Best AFFORDABLE Compact 10'' TABLE SAW (You Will Never Guess The Brand)

[@lewisdye1002]

You did this very well, all the important points covered and explained. As a cabinetmaker for 40+ years, I have seen and used most types of saws from massive 12" production units to drag to the jobsite and hope you get lucky. This one would be welcome anywhere good work is being done. It would be really helpful if you did a demo of the slightly less used but very necessary operations such as angled cuts, dado setups and mitre guage and very thin piece. Also, both for ease and safety, show how to build a simple, easily attached and removed outfeed support platform. Thanks for your efforts to bring pro level results to the "prosumer".

[@VCGConstruction]

Thanks Lewis, we appreciate your feedback!

[@andrewshoffitt3970]

Only thing I would love to see you put on the dado stack to see how a beginner DIYer could do it.

[@roughroosterknifesharpenin5531]

I've got this table saw. And it's a damn good saw. It struggles past the 1 inch thick stuff. I installed a DeWalt construction 60 tooth blade on mine. It really woke up the saw. Also on the wide rips if you have the fence to the left, flip the guard piece down and it supports the piece you are cutting. I had the DeWalt jobsite saw and I like this one better.

[@FALL3Nx3MPIR3]

I love how in depth he goes into every tool.

[@markhalversen7566]

I'm a beginner DIY guy, picked up on one of these on sale for just under $200 and have not been disappointed. Cuts great right out of the box and for what I've been doing it's been awesome. Great review - keep 'em coming!

[@darodes]

I’m revisiting this video for the third time.. peaked my interest months ago. Revisited when I started my hunt for an affordable table saw for DIY stuff…. Now I’m watching again since this saw was just delivered today! I’m excited to try it! Thanks again Vince!

[@d1bigshifter737]

Measure Twice Cut onece. Now when i teach my young carpenter apprentice to check the blade curf ill act like ive been a seasoned wood butcher for years . Thanks Vinny from the Motor City!!!

[@72plyduster1]

Watched a couple of videos on this saw, I am not a professional wood worker but am a diy person who has built many items, this saw impressed me enough to purchase this saw. Wanted the rack and pinion fence, wanted a stand, wanted simple adjustments, I’m 77 years young so wanted something that would not be to heavy. Prior to this purchase I would have to return home to rip long cuts now I can use this saw. Just a note I have a Dewalt miter saw and stand that I love. Great video

[@DManBreaux]

Best Demo video I've seen, well done. No BS, just the facts and practical use of a product. When I was shopping for tool boxes, I saw your videos. Now shopping for a table saw, I came across your channel again. Like before, Best, most realistic take on a product. Thank you!

[@scottbionicnerf8727]

I love to get honest input from someone who has professionally used a multitude of tool brands, and is able to give insightful tips, free advice as you follow along with the video. I really appreciate all the work you put into the channel and into your profession.😎🤠🤓😇

[@ryanelliott4538]

Just bought it. Arrives tomorrow. Super excited to build this bed I’m going to be working on. The red and Skil sold me.

[@christianh2o252]

I love the rack and pinion fence though the plastic gears may not hold up over time and a lot of use. For a DIYer who is looking for accuracy and may only do a few projects a year, I think there is a lot of value in this saw, at the price point. Particularly with the integral stand, which adds $40 - $50 dollars in value vs. a simple aftermarket stand. Take that savings and reinvest it in a higher quality blade, and this could be a really nice saw.

[@galenjeffryes7766]

Just got this saw for Christmas as a replacement for my 30-year-old middle shelf DIY portable saw. The breakdown and other info were very helpful and I'm really looking forward to putting it to use.

[@VCGConstruction]

Glad the video helped!

[@robinpeter145]

This table saw is my first diy and I love it

[@khounmy45]

Thank you, alot of KZbinr dont understand the meaning of DIY! Yes it a simple project a 10year old can do but your a professional using professional equipment. I'm not a carpenter so I dont own a table saw so that 10 min 5$ diy video turn into a week project that cost me over 500$ in tool!

