#1 Table Saw Feature! (How I Chose My Replacement For My Old Table Saw)

[@TheHonestCarpenter]

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[@CHenry1951]

I purchased my Dewalt table saw back in 2009, and I still use it today...............it never skips a beat !!

[@TheHonestCarpenter]

My old 744 is still a cutting beast, C!

[@KristheKoala]

@@TheHonestCarpenter I picked up an old 744 that seems to run pretty well. Did you run into rust or bubbling paint on the top? Not sure what the top is made of

[@gcarson19]

When I was doing finish carpentry professionally I bought a Rigid jobsite saw on a mobile stand in 2004 and have never regretted it. Enough power for my work, accurate fence, 27" rip capacity, spins an 8" dado stack like a champ... love that saw and still have it. Same with an Emglo hotdog compressor bought in 2000.

[@RockCh4lk]

This is the table saw I have. I do most of my work in my driveway/yard, so being able to wheel it outside and have setup in minutes is a huge plus.

[@T_Jonesy]

I got rid of my Bosch table saw and replaced it with the Dewalt about a year ago simply for the rack and pinion fence rail feature. Total game changer. Enjoy your new saw.

[@shawnbowser9187]

I’ve heard multiple people word it multiple ways, but “its not the tool that matters, its the man behind the tool”. My brother has remodeled most of his house, and completely renovated other parts, almost entirely with black and decker brushed tools. He did a lot with those tools, and he just recently acquired some old brushed ryobi tools as well. He’s not the best at what he does, but he’s definitely improved and has done very impressive work with his tools.

[@TheHonestCarpenter]

It’s true, Shawn! I’ve always been an advocate of the “where there’s a will, there’s a way” mentality 🙂👍

[@moisesflores9643]

Definitely, thats the way it's not other!

[@HBSuccess]

True only up to a point. Expensive tools will make marginal difference for a noob… AND conversely a skilled tradesperson can produce nice work with crappy tools, but I GUARANTEE you he/she will produce much better work, faster, and will be inspired to do so with professional equipment. Same is true for musicians… athletes… anyone using “tools” of their trade. Great tools are a source of inspiration. Accurate clean cuts, repeatable results, capacity, function… those are tangible things that cheap tools are unlikely to give you.

[@edwardfitzpatrick1206]

I’ve been a kitchen installer for 27 years. Everything you say is completely true and accurate. I have the older one and now I’m tempted to get a new one. Thanks for the review.

[@thingsinmyhead4189]

I have a kobalt TS10601 jobsite table saw. I've been using it for about 3 years & I love it. It's 15 Amp, 5,000 rpm, 10" blade with a 32 inch right side rip capacity. It's a beast! I've never had any real issues with it. Cuts like butter. Harder woods occasionally bog it down a little bit, but a new blade fixes that. But I'm a hobbyist. I'm not using it for hours on end every single day. But for $350, it's the best tool purchase I've ever made.

[@knucklebustin4419]

I went from a 1970’s craftsman table saw to the Dewalt Dwe 7491, had to get the portable stand separately. I had my concerns about the fence system and can’t get over how nice it is. Great review, appreciate what you’re doing with these informative videos.

[@TheHonestCarpenter]

Thank you, Knuckle! I’ve always felt that these models were built by dewalt looking at the industry standard and going, “How can me make something so good, nobody will really try to compete with us in this market?” They’ve always stood out so much to me. 🙂

[@lamplighter5545]

I went from my grandfather's Craftsman which he purchased in 1966 and I've been using since 1980 or so. (I got it my parent's divorce.) It was like going from a Model T to a Porsche.

[@sheath7463]

The fence on the Craftsman saw should be put in the Smithsonian. I believe it was created as a torture device. Hats off to the many users that dealt with the fence and adapted. Affordable practice lumber had to be the key to success.

[@joer5627]

Gee, I have tablesaw envy. I’m still using my granddad’s 1963 craftsman.

[@FrankC76]

A track saw and a piece of foam works great for breaking down sheets if it’s something you dont do it that often. Having a track saw around comes in handy

[@Joey2804]

I've had my DeWalt 7491RS for a couple of years now and love it. Portability was huge for me so I love the stand but all the things you pointed out in this video hold true.

[@TheHonestCarpenter]

Thanks, Alex! The rolling stand has grown on me fast. 🙂

[@lamplighter5545]

Same here. I don't have the space or money for a shop table saw and I need to be able to move it out of the way. The Dewalt had the quality and the features I wanted.

[@birddog101]

Dewalt 7491RS

[@thedirtprincess3293]

I'm a small woman. When i chose a new saw it HAD to have wheels, cuz..small, OLDER woman requires heavy things to roll. And the rip capacity was the number TWO selling point. My absolute must.the number ONE requirement, was the secure fence. I have been the "catcher" at the back end of the cut, and seen the fence flex visibly on cheap table saws, so many times that a solid fence became my standard. I chose the DeWalt. Haters gonna hate but it is a solid little saw...one i can move up and down the deck steps by myself.

[@red_freckle]

​@TheHonestCarpenter I've had the same saw since last summer and yeah it is great. Though I do need portability I immediately sold the stand and bought the DW7440RS stand instead. This put the table a couple inches lower (closer to the height of my previous saw) and I like having the option to easily remove the saw from the stand, plus it could be used for like a thickness planer if I picked up another set of brackets. Great video!

