The only reasons I upgraded to a big 3 HP cabinet saw from this model were 1. larger table from front to back 2. ferromagnetic table surface for using magnetic accessories 3. more power for ripping 8/4 lumber 4. better dust collection. 5. miter slots got a bit inaccurate with heavy use over time I think the vast majority of non-professionals will be happy with this saw - like you showed here, it's way more accurate than it looks. I'm sure you got this right given how many videos you watched on the subject, but I found that aligning the blade to the miter slot and then also aligning the fence to the miter slot was easiest to do by mounting a dial indicator on a piece of hardwood that was a snug fit in the miter slot. That always got me far closer than I could ever get with calipers. Careful to not jar the fence too much - a solid impact will knock it out of square on the rack and pinion system. If that happens, a couple of mallet taps in the right direction will bring it back into square without having to fiddle with all the adjustments :D
@RotarySMP
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the excellent tips Jim. Good point on the miter slot being the important reference to start with.
@SuperBill68
Жыл бұрын
You do have to spend some time setting the saw up... blade, fence, etc. But once done, the saw is great. Fairly compact which is Nice kzitem.infoUgkxXh-4_3-ZT1fFWP91ZV7iVqzElr0lEb-a I did get an Incra Miter Gauge which takes some setup as well. The stock miter gauge can be adjusted in the miter slot with a little painter's tape... this tightens up the side to side play a lot.
@RotarySMP
Жыл бұрын
It really is a nice home shop saw.
@jeffreyorion
Жыл бұрын
A good table saw is probably the best woodworking tool you can have. It makes building most things you'd want to make exponentially easier. Too bad youll get all that desicated tree carcass all over your nice metal working equipment though.
@RotarySMP
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Jeffrey. That is why I banished the wood tools to the back room.
@michaellinahan7740
Жыл бұрын
I think that when you measured the blade distance from the fence (around 3.30) on the front you used the gusset and on the rear you had the caliper on a tungsten insert. The burning question is the information plate easy to clean?
@RotarySMP
Жыл бұрын
I went back and forth measuring insert to fence multiple times. Only showed a couple in the edit. Funny thing, to be able to register the warranty, Dewalt wants the date code, which is engraved in the plastic. I looked all over for it, used Dewalts instructions, and still only found it after a service request :)
@graealex
Жыл бұрын
Just mill the table flat, and then take your scraper out for the last few microns...
@RotarySMP
Жыл бұрын
Hi Alexander. Nah. it is only wood, and that way, it would take off the hard anodising/coating of the table. It is fine as is.
@bheckel1
Жыл бұрын
I tried one once. there was no good way to hold it and reposition it repeatedly
@graealex
Жыл бұрын
@@RotarySMP Anodising aluminium in the home shop then? 😅
@RotarySMP
Жыл бұрын
@@bheckel1 Do you mean you tried to mill the surface on one of these tables? Yeah, I can imagine fixturing it would be a real nightmare. Like a bit floppy sheet of lasagne.
@bheckel1
Жыл бұрын
@@RotarySMP It was a table to a delta unisaw. even on a Bridgeport would have been 3 set ups on the main section and 2 on the extensions each. it would have taken a month. Inheritance machine fly cutter could have brought it down to 1 and 2.
@Hichamhasan
Жыл бұрын
No excuses anymore, better start making (wife pleasing home-improvement projects)
@RotarySMP
Жыл бұрын
I have done a few in the past with the old bodged up saw.
@SandBoxJohn
Жыл бұрын
What more could you want? How about an Altendorf F45. After using one back in the 1980s, I came to the conclusion that all other table saws are inferior toys.
@RotarySMP
Жыл бұрын
Good point John. Over here it would be a Felder, but I couldn't get something like that through any door to my wood shop, and would not be able to move around it as the shop is too narrow. As inferior toys goes, this can do a pretty decent job.
@davidbroadfoot1864
4 ай бұрын
The first setup task should have been to make the blade parallel to the runner slots. Then make the fence parallel to the blade.
