 for around $300 and am happy, it was the lowest cost. I'm sure a 10" isn't that far behind.

I was also comparing the Skil Wormdrive at the same time. Both highly regarded and Skil has 2 size options as well.

 

[MongoTA]

I have a Dewalt contractor's saw (not portable) that has been very good to me. I've had it since '95 and I doubt I'll replace it.

Since you have a weekend home as well, have you looked at track saws? They're portable so you can take it here or there. They're just as accurate as a tablesaw, are great for breaking down sheet goods. Not as fast as a table saw if you're doing batch production, but if you have a board with crown that you want to cut straight, or you want to take a tapered slice off of a board? The track saw excels.

I have the Dewalt cordless track saw, a 59" length of Dewalt track, and a 110" track (two 55" tracks joined together) from Powertec. Powertec track is obviously compatible with Dewalt saws. I've had the setup for a few years and the longer I have it the more I use it, and the more new ways I discover to use it.

Just another idea.

 

[Dakotadadv8]

I have a 20 year old Ryobi 10 inch, works great, but looking to upgrade to a Sawstop.

 

[jar944]

The Dewalt is solid.

 

[milkovich]

I have a 20 year old Ryobi 10 inch, works great, but looking to upgrade to a Sawstop.

If it's the bt3000/3100, send it to me when you're done

 

[Git]

At that price point, take a look at Skill.

10", Worm Drive, with a rack and pinion-type fence and extremely easy to move around with the oversized wheels



Also, Skill has a 180-day money-back guarantee backed by a full refund

 

[IRQVET]

I had the Dewalt, it was a good saw. I used it for a few projects before selling it to my buddy. Haven’t replaced it cause I really don’t have a need for one at the moment.

 

[Renegade1LI]

I picked up the dewalt cordless ts and ms, you can't beat the convenience for trim and finish work. Add in the track saw and it's a great portable set up.

 

[strutaeng]

I got a good amount of DeWalt and generally like their tools (including a corded track saw).

Somehow I wound up with a Bosch portable table saw. It's "okay", but not great...kinda wish I would have bought the DeWalt 10" based on everyone's comments.