[@chinese244]

Dear Sir, thank you very much for this great introduction and DEMO. Love how you explain it.......simple LINGUINI ......NO CRAZY BACKGROUND MUSIC.........business only. I bought this saw and ready to unpack ...with your video I have more confidence in using this machine......Thank you again !

[@VCGConstruction]

Glad it was helpful!

[@okgentfarmer]

Well done review. I am and older guy on a fixed income and just getting my first table saw for diy projects. This video confirmed what I thought based on my online research. I will be going to my local Lowe's in the morning.

[@JimmyRay7159]

I love my new skil table saw. Im 6'5 and i heard it was kinda short but honestly it really isn't that bad. If it becomes a problem il build a platform to gain a few inches. Its almost dead on out of the box. You dial 1.5 inches on fence its dead on the money. Its square, level and ready to rock.

[@djjinerson]

@vcg Vince.....Just unboxed and set mine up. Thank you for the informative review. 90 out of the box. Made a couple test cuts, and very impressed with the power, accuracy of cut (did some rip 45's through 2" for a beefy French cleat, had a razors edge on the piece of wood) So far very happy, besides scratches on the table (amazon). But so far as owning it for about an hour I am very happy with your recommendation. Thanks VCG

[@dongillette]

Just took delivery of this thing and I'm MOST happy to find this video. The instruction booklet isn't great for somebody who's always used a radial arm saw and is a tablesaw rookie, but this video cleared up several questions I had. Thanks!

[@wlms04]

I know someone who has a Skil circular saw (not a skilsaw, a Skil brand [same brand as the saw in the video] circular saw), and let me tell you, it is the loudest saw I have ever heard. Ever. Every time it fires up I jump. It is front row at Metallica loud. It’s pretty powerful though!

[@VCGConstruction]

🤣🤣

[@buckbuchanan830]

Thank you for walking us through setting up the Guard system. The Manual did say it, but it was a lot easier to see how you did it.

[@sue5427]

Anyone having trouble installing blade guard. Raise the riving knife to top slot. It's in directions. The drawing doesn't show the knife three slots up. It comes shipped one slot lower than you need it. This video is super great think a few people missed this . It sold me on this saw. Plus my last skil is working great after 15 years but my rip fence failed and parts are no longer available. Seems you need a rip fence to make a rip fence. Plus who doesn't want a new tool after 15 years.

[@free2chasehappy]

The integrated stand is a nice welcome at that price! If it's as reliable as the dewalt saw, skil has a winner!

[@joshuahunt633]

I got this just the other day. I immediately put it to work cutting up an old oak table into straps. It was a 1.5 inch thick table 8 ft long and 4 ft wide. This saw made short work of it with a 24 tooth blade. All of the cuts were nice with very little saw marks.

[@anthonywilders2025]

Orderd my saw on Tuesday and got it today (2 days) just got a chance to put it together but not use it yet, seams to be quality. I was skeptical about buying a new product without many reviews but trusted the skil brand and was happy with with the price. Thanks for the video👍🏻

[@christianh2o252]

Hi Anthony... Let us know what you think of it when you’ve had a chance to put it through it’s paces...

[@gregghernandez2714]

I remember watching a guy start using a Ridgid table saw right after unboxing, then complained that it didn't make accurate cuts! Great explanation on how to fine tune the saw before putting it through it's paces.

[@whatthehellimbored]

I've been using this for a couple weeks after my DeWalt finally died after 12 years...great saw! Accurate and powerful.

[@jamesnm21]

I wish it had a wheeled stand so I didn't have to carry it but looks like a good saw for a decent price. The Dewalts are nice and also pretty loud so not really an issue there.

[@bsanders9106]

Picked this up today at my local BiMart for $275. The included legs makes this thing worth it. Did some test cuts, felt good but this is my first table saw ever. I like how it stores down with all the tools onboard.

[@kjk7225]

Do you think legs will last? Seems lili storing it with legs down like ive seen in pictures and all the plastic in the legs they might breakdown?

[@joshwilson2949]

It’s not just the piece will make the machine cost more by making it metal, it’s that process of mass machining and metal pricing. So it will more than double the cost. Plastic is pretty durable and a lot cheaper to replace vs metal. Great review overall.