@RotarySMP
4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the input on that. Not sure why the manual didn't call that out. It is logical.
@sipapito
Ай бұрын
Thank you so much for the review, just bought one and waiting for it in the mail!
@RotarySMP
Ай бұрын
I am still really happy with it. Super fast to set cut width and depth.
@Rustinox
Жыл бұрын
So, all in all a very positive outcome. That's good news. Have fun with it.
@RotarySMP
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Michel. It is a nice tool. Well designed.
@tinygriffy
Жыл бұрын
Wonder if the breaking bad reference is intentional ^^ Saw'll good man ?
@RotarySMP
Жыл бұрын
You got it. :)
@ShainAndrews
Жыл бұрын
I avoid Stanley Black & Decker at all costs. I refuse to feed that industrial complex.
@RotarySMP
Жыл бұрын
I think Stanley makes some decent planes.
@HanstheTraffer
Жыл бұрын
Great Review. Nice saw. Here in the US, used table saws are very abundant. A person can be picky.
@RotarySMP
Жыл бұрын
You are lucky. Over here, the used ones are normally old bodged up ones for cutting firewood.
@jed2055
7 ай бұрын
@@RotarySMP I just sold a good condition, working DW745. My saw was only one of two listed for sale. Rare to find one let alone a goodun'. The buyer was stoked and lives locally. So, so lucky. By the way, one US poster was complaining that even though OSHA had banned the DWE745 he was disappointed that there weren't many on Craiglist. One reply was because builders were not selling their banned saws, just taking them home for personal use. So yeah, many saws for sale in the US but the DW745 and it's 8.5" variant, no, not so many. I paid a lot for the new 10" version here, the 7491-XE but I realise Dewalt have to put in a whole different motor and extras for saws entering countries using 240v. That has to add a few extra bucks I reckon.
@RB-yq7qv
Жыл бұрын
I had a Dewalt when building many years ago and I could not kill it. The table was passed on when I gave the game away as I had a sliding table saw in the workshop and the Dewalt would have sat going to waste.
@RotarySMP
Жыл бұрын
Good to hear that you also found it reliable. Thanks.
@michaelzarutsky3624
5 ай бұрын
I would not adjust the blade against the fence as it may not be parallel to the slots (was not in my case...)
@RotarySMP
5 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tip. I need to check that.
@KF-qj2rn
Жыл бұрын
mine is a street found Delta some homeless guy must've thought was safe hidden in the brush....NOT
@RotarySMP
Жыл бұрын
I would have a bought a cast iron tabled saw like a Delta, but they are not available over here.
@peterwilliams6188
Жыл бұрын
Was your fence perpendicular to the table? Mine was out but I don’t know how to adjust it.
@RotarySMP
Жыл бұрын
I didn't check that. I just set the blade parallel to the fence, and made by sled perpendicular .
@GeoffTV2
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review, much appreciated. My old cheap no-name brand tale saw has just died (after great service). I was thinking about a Dewalt anyway so this review helps me along a bit. Glad you have new toys in your shop. - Heather
@RotarySMP
Жыл бұрын
Hi Heather. I watched a lot of reviews, and the fence design from Dewalt always came off on top, but having used it, I now really appreciate all the little well engineered details of it.
@philgray8699
7 ай бұрын
Nice one, finally a video about this saw with someone actually explaining what they are doing and why.
@RotarySMP
7 ай бұрын
Thanks for your kind feedback Phil
@x_ph1l
Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for a review! I was (and am) going to buy this exact table saw.
@RotarySMP
Жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoy it! You can really tell that the engineers at DeWalt have been working on perfecting every feature. So many little details, like the push stick holder, etc which make it work well. And of course that fence design is brilliant.