[@danalaniz7314]

Great to hear your decision process and the factors affecting it.

[@SzechuanChickenDog]

That was my number 2. Just recently bought a skil spt99-11. It has 30-1/2 but that wasn't the biggest factor. I've ripped 3.5" thick white oak in one pass. Surprised me. It needed some adjustments out of the box but now it's dead on. And I don't use the stand or wheels but they're easily the best ever created. I just didn't need them because I don't move the saw. Great video!

[@larrybuckner8619]

Yeah man I bought the same style last year I thought it was the best one out of all and I love it

[@duffy4996]

I have had several table saw, cheap to not so cheap. I now have a Dewalt 81/4" unit and really like it. There was a shortage of table saws during the pandemic so i could not get a 10" saw. This one suits my needs as for the renos and cupboard building that I am doing. I really like the action on the rip fence and yes, i would never go back to the old style.

[@kenkre1212]

I bought this saw several years ago for my shop and love it. It was set up right out of the box. I had a small shop so handling sheet goods inside did not work and that's the only time I would move it. Now I have a small enclosed trailer and have to use it outside all the time.

[@martincaruana6632]

I've had my 7491RS for a while now and I haven't looked back. I bought it for the same reasons you mentioned and I love it. Nice to get agreement from a pro I respect.

[@fixittony]

I still have my DW 744 and am very attached to it. Mine is also 12+ years old. I’ll get another Dewalt for sure.

[@livinaftermidnight9651]

Based on multiple reviews here on you tube I went with the Skil ts6307. not only was it highly rated by all the reviewers, it's very compact and easy to store in my ultra small shop.

[@ben12079]

I debated between this Dewalt saw (and I am very much a Dewalt fanboy - I have so many black and yellow tools I have trouble picking out what I’m looking for when they’re all scattered on a bench) and the Skilsaw SPT99. I chose the Skil for two main reasons: 1) The maximum blade height is 3-5/8 vs. the Dewalt at 3-7/16. I can rip a 4x4 in one cut. 2) Those giant 15” wheels are awesome for rolling the saw out of the garage or shed and into the driveway where I do much of my work. I get that it’s not that important to you, but it really mattered to me. Other than that and the extra two inches of rip capacity the Dewalt give you the saws are very similar. One nice thing about the Skil is the stand extends the support to the left side of the table an extra foot or so.

[@blahdiblah2169]

I have the same saw, and it's my favorite tool. And I can't agree more on these 2 points, the extended fence and the rack and pinion make this saw really nothing less than a pleasure to use.

[@Techreux]

Great Video; spot on. I did one thing different than you did.. I started with a cheap table saw ($100 USD used).. but went and bought one of the best aftermarket Biesmeyer T-Square rip fences, and added it to the cheapo saw. THEN after doing a few dozen jobs (much more quickly.. AND with much better accuracy, I might add).. I had enough income to go buy a much heavier duty shop saw. When I got it, first I threw out the rip fence it came with and put the t-square fence on.. That was 30 years ago.. and that saw refuses to quit.. and STILL accurate.. not to mention the heavier duty trunnions keep the blade extremely vibration free - smoother cuts. I agree that the cost of a decent table saw is jaw dropping.. especially when you figure my investment back then was ~$1K.. a LOT back then.. Thanks for the Video!

[@jcsrst]

I love my DeWalt table saw! I have had the same one for about 10 years and have abused it regularly on job sites. My favorite feature is the fence, easy to set and adjust. It will cut through anything and NOT stall. Love the rolling stand too!

[@TheHonestCarpenter]

Yep! That has always been my experience too, jc. I can’t ever recall one stall-out, not even with crazy dull blades.

[@mikegrier2829]

I’ve had the Dewalt saw for about 4 months. It has been great. Agree on the rolling stand. It’s really sturdy, but for my use case it’s not necessary. I only use the saw in my shop, which is really a garage where we still park our cars. I the saw on a mobile cart that I built with flip-up, locking “wings” on either side and a flip-up outfeed shelf. I like that the 10” version accepts a dado stack, too. That was crucial for me.

[@t5782-j4o]

After doing a lot of research on ratings and features, I purchased a DeWalt DWE 7491RS a few weeks ago (before this video was posted). I'm glad to see that is what you recommend. I recommend spending time calibrating it, as mine needed some calibration out of the box. A lot of videos about DeWalt saws have been saying their miter gauge was complete trash, made mostly out of plastic, and didn't have factory made holes for attaching a board. Mine was completely made of metal, and definitory an improvement from what was in the videos I've seen so far. I doubt it will put any dents in the sales of the aftermarket miter gauges. Having said that, I'm still going to build myself a sled for doing highly accurate and much safer miter or angle cuts. I don't plan on using the miter gauge, so it will sit in it's storage location... I love the rack and pinion system! I would like to see some follow up videos about building jigs, especially ones custom made for the guide rails of the DWE 7491RS.

