DeWalt Table Saw DWE7485 Review💰Worth Your Money?

[@ToolShow]

Hey Jack, love the review! I'd like to feature it in our show this Friday. You alright with that?

[@sumeraybuilds]

Yes of course!!

[@sumeraybuilds]

Let me know if there's anything you need :D

[@tico78742]

After losing part of a finger and a couple of surgeries I would highly recommend keeping the guards on when possible. 12 hours in the ER and the hospital bills taught me a lesson. Thankfully they mostly restored my finger. Be careful out there.

[@sumeraybuilds]

Considering a SawStop for this reason!

[@richardblackmore527]

I have just bought one, and your recommendation was spot-on, IMO. Set up was perfect. I am a beginner woodworker, so I appreciated just being able to clip on the fence, taking a few measurements, and checking for square. The cuts I have made so far are amazingly clean and effortless. I haven’t been able to make long, thin cuts before, so it's a game changer for my hobbies and interests. FFX often do promotions, and mine cost just under 400 quid. All the best. Richie.

[@sumeraybuilds]

Glad I could help! You got a great deal!

[@DJ-yj1vg]

I had the 10" version. The best thing about this saw is the fence adjustment. The rear of the fence adjusts the same amount as the front keeping it parallel to the saw blade. Many table saw fences skew out of alignment when you either adjust it, or clamp it down.

[@sumeraybuilds]

100% agree, this thing is super accurate!

[@TheRealGOTdurrrred]

I bought this saw last year around this time. It is such a great table saw. I recently upgraded to a sawstop cts which is pretty much the same saw with the finger saving technology.

[@sumeraybuilds]

Totally agree, it’s awesome! Jealous of your upgrade though!

[@DjLooN]

Going to buy the CTS soon upgrading from the Milwaukee table saw

[@davetuscano5939]

I've been hurt a few times. A few stiches. Before you get hurt bad, you will remove your hand! LOL😂.... saw stop is for schools so the kids don't get hurt.

[@TheRealGOTdurrrred]

@@davetuscano5939 sawstop would be perfect for school! My carpentry school didn't have one. It's also great if you have employees. Keeping everyone's fingers on their hands saves a lot of money.

[@paulmartin2348]

Thank you much for this review. I just finished practically rebuilding a rental house for someone but I am not a carpenter. (machinist here) The project came out very well as I am a bit of a perfectionist and I earned almost enough money for my labor to pay for the tools I bought. One of them was this exact table saw and it was a life saver when re-flooring the entire house with a laminate wood floor. While I loved every minute I used this my only issue was (like you said) the miter gage is pretty much trash. I am just happy that I didn't waste $299 on a bad saw.

[@sumeraybuilds]

It's an awesome machine, glad you found the review helpful!

[@優さん-n7m]

Did I see kick back at 03:48 where the thin slice of wood just shot out but you were not in the way?

[@sumeraybuilds]

Yes you did, but that footage was sped up so it looks worse than it is I think.

[@instantalbums]

How do you avoid this? ​@@sumeraybuilds

[@iananderson4159]

Jack I would like to suggest that you use the plastic push and make redwood push sticks instead, as the plastic push sticks tend to shatter if it hits a running saw blade much safer. I been in the carpentry trade for over 40 yrs and yes I still got all of my fingers

[@sumeraybuilds]

Great tip, thanks i

[@bconnerly]

DEFINITELY check to make sure everything is squared up properly before using for the first time! I just got a new DeWalt Table Saw (DWE7491RS) and it came out of the box defective. The blade and riving knife sat flush against one side of the throat plate. Wasn't a problem with the throat plate, it was the entire motor mount which was slightly off. Everyone I asked said it DEFINITELY shouldn't be like that. DeWalt wanted me to drive 2 hours to the nearest "authorized service shop." No thanks DeWalt.. If I spend $700 on a brand new item, I'm not ALSO going to drive 4 hours to get it repaired before I can even use it. REFUNDED AND REPLACED.

[@sumeraybuilds]

Yeah I totally understand the frustration, I’d have been the same. I did recently have an issue with the fence of this table saw. I contacted Dewalt and they replied the next day and told me they’re sending a new fence! Things must be a bit different in the UK, I don’t think we have repair centres here. And I agree, always check and never trust factory calibration. 😎

[@RoundTownWithMike]

I have that saw and I love it. The only thing I do not like is how you adjust the blade angle. You have to unlock it and push it one way or the other and lock in place hoping you are at the angle you want. I wish it was on a geared crank wheel that you can easily adjust. You must use a digital blade angle finder for precise angles. It if yo just need to be very close you can eyeball the numbers on the side. If you plan to build it into a table and make it not so mobile anymore. The flip-up locks on the sliding rip fence are easy to use but are low and you need to leave a 2" or more gap in your table top all the way down you entire table OR leave designated cut outs for that and then yo must move the fence to that location every time you remove it. Overall thought a very nice saw.