@melgross
Жыл бұрын
A concept about fence alignment, which I’m sure you’ve heard before. Since it’s impossible to set the blade and the fence perfectly parallel, it best to err on the fence being a tiny amount further away. What you absolutely do not want is the back of the blade to be even a tiny amount closer to the fence than the front. That is very dangerous. I have a heavy (400 plus pounds) cabinet saw, and even with a very good fence, I check it regularly, though I don’t do as much woodworking as I used to, mostly machine work. But I do use the saw for aluminum. Also, if the table is just a small amount off from flat, don’t worry. You’ll find in the practical sense that it really doesn’t affect the work unless you’re doing extremely fine cabinet work.
@RotarySMP
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback Mel. Now that I have used it a bit, I should recheck all those settings.
@tahwnikcufos
Жыл бұрын
I have that same saw, but as a kit with the rolling stand... super handy job saw. Goes well with a 10" or 12" miter box as a roll-around set. Stand 'em up in the corner out of the way when not in use. DWE7491RS, DWX726, DWS713
@RotarySMP
Жыл бұрын
Right on. I thought about the job saw stand, my since I never do anything much outside my man cave, it got integrated into a bench.
@tahwnikcufos
Жыл бұрын
@@RotarySMP Yeah, I bought mine specifically for the stand.
@RotarySMP
Жыл бұрын
@@tahwnikcufos Did you modify or replace the miter fence?
@tahwnikcufos
Жыл бұрын
@@RotarySMP Never used it... I already had other jigs from my previous saw; it being a floor standing unit in a 30x40 garage and this being a portable saw in a 20x24 workspace.
@medicusdkfz
Жыл бұрын
2:48: It is okay that the stop at the rear cutting edge is decently further away than at the front edge. For safety reasons! The blade saws mainly on the front edge, because otherwise the wood could tilt in the rear portion and it could lead to problematic injuries to the user from a potential kickback. The rear area therefore remains free and the fence guide means that you still have parallel cuts. Otherwise, the left side remains for guidance and right-angled cuts. Unfortunately, this mistake is made all too often. As a rule, the guide stop is already set by the manufacturer...
@RotarySMP
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback on that. Is there any greater danger if it is exactly aligned? I only adjusted it about 1/10 or 2/10mm.
@medicusdkfz
Жыл бұрын
@@RotarySMP Normally it‘s slightly more. ~0.3 mm is ok.
@alan-sk7ky
Жыл бұрын
And you can cut sheet aluminium with it...
@RotarySMP
Жыл бұрын
I could, but will probably keep using the band saw for that.
@theinfernalcraftsman
Жыл бұрын
It's frustrating that there isn't anything on the market anymore for the home woodworker. You are stuck between an expensive cabinet saw or the best contractor saw you can find. In the early 2000s there were lots of saws on the market for that customer but as more boomers retired they started buying the high end saws since they have all that retirement cash to spend. I wish I had an extra box joint blade that would have fit but not much will fit those contractor saws and they usually say not to... If It had I would have dropped it off with George on Naxos for you when I was there in May with mom. Well if I come up with something for you I'll drop it off with him in September assuming the better half and I make it there. No chance of non rev this year we will have to non rev to somewhere in europe then buy a ticket to Athens this year. I'd like to be able to fly into Naxos then ferry up to Athens. It would avoid a ferry trip and save some time but the flight times don't line up well even to the other islands.
@RotarySMP
Жыл бұрын
I have heard that they have considered extending the runway at Naxos to take jets, but it keeps getting turned down. There is only that twice daily ATR. We fly in to Santorini, and then catch the Delos up, as it is only a couple of hours. I would have preferred a cast iron top for the saw, but other wise and pretty satisfied with this one.
@melgross
Жыл бұрын
I guess it depends on what is meant by expensive, and home shop. There are plenty of good saws for the hone shop.
@RotarySMP
Жыл бұрын
@@melgross I was also kind of limited by the space in the shop, and the width of the doors (70cm) to get it in. Would have preferred something with a cast iron table, but the DeWalt is a better wood worker than me at this stage.
@spilleradam
Жыл бұрын
I’ve got the exact same saw, it’s very good, actually I think it’s the model before that, mine has a different guard.