[@rts3613]

As a remodeling contractor I have a ton of pro grade tools. I settled on Dewalt table saws. It's hard to beat Dewalts rack and pinion fence setup. It's very accurate. The only Skil tool to make the "cut" through the years is a Skilsaw Mag 77. My van was broken into and I had several thousand dollars in tools stolen along with my beloved Dewalt table saw. I'm happy to see that now Skilsaw has a worm drive table saw with the rack and pinion fence, although not this model. It might be the perfect replacement.

[@andrewvaldez1777]

I’m a DIYer and based on advice from Vince I went with the Skil cordless tool line instead of Hercules. Best advice ever. Thanks Vince! I may get this table saw as well, hopefully on a Black Friday deal. I hope Skil gives you a little something for the effort.

[@papatrt]

I ordered one based on your and others reviews can't wait I had to downsize my shop temporarily and missed not working my wood projects so I picked this saw up hope it has durabilioty and stays accurate! thnak you!

[@steventoney1741]

Just bought this saw last week. Hadn’t seen this video and didn’t know anything about it. Went to the store planning on buying a different one. Saw this for $30 more ($299.99) and decided to get it. Love it so far. Great for beginners like myself. Easy to use, cuts great. Will upgrade the blade at some point but over it’s well worth investing in.

[@kjk7225]

How is the noise level?

[@steventoney1741]

@@kjk7225 It’s pretty loud I guess. I wear ear protection so it doesn’t bother me. I’ve never had a table saw before so I don’t have anything to compare it to. Still think it’s a great saw!

[@rodw]

HI VINCE !!! VERY NICELY DONE SIR !!!! THANKS RODNEY

[@MikeE-hb8zb]

Enjoyed your vid! No B.S. and no punches pulled! love it!!

[@mousikos23]

I've had this Skil saw sitting in my house for a week. My first tablesaw and I'm terrified to use it lol. Your video is probably the first I've seen where I feel more confident. Others casually rip through wood, no guard on, like it's not a big deal - and I KNOW it is. You've made it a point to keep yours on and show how you're ripping with it on. Granted, maybe a 4x4 or a very thin piece might need it off (?), but you then made sure to say the riving(sp?) knife should stay on if we know what's good for us. I appreciate this approach you're conveying - it's not overly fear-inducing, but also not callous to the consequences. And also, Philly Philly! at least I assume you're from Philly. Your accent made me wonder, and then your ending solidified my assumption.

[@RaulGarcia-so7lc]

Thank-you. Very good demonstration. I am in the market to purchase a table saw. I'm impressed.

[@rickiepeebles9912]

Best Skil table saw tutorial out there. Just purchased one. Good info. Thanks!

[@jerrykramer7025]

Great video and love how you showed us to calibrate the saw. Most others wouldn't take the time. That why your the MAN.

[@kirbyberry9970]

Setup seems fairy easy

[@edellafera]

Great demonstration !!!

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Impressive saw on the accuracy @vcgconstruction

[@VCGConstruction]

I was pleasantly surprised myself Antonio!

[@hillustration]

Just got this with the new aluminum throat plate. Pretty impressive tool. Use hearing protection, it is loud.

[@RussThacher]

This is the video I've been waiting for. I've been researching and watching table saw videos for months now trying to figure out what to get and was hoping that you'd drop a video with your opinion. Thanks!

[@cuchanu]

Get the Metabo if it's on sale. Same price, much better saw

[@albertv6054]

I like the fact that it has two latches on both sides of the fence ... does the metabo

[@scsc9311]

I would go for the DeWalt dwe7485. Way better saw and deal. The worm drive version of the Skil saw is way better. It has a nicer stand with really large tires, but at that price range, definitely go for the Dewalt dwe7491rs.

[@livinglifenow1000]

I agree, my next and first saw!

[@number6396]

@@scsc9311 The Dewalt is $250 more than the Skil. In my book that's not the same price range.

[@bryanbahling2877]

That saw is fantastic. I purchased this one because of this video.

