If you have any other specific questions about the Dewalt dwe7480 table saw please let me know and I will be happy to answer them! I have really enjoyed this table saw considering the price I paid! Take care.
Shopfix Hey! Thanks for the review. How accurate have you found the mitre cuts at 45* on this. And have you had any difficulties cutting dense hardwood like Teak. Thanks.
Hey, I don't use the table saw for 45 degree miter cuts as I always just use my Dewalt miter saw. To cut accurate miters on this table saw a better miter gauge is needed as the stock miter gauge is not suitable for fine woodworking. The table saw doesn't have any trouble cutting different types of hardwoods. You can always add different blades as well!
What a great comprehensive review. Much appreciated. Just got the 7491RS and am looking forward to using it. My Powermatic 66 is amazing but not portable and this fills that need.
I have this saw. Had the same issue with the miter guage. Used a punch to lighlty create a few dimples in the sides of the miter guage's rail. This ever so slightly raised some of the aluminum up around the dimples & fixed the issue.
the DWE7480 is a 10” and DWE7485 is a 8 1/2” saw but the DW745 is a 10” but they don’t sell the 10” without the stand now. good luck finding one of those now. it’s September 2020 and they are nowhere to be found. the DW735 was $400 sold separately, but the industry has gone to a combo unit sold with a collapsible rolling stand and that have all raised the price. An increase of almost 50% by just adding a few pieces of inexpensive steel tubing. Hitachi was bought out by Metabo (german company) and their job site saw went from $350 up to $570. The saw is the same, but they justify the huge increase because of the stand. That’s $220 just for the cheap stand that costs them $25 to manufacture out of recycled garbage steel. I’m trying to find just the DW745 without the stand and it’s impossible. They are selling the these models with the stand and claiming that it’s an obsolete model, instead of offering to sell the saw independently. What are you gonna do.
Just a Mom attempting to build a daughter's bed frame. I know the gist of using the table saw, so I thought! I learned a lot from this, especially how to properly use the fence. I subscribed, mostly because I assumed right after the video the guy would grab a surfboard and run on to a beach. He is so valley Cali sounding. I was cracking up. (Not making fun, I am a long-ago Valley girl myself)
Hey, I think you made a great choice in purchasing this table saw, I know I have enjoyed using it greatly! I do have several videos regarding this table saw and the table saw stand. Please reference this playlist: ruclips.net/p/PLClgyjfyLvr78AzfHOhPrIkfRR5a-bFsr
Thanks so much for this review. In my own typical pre-purchase [over] analysis I keep coming back to DeWalt's rack & pinion fence as a must have for rapid setup, accuracy and repeatability. It just makes engineering sense over others on the market. Also the DWE7480's light weight for ease of shared garage mobility. And I'll too be immediately swapping out the stock construction blade for a Forrest Woodworker type or similar. I already have an Incra miter gauge for my router table that I'll dual-use. Thanks again!
I bought one of these last week. Dewalt have now increased the arbor length, so some dado stacks should be good to go. The mitre gauge is still crap though, but then all table saw, bandsaw and sander mitre gauges are crap. I’ll spring for an Incra as soon as I can afford it.
Dear follow fyi , I have the same saw and added a dado stack to cut 1/2 inch finger joints. I had just enough threads on the shaft to tighten the stack.
Hey, thanks for the comment. Did you install a 1/2 inch dado stack to complete that or just an 1/8 inch stack. I noticed that an 1/8th inch stack could fit but barely. I wouldn’t recommend anyone use a dado stack on this model and because of safety reasons I have not tried either.
What a great review video! I actually have been researching for several days now in anticipation of getting a jobsite saw to use indoors during the winter months. I narrowed it down to a Bosch, Dewalt and Ridgid. As of yesterday I had pretty much decided on the Ridgid (primarily due to the dado stack ability) but honestly now after hearing your review I think I may end up going with the Dewalt (I didn't realize the fence was that good on this one). One question for you though - was the zero clearance insert pretty straightforward to make? I know the Ridgids can be tricky because of how thin the sides get, but wasn't sure if that is an issue or not with the Dewalt? Thanks again for this great video - liked and subscribed!
lol and directly after leaving this comment i went to check out your other videos and see you have one on how to make the zero clearance insert. I will go watch that next. This was literally the first video I had ever seen of yours. Looking forward to digging into more! :)
Hey, thanks so much and I am glad that you found it useful! The fence is very handy so I would agree. Creating a basic Zero Clearance Insert for the Dewalt jobsite table saw is fairly easy. You can make it complicated by adding various things but a basic diy throatplate is simple. If you think you may need to cut dadoes with your jobsite table saw then look at a different model of made by Dewalt because they have made similar Jobsite table saws that can house a dado stack. Thanks for the support, have a good one!