@RotarySMP
Жыл бұрын
Dewlat has obviously been pretty happy with this model, as it seems like they have been making them for at least a decade or two. It seems a very well sorted design.
@joeldriver381
Жыл бұрын
🤔Needs a CNC conversion or at least a DRO.
@RotarySMP
Жыл бұрын
Nay, sawn wood needs a bit of a finishing allowance, and then goes through the jointer planer, or is sanded.
@joeldriver381
Жыл бұрын
🙁
@TrPrecisionMachining
Жыл бұрын
good video RotarySMP
@RotarySMP
Жыл бұрын
Thanks as always for commenting.
@mbox314
Жыл бұрын
Your old saw might have been suboptimal, but It did have alot of character, it kind of reminds me of built in furniture in homes. Would you consider using this new saw to build another custom home made table saw to replace the old saw?
@RotarySMP
Жыл бұрын
Thanks. It sure was better than nothing, but took ages to set up a cut.
@LongnoseRob
Жыл бұрын
No cut-tests in Al or Steel sheet metals?
@RotarySMP
Жыл бұрын
No, it is too nice a machine to beat it up straight away.
@DavidLindes
Жыл бұрын
5:46 - and I wonder if I can buy the metric version in America. :) Because that's what I'd want...
@RotarySMP
Жыл бұрын
Do you know whether the 7491 has inch fasteners? That would surprise me.
@yiancar
Жыл бұрын
I have wanted to get into woodworking for a very long time. Finally have the space for it and went with this tablesaw after your review. Wish me luck:)
@RotarySMP
Жыл бұрын
Good on you. I hope you are as satisfied with it as I am.
@steveggca
Жыл бұрын
New tool day is always a good day . One of the things that contractors around here ,Canada, do with these saws , is use the smaller diameter blades meant for circular saws. easily available , much cheaper and the same quality as the larger blade . they use less power and are thinner . downside Is you would have to find a thinner riving knife, and you lose depth of cut. Have you watched hooked on wood ? I bought a veiko t-square at his recommondation and really like it.
@RotarySMP
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the Tip Steve, I didn't know that channel. I have a couple of fine tooth smaller diameter blades, and have been using one for cross cutting. The thinner blade means the scale is also off, unless I adjust it each time. Do you know if Dewalt offers thinner riving knives?
@steveggca
Жыл бұрын
@@RotarySMP looks like the only thickness in NA is 2.2 mm
@RotarySMP
Жыл бұрын
@@steveggca I just I could draw one, and get it lasered when I next get stuff cut.
@RambozoClown
Жыл бұрын
No 5 cut test? 😛
@RotarySMP
Жыл бұрын
Nah, I thought there are so many other channels which have already done such tests.
@kimber1958
Жыл бұрын
very very nice
@RotarySMP
Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@Watchyn_Yarwood
Жыл бұрын
Saw'll good? Saw'll good, man!
@RotarySMP
Жыл бұрын
You got it.
@LCalleja
Жыл бұрын
grate video seems like you chose a nice saw there
@RotarySMP
Жыл бұрын
Yes, thanks Luke. It is a pretty nice tool to work with.
@LCalleja
Жыл бұрын
@@RotarySMP Makes doing a project so much nicer when you have good tools
@RotarySMP
Жыл бұрын
@@LCalleja It sure does. I wish my 3D printer was as "sorted" as this saw.
@LCalleja
Жыл бұрын
@@RotarySMP No kidding now I know what you mean when you say a love hate relationship, at the moment I am on the hate portion with my printer.
@RotarySMP
Жыл бұрын
@@LCalleja Are you still doing mechanical installation, or is it already the hardware/firmware config stuff?
@bheckel1
Жыл бұрын
please convert fence to veneer scale.
@RotarySMP
Жыл бұрын
I dont really see the need. The finish from a table saw blade will always need some finishing in the planer/ jointer / sander, so you need a finishing allowance. Therefore you dont really need to cut to the 1/100mm.
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