DEWALT 10-Inch Portable Table Saw with Stand (DWE7480XA)

I recently bought the DWE7480XA (with stand) as an upgrade from an older, working portable Skil table saw. Usually I don't tend to upgrade tools unless it is necessary; ie a tool breaks or is malfunctioning. But after a little research I saw enough reason to make this investment/upgrade while still having a decent working saw. I want to start off by saying that I don't typically favor Dewalt, or any single tool manufacturer. I own different tools from nearly every major manufacturer (except for Ryobi and Black and Decker) and I try to buy the tool that best fits my needs as a finish carpenter. The main features that set this saw apart from other manufacturer's saws were the rack and pinion fence system, riving knife, and good build quality/design with a relatively small overall footprint.The Dewalt fence design is unique, intelligent, and versatile, and is undoubtedly the best feature of this saw. The fence sits and clamps on a front and back rail that telescopes out in both directions when you spin the front adjustment wheel. The action is very smooth and small adjustments can be made easily by turning the wheel instead of slapping the fence. The fence can be easily adjusted for parallel by simply moving the sets of allen screw stops on the front and back of the fence. There are two pairs so you can quickly move the fence to another position and still maintain a good parallel to the blade. The fence clamps securely to the moving rails on both the front and back so it can be fixed securely without the Allen screws, but I like to use them to know that I am still nice and parallel. The fence also has an adjustable aluminum angle iron that flips around to support the work piece when it is adjusted beyond the work table. It can also be used on top of the table for cutting short/narrow work pieces and still give you room for the push stick. Speaking of a push stick, this saw comes with one and it is very conveniently placed/holstered on the back side of the fence. You can start cutting without it and then easily access it to finish the very end of the work piece.The riving knife makes this saw an instant upgrade over older saws that don't have one. You have to be a little more conscientious about buying blades with the right kerf, but it doesn't severely limit your options. Since the knife facilitates cutting everything I don't see a real need for a thin kerf blade anyways. I rip up a lot of hardwood (mahogany, cherry, oak, maple) along with plenty of PVC/Azek trim and it helps to prevent binding that occurs after the wood is split. Although I have a nice and sharp new blade installed, the saw hasn't once bogged down while cutting or produced burn marks on the stock. The riving knife is a pretty common safety feature of most new saws and it is an absolute necessity. I typically loose the blade guard and anti kickback cawls on a saw with such a modest motor (the saw will bog down before it throws the work at you), as it usually just gets in the way and impedes productivity. The riving knife however is a welcome safety feature and is easily removed and adjusted for doing plunge cuts. The throat plate is well built and has a simple locking mechanism and four adjustable height/depth screws. It is easily removed for easy and direct access to the enclosed blade arbor, and riving knife thumb screw. The saw comes with both wrenches for switching the blade and they store conveniently and securely on the side of the saw.The overall construction and design of the saw are excellent. It is a good balance of heavy duty but also lightweight components and it has an overall small storage/transport footprint. Everything sits on a sturdy roll cage chassis, and the stand is folded together for easy storage. It has two cutout "handles" on each size for transport, and has good overall balance when lifted from the stand. The Bosch 1031 unfortunately has some quirky design flaws that can slow down productivity, but this saw has an excellent and intuitive layout. The lever that locks the fence in position is on the right hand side of the saw beneath the table so it takes some time to learn it's exact position. The wheel that raises and lowers the blade turns very easily and feels very sturdy. Adjusting the angle/bevel of the blade is also very smooth, has zero resistance. I haven't checked the angles for accuracy out of the box yet, but I don't usually trust them anyways. This saw and it's moving parts will undoubtedly last a long time and put up with daily abuse on a job site. One head scratcher was there seems to be nowhere to put the low quality supplied miter gauge. These things are basically disposable on most portable saws anyways, but there seems to be nowhere to store it (or an aftermarket replacement.One feature that could be beneficial to some, but be an annoyance to others is the 2 1/2 inch dust port on the back of the saw. This can easily accept a shop vac hose, but not everyone uses dust collection on a portable saw all the time. When not hooked to a vac or dust collection hose the rear facing port spits dust quite a distance towards the back of the saw and at anyone receiving a work piece. Typically most saws drop dust directly beneath the saw in a small centralized pile, but not this saw. It throws a trail of dust anywhere from a foot to 4-5 ft behind the saw depending on what you are cutting, making cleanup just a bit more of a hassle. It is not a huge issue and can be remedied with an elbow fitting or small (cutoff) piece of vacuum hose and a 5 gal bucket. The saw pushes the dust out with a good amount of force so you almost don't need suction if the hose is short enough and a bucket is placed close to the saw. Another annoyance is the hole orientation and supplied screws for mounting the saw to the stand. They are 4 black carriage type bolts with nuts and washers and need to installed and removed every time the saw is setup and broken down because all the holes are angled. The saw and stand mate together in a way that the saw requires some type of fastener/pin or it could slide forward off the stand due to vibration. They don't need to be tightened, just threaded through the saw and stand. I plan to replace them with at least 2 long hitch pins and clips to make it a bit faster/easier to setup and breakdown.Despite a few minor (but fixable) annoyances the saw was absolutely worth the upgrade and gets 5 stars in my book. It produces superior/more accurate results than my older saw and increases productivity with its accurate and easily adjustable fence system. It is easy to transport and store due to it's design and small footprint and it's setup and breakdown can be facilitated buy swapping the stand bolts for hitch pins. I would recommend this model to any professional. The DW745 is almost identical but uses a smaller/slower motor so it would be geared more towards the occasional user/home owner. No portable table saw can replace a shop table saw by any means, but this is an excellent compliment for on site work.