[@sumeraybuilds]

Great insight, I too love this saw! I am considering builidng a bench for this once I have built myself a larger workshop.

[@shellyshamsul6112]

short, simple and informative. thanks for the video.

[@sumeraybuilds]

Glad it was helpful!

[@LangfordBeatz]

Loved this vid, really informative, been floating the idea of buying one of these and I think it's confirmed now! Thanks!

[@sumeraybuilds]

Thanks Chris!

[@stephenreynard5744]

On sale here in Az at Lowe’s for $299 on the regular

[@sumeraybuilds]

That's so cheap! You americans are lucky!

[@davedaniels8211]

I have the same trollied kit . All works great . Good deal .

[@sumeraybuilds]

Great choice!

[@benramos4783]

Thanks dude I was on the sideline but after your video I’m in 🎉

[@sumeraybuilds]

No problem 👍 glad to hear it 😃

[@Wellin220365]

Excellent down to earth review. You’ll probably get a phone call from my Mrs 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️because I’ve just ordered the saw and a stand 😂😂😂👍

[@sumeraybuilds]

Oh dear 😅😅

[@xblinketx]

What are the dimensions of the saw + table set when folded?

[@sumeraybuilds]

It's 65cm x 60cm x 96cm (tall)

[@xblinketx]

@@sumeraybuilds Thanks a lot!

[@stevebuckley-ou8co]

Impressive and informative, cheers Jack. 👍

[@sumeraybuilds]

Thanks Steve!

[@sirJ0rd4n]

looking forward to more tool reviews

[@sumeraybuilds]

They’re coming!

[@ic1022]

Do you have a video showing how to mount the saw on the stand?

[@sumeraybuilds]

I don’t sorry, it’s pretty straightforward honestly!

[@The_Joker_]

Seriously thinking of buying one of these but how good is it for hardwood like purpleheart etc?

[@sumeraybuilds]

It’s buy far, my favourite woodworking purchase. I’ve ran oak through it a lot and it’s great. You’ll find a finer blade will help with tear out too. I’d say day this saw could handle most beginner project easily.

[@thewoodjunki]

Cheers for the review..

[@sumeraybuilds]

Thanks 🙏

[@IfDawidCanYouCan]

Can I ask you a question outside the Saw itself, if I I may, please? Could you tell me where can I buy the various boards here in UK 🇬🇧 B&Q/Wicks/Homebase - I don’t think 🤔 they sell these types of boards (e.g. Mahogany, Oak, etc.). Any advice would be greatly appreciated my friend. I live in Suffolk which seems not far from you… I believe, “ *_Our World_* is a *_Shared Experience_* “… Remember, *_Life_* is *_Short_* so *_Live Long_* and *_Prosper_* … 🖖 Cheers!!!

[@sumeraybuilds]

Honestly I almost never buy those hardwoods I use in my videos. I look at for scrap online (Facebook) always keep an eye out for skips (it’s crazy what people throw away) and occasionally get some scrap pieces from a local carpenter. Buying oak is crazy expensive and you can get it at B&Q but mentally prepare to be sad about the cost! 😅

[@IfDawidCanYouCan]

@@sumeraybuilds Thanks matey!!! 🖖💜

[@tben28son]

@sumeray builds what’s the main limitations of this saw compared to the 7491 10 inch version. I’m looking at getting one of the two and the money isn’t the big obstacle. I’m just a basic weekend woodworker and curious if the 7485 will be enough for me? Thanks

[@sumeraybuilds]

Essentially it's just the cutting depth. A 10 in blade means you'll be able to cut through thicker timber which can be useful depending on what you have in mind. I *think* the 10 inch allows for dado blade too.

[@Gamgan]

Thank you very usefull review!

[@sumeraybuilds]

Glad it was helpful!

[@EdBlack-]

God provided a very nice one to me for $100 on marketplace! Very excited! 🙏

[@sumeraybuilds]

Wow! Very lucky!

[@cuebj]

Everyone rates the saw highly. Everyone comments on the mitre guide - but a higher grade furniture and cabinet grade mitre guide would raise the cost significantly above the price for a construction site job saw, which is what it is. The fact that it can justify spending more on a more precise mitre guide is a plus. Some people add a piece of 19mm plywood to make a truly flat top and then add higher grade T-track for a higher grade mitre guide. Well worth getting some roller stands for long pieces to run off on

[@sumeraybuilds]

That’s a fair point!

[@dougdavidson175]

Nice review Jack. Not in the market for a saw ATM. Take care & stay safe.

[@sumeraybuilds]

Thanks Doug, you too!

[@stevenewland3929]

Will this saw take a dado stack and if not do dewalt produce one?

[@sumeraybuilds]

Technically no, but I have seen some people use it with one, alebiet doesn't look too safe.

[@AbitLippy]

I noticed the blade tilt scale goes up to 48 degrees but it doesn't seem to go past 45. Is that correct?