[@VCGConstruction]

Enjoy it

[@davidmedina4625]

Thank you, you made my decision. I just went out and bought it. 👍

[@leftofpunk]

I was looking for options for my very first table saw just the other day and I happened across this same saw and thought it looked like a great option. Didn't want to go super cheap like those Ryobi's or Hercules'. I feel much better about my findings after stumbling upon this video of yours. Also thank you for the calibration lesson. That'll be helpful!

[@bricemayes7566]

I have the ryobi jobsite saw and it is amazing!!! And cheaper than this one

[@fiveohgod]

Tony, the Hercules is a better saw, but it's much like Loutenenant... Dan...he's got no legs.

[@yobryan88]

I remember you guys went to a convention and tried the new skill tools and it was impressive from what they were before! Great job guys!

[@indalcecio]

If you don't need all that depth of cut, I would recommend spending like $60 more and go with the Skilsaw SPT 8 1/2" worm drive saw. It's amazing and the worm drive is not only more powerful but much quieter.

[@themeat5053]

Vince, nice review. I've been gone awhile, glad you're not screaming in this one.

[@andersonolive4553]

Mine just arrived today, pumped to check it out. My first table saw and I was confident making the purchase thanks to you! I really appreciate your content.

[@toymchne_114]

I think the Milwaukee table saw has about the same amount of plastic as this saw.

[@Andrew_Sherman]

Gotta admit, this is the best review I have seen so far from this saw. Good job Definitely got me thinking of getting one

[@scottmorris4914]

I like the built in stand, the two items I see as an issue is the plastic gears, and the dado width it can handle. The specs say 5/8”, so it cannot handle a dado the width of a 1x board. You would have to do two passes. Most other saws are at least 3/4”, Other than that, the price is great, and it appears stable. I wish the non-cabinet saws were gear driven for setting the angle of the blade instead of moving the tilt by hand.

[@carasmussen27]

seems like way too much plastic. I am still leaning towards DeWalt.

[@ChrisHornberger]

Maybe you have good info, but I couldn't watch you more than 30 seconds. Wow. Just dial it back a little.

[@gladiadorpr1356]

Thanks for the video and the information. I will consider this one. I am about to start little cabinets proyecto. Thank you so much! God bless you and your company!!

[@edwardpenniman246]

Bought this saw and your video was the best in answering a couple of questions I had in assembling it. Great video.

[@VCGConstruction]

Glad it is helpful Edward.

[@russwild1953]

Looks like a good saw to me. Better than the one I've been using.

[@brianwallace9355]

I like it. I been looking for a saw . But I have been taking my time looking for the right one to buy . Thanks

[@MrBrian22866]

Just received this saw, its amazing for the price. Amazon for $367. Tough to find, out of stock a lot. Please note, you left out a very important feature. 1 of the 4 legs is adjustable if you end up on an uneven surface. It's pretty light and has rubber feet when you store it with the legs folded in.

[@drew-rb7fu]

I'm impressed by all the new skil tools I have several and plan on buying this saw

[@genegribble6945]

I like it. $$$ for entry level. At least it does not have the tabbed rails like Craftsman and Ryobi; especially if you want to add a cross cut sled or other liter guides. Great showing.

[@MostlyPeacefulCombatVet]

No adjustments to square the table/fence to the blade??!! That's incredible. Has to be some sort of mistake. We have 1500 dollar + saws in the wood shop that needed adjustment before they were G2G. A sawstop and grizzly. So I'm impressed I think it's a respectable saw for the msrp bracket. Probably the best one from what I can see. At about the 200 dollar mark, I'd call that a deal I have to have. Because tools! Thanks for the vid y'all! Take care! -David Briot #VCG4LIFE

[@jjsrt8]

Those built in legs are genius! I've been looking at getting a dewalt. I'm just a home use builder/crafter so this will probably be good for me.

[@joshpope2141]

A real VCGuy does not stop while ripping on a table saw. Went with the Bosch 4100 the gravity rise stand is so smooth and awesome

[@jakejohnston3004]

You instantly had me at a Like, but the Yojimbo had me at a Subscribe. Great info man, thanks!