I don’t usually comment on RUclips, doing so now for the community. I have exact table saw and it accepts this dado stack Oshlun SBJ-0830 8-Inch Box and Finger Joint Set www.amazon.com/dp/B0012YIL2W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_p6FxDb1EKPQ32 I have used this stack and works beautifully leaving a clean flat base. Of note though is that the stack only cuts ¼ or 3/8 dado width, of course you can make two or more passes to achieve your dado desired length.
Mary Dunne man, if you’re still within the year return the Ridgid and get a DeWalt. I had he Ridgid for about 6.5 months and the quality is nothing compared to DeWalt. Plus it started giving me issues and their customer service is horrible. Even Home Depot doesn’t want to work with them. They don’t have many repair centers and the few they have are hard to work with. Return it and get a DeWalt before you start having issues. Their lifetime warranty is a joke. It’ll take you a lifetime to actually figure out how to use it.
Actually, what you did with the mitre gauge is brilliant as it will also take out the slop if you force it against one side of the mitre slot when you put the sled together - damn I wish I had thought of that!
Hey, thanks for the positive comment I really appreciate it! You can make a really cool crosscut sled for the table saw, there are a ton of great videos on how to build really good miter crosscut sleds! Have a good one.
@@_Shopfix Oh I have several sleds in my workshop, but sometimes you want something light weight and quick to use and your solution fits the bill perfectly IMHO.
Yes his miter gauge idea is incredibly brilliant!!! He should patent the idea and manufacture them and sell millions! He could call them something like...oh I don"t know...maybe "crosscut sled"! Ya, that's a catchy name!
I'm getting mine to use like yours, as a shop saw. Do you have the plans for building your extended table and base? I'm not really experienced enough to design my own. And why did you change out the throat plate? Great video BTW. Thanks!
Hey, I do have plans made for this table saw station. Here is the link to the plans: drive.google.com/file/d/1ByyE0lfanapsHM8Ds1C1pL360SKWiSDP/view?usp=sharing I also have a video that discusses the table build in more detail, here is the link to that video: ruclips.net/video/be_UaAbHNOg/видео.html I created a custom throat plate to simply have a zero clearance so I can rip very thin material. The Dewalt table saw has a wonderful throat plate but the gap between the blade and the throat plate opening is very wide to compensate for the saw blade tilting. If you have any other questions just let me know! Thanks for the comment, and I really hope these resources help you out.
I just bought the dwe 7485 with the 81/2 blade they had the 7480 but I chose the 7485 because what I'm going to use it for I didn't need a 10inch blade
Really love this table saw however the only thing I could find that I didn’t like is you can’t use a stacked dado with this table saw. The arbor doesn’t except it isn’t long enough. Other then that the saw is great. I’ve been making the dados with my router so it seems to all work out.
The major issue I have had from mine (745) is that the blade raising gear gets easily clogged up with saw dust making it very difficult to raise the blade. The other thing, of course is how easily the surface gets marred although that has no effect on the performance. EDIT: Oh and the extra MAJOR issue is the 5/8" arbor instead of the standard 30 mm making dangerous rings necessary.
Hey, I have not had any issues with the blade raising or any clogging issues. But I do agree the small arbor is an issue and a major downside to this saw, take care!
I have mine built into the end of my workbench. The only problem I have is the dust collection port moves when I tilt the blade. I have had it for 3 years and haven’t found a solution yet. I probably should used flex tubing .
Thank you for this respectful thorough review ,I quite enjoyed it and got a valuable information out of it. Now we come to the hard question In your opinion ,what is the difference between your table saw ,and the Dewalt dwe 745 ? I am convinced to buy your table saw 7840 model, but in my country I cannot find but the DeWALT DWE 745 I need your advice before going to a wrong choice
I didn't post this video, but the difference lies in their respective motors. The DW 745's motor has a max rpm of 3850 with no load, while the DWE 7480 has a higher max at 4800 rpm. In my opinion, that translates to greater accuracy with the 7480. The 7480 also has a higher rip capacity, 24.5 inches, compared to the 745's 20 inches. Both worthy saws though. The 745 is lighter in weight, and easier to transport if that's important to you.