[@chriskelvin248]

My carpentry setup for decades was a DeWalt compact table saw (first a DW 744, then a 745), a Hitachi 8 1/2” sliding compound miter saw and various circular saws for rough stuff. Now I have a Festool track saw and almost never cut sheet goods with anything else. It’s so easy to plop the track on a sheet, plop the saw on the track. Anywhere there’s a line or two hash marks, the saw makes a laser-precise, factory-smooth cut. Also fantastic for trimming swollen doors. With the table saw, I’m refocusing my attention on my table to use with a nice maybe Incra miter fence to use for all my small crosscuts. And it will never be replaced for ripping dimensional lumber.

[@darthbleh5523]

I’ve had the DW7491RS for a number of years now as a hobbyist and it’s fantastic.

[@TheHonestCarpenter]

A lot of people really seem to love it as an intermediate saw! 👍

[@daven1719]

I am only a DIYer and have the same saw. I like the rolling stand because I do all my sawing in my back yard. Don't have room to set it up permanently. I just wheel it out of my shed and am ready to rock.

[@meatstick12gben]

I used to rip full size sheets of plywood on my Dewalt table saw but in the last 3-4 years I have gone with a trac saw to break down a full sheet. I always found it very cumbersome to rip a full sheet on the job site without help. I have a cabinet table saw in my shop now and can rip a full sheet much easier with the large work table around it but I still prefer the track saw to break it down. Love the channel, keep sending out info bro

[@TheHonestCarpenter]

Thank you, Texas! Great point. I haven’t experimented with track saws enough because I just got tool blindness from sticking to my original setup over the years. But these new ones seem so good, I have to give them a try. I appreciate the insight! 👍

[@moldyzucchinis3251]

I use the Bosch 4100 - bought it knowing its fence was potentially lackluster. I upgraded it with some 3d printed parts to fix the fence assembly, fitted it with a wixey digital readout, and was able to safely install Jessem stock guides on it with a custom method for the mount. Yes it took some work, but it is unbelievably powerful and accurate for a jobsite style saw. I love it.

[@TheHonestCarpenter]

That’s really cool, Moldy! Some serious upgrades there 😁

[@nashvin1982]

Hi! I have the same issue with the same saw! Could you tell us where you got the 3D printed parts please? Or did you make them yourself?

[@terryt2910]

I have shallow pockets and when it came time to replace my 50s Craftsman 8" I went for the Skill TS6307 10" with 15amp motor, 25.5 rip capacity, and rack and pinion fence adjustment. It is functionally a light weight saw, but I like it for my money. Nearly everything is easily adjustable and stable. What I really miss is my Craftsman's cast tabletop, but now I can do things I could not with that old friend.

[@TCM1966]

I worked with someone who had the DeWalt. I loved it! But I bought the Skilsaw SPT-11. It has the same features as the DeWalt but with better depth of cut, worm drive motor (so very strong no bogging down) and better stand, for about the same money.

[@2nd-place]

Just use a track saw to rip sheets. I bought one from WEN that was about $170 for the saw and two 55” tracks that connect together and it works really well, actually I would say amazingly well for the price. I bought it exactly because of the reason stated in this video: my old cheap saw lacked rip capacity and I didn’t want to spend the money on a new, bigger and very expensive table saw. This will get me by until I’ve saved up for that bigger Saw Stop in a couple more years, and will be useful for a lot of other projects even after that, especially as a mobile platform.

[@MtlCstr]

I bought the same saw a couple of years ago for some of the same reasons. I have a tiny shop and I needed the portability/stowability, plus I wanted the rip capacity. I usually use a track saw for sheet goods, but it's nice to have the option to throw it on the table saw if it's just one or two cuts. I also like that the arbor is long enough to accept a dado stack. And for a jobsite model it is incredibly accurate and reasonably powerful. I've had no issues cutting twoby SYP or hardwoods.

[@Toyotaamazon80series]

The DW744 is a classic. I had one for Year's. I upgraded to the newer version and have been very happy with it. DeWalts rack and pinion fence is the best on the market. I very rarely use my table saw to break down sheet goods, i use my track saw for that. It's much safer especially if one works alone like i do. I also have the flexvolt tablesaw which lives in my van. The 10" T.S lives in my workshop, 👍💪🔨🇮🇪

[@silknfeathers]

Afters years of using panel and cabinet saws (and being very happy with most experiences) I now have the same DeWalt in my garage for what is now a hobby. Got to say I'm very pleased with it, so long as you check and adjust for accuracy once every month or two (takes very little time). However, I must say the majority of my panel cutting is with my Festool track saw!

[@taylorrussell34]

I'm in the same boat. Love my dewalt for cutting ply and MDF on-site but I use my TS55 most of the time lately (lots of finished panels)

[@brb1050]

I use Kreg track saw and adaptive cutting system table to break down big sheets or cut odd angles. My 1970’s craftsman is used for repeated rips, sled crosscuts, thin rips and some times bevel cuts. Home maintenance and projects.

[@jameslikesturtles8254]

This is the saw we use at my work, and it’s pretty awesome. Rolling stand is pretty sweet, especially when you’ve gotta set the thing up and put it away in the trailer at the end every day.

