Dewalt Table Saw DON'T BUY Until You Watch This Review DWE7491RS

[@1toymaniac]

This was the best review I have seen for this saw. Short, to the point and you covered every detail about the saw including equipment storage and the rolling cart. I just bought one. I found Amazon had the best price of $529.00 with free shipping for Prime members. Thank you for taking the time to make such a great review!

[@Woodified]

Thank you for the wonderful review of my video! My goal was to show the features of the saw so viewers like yourself could make an informed decision before buying. Enjoy your new table saw.

[@sarahmiranda7130]

Please let me know if your top was flat. I've been researching like crazy I need a small ish saw like this, but need it to be accurate.

[@robertharrison3147]

Very comprehensive. Just bought one of these and you went over all of the features perfectly!

[@Woodified]

Awesome. Enjoy your new table saw

[@affordabledesertliving3487]

So helpful! The instructions to this saw I found confusing and definitely not reader friendly. This helped 400%! Excellent and many thanks.

[@Woodified]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jmrarmstrong]

Thanks for the review, I just purchased this table saw today and will put it to work tomorrow. I needed a portable one to work in my house as we are remodeling it ourself and the 300+ contactor saw i have its way too heavy and decided to go with this one. Will see how it works but im sure it will perform very well. I also bought it for $529 at my local HD. Thanks again for taking the time.

[@Woodified]

Hope you enjoy it! Good luck with the remodel.

[@sarahmiranda7130]

How did you get it for that price at HD? Also, is your top flat?

[@Jsonwin76]

Just picked this saw up and can’t thank you enough the detailed explanation and how tos…. Great video, thanks!!

[@mac243877]

I’m trying to find one, can you point me in right direction, everywhere seems to be unavailable

[@Woodified]

I see it's currently sold out. However I did find one that comes with a dado blade here: amzn.to/3RJJfYx and one that comes with a combo blade set here: amzn.to/3RJJfYx. These are affiliate links which means if you buy using the link I get a small commission that supports my channel and it doesn't impact your cost.

[@Woodified]

Awesome!

[@gordonbartel2187]

Thank you for showing all of the design features of this saw, great overview. Also, that you have owned the saw for some time, and you would buy it again is good to know.

[@Woodified]

You bet

[@dontall71]

Like the rolling stand you made for it, undersaw storage is a nice use of usable space

[@Woodified]

thanks

[@AbitLippy]

So theoretically I could adjust the blade to be a little over 45 degrees? I did here that mitre joints come out better at 45.5 degrees.

[@Woodified]

Yes. There is a little extra if you adjust the stop.

[@wwfera00]

I read multiple reviews about the table not being flat. That seems to be a known issue with this model. I'm concerned about ordering it online and the table not being flat. Did you hear about that and if dewalt fixed this problem?

[@Woodified]

I've not heard if Dewalt fixed this. You might have to go to a hardware store and test the floor model with a straight edge. Let me know if you figure it out.

[@JIMMIX7]

I have the older model of this saw and my table top dipped in quite a bit, it was difficult to get true 90deg cuts all the time. And blade wobble and the motor grunting and chattering on was a real issue. I'm after an upgrade but not sure if this is the one to choose, too many people have an issue with the table top. This saw is priced around the £1000 mark. Dewalt should do better !!

[@koopasayer5999]

@@JIMMIX7 i bought this few weeks ago, table flatness sucks, fence has a bow in the middle, everything else great definately not for fine woodworking, good for house framing lol as a patio installer i would rather use those cheapy sub 200 dollar units, the cut precision comes out to be same

[@RobertParker2]

@@JIMMIX7 It's about $550 in the US. Free shipping and returns with Amazon.

[@motsy15]

I’ve had one for several years. It’s a great portable saw. It is NOT for precision or fine furniture building. You can make nice stuff with it but you really gotta be careful and know the limitations of the saw

[@oseaghin]

Whoa, the best review of this (or just about any) table saw I've seen! Much appreciated!

[@Woodified]

Wow, thanks for the nice compliment.