I am not quite sure, but I would recommend a different model if you want to be able to use Dado blades. I am sure there are resources out there to help you decide on a model and if not I recommend calling the DeWalt company directly.
I’m looking to get a table saw for my home. This 7480 has been discontinued but seems good still. Other options are the 7485 with the smaller blade and more compactness and the 745 with the same blade but smaller rip capacity. What do you recommend?
I am not quite sure as I have no experience with those two models. I find the dewalt brand exceptional so I have no doubt that either model will be of great use!
I have the same Dewalt table saw and I am interested in building or buying a crosscut sled. I built a stand for the saw (on wheels) but I don't have any extensions on either side of the saw or back, which is an issue. Is there a particular plan that you feel is best for this table saw, or one to purchase? I have looked at several but my biggest issue seems to be having support on especially the left side of my table and the back. I did see your video on building around the table saw, but I don't think I have the skills for that. Thanks in advance.
05:09 stop that thing with a knee bump is no longer possible with that table extension. Right? Nevertheless - the extension is absolutely lovely. 07:22 *yeah* - it's a fence / rail system with *gears* . Got it.. 09:29 *Not* so fast, chief: you forgot mentioning the superior riving knife exchange system [the lever on the side, you know..] ;-) But other than that: *great* review. One last point: how *loud* is it, compared to [let's say] a *BOSCH GKS 190* ? Thanks.
Hey thanks for the comments: - I think it would be rather difficult to stop the saw with your knee with the stand around the saw, however, you could add on a wooden extension to assist with that purpose. - Over clarification since I really like the fence system. - That is true, I forgot to mention how easy it is to remove the riving knife and change its position (thru cut/ not thru cut). - I am not sure how loud this machine is compared to other similar table saws as I have not worked with many other table saws like this one. I can tell you for certain that any table saw with a solid cast iron table top is going to be much more quite than this saw. Thanks for the feedback as well as the positive comments!
Is there any way to adjust the fence? I have the rack and pinion system too but see no way to adjust it and the fence is not parallel to my miter slots.
Hey, there's no need to reference your table saw's fence system with your miter slots as you'll never be crosscutting with the fence locked in place anyways or at least you shouldn't. Rather, you will want to reference the fence to the blade at 0 degrees. Line those up and measure from the blade to the fence to see if the fence is not parallel.
Ja, jeg har to videoer, der beskriver processen med at bygge standen. Her er links: ruclips.net/video/JwxrpoqLViM/видео.html, ruclips.net/video/be_UaAbHNOg/видео.html
You are welcome, so after you set the table saw up all you have to do is unlock the angle tilt for the blade, set a square on the top of the table saw surface and then tilt the blade to 90 degrees in reference to your square and than lock it in, it is super easy! Hope that helps, take care!
I have this saw and ya it takes "forever" to wind down. You should definitely not buy it cause it takes "forever". Maybe a Craftsman or a Harbor Freight saw would be a better application for your needs as the blade probably stops a second faster maybe even 2. Next time I buy a saw that will be the most important feature I look for.
@@61spindrift Thanks, douche! I ended up finding a much better saw on sale anyway, one that includes soft start and electronic braking, a collapsible stand with wheels, dado blade capability as well as everything this saw has, for about seventy bucks less.
Ja, jeg har to videoer, der beskriver processen med at bygge standen. Her er links: ruclips.net/video/JwxrpoqLViM/видео.html, ruclips.net/video/be_UaAbHNOg/видео.html
Do this models tend to have blade problems? I've seen few people.in my area selling it ,everything works great but they has problems with blade either tilting or going up and down. Would it ne hard to fix it
Sometimes if you put the fence on wrong it will cause the rails to be stiff. Take off the fence and try it and see how it is. It won’t be super smooth but shouldn’t be stiff either.