[@rpaasse6453]

I have the 7492 ( 220volt) but is the same saw. Rip capaccity is great, but the fence is fantastic. And accurate to. Out off the box 44,98 degrees is great in my book. Scale off by 1 mm, more accurate then many saws after ajusting. Just build in a softstart to save youre saw and drylube the up/down wheel. Its a fantastic tool with great dust collection.

[@G.I.JeffsWorkbench]

Great video. Your #1 feature is worth strong consideration. I too don’t own a fancy $5000+ cabinet saw that won’t cut hot dogs. Instead, I’ve invested in skills development, other precision tools, and quality materials. My customers have never noticed accuracy to even 1/32”. My #1 table saw feature is smooth & accurate fence adjustment. I’d lose my mind if f I can’t trust my fence. For smooth & accurate, you can’t beat rack & pinion; at least not for less than $5000.

[@coolbugfacts1234]

I find large rips to be much easier, more accurate, less messy, and less stressful with a track saw. Another huge advantage is track saws make straight line ripping S2S super easy, no jointer required.

[@TheHonestCarpenter]

I haven’t messed with track saws much because I’ve always had circs and table saws. But I’d like to get one for the show!

[@chrisfox6843]

@@TheHonestCarpenter Once you start breaking down sheet goods all the time with a track saw it's hard to go back. I built the Ron Paulk bench, so with the MFT holes and a few bench dogs, I can crosscut even faster than the table saw. I still have my old craftsman table saw for multiple rip cuts though.

[@DemonsRage83]

I had bought the Metabo C10RJS which is built almost exactly like the Dewalt with just a few things different. It also has a 35" rip capacity, a small outfeed table built in, and a rolling stand. You should give it a look! It was a toss-up between it and the Dewalt, and then the Metabo went on sale for $350. That was hard to pass up considering how nearly identical they were.

[@DKWalser]

The Metabo HPT is an excellent saw.

[@williamroozenboom3269]

For large sheet goods, a track saw is a game changer. I held off for a long time & continued to use my table saw, but once you use the track saw, I truly believe you'll never go back pushing 4x8 sheets through the table saw.

[@ScottFidler]

Same. I hated cutting sheet goods before. I got a cheap track saw and never looked back.

[@Oneklickmedia]

So I’m new DIY. And been wanting table saw Although I recently bought Jrig track saw for my Dewalt hand saw. You’re saying you use track saw more or just for larger sheets cut?

[@williamroozenboom3269]

@Oneklickmedia If you are choosing between the two (or where to start first) definitely go with a table saw. They are expensive & take up a lot of room, but are the MVP of the shop. You can build or buy countless jigs & accessories for a table saw then its functionality becomes almost limitless. Track saws are great complementary tools, but not replacements for a table saw. My 2 cents

[@marykayryan7891]

Glad to have you back. I just bought this same DeWalt 7491 and I agree 1000%. I LOVE this saw. The fence is a dream. The rip capacity is fantastic. My only complaint (and I'm not very serious in calling it that) is that in making all its attachments and accoutrements readily available, they hid them all over the saw. I keep having to go back to the manual to remember where they've hidden everything. It's pretty funny actually. Other than that, perfect! And, as you say (and everyone else agrees), a very long lived saw.

[@TheHonestCarpenter]

This is exactly right, Mary! The attachments fit perfectly where they go…but they are all over the place 😅. And they really blend in!

[@bigbob9702]

I bought a rebuilt Bosch 4000 18 yrs ago. I still use it on my job sites. I wish it had the rack and pinion feature, but I’ve built stairs, cabinets and doors. I break down my sheet goods down with a track saw. There is no comparison IMHO.

[@billyblackie9417]

Ethan it is good information to know because while it may not be important to some people like myself there are times when your idea is important and necessary. I never thought about it but now even though I only have reasons from time to time to rip big sheets of plywood it is good to know and have your idea instead of waiting to need it and then regretting not having it when I need it most and from a budget point of view it would work out cheaper and more economically in the long run. I'm using old wood to make things and cheap tools to make things and I saw on KZbin that if things are not currently affordable then it is better to start off cheap and works great for practice for me to learn and gives me time to save for better quality tools and wood and all I need is to to advance my learning on the new tools. I always like hearing your ideas, tips etc some to adapt into the cheaper tools and to consider into when I'm buying the new tools. Great tips and ideas and necessary for seasoned and new comers to woodworkers thanks Nathan

[@kashel83]

Great video, and thanks for keeping the honest part of your name, nonsponsor means you really are giving unbiased opinions and even thinking of us, that probably don't have thousands of dollars to drop on a SawStop

[@TheHonestCarpenter]

Thank you, Fernando! I know-even in my pro days it would have been hard for me to drop that much money for a saw 😵

[@patriciaterranova1074]

Ty for this video. I burnt out my old table saw and miss not having one. I like the recommendation.

[@TheHonestCarpenter]

You’re welcome, Patricia! Keep your eyes open for brand deals out there-sometimes you can shave $100 off of a popular model when outlets are clearing inventory 🙂

[@terryherrera5252]

I went w/Hitachi !! Much wider cut on table !! Copied the gear fence of DeWalt !!

[@doncc6080]

I bought the same saw a few months ago and as you mentioned the fence is very accurate and easy to use.