[@jaykeehan5813]

I have the 745, but I assume that these Dewalt saws are all the same platform. For the money, there’s much to be appreciated about them. I don’t believe their principal purpose is fine woodworking, but I’ve made projects of white oak and hard maple that have had precise joints. However care has to be taken. I have gotten pretty good truing boards up with hand planes after cuts and will change saw blades for specific to the cut (ie. a 50 tooth cross cut blade with a zero insert if I’m cutting 1.75” hard maple against the grain). Cuts are consistent with this saw but Eork has to be done before joints are “glue ready”. I agree that the miter slots are not accurate-I tried sanding them and still could get my Rockler taper jig to go smoothly through. Same with crosscut dled I made. Therefore I use miter saw pretty heavily and hand plane some of my tapers. Still, all in all, one can do great things in one’s driveway with these saws. A great way to start out in woodworking.

[@Woodified]

Thanks for the comments. I agree great saw for those not doing fine woodworking.

[@joeyvalentine7117]

@@Woodified what's the best saw for fine woodworking?

[@luktish]

Anyone, at 3:02, just to double check: when you extend the fence all the way out, you are not able to slightly lift the fence upward or move it downward? There is no play at all, right? I am debating if I should exchange the saw or not. Mine has some play to it and the fence is a bit off, especially the thin fence in support orientation. Btw I was able to adjust the thin fence, so it works as a support now. It was sagging before / not leveled with the surface of the table. There is this pivoting screw on the hinges, which is also working as a locking pin. Just loosen it and adjust to correct the issue. Thanks

[@Woodified]

I just checked my fence support with it fully extended. There is no downwards play. If I lift up on the fence it does have a little upwards play however I don't see the upwards play being a factor especially with a board on the support fence. I think that answers your question. Let me know if you have any further questions.

[@luktish]

@@Woodified Thanks for your reply, Is you fence perpendicular to the surface of the table? Mine is off by about 0.03". Tilting out. Also it's concaved in one spot. Mind you, that's with the fence set on the table surface, therefore if fully extended, I suspect it will be off even more (depending on the amount of play). Unfortunately I don't have a long enough tool to measure it. Also, while the fence is being mounted on the left hand side, it drags along the surface of the table, with visible bump while going across the miter slot. If extended beyond the surface of the table, the lower edge of fence is below it. I am exchanging the saw, since DeWalt did not want to just send a new rail and fence.

[@michaelconroy8060]

I've never been a fan of these smaller (portable) saws, but that one is just impressive! On several levels!

[@Woodified]

I like it

[@emanuelfatseas2102]

Very even handed review and critique. Good features were pointed out as well as features that have room for improvement. I have a ShopSmith that I have owned for about 40 years. I have never used my ShopSmith very much because I have the greatest need for a table saw in which mode it is terrible. I wish I would have purchased this Dewalt table saw years ago.

[@Woodified]

Thanks Emanuel. I've never used a shop smith but I've seen videos on youtube. They seem to have an end number of uses if you have the attachments.

[@a.b.l_m.s.n]

Can we install cmt blades? The inner diameter of the tree is 25.4 On the Dewalt DWE7492 table saw??

[@Woodified]

All my blades are 10" with 1/8" kerf.

[@operatingengineer520]

So how do you typically use the dust collection? Would you use both ports to vacuum from, the lower and hook a hose to the upper as well? I do like the review, it’ll help guide me towards my potential purchase.

[@Woodified]

I use the main dust port every cut. I only connect the port above the blade if cutting MDF.

[@fuzzyfuzzwuz]

Hi there! Really important question for us here. Our storage is limited in our garage - can you tell me what the dimensions of just the table saw is when fully stowed? So when it's collapsed in your video exactly at the 5:16 / 5:17 mark. Would REALLY appreciate all the dimensions - Height (top of gray table surface to bottom of feet), Width, Depth. THANK YOU!!

[@Woodified]

Sure here you go. H=32.2cm; top= 64.5cm (d) x 67cm (w).

[@fuzzyfuzzwuz]

@@Woodified THANK YOU! woohoo, it will fit in the space I'm thinking about

[@number1pappy]

How secure is the motor mount? Have you noticed any blade wobble? Can it make multiple repeated cuts consistently without having to readjust? Thanks! Reason I ask is because I don't have a dedicated shop. I'll be needing a portable table saw but I also don't want the blade wobble and inconsistent cuts that other contractor table saws have. I heard really good things about this one but, I wanted to hear it from someone who has had one for some time like you have. It would have been nice to see the motor mounts in this video as the local lowes were I live does not have one on display. Anyways an honest answer as to any wobble or inconsistent cuts would be appreciated! Thanks again 😀

[@Woodified]

The motor seems well mounted. I have not had any issues with blade wobble with this dewalt table saw. I know the issues with contractor saws as my last table saw was a cheap skil saw table saw and the blade would lower itself from the vibrations and it would take a lot of effort to get the blade and the fence square. I've been very pleased with the Dewalt table saw. The rack and pinion fence is easy to adjust. The only issue with the cuts is that the table surface not perfectly flat when you get close to the blade (as shown in the video). Let me know if you have any further questions about the table saw.