Max E. Hey the blade is an 80 tooth blade. I have a MasterForce brand blade on my table saw and my miter saw and have found them to work great. I have also noticed that a fine tooth finishing blade cuts very smooth but at a much slower pace. Depending upon the type of cuts you are making will determine if you need a fine tooth blade. The more teeth the blade has will dramatically reduce cutting speed just for a heads up!
Hey, when using the stock miter gauge by itself there is a little play, it’s certainly not perfect. I’d recommend building a custom wooden miter gauge or a crosscut sled! Take care.
Hi Bruce. The DW745 is the predecessor and is not being manufactured anymore. It has a smaller motor and rip capacity but is otherwise similar (at least that's my understanding). Every hardware and tool supply store worth their salt should carry the DW7480. There are lots of DW745 around still too and are selling at bargain prices. Shop around.
I would only recommend putting a single standard width blade onto the arbor. I would not recommend housing anything more than a single standard blade, this model is not designed for anything else.
@shopfix Is there any means of doing fine adjustments to the height of the table saw work surface so that when you build a larger saw table around it and things settle that you can maintain perfectly flush surfaces?
Yes, the dwe7480 model has feet that can be adjusted. You can also remove the stock feet that are on the table saw and thread something different through the holes in the bottom frame such as different leg levelers or something!
Laughingthrush Music my thoughts exactly. Too close to the blade, standing right in front of it, and reaching over the blade while it’s still running 😰😬
If you have any other specific questions about the Dewalt dwe7480 table saw please let me know and I will be happy to answer them! I have really enjoyed this table saw considering the price I paid! Take care.
Shopfix Hey! Thanks for the review. How accurate have you found the mitre cuts at 45* on this. And have you had any difficulties cutting dense hardwood like Teak. Thanks.
@@savethebrits91 looks like he "got right back to you"...
Can it handle a dado stuck?
@@theRolling2010 not from what I read.
Hey, I don't use the table saw for 45 degree miter cuts as I always just use my Dewalt miter saw. To cut accurate miters on this table saw a better miter gauge is needed as the stock miter gauge is not suitable for fine woodworking. The table saw doesn't have any trouble cutting different types of hardwoods. You can always add different blades as well!
What a great comprehensive review. Much appreciated. Just got the 7491RS and am looking forward to using it. My Powermatic 66 is amazing but not portable and this fills that need.
Hey, thanks, glad that it was helpful for you!
I have this saw. Had the same issue with the miter guage. Used a punch to lighlty create a few dimples in the sides of the miter guage's rail. This ever so slightly raised some of the aluminum up around the dimples & fixed the issue.
Thank you so much for that tip, great idea!
the DWE7480 is a 10”
and DWE7485 is a 8 1/2” saw
but the DW745 is a 10” but they don’t sell the 10” without the stand now.
good luck finding one of those now. it’s September 2020 and they are nowhere to be found.
the DW735 was $400 sold separately, but the industry has gone to a combo unit sold with a collapsible rolling stand and that have all raised the price. An increase of almost 50% by just adding a few pieces of inexpensive steel tubing.
Hitachi was bought out by Metabo (german company) and their job site saw went from $350 up to $570.
The saw is the same, but they justify the huge increase because of the stand.
That’s $220 just for the cheap stand that costs them $25 to manufacture out of recycled garbage steel.
I’m trying to find just the DW745 without the stand and it’s impossible.
They are selling the these models with the stand and claiming that it’s an obsolete model, instead of offering to sell the saw independently.
What are you gonna do.
Thank you for the updated information, I really appreciate it.
Just a Mom attempting to build a daughter's bed frame. I know the gist of using the table saw, so I thought! I learned a lot from this, especially how to properly use the fence.
I subscribed, mostly because I assumed right after the video the guy would grab a surfboard and run on to a beach. He is so valley Cali sounding. I was cracking up. (Not making fun, I am a long-ago Valley girl myself)
I just bought this saw, mainly because of the fence. I really like your saw table set up. Do you have a video of you building it?
Hey, I think you made a great choice in purchasing this table saw, I know I have enjoyed using it greatly! I do have several videos regarding this table saw and the table saw stand. Please reference this playlist: ruclips.net/p/PLClgyjfyLvr78AzfHOhPrIkfRR5a-bFsr
Thanks so much for this review. In my own typical pre-purchase [over] analysis I keep coming back to DeWalt's rack & pinion fence as a must have for rapid setup, accuracy and repeatability. It just makes engineering sense over others on the market. Also the DWE7480's light weight for ease of shared garage mobility. And I'll too be immediately swapping out the stock construction blade for a Forrest Woodworker type or similar. I already have an Incra miter gauge for my router table that I'll dual-use. Thanks again!