[@chriscolameco6850]

After I finish the rental I’ve been working I’m treating myself to a table saw. Had my eye on that skil worm drive one you linked for a while. Also, bought the fat lip and stronghold setup on your recommendation. One of my favorite purchases ever, I was doing siding and exterior punch list stuff the other day, and had a grinder in one pouch and like 10 tubes of vulkem in the other. Barely had to get off the ladder it was great.

[@larrybuckner8619]

I bought that worm drive saw last year and I love it! Rip a 2 x 4 in one pass

[@DKWalser]

You didn't go wrong in choosing the Dewalt. It is a solid saw. Another couple of less expensive options for your viewers to consider are the Metabo HPT and the Kobalt jobsite saws. Both have rack-and-pinion fences. the Kobalt has a 32.5" rip capacity and the Metabo HPT has 35". The Metabo is slightly larger, but is still a jobsite saw. It also has an adjustible outfeed support, which can be a lot of help. The Metabo HPT is between the Dewalt and Kobalt in price. Personally, I'd choose the Metabo HPT over the other two, if price and size were not a consideration.

[@thedirtprincess3293]

Good to know that kobalt has improved the fence. The old fences are some of the worst offenders in my experience. Gave cheaper table saws a bad name.

[@toremgedal7874]

As you, I ended up with a DeWalt 7492. But for me, the most important was the DeWalt fence, but apart from this, the saw is to rough for my use. I need the cut quality of a cabinet saw, but I don’t have the space, so: Here is my list of improvements that I have done to my DeWalt 7492 1 - Aline the blade to the table. 2 - Make a bushing for the blade so its centered 3 - Adjusts the saw hoist and remove play 4 - Install a soft start module! 5 - Make a zero-clearance inlay. 6 - Integrate the saw to your new bench These improvements have made my saw so much better. A real nice saw!

[@MrRustyjackson]

I am curious how you made #2 and did you buy the soft start module, if so where? I have the 7491 and am happy with it although I was disappointed the table is not flat. It is low in the area nearest the blade and 1 corner is high. Not much to be done about that I suspect.

[@toremgedal7874]

@@MrRustyjackson For soft starter, please see kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJ2tnKmNitlga9U. #2 I made this by applying two rounds of tape around the shaft. This centered the blade and made a huge difference on vibrations and noise in the saw. #3 Tighten the shim screw for the saw hoist.

[@robertweinstein6441]

I use my festool tracks and TSO parallel guides to rip and break down sheet goods

[@tommysts1920]

When I bought a new table saw 10 or so years ago, I debated between the Bosh 4100 job site saw and the Dewalt. My shop is very small here where I live now and the Bosh gravity platform is very hard to maneuver around my small shop. So, about a month ago I started remodeling the Bosh and put it on a plate form with locking casters, built a two-drawer storage cabinet under it, and built my router into the table permanently, with a router lift system. I love this saw so much now, but in the back of my mind, I have always wished for the rack and pinion fence system on the Dewalt.

[@moconno1]

Great stuff for an old handyman. Thank you👍

[@TheHonestCarpenter]

You’re welcome, Mark! 😄

[@williamalderman7990]

Agree, nice saw and I needed to change out a 15 year old Skill 10" Contractor saw that I used both in the shop and on the jobsite. After a lengthy research of various models and options, I found the Metabo 10 " Contractor Saw is equal too, if not better than DeWalt. Both are either made in China or Taiwan but the Metabo is usually $200 less expensive. Though I leaned towards DeWalt (overall very good products) Since both Saws were made in China or Taiwan, offered equal amount of options, the Metabo power RPMs are higher so, I went with Metabo.

[@tylerclevenger6985]

I have the metabo as well. I absolutely love it! I got mine during a Sale a few years ago for about $400 and I use the absolute crap out of that thing with 0 issues.

[@lweleven3423]

Great point , I’m a novice and that is certainly a must. I also like simplicity. I just watched a review on the Evolution. What a head ache

[@SeanMacLennan]

As a home owner, I finally bought a table saw to rip up sheets of plywood. My two requirements where at least 24" rip, since you can then cut any size sheet (so I agree with you). And two, it had to fold up. I don't have much room in my garage and I need to be able to tuck it in a corner in the winter or I can't get the car in the garage. I chose the Rigid 15A Pro Jobsite. I am just a home owner... some summers I use the saw a lot. This summer I didn't use it at all. I find Rigid to be cost effective and have lots of features. But the first thing I did was get a really good blade. I am partial to Diablo.

[@jeffccr3620]

I have the Bosch 4100 although it's a really nice saw it is on it's second armature bearing A buddy of mine that down sized from running 3 to 2 crews had this saw up for sale so I picked it up and have to admit really like it and the arbor is long enough for a full stack dado set 👍

[@yautjadaslayer]

I'm so glad I follow you. I made the same choice but I went with the 8-1/4 but the rip capacity means nothing to me so I thought you'd have a different opinion

[@ramosc3]

Me too but I wish I it allowed daddos

[@markhutton6824]

I wonder is DeWalt will allow us intermittent users of the older job site table saw to upgrade the fence capacity... probably not but you know what I still love my DeWalt table saw for what I use it for and getting ride of the guard what the best thing I did. Adjusting the fence is so easy, even suggested in the manual. I bought the trolley stand as it meant moving it into the garden was easier the fact the tyres have a deliberate hole in them means they never go down and string up is just so easy.