[@ZachAttackThe]

Thanks! You helped me decide on this saw, and set it up tonight, excited to get using it

[@kjk7225]

Is it as loud as he says?

[@ZachAttackThe]

@@kjk7225 it is loud indeed, however it’s a power tool and that’s something I consider part of the deal.

[@maydanlex]

Excellent breakdown of this saw. Thanks!

[@Bonky2004]

I got one and it's loud But it's great machine and i installed a softstarter

[@foggyfrogman1]

Been looking for a new budget DIY saw as my next investment. I like my skill circular saw and now this table saw is top of the list. 👍

[@iloveknives75]

I was just looking at this saw. It’s cool and all that, but that knife he has is nice!!!

[@leokennedy5079]

Awesome video. Thank you! Just assembled my saw. Picked up a few things from you for the assembly. I would call myself a self-taught very accomplished DIYer. Not sure if I'll start with the windows, which need new jambs and sills or my wife's new potting shed. Regardless, I'm looking forward to making my first cuts tomorrow. I agree with the comment below. You should demo every tool on earth!

[@mikenismogtr]

Just picked up a slightly used one for 200. ordered a new diablo blade and cant wait to rip some boards through it this weekend,.

[@dalemendes9969]

I’m looking for a new one, and it looks promising. It does sound pretty freaking loud . Great Review, keep them coming.👍😎😷

[@MegaFranceschini]

i like that Skil10" table saw. love it but is like say is loud very loud, but i like it. i might check it out. Vince thanks for the video . take care. be bless

[@adryangalindo6459]

Im.new to the game and getting serious about my work . Iv restored a jig saw and circular saw by Skil and I'm content and fairly happy with how they preform

[@OnTheToolsWithSal]

Bought this saw, and set it up quickly. Fairly accurate out of the box. I bought a Diablo finish blade and installed it during the initial setup. I was using it for some Lifeproof flooring. The integrated stand is awesome, the hinges are alittle stiff of the out of the box but not a issue. Only this is don’t like is the huge bulky guard, it should have a detention for you to flip it up out of the way instead of being forced to remove it. They should have a spot on the saw to store it when you pop it off instead of tossing it on the floor lol Thanks for the review and setup tips!

[@TheKurtTribute]

Other than the blade, everything included with the saw has a storage spot under the table (dust elbow, anti-kickback pawls, guard and fence).

[@alexey_sychev]

For people from Europe: this saw have different model here - Skil 1340. Only small differences - it does not include anti kick-back, probably the motor is little bit different - 4500 RPM, and stock blade is 48T.

[@robertmills5858]

As u say, I’d appreciate teal/steel to plastic components- although at its price point seems to be a pretty nice little saw. Keep up the awesome videos, I appreciate your opinions & reviews.

[@jeremywatts2768]

You really can't beat the features for the price category. R/P fence, 25" cut (halving sheet goods), integrated stand and a 10" blade. Lots of plastic, but its not $600. It leaves some budget "on the table" for additional blades, dado, etc etc. Its Baby's first table saw. People say its loud, but I can't hear them.

[@MMWoodworking]

He has one of the most unique methods of feeding wood through a saw that I have ever seen. I bet he gets nasty bite on the last 1/2-3/4in of the piece as it hits the blade on the back while he moves from the back (pulls), or far right, behind the fence. You can hear it at the end of his cut. I guess it doesn't really matter if you plan to cross cut it to length afterwards, you can just chop off that part. Solid review.

[@whytwulf3545]

I just bought this saw. So far, loving it. Menard's, if there's one near you, has these for 289 right now on sale.

[@jamespostevka1144]

Just picked mine up, had a $210 rebate check to spend. Great tool!

[@BeanoNoir]

I think the number one feature that would put it on a pro shopping list is the size and weight. 15" tall folded up and everything stores inside, plus it only weighs 51 pounds, so you don't need wheels and you don't need to have it on level ground with that adjustable leg. You could feasibly even toss it in the trunk of a sedan (which is a big deal to the guys who can't afford a truck). It looks like the plastic components may very well be less about cost saving, and more of a weight consideration, but I could always be wrong. Did you ever find out what those tapped holes were for? Possibly a plank support accessory?