[@sumeraybuilds]

Yes that’s right, it’s limited to 45 degrees

[@markpapp8784]

Nice review that would have convinced me to buy one had I not already done so. But I take issue with your dismissal of the mitre gauge: "It's OK..." Seriously? I think it's an utter piece of junk that was binned very soon after setting up the saw. You're spot on about the instructions! The DeWalt was a perfect buy for me, size-wise, but it was the fence mechanism that clinched it for me as my previous saw's fence was dreadful and unsquarable, if that's a word. (I know it's not.) I had to adjust the fence slightly out of the box, but the blade alignment was so perfect that I couldn't detect any issues, even with a nicely mounted dial gauge. I had to set up the 90 and 45 degree stops, which took a while, but once set up they've not moved. I agree that it's noisy. Also, the dust collection's not that great, even with a shop vac, but it's not too bad. The only thing I would have liked is gear driven blade angle adjustment, but seeing as the vast majority of cuts I make are at 90 or 45 I can live without it.

[@sumeraybuilds]

Thanks for the feedback Mark! It’s great to hear you enjoyed the review. I do think the Mitre gauge is ‘good enough’ for most beginners making basic items. But if you need to do anything that requires precision like furniture ect then I agree with you!

[@lineman508]

Great Video I just bought mine the other day im looking forward to using it I agree that the setup info was lacking but "You Tube " for the win Peace

[@sumeraybuilds]

Great to hear 🙏

[@Desertphile]

Thank you.

[@sumeraybuilds]

You're welcome!

[@tangodown2721]

The skil 10" us worth it over the 8.5" dewalt imo. Unless your getting the 7491

[@sumeraybuilds]

Interesting! Thanks for sharing! :)

[@tangodown2721]

@sumeraybuilds greater max cut range, longer rip capacity, ability to run a dado stack which the 7485 can't do, comes with a built in stand, about 50 bucks cheaper than the 7485, widely regarded as one of the best mid value picks, with the dewalt 7491 still being considered the best overall on the market for jobsites.

[@sumeraybuilds]

Sounds good. I’ve seen some people use a dado blade in this DeWalt router even though they DeWalt recommends not to. When I do upgrade I’ll be looking for something that takes them properly!

[@3dprint4woodworking59]

Nice presentation! Let me know if you need zero clearance insert / mitter bars I would ship them to you for free

[@sumeraybuilds]

Yes please!

[@xenofonvasiliadis]

Great video, I think the model is "DWE7485" and not "DWE4785". Thank you for the info

[@sumeraybuilds]

Thanks!! I’ve changed it

[@NeilPeart_2112]

Only $300, 237 pounds, where did you find that price??

[@sumeraybuilds]

I don't think you'll get this price in the UK, perhaps in the US. I usually find FFX to be the cheapest in the UK but always worth browsing Google for deals.

[@NeilPeart_2112]

Cool, I was just surprised, I thought I was getting a stellar deal :-) @@sumeraybuilds

[@erica.f.3036]

3:50. Dude almost get impaled.

[@sumeraybuilds]

That was sped up footage I believe

[@bmacaulay18]

That factory blade is trash and should be replaced first unless all you are doing is framing or building decks/sheds. The miter gauge is also trash. All in all, its a decent small contractor saw and that's about it. The 10" version gives a lot more capability.

[@sumeraybuilds]

Interesting take, thanks!

[@優さん-n7m]

DW7491 is out of stock everywhere.

[@sumeraybuilds]

Yeah it’s hard to get hold of 🤞it’s back in stock soon

[@kennethpole2439]

That U.K, price, frankly, is extortionate and does not reflect shipping costs. The DWE7458 in Canada is cureently price at $379 or £227 without a stand while its 10" big brother is $749 or £448 with a stand. Yikes!

[@sumeraybuilds]

Yeah it’s crazy

[@Loiczzr]

Right now on sale in the US for $299 (no stand)

[@kennethpole2439]

@@Loiczzr bought one last week with folding stand for C$378 and added a 62-tooth Diablo blade and a better mitre gauge. Everything lined up out of the box. Love the R&P fence. Modified the stand by installing an axle with skateboard wheels. Ideal for my needs; only remaining challenge is hooking up my Festool collector to the 2.5" main dust port and the smaller one on the blade guard.

[@LouieUlysses-p7r]

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[@sumeraybuilds]

👍

[@stuartgibson9755]

Just got my saw for £425.00 Absolute bargain.

[@sumeraybuilds]

Great deal! Where from?

[@Jo-xg6rk]

yeah , where did you get it from?

[@keitha.9788]

Having a blade less than 10" is a deal killer..............

[@sumeraybuilds]

Words that are probably all too familiar to most men…

[@jerseyjim9092]

Substantial number of bad reviews on this saw. One of the most common complaints is that the table isn't flat.

[@sumeraybuilds]

This saw is amazing, I have not once regretted buying it.

[@jerseyjim9092]

@@sumeraybuilds Maybe just a bad batch. I've personally never had an issue with my many Dewalt tools but If I do get one of these, it'll be from somewhere with a good return policy.