[@thetoolmat8632]

Have had 3 of them, sold them from time to time and always wished i hadn’t, they hold their value! And the Horsepower is great. Will be getting another soon.

[@jirdesteva]

I purchased this same saw a little over a year ago. I'm a hobbyist woodworker. The only issue I've had is the fence face is not 90 degrees to the top. It has worked very well for the type of projects I do. For the price I don't think you can beat it.

[@TheHonestCarpenter]

Hmm, I haven’t encountered that one. I wonder if it has something to do with the cleats on the rail that the fence sits on 🤔

[@Aaron-nj4ou]

I switched from a Unisaw to DWS 7491 and I have been very happy. I do miss the cast iron table and power of the Unisaw but the DWS is an excellent saw that takes up a fraction of the space. This afternoon I used it cut 5/8” dadoes in drawer parts and it did a great job. The dust collection is also quite good.

[@bdm1000]

I got the Sawstop CTS, but I won't even use the 24.5" rip capacity. Breaking down plywood is best done with a track saw using parallel guides which is even more accurate than a standard cabinet saw. Plus you have the added security you're not likely to lose digits.

[@robeggers5560]

Shop has a left tilt unisaw and I bought the Bosch for a portable after not being able to find a good dewalt. Tables were off on each saw I checked. Even with a large cabinet saw I break down sheet goods with a track saw before bringing materials in the shop.

[@JW77]

I have a big unisaw but I just bought the same dewalt saw. I just love to use my tools outdoors sometimes when the weather is beautiful.

[@TheHonestCarpenter]

I miss sunny days on jobsites, JW 😄

[@thecrippledstud]

It’s the best job site saw. I’ve had mine for a couple years now. The rip capacity is exactly what drew me to this saw. The other feature is that this model accepts a dado stack. I know you even mentioned it, finished carpenters will say they’re not accurate. Just take you’re time and go slow. I was able to build my cabinets with the help of others. It’s a great saw.

[@TheHonestCarpenter]

That’s my take exactly, John! I should have mentioned the dado adaptability. I’ve got a new throat plate and blades sitting by to try out soon. 🙂

[@garybecker4490]

I couldnt agree more. The other reason i went with that model is it will take a dado stack. I got mine when i decided to get back into woodworking and it was the first tool i bought. My choice was made by accident. There was a new one at a local pawn shop with a damaged box (refused delivery) so i got a great deal but didnt buy it until i checked the specs. Ive since added a track-saw (Makita) for breaking down sheet good and other tasks it makes easier, but its still my workhorse.

[@danbgt]

I recently bought a new table saw. I am not a professional woodworker or carpenter. I’m just a hobby diy guy. I’ve had an old Skilsaw portable for years. I’m retired and have the resources to buy whatever I want. But I still couldn’t JUSTIFY spending ridiculous money. So I bought new DeWalt 7485 8 1/4” table saw. Perfect for me.

[@TheHonestCarpenter]

Still a good one, Dan!

[@davidgreen437]

I got a delta and love it but I don't really need a jobsite saw I work in a shop mostly

[@foddermott9532]

yep. Doesn't fold, but sturdy, moveable, accurate, cast iron top (for mag feather boards) and flat.

[@laurafritz697]

Thank you for your honesty and not having a sponsor! ❤😊❤

[@ivotouart]

I got the EU version, 7492, for DIY and it's superb. The fence is super accurate and reliable. I just go by the tape measure on the saw, it's that accurate when you set it up correctly. It's very convenient for me since I've got limited space. Even the included miter gauge is usable for cross cuts if you have an engineer's square and pad the rail with some tape so it doesn't rattle in the track. Only thing I did was to Install a soft start module for longevity - it's ridiculous Dewalt haven't included this €5 module themselves.

[@gregghernandez2714]

Excellent video. I have both of those DeWalt table saws and they are by far the best jobsite saws on the market (IMHO) bar none. I hear the Bosch and Metabo are also excellent but I went with the DeWalt. You are right, the rack and pinion style of fence is just excellent. You check it and set it for accuracy, and you are done. As far as getting accurate cuts, another excellent KZbin channel (besides yours of course) is 3 x 3 custom by Tamar, and for years she used a DeWalt model that is no longer available to build her sometimes stunning woodworking projects. Since moving into a larger workspace she has upgraded to a Sawstop table saw. Anyone in the market for a great table saw should really consider this DeWalt table saw. Plenty of power and accuracy.

[@dusty7264]

In the shop we have a 3hp Delta, 5hp Powermatic and a German made sliding table saw. For the jobsite we use a 10 Delta contractors saw. We are usually doing interior woodwork on multi million dollar homes, last one we did sold for 28 million. So we are there a while. If I was buying today I would take a serious look at the Saw Stop contractors saw. Great video 👍

[@TheHonestCarpenter]

Thanks dusty! That’s awesome. I remember being on one jobsite like that in the 90s, and the trim guys had parked this massive cabinet saw in the middle of the great room. Thing was there for months with about a knee-high pile of hardwood dust around it at all times. 😆 some crazy beautiful work in that house.