[@MovieMakingMan]

You sound knowledgeable. Could this table be used to cut 1x4 strips from a 4x8 sheet of MDF? Thanks!

[@jackpine4347]

@@MovieMakingMan Running large sheet goods through a small table saw is not advisable, unless you adequately support the workpiece on both ends and the side. The best way to get good cuts on large sheets is to use a track saw, and to adequately support the workpiece. The next best way would be to either purchase a saw guide like those made by Bora, Kreg and others, or make your own rip guide from straight boards. One other choice - stores like HD, Lowe's and Menards usually have panel saws for cutting down panels for customers, in the store, when you purchase your material. You usually get the first two cuts free, then you pay for the additional cuts.

[@vabearcub]

I have always been a Skil fan.

[@JoshNoss]

I like that it'll cut a 4x4 lumber in half

[@frankpuncekar5051]

Great video, but I would like a support to fold down and connect the legs, on a job site were all you have dirt & rocks I find portable saws tend to wobble or vibrate off the self installed levelers( pieces of wood, rocks you know the drill).I did install small angle iron with wing nuts around the base that would give me more surfaces to level my portable saw, but I just used it at a few sites with that configuration when needed but it’s just another thing to forget to put in the truck. Legs are fine for support that was really only complaint if it is one that I had otherwise great saw for the price, plastics gears haven’t had any problem with but like you I’m a “metal “guy in my tools as well my music. Stay safe enjoy you videos!🤘🇺🇸

[@number1pappy]

The dewalt DWE7491RS table saw is hands down the best portable 10 inch table saw. It's not even debatable! However.......this skill table saw seems to be their answer to the dewalt. This means this saw seems to do everything the dewalt does ,it just does it cheaper. Again Meaning the Skill because it uses a plethora of plastic parts probably won't last as long as the Dewalt but it is a hell of a lot cheaper and for a home owner who probably won't use that much it might be just fine! This is interesting 🤔. Thanks for the video!

[@paulsullivan6409]

Looks like a good prosumer product at a prosumer price.

[@trithan1473]

Sold me! The biggest consideration is it blends in with the rest of my Milwaukee collection :)

[@johnmarion3008]

Yes

[@timothybrown1433]

I have this saw and love it

[@davidsmalley9336]

I wish I had seen this Skil before I bought my kobalt , this Skil stuff is looking good..

[@markmiller9217]

I like it! DIY Newbie here. Appreciate you! Like this saw.

[@alexboomer8828]

I would like too see a 2x4 or 2x6 cut. Also would like to see a dado cut too. also maybe a 4x4.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Brand is skil even with the picture blurred I know @Vcgconstruction

[@javierflores4567]

I think it's very okey for the price... I have a skilsaw sircular saw and cuts like butter

[@edgarshoe]

Thanks! Was waiting for a review for this saw. Great job. Even more convinced about it. Been in the market for a while looking at Hitachi (Metabo HPT) but it fluctuates in price so much and at $569 currently, might as well get a DeWalt. $600+ though it's too much for my needs. This seems like a decent saw for a decent price for a pro-sumer product.

[@josephmelcher1312]

Nice job, Skill would not have been my first choice but your demo makes me consider it. I would like to see the Harbor Freight offerings demonstrated just for curiosity's sake.

[@joliemoss689]

I got this saw because of your review. It's my first table saw and I love it! I can move it around, and am learning a ton by using it. My one question is about the "Auxiliary fence" The thing that swings over the fence--what does it do? could you demonstrate its use? Incidentally, The one I bought was the last one available within a 50 mile radius. You must be quite an influencer!

[@calcant10]

Just got one too. The auxiliary fence that swings over the rip fence can be used as a work support if you are cutting past the edge of the table. There is more information on it in the owners manual on page 35 and 36 if you want to know exactly, was just reading about it when I was making some adjustments.

[@jimhagler3716]

it's also used for ripping small and thin pieces so you don't put the tall part up against them. makes it easier to see and handel.

[@joseluisdiaz3066]

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