Hey good thoughts there, and you are welcome for the review! I wish you the best of luck with your future woodworking projects, take care!
I like that I can adjust the fence in 1/32” increments
Thats a great review. I'm looking for a job site saw and this model is on my radar. Thanks for sharing.
Hey, you are very welcome, have a good one!
I bought one of these last week. Dewalt have now increased the arbor length, so some dado stacks should be good to go. The mitre gauge is still crap though, but then all table saw, bandsaw and sander mitre gauges are crap. I’ll spring for an Incra as soon as I can afford it.
Shed Man X
Have you had success with a dado stack? If so what size?
A dado stack will not fit on the Dewalt dwe7480 table saw model.
Dear follow fyi , I have the same saw and added a dado stack to cut 1/2 inch finger joints. I had just enough threads on the shaft to tighten the stack.
Hey, thanks for the comment. Did you install a 1/2 inch dado stack to complete that or just an 1/8 inch stack. I noticed that an 1/8th inch stack could fit but barely. I wouldn’t recommend anyone use a dado stack on this model and because of safety reasons I have not tried either.
Thanks William...I'm about to buy one asap..Btw I do like your workstation
Hey thanks, I can't tell you how much this workstation comes in handy as a workbench in my small shop. Hope your projects are going well!
What a great review video! I actually have been researching for several days now in anticipation of getting a jobsite saw to use indoors during the winter months. I narrowed it down to a Bosch, Dewalt and Ridgid. As of yesterday I had pretty much decided on the Ridgid (primarily due to the dado stack ability) but honestly now after hearing your review I think I may end up going with the Dewalt (I didn't realize the fence was that good on this one). One question for you though - was the zero clearance insert pretty straightforward to make? I know the Ridgids can be tricky because of how thin the sides get, but wasn't sure if that is an issue or not with the Dewalt? Thanks again for this great video - liked and subscribed!
lol and directly after leaving this comment i went to check out your other videos and see you have one on how to make the zero clearance insert. I will go watch that next. This was literally the first video I had ever seen of yours. Looking forward to digging into more! :)
Hey, thanks so much and I am glad that you found it useful! The fence is very handy so I would agree. Creating a basic Zero Clearance Insert for the Dewalt jobsite table saw is fairly easy. You can make it complicated by adding various things but a basic diy throatplate is simple. If you think you may need to cut dadoes with your jobsite table saw then look at a different model of made by Dewalt because they have made similar Jobsite table saws that can house a dado stack. Thanks for the support, have a good one!
I don’t usually comment on RUclips, doing so now for the community. I have exact table saw and it accepts this dado stack Oshlun SBJ-0830 8-Inch Box and Finger Joint Set www.amazon.com/dp/B0012YIL2W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_p6FxDb1EKPQ32 I have used this stack and works beautifully leaving a clean flat base. Of note though is that the stack only cuts ¼ or 3/8 dado width, of course you can make two or more passes to achieve your dado desired length.
Mary Dunne man, if you’re still within the year return the Ridgid and get a DeWalt. I had he Ridgid for about 6.5 months and the quality is nothing compared to DeWalt. Plus it started giving me issues and their customer service is horrible. Even Home Depot doesn’t want to work with them. They don’t have many repair centers and the few they have are hard to work with. Return it and get a DeWalt before you start having issues. Their lifetime warranty is a joke. It’ll take you a lifetime to actually figure out how to use it.
Actually, what you did with the mitre gauge is brilliant as it will also take out the slop if you force it against one side of the mitre slot when you put the sled together - damn I wish I had thought of that!
Hey, thanks for the positive comment I really appreciate it! You can make a really cool crosscut sled for the table saw, there are a ton of great videos on how to build really good miter crosscut sleds! Have a good one.
@@_Shopfix Oh I have several sleds in my workshop, but sometimes you want something light weight and quick to use and your solution fits the bill perfectly IMHO.
Yes his miter gauge idea is incredibly brilliant!!! He should patent the idea and manufacture them and sell millions! He could call them something like...oh I don"t know...maybe "crosscut sled"! Ya, that's a catchy name!