[@dusty7264]

@@TheHonestCarpenter exactly it’s from the 90s we built cabinets wall units, spiral staircases and lots of architectural woodwork. Sunny Scottsdale Arizona. Something I see guys doing is using the wrong blade on their saws, you should have a rip blade with you a ATB for plywoods and a triple chip blade for cutting MDF and keep those blades sharp! Have a great day

[@David.M.]

That is the exact saw I bought three years ago. I like it. It works well in my small workshop.

[@TheHonestCarpenter]

It’s a great small-shop saw, David. 🙂

[@larrybuckner8619]

Last year I bought A Worm DrIve skill table saw. Has just a little more power and torque than the Dewalt and the blade comes up to three and fiveeights so I can rip a 2 x 4 in one pass. Has the same rack and pinion fence as a D Walt and has giant wheels so it can be rolled over bad terrain really easy. I really like it.

[@davidgraham2673]

That Skil Saw 10-99Pt is the one I'm planning on getting in a month or two. Hard to beat the worm drive. The rolling stand is much better, like you said.

[@larrybuckner8619]

@@davidgraham2673 I’ve had mine for a year and a half now . One thing I do not like is that the wheel you turn to raise the blade is plastic and stripped pretty fast. Now I have to reach up under and pull the motor up as I turn that wheel so the blade will come up. I wish they would have made that wheel out of something other than plastic.

[@davidgraham2673]

@larrybuckner8619 thanks much for the heads-up on that. I'll likely purchase the saw anyway, and bear in mind that the adjustment wheel is somewhat fragile. I'm pretty good at fabricating, maybe I can adapt a metal one to work. Thanks for the quick response. Have a great day.

[@larrybuckner8619]

@@davidgraham2673 yes sir and if you have not bought the new Datos you should look into them. They pretty much snap together and lock in place so the center cutter will not spin if something happens. Best dado set I’ve ever seen. I do not own them yet because I just seen them the other day on a video.

[@davidgraham2673]

@larrybuckner8619 , I literally just saw those in a video myself. Europe is loving the set because it's one solid set, and so it passes the Euro-code for safety. I hought: That's what I'm getting. I still don't think the Dewalt will accept it, but I'm no expert. I just know which features I want, and the SPT 99-11 seems to fill the bill. Now, for the painful part......pulling out that wallet.

[@Tool_Addicted_Carpenter]

I have 3 Dewalts- corded 10", corded 8 1/4", and cordless 8 1/4". They're very accurate and I pretty much only use my cordless now but I've had some issues from working on the ocean. Something about the salt air effects both the rack and pinion and blade height adjustment rails. I haven't owned any other brands for a while but I'm sure most brands would likely have similar issues with salt air. I've considered the Metabo cordless with the corded adapter option. It has the rack and pinion as well as a huge rip capacity. I'm leaning that direction when my dewalt cordless adjustments become intolerable but metabo only offers 8.0 batteries compared to my Dewalt 12.0 and 15.0 so we'll see.

[@TheHonestCarpenter]

I hadn’t thought of that, Carpenter! Salt air is tough on everything. Everyone talks a lot about the Metabo-I want to check one out. They seem to be the only real competitor at a lower price point.

[@billsedutto8824]

It’s also one of if not the only 10” job site saw that can take a dado stack. It’s been on my wish list for a while. Just need to make room in the garage for it first.

[@TheHonestCarpenter]

Exactly, Bill! I should have totally mentioned that. I’ve got the blades and a new throat plate just waiting to experiment with dadoes on the 7491!

[@scottbelt8642]

I replaced my 744 for the exact same reason. Out of square when beveled. It was a great saw for a long time but it didn’t earn my business for a repeat purchase. After researching everything available I went with Bosch’s new table saw. Most portable tables saws now have rack and pinion fences and 24-32” rip capacity. But the Bosch is dead on accurate and square. It’s far more accurate than the Dewalt and it’s accurate when beveled. Add a gravity lift stand and available extensions to support large sheets and it’s the winner hands down.

[@melmartinez7002]

I also had rip capacity as my number 1 priority when shopping for a saw two years ago and settled on the Rigid R4550, which has a rip capacity of 32 5/8" (actual, measured) At that time, DeWalt's comparable table simply didn't offer that same capacity or I probably would have bought that since I have a lot of other DeWalt products. I have not regretted the Rigid at all though - it has been an excellent saw and is the heart of my workshop while am doing a full old house redo. The huge rip capacity has been so helpful again and again and I'm so glad I made that my top priority. Every angle on this RIGID is perfectly square and has remained so through two years of steady usage. With one exception: The mitre gauge it came with is not square and is trash. But that's unfortunately true of the mitre gauge that comes with almost all table saws under $1000. So when you buy one of these saws, remember to budget for buying a quality mitre gauge - but at least you can usually keep and use that with the next saw down the road.

[@dougfowler6898]

This is the saw that has a rack and pinion fence as well correct? If so, it looks like a great saw and if it is, I am glad to hear someone else recommends it

[@melmartinez7002]

@@dougfowler6898 Yes, the Rigid R4550 has a really nice rack & pinion fence. It's a great portable table saw. Other than the crappy mitre gauge it has been fantastic and I don't hesitate to recommend it.