[@number1pappy]

@@Woodified thank you so much!

[@imjusmoody180]

If i don’t have a dedicated space could this be used outside and transported back and forth to a storage unit by myself

[@Woodified]

100%. The table saw will fit in a car when not attached to the stand. If you have a van or truck or or if the storage is within walking distance you could leave the table saw on the rolling stand to transport.

[@nickprielipp3964]

Have you had any issues with the arbor nut coming loose? I have the same saw only about a year old. Every time I stop the saw the nut comes loose on the blade. Called Dewalt and they are sending a new nut but it seems like a lot of people have had the same problem.

[@Woodified]

No issues with the arbor nut. Mine stays tight.

[@MackAttack-bh8po]

If RS is rolling stand, what does the QS model indicate?

[@Woodified]

I wasn't sure so I asked AI. This is what the bots are saying: "QS" in DeWalt tool model numbers stands for "Quick-Select". It's a feature that allows users to quickly change between different tools or modes on a multi-functional tool.

[@williamfotiou7577]

Great review. I'm buying this saw and I've been doing my research. Seems like everything I need. Thanks

[@Woodified]

great glad to help

[@guydupont1190]

Thanks for your video !! For what kind of cuts (or piece's size) does the not flat table top create an issue...?

[@Woodified]

Ripping narrow width materials will be a little off.

[@bartden9668]

What about the blades? Do you have to use DeWalt Blades and can ya put f.ex. 254mm blades on it without issues..? Please tell us more about blades.

[@Woodified]

Yes this model comes with a 10 inch blade. I also have an 8 inch dado set that I use on the table saw. Thanks for the video idea.

[@nickcase2635]

I am about to buy one of these and have a question: does the blade guard not act as a riving knife? If not, then which is the most important to have on? Sorry, new to table saws.

[@Woodified]

Yes the blade guard acts as a riving knife too. This model comes with a riving knife separate from the blade guard as well. You'd use just the riving knife when your not cutting all the way through your work piece.

[@nickcase2635]

@@Woodifiedthank you!

[@Eigencreatie]

Thank you for your review. What I miss in the video is how straight is the top? Cheers Daan

[@Woodified]

Do you mean how flat the top is?

[@Coxfame]

Years ago we used the big delta in the job site as our main saw to build cabinets and we had a second dewalt table saw (one of the first table saw) . I personally liked that I purchased 24 in max rip, now I just bought the one with the rolling stand for the max rip cut and also to use a full size dado. I took it off the stand = less heavier and easy to fit in tight spaces. I cut outdoor so we don't care about the dust. Dewalt makes good miter & table saws.

[@Woodified]

I agree with your dewalt comment. I have their mitre saw as well. It's good too!

[@IvanRamirez-fs3sf]

Great video, I’m not familiar with table saw work yet I’m looking into buying this specific model or the smaller DWE7485. I really appreciate your time for putting up this video with the very honest review (You should be sponsored by Dewalt)

[@Woodified]

Thanks Ivan. I'm glad you found the video helpful. The DWE7485 has similar features. A sponsorship would be great. If you you were planning on buying the saw online I have an Amazon affiliate link in the description that if you buy anything within 24 hours of clicking the link I get a small commission which helps support my channel and it doesn't change the price you pay. However if you find a better price elsewhere go get the better price. Either way enjoy your new table saw.

[@MrHarpad]

Someone said that it's very loud. Is it true?

[@Woodified]

You'll need hearing protection for any table saw. I just tested using an dB app on an iphone 12. The max measurement at 1 metre away was 92.6 dB. Not sure how this compares to other table saws or if this is useful for you. I realize there are lots of variables but it hopefully gives you an idea.

[@TheTimutube]

Hi wats it like on long bevel cuts.kindest regards tim

[@Woodified]

Works good on long bevel cuts. I cut French cleats in plywood with no problems.