I put metallic tape on the bar of the mitre gauge to take out the slop.
I'm getting mine to use like yours, as a shop saw. Do you have the plans for building your extended table and base? I'm not really experienced enough to design my own. And why did you change out the throat plate? Great video BTW. Thanks!
Hey, I do have plans made for this table saw station. Here is the link to the plans: drive.google.com/file/d/1ByyE0lfanapsHM8Ds1C1pL360SKWiSDP/view?usp=sharing I also have a video that discusses the table build in more detail, here is the link to that video: ruclips.net/video/be_UaAbHNOg/видео.html I created a custom throat plate to simply have a zero clearance so I can rip very thin material. The Dewalt table saw has a wonderful throat plate but the gap between the blade and the throat plate opening is very wide to compensate for the saw blade tilting. If you have any other questions just let me know! Thanks for the comment, and I really hope these resources help you out.
I just bought the dwe 7485 with the 81/2 blade they had the 7480 but I chose the 7485 because what I'm going to use it for I didn't need a 10inch blade
Great review, this will make for easy for me to decide what to buy. One question, do you have a video on how to build the table for your table saw.
Yes please reference these videos and the plans in the description. ruclips.net/video/be_UaAbHNOg/видео.html ruclips.net/video/FhQObbU296Y/видео.html
Really love this table saw however the only thing I could find that I didn’t like is you can’t use a stacked dado with this table saw. The arbor doesn’t except it isn’t long enough. Other then that the saw is great. I’ve been making the dados with my router so it seems to all work out.
I'm sorry what router are you using? I have the same table saw and I need to use my dado stuck .
Correct, the arbor on this table saw is not long enough for a dado stack. A router is a great alternative, and probably easier to setup anyways!
this was the best review for this model
Thank you very much!
The major issue I have had from mine (745) is that the blade raising gear gets easily clogged up with saw dust making it very difficult to raise the blade. The other thing, of course is how easily the surface gets marred although that has no effect on the performance.
EDIT: Oh and the extra MAJOR issue is the 5/8" arbor instead of the standard 30 mm making dangerous rings necessary.
Hey, I have not had any issues with the blade raising or any clogging issues. But I do agree the small arbor is an issue and a major downside to this saw, take care!
I have mine built into the end of my workbench. The only problem I have is the dust collection port moves when I tilt the blade. I have had it for 3 years and haven’t found a solution yet. I probably should used flex tubing .
I have my saw hooked up to flexible tubing and I can tilt the saw no problem!
This saw still a good buy, or is the newer version of this 10" saw better?
Great if you can find it used and in good shape.
Good review. !!!! ....I personally do not like this kind of table saws, a bit too loud for me. Thanks for the review. !!!!
Hey, you are very welcome for the review! I wish you the best of luck with your future woodworking projects, take care!
Thank you for this respectful thorough review ,I quite enjoyed it and got a valuable information out of it.
Now we come to the hard question
In your opinion ,what is the difference between your table saw ,and the Dewalt dwe 745 ?
I am convinced to buy your table saw 7840 model, but in my country I cannot find but the DeWALT DWE 745
I need your advice before going to a wrong choice
I didn't post this video, but the difference lies in their respective motors. The DW 745's motor has a max rpm of 3850 with no load, while the DWE 7480 has a higher max at 4800 rpm. In my opinion, that translates to greater accuracy with the 7480. The 7480 also has a higher rip capacity, 24.5 inches, compared to the 745's 20 inches. Both worthy saws though. The 745 is lighter in weight, and easier to transport if that's important to you.
Thank you for the comment, I could not have said it better myself!
Glad it was helpful!
Well I like that brand... but I do need one that can use dado blades.... which would you recommend???
I am not quite sure, but I would recommend a different model if you want to be able to use Dado blades. I am sure there are resources out there to help you decide on a model and if not I recommend calling the DeWalt company directly.
I have a plan to buy this saw do you advice me there flaws in this saw??
It’s not a perfect saw but it’s close to it for the price. I would recommend as I still use it!
Can you adjust the riving knife or do you have to physically take it of
You can adjust the riving knife very easily for a thru cut and for a not thru cut.