[@lcrazyjeff]

I’ve had the same table saw for a couple years and the rack and pinion fence adjustment is my favorite feature but I also really like the dust port for the shop vac. It does a great job with dust collection

[@TheHonestCarpenter]

Yep, they bumped up the port size too! The thing can clear a lot of dust. 👍

[@michaelclark7602]

I've been contractor for 30 years I have 10 crews of 3and hands down every crew of mine likes the Worm drive Skilsaw the best and I agree.Dewalt is their 2nd choice and all of them hate the Dewalt stand over the Skilsaws

[@davidgraham2673]

The Skil Saw 10-99 is the one I like as well. I'm looking at it and the DeWalt, but I'm pretty set on the Skil Saw. That worm drive is beastly, and it will cut through a 4x4 on one pass, with 3 5/8" of cut at 90°. I also like the stand much better, with bigger wheels.

[@stevekennon1786]

Thanks for the update. I plan to buy this table saw based on your expert advice.

[@TheHonestCarpenter]

Thank you, Steve! If you know anyone who has one, give it a couple rips for a test run. But I really just love these saws!

[@dymarke]

I have used different Delta job site saws over several years and I have to agree that they are outstanding. They ride around in the van, get banged up, get used as work benches and even ladders, get used by amateurs and still perform well and no tape needed accurate. The fence is always bang on. I wouldn't even consider another job site saw.

[@LarryB-inFL]

@8:12 I have not seen or heard of anyone breaking down the saw the way you are doing it! Lift it by the handle on the right to an upright position and then fold in the legs.

[@patrickholt4140]

I’ve got the 8.25 inch model with 24 inch capacity and it works great

[@rodgerbell810]

Hi, what a great review. Great tips & tips to avoid pitfalls often stumbled on by a novice. Thanks ✌️

[@TStark-vj2wo]

Perfect timing as I'm looking to buy a table saw (with the wife paying for it). Leaning toward cabinet, but this might work perfectly for me based on current and immediate-future(?) projects.

[@TheHonestCarpenter]

If she’ll foot the bill for a cabinet saw, T, then maybe shop around a little 😆 But if you want to go jobsite, this may be the one!

[@KurtWorkman]

I had the same criteria fifteen years ago and went with the DeWalt for that reason along with the rack and pinion fence beat the others for accuracy. However, with the purchase of a quality track saw it is now my go to item for panels. Easier to handle solo and just as accurate. Love them both for their specific uses.

[@MrTresto]

hell yeah, track saw ftw!

[@josebarlatier]

Hey Ethan! I got the same table saw for nearly the same reasons! Mine was the rip capacity and the fact that it could take a dado stack! Had it for over a year and has not let me down yet!

[@jed2055]

Nice to watch an unsponsored video. Maybe other saw makers such as Sawstop are feeling the pinch these days of "cost of living crisis" right after Covid and promote hard to claw back market share. Anyhoot, not my concern. No mate, you just reinforce my choice to buy a 7491-XE and sell off a perfectly working DW745. But that said, the fence is the BIGGEST feature of the DeWalt saws imho. Good video and thank you.

[@nore8141]

My main concern for switching my Dewalt job site to my SawStop was solely for the blade brake. It’s all about the safety aspect. Since this is only a retirement hobby I thought this was a justified purchase.

[@olgajoachimosmundsen4647]

The dewalt 12" saw is perfect for people who need great, but not excellent accuracy. This is a great saw for almost everyone at a ok price. This paeticular stand is also excellent 👌You can aldo use 10", but the orifinal blades have a thinner kerf, which is bad for freehand ripping lumber.

[@Xdonald331]

I have the same saw. I’ve pimped mine with removable outfeed, infeed, side fence extensions

[@TheHonestCarpenter]

Dang, that sounds cool, Don! You just gave me ideas for a new table saw stand…😆👍

[@baddog4347]

Have had mine for 2 years and I love it, I had a cabinet saw on order but decided I wanted portability 👍

[@TheHonestCarpenter]

I always want to be able to carry mine if I have to, dog!

[@lazygardens]

I use a circular saw and a clamp-on cutting guide to rip sheet goods. It's a lot easier than wrestling it onto the table saw.

[@genetownsend8847]

I think it’s safer too

[@tabitha2706]

I’ve had the 7491 for a few years, now and I agree 100%. Capacity was also one of my main reasons for selecting it when I replaced my old one. I have a small shop and couldn’t fit (or afford) a large cabinet saw. I absolutely love it. As for the stand, I simply removes the wheels and handles, since they weren’t needed for my setup, and the rest is still a very stable stand

[@shaynesabala]

Let them say what they want, I have the same saw and the fence is dead nuts accurate. I checked mine often at first and after 3 years of weekend warrior work, I’ve never had to adjust it. I will say I don’t like the way the fence is made so you really can’t add things like a track for accessories but being accurate is way more important. And by the way, I bought both the saw and stand separately. It’s been a few years but that’s how I did it. Nice stand.

[@BobMuir100]

Brilliant! Wish it wasn’t the ‘obvious’ choice however if that’s the best bet what can one do? Thanks Bob England