[@ronhau1542]

Wow I learned a lot! Great review!

[@Woodified]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MrKen-wy5dk]

Great video for a one man production. You "nailed" it!

[@Woodified]

Much appreciated!

[@codarussell7925]

Is the table top itself made out of metal or plastic?

[@Woodified]

metal. I believe its aluminum.

[@Woodified]

metal. I believe its aluminum.

[@bernardlegacy1155]

I have the same model. How flat is your table top?

[@Woodified]

skip to 10:31

[@sylvainmasson8629]

Juste ordered mine today !

[@Woodified]

Enjoy!!

[@letmebehomie6185]

Good review. But miter guage is useless on this. Not the guage but the channel, the guage works great on my Rikon Band saw.

[@Woodified]

I tend to use my mitre saw or a crosscut sled instead of the gauge.

[@hosseind6312]

thank you❤

[@Woodified]

You're welcome!!

[@callofgeorge]

should be sponsored by dewalt. just sold them a saw. well almost. honey sent me an email for a price drop on it to $550, started watching this video to make sure i was making a good purchase, but by the time the video was finished the price went back to $650...

[@Woodified]

Thanks. Dewalt never replied to my messages :( Did you end up buying the saw?

[@callofgeorge]

@@Woodified sure did. it eventually went back on sale. i have a small wood working shop essentially now.. or the tools to become one lol. ordered the locking dado stack for this saw, bauer planer, wen jointer, flip top bench for those 2, already had a compound sliding miter saw, clamps galore and several hand power tools.

[@floridasaltlife]

Great video

[@Woodified]

thank you!

[@richardpark0691]

I like your job.👍👍

[@Woodified]

Thank you

[@ronhau1542]

I thought the dust collection was excellent.

[@Woodified]

I stopped using the dust collection on the blade guard.

[@mar56313]

Very good review and a big thumbs up but the 'Don't Buy Unitl You Watch This Review'... well....

[@Woodified]

Fair enough regarding the title. Any suggestions on a better video title?

[@cuisinartOH1]

Yeah, I too just bought this saw and THEN watched this video :-)

[@Woodified]

Enjoy your new table saw!

[@mar56313]

@@Woodified I ended up buying its little brother the DW7485 after going to the shop and looking at them both side by side. I then tried to lift the bigger saw and my mind was made up. The extra few KGs and the space limitation in my garage made up my mind. I also wanted to fit it into a flip-top bench. As for video names.. 'All you need to know - An honest review of the DWE7491RS'. I found your video to be one of the best. Well done.

[@mar56313]

@@cuisinartOH1 I watched so many videos and then went to the shop to buy it but a funny thing happened. The two saws were one beside the other and I tried lifting each one of them and thought... I'm not getting any younger. With a bad back this is not future proofed so I actually went for the smaller brother with the smaller blade a few kg lighter. I'm so happy with it. They are fantastic saws. Compared to a circular saw mounted in my old table this is so accurate and so much easier to use. Worth every $$ spent in my opinion.

[@WoodworkingYouTubers]

Thanks for the review

[@Woodified]

I'm glad you liked it!

[@aj5681]

Thumbnail said 4 year review. I’ve seen about 5 out of box reviews EXACTLY like yours.

[@Woodified]

I believe in actually using a tool before reviewing it. However you're right I should do a part 2 --A follow-up 5 years later.

[@flanikent]

You do realize its a job site saw! If you've been to a job site you know what that means.

[@Woodified]

Yes sir. And it fits well in a small shop too! What's your crew using on site?

[@flanikent]

@@Woodified track saw

[@shawn1506]

@@flanikent what track saw?

[@PuffPac]

@@flanikent track saws are for pussies

[@galvanizedgnome]

​@@shawn1506 kreg

[@withoutfurtheradoforever]

👍

[@Woodified]

thank you

[@jamesfinney8841]

No one paid him to say anything aboat the saw guys.

[@Woodified]

That's right. Dewalt has not paid me to say anything and I bought the saw with my own money. My goal was to make a video that is helpful.

[@yeeaahBUDDY]

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[@Woodified]

I like knowing more information before buying. I figure others would too.

[@MrKen-wy5dk]

I stopped watching when the YT ad video started playing.

[@Woodified]

Sorry to hear that. Have you tried yt premium?