I’m looking to get a table saw for my home. This 7480 has been discontinued but seems good still. Other options are the 7485 with the smaller blade and more compactness and the 745 with the same blade but smaller rip capacity. What do you recommend?
I am not quite sure as I have no experience with those two models. I find the dewalt brand exceptional so I have no doubt that either model will be of great use!
GREAT VIDEO. THANKS.
Hey, you are very welcome and thank you for the positive feedback. I wish you the best of luck with your future woodworking projects, take care!
I have the same Dewalt table saw and I am interested in building or buying a crosscut sled. I built a stand for the saw (on wheels) but I don't have any extensions on either side of the saw or back, which is an issue. Is there a particular plan that you feel is best for this table saw, or one to purchase? I have looked at several but my biggest issue seems to be having support on especially the left side of my table and the back. I did see your video on building around the table saw, but I don't think I have the skills for that. Thanks in advance.
05:09 stop that thing with a knee bump is no longer possible with that table extension. Right? Nevertheless - the extension is absolutely lovely.
07:22 *yeah* - it's a fence / rail system with *gears* . Got it..
09:29 *Not* so fast, chief: you forgot mentioning the superior riving knife exchange system [the lever on the side, you know..] ;-) But other than that: *great* review.
One last point: how *loud* is it, compared to [let's say] a *BOSCH GKS 190* ? Thanks.
Hey thanks for the comments:
- I think it would be rather difficult to stop the saw with your knee with the stand around the saw, however, you could add on a wooden extension to assist with that purpose.
- Over clarification since I really like the fence system.
- That is true, I forgot to mention how easy it is to remove the riving knife and change its position (thru cut/ not thru cut).
- I am not sure how loud this machine is compared to other similar table saws as I have not worked with many other table saws like this one. I can tell you for certain that any table saw with a solid cast iron table top is going to be much more quite than this saw.
Thanks for the feedback as well as the positive comments!
@@_Shopfix Thanks, Bill.
It’s loud, you need ear protection for sure
Bought this TS online#amazon. Can't wait to use.
That is awesome, have fun with it!
Thanks. Nice review.
You’re welcome!
Is there any way to adjust the fence? I have the rack and pinion system too but see no way to adjust it and the fence is not parallel to my miter slots.
Hey, there's no need to reference your table saw's fence system with your miter slots as you'll never be crosscutting with the fence locked in place anyways or at least you shouldn't. Rather, you will want to reference the fence to the blade at 0 degrees. Line those up and measure from the blade to the fence to see if the fence is not parallel.
Hey thanks for the review...is this table saw good for cutting only mdf boards??? Thank you.
This saw is great at cutting MDF
Fence locking mechanical device, have you had it stop locking fence? It's repairable, and I've added a small modification
I have never had the fence locking mechanism stop locking.
Har du en beskrivelse på hvordan dit bord er lavet??👍
Ja, jeg har to videoer, der beskriver processen med at bygge standen. Her er links: ruclips.net/video/JwxrpoqLViM/видео.html, ruclips.net/video/be_UaAbHNOg/видео.html
Thanks for the review, how do you balance the blade after u set it up
You are welcome, so after you set the table saw up all you have to do is unlock the angle tilt for the blade, set a square on the top of the table saw surface and then tilt the blade to 90 degrees in reference to your square and than lock it in, it is super easy! Hope that helps, take care!
But...can you use on JOB SITE????? 😝
Hey, yes, certainly can be used on the job site. I personally have not needed to move it out of the shop though.
Great Review!!!!
Glad it was helpful!
Hi there
Just a question on the rack and pinion I have found that mine drops down when extended out is there any way to alter this
Thank you
Sorry for the late reply, what do you mean by it drops down? It should remain level to the top of the table saw?
Does it have a brake? I've seen some reviews that say it doesn't, and that it takes forever to wind down.
I have this saw and ya it takes "forever" to wind down. You should definitely not buy it cause it takes "forever". Maybe a Craftsman or a Harbor Freight saw would be a better application for your needs as the blade probably stops a second faster maybe even 2. Next time I buy a saw that will be the most important feature I look for.
@@61spindrift Thanks, douche! I ended up finding a much better saw on sale anyway, one that includes soft start and electronic braking, a collapsible stand with wheels, dado blade capability as well as everything this saw has, for about seventy bucks less.