I needed a accurate table saw to rip some melamine shelves for closets in my new home. My Delta table saw is still in storage, so I opted to get this DeWalt compact table saw to complete all of the closet organizers (it was still cheaper than paying a contractor).Set Up: It was very easy to assemble per the instructions. I chose to install a Freud D1050X Diablo 10-Inch 50-tooth ATB Combination Saw Blade instead of the included blade due to some of the reviews and could not be more pleased.First impressions: The fence was probably right on out of the box for the included blade. The Freud D1050X is not as thick as the stock DeWalt blade and will require a little adjustment (minimal) to be right on. The fence is accurate and easy to use. The saw starts with a jolt, but settles in to a moderate hum. I made multiple cuts that appeared identical. The combination of this saw with the Freud blade is really amazing for a portable table saw. If I never expected to rip any 4'x8' sheets, this would be all the saw I would need.The Negatives:After a few days with this item this was all I could come up with:The stand needs to be attached with nuts and bolts. For a guy who sets up for a project and then puts back in storage, this is not a problem. If you expect to move from job to job on a daily basis this becomes more of an annoyance. I did not find this an issue since my projects run for a a week or two and then into storage. Some wing nuts might go a long way here.The miter gauge does not meet the standards of the rest of this item. It is functional, but I would not trust the gauge. The miter gauge does not store on board like many of the other components.The fence does not store for transport like the other components. It is secure, but exposed to whatever hazards you may encounter on your way to storage or transport. OK, there may be some more elegant and safer transport methods on the market, but if this is your go to saw, take some care in transport.The work surface is not very large (this is a portable table saw after all).The Positives:I can move this saw and stand myself. I would need 2 men and a large boy to move my Delta Contractor saw.With the Freud blade this makes some of the best cuts I could hope for. I have built 2 closets so far and have no complaints.For smaller panels and shelves this guy rivals my big Delta. The best feature in my opinion is the fence. Release the lock and dial to your desired measurement, lock and cut. Repeatable cuts again and again.I am extremely pleased for the performance vs price. I have 4 more closets plus a pantry to go. I will follow up later with long term performance.

Para iniciar un taller o para trabajo en obra es muy buena herramienta. Su capacidad de corte es excelente. Puedes cortar tableros (triplay, mdf , melamina y aglomerado) sin problemas, la madera también se puede cortar sin problemas. Viene con un disco de corte de 10" y 24 dientes, esto sirve para cortes en madera de pino para otras maderas y tableros es mejor utilizar otro disco. Y su estabilidad es muy buena, la base hace que puedas trabajar cómodamente. Muy recomendable. La marca sin duda no te fallara.

Con respecto a la sierra no hay mucho que decir. Es compacta y potente, el pino lo corta como mantequilla los acabados como deben de ser por ser dewalt. Le pongo 3 estrellas porque en la imagen de Amazon aparece con el disco de dientes amarillos y la sierra no lo trae. Viene con una sierra normal y además el equipo llegó maltratado. Lo cual es extraño porque el empaque no se veía maltratado pero al sacar la sierra venía rayada en la superficie de la mesa.

Es bastabte ligera yb compacta para llevar a todos lados, la base super resistente, mi unica queja es el ajuste de angulo de la sierra, es dificil de ajustar y los topes no se mantienen fijos, de ahi en fuera me encanto.

Muy buen producto, de las mejores sierras que hay en el mercado

muy buena sierra solo el problema es que llego sin la base y la caja muy maltratada