Har du en beskrivelse på hvordan dit bord er lavet gerne med mål
Ja, jeg har to videoer, der beskriver processen med at bygge standen. Her er links: ruclips.net/video/JwxrpoqLViM/видео.html, ruclips.net/video/be_UaAbHNOg/видео.html
Do this models tend to have blade problems? I've seen few people.in my area selling it ,everything works great but they has problems with blade either tilting or going up and down.
Would it ne hard to fix it
No I’ve never had problems with the blade moving at all. You have to manually raise and lower it. The blade should never tilt.
Out of the box the rack and pinion will not glide easily. it is very stiff to turn the adjustment nob.What am I doing wrong?
Sometimes if you put the fence on wrong it will cause the rails to be stiff. Take off the fence and try it and see how it is. It won’t be super smooth but shouldn’t be stiff either.
Buenas tardes amigo ! Me podrías dar un precio aproximado de esta máquina en tu país ?
Hi, what blade are you using in your video? Thanks.
The saw blade I am using is a Menards brand MasterForce fine tooth finishing blade if you are referencing the green saw blade.
@@_Shopfix Yes thanks, how many teeth? What is your opinion on that MasterForce blade?
Max E. Hey the blade is an 80 tooth blade. I have a MasterForce brand blade on my table saw and my miter saw and have found them to work great. I have also noticed that a fine tooth finishing blade cuts very smooth but at a much slower pace. Depending upon the type of cuts you are making will determine if you need a fine tooth blade. The more teeth the blade has will dramatically reduce cutting speed just for a heads up!
Is there still a lot of play in mitre gauge slots
Hey, when using the stock miter gauge by itself there is a little play, it’s certainly not perfect. I’d recommend building a custom wooden miter gauge or a crosscut sled! Take care.
@@_Shopfix hi thanks for your swift reply. Thank you for your help.
No problem!
thats why i have a router for datos
Great idea!
It is my understanding this model has been discontinued. I was ready to buy and found out it is now unavailable.
Hi Bruce. The DW745 is the predecessor and is not being manufactured anymore. It has a smaller motor and rip capacity but is otherwise similar (at least that's my understanding). Every hardware and tool supply store worth their salt should carry the DW7480. There are lots of DW745 around still too and are selling at bargain prices. Shop around.
I just purchased one of these today.
@@kevind517 Same I was going to go with the 7485, but 8 1/4 " blades are not as easy to find as 10".
I was wondering if you can put a 1/4" kerf blade on it?
I would only recommend putting a single standard width blade onto the arbor. I would not recommend housing anything more than a single standard blade, this model is not designed for anything else.
@@_Shopfix okay thanks. There is a single blade with 1/4” carbide teeth that makes a 1/4” kerf that I thought I’d try, but maybe not...
@shopfix Is there any means of doing fine adjustments to the height of the table saw work surface so that when you build a larger saw table around it and things settle that you can maintain perfectly flush surfaces?
Yes, the dwe7480 model has feet that can be adjusted. You can also remove the stock feet that are on the table saw and thread something different through the holes in the bottom frame such as different leg levelers or something!
Shopfix thank you!
Hello friends, a week ago I bought the DEWALT 7492, can anyone recommend me to DADO SET for this saw
it does not support the dedo set
@@woodyzwoodshop3513 Hi
I'm glad you're wrong, it's been a while since I asked, I've already bought a dado set and I'm very pleased.
Regards
Haim
@@TheLayla33 ups! my bad...
The model that is not compatible with a dado stack is the Dewalt dwe7480.
$853 in Oz...
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Thanks for the tip!
So sad it’s discontinued. The new 7485 is pathetic.
Why is the new one pathetic? Looking to buy a table saw for home uae.
🤦🏽♂️@1:03... I really hope you still have all your fingers/hands...
Laughingthrush Music my thoughts exactly. Too close to the blade, standing right in front of it, and reaching over the blade while it’s still running 😰😬
Obviously, yes I do, safety is a top priority in my shop regardless of how some camera angles/ sped up videos may make it seem.
No guard no fingers.....no riving knife....woody stuckeee in tumee
Still ten fingers strong 🙌 🤞
Buenas tardes amigo ! Me podrías dar un precio aproximado , de esta máquina , en tu país ?
Cuesta aproximadamente $400 dolares