Reddit · r/Dewalt · Aug 31, 2025 · summarized
NegativeSince a 2021 purchase the blade nut has loosened about four times, usually after the saw sat unused for days, though less severely than the original poster.
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Reddit · r/Dewalt · Aug 31, 2025 · summarized
NegativeSince a 2021 purchase the blade nut has loosened about four times, usually after the saw sat unused for days, though less severely than the original poster.
Reddit · r/Dewalt · Aug 10, 2025 · summarized
MixedHeavy use, and while cutting trim the blade came loose for the first time; they tightened it hard and kept working.
Reddit · r/Tools · Jun 3, 2025 · summarized
PositiveAbout a decade in, a good portable jobsite saw with a really solid fence, used to build cabinets and picture frames.
Reddit · r/Tools · Jun 3, 2025 · summarized
MixedSame model here: the special table coating resists corrosion and lets wood slide easily, but it scratches easily and is hard to maintain once worn.
Reddit · r/Tools · Jun 3, 2025 · summarized
PositiveFive years in, everything still works; holds true once squared and dialed in, good enough for cabinets and furniture, with the left and right slots slightly off parallel.
Reddit · r/Tools · Jun 3, 2025 · summarized
PositiveWorked it hard for 8 years, then passed it to a friend who still uses it for hobbies; had really good luck with it.
Reddit · r/Tools · Jun 3, 2025 · summarized
PositivePaid $650 new for this exact saw and loves it.
Reddit · r/Tools · Jun 3, 2025 · summarized
PositiveOn their second one after roughly 4-5 years; a daily workhorse for ripping framing lumber.
Reddit · r/Tools · Jun 3, 2025 · summarized
PositiveGoing strong for 5 or 6 years and plenty accurate for their work, though not a cabinet saw.
Reddit · r/Tools · Jun 3, 2025 · summarized
PositiveA wonderful saw in their own use, and they consider the asking price a good deal.
Reddit · r/Tools · Jun 3, 2025 · summarized
PositiveCame new in a bundle with an XR drill/driver set, and they like it a lot.
Reddit · r/Tools · Jun 3, 2025 · summarized
MixedGood for ripping trim, moldings and paneling, but large 3/4 inch sheets are awkward because the stand shifts when pushing them.
Reddit · r/woodworking · May 13, 2025 · summarized
PositiveTalked a used one down to $475; after only brief use making a featherboard they are happy with how it feels.
Reddit · r/woodworking · May 12, 2025 · summarized
MixedFound odd wear marks on the stock blade at the first blade change on a saw bought new; unsure whether it is a blade defect or an arbor problem.
Reddit · r/woodworking · Apr 14, 2025 · summarized
PositiveFitted a soft start module to their saw following posted wiring details and reports it works great.
Reddit · r/Dewalt · Feb 9, 2025 · summarized
NegativeTwo separate units developed a loose arbor nut after months of use, with the blade spinning on for a minute after shutoff; they want a refund and a different saw.
Reddit · r/Dewalt · Feb 9, 2025 · summarized
PositiveNo loose-blade problem in a year of use and a great saw so far, though others' reports give them pause.
Reddit · r/Dewalt · Feb 9, 2025 · summarized
MixedSeven years of dependable use with a dust collector, but the fence top has tilted out of square with no adjustment and a replacement costs about half the saw price, so they would not buy it again.
Reddit · r/woodworking · Jan 19, 2025 · summarized
PositiveEnded up buying it as a first table saw; with one good planed side it is accurate enough to rip boards for glue-ups.
Reddit · r/woodworking · Dec 14, 2024 · summarized
NegativeSecond-hand purchase a few years ago shows noticeable blade misalignment that follows the arbor; they suspect a bent arbor from its past use.
Reddit · r/woodworking · Oct 20, 2024 · summarized
MixedCuts thick stock and can be set up accurately without power issues, but it loses that accuracy quickly and is light enough that heavy boards push it around. Still fond of it.
Reddit · r/woodworking · Oct 20, 2024 · summarized
NegativeCutting thick cherry with a thin-kerf blade trips the breaker about four times, though they suspect old-house wiring is partly to blame.
Reddit · r/woodworking · Oct 20, 2024 · summarized
MixedFound the saw fine in general but did not trust it for ripping very thick stock, so used a circular saw and hand saw instead.
Reddit · r/Dewalt · Aug 10, 2024 · summarized
MixedEasy to tuck into a shop corner, but they want a better fence with a way to attach featherboards for miter and strip cuts.
Reddit · r/woodworking · Jul 9, 2024 · summarized
NegativeSpent four years with it believing their woodworking was off because cuts were never accurate, and the problems vanished on switching to a cabinet saw.
Reddit · r/woodworking · Jul 9, 2024 · summarized
MixedCuts fine out of the box for cabinets and boxes in plywood, pine and 2x stock, but is not a precision machine and an upgrade to a cabinet saw is planned.
Reddit · r/woodworking · Jul 9, 2024 · summarized
PositivePreviously owned it and found it very stable with no play in the housing, selling it only to get a stiffer top.
Reddit · r/woodworking · Jul 9, 2024 · summarized
MixedNew saw had play in the motor housing and a blade off parallel after setup, fixed by shimming; support calls and a warranty claim went unanswered, though the saw still cuts well.
Reddit · r/Tools · Jun 11, 2024 · summarized
PositiveWent with it over a Bosch and reports zero regrets after a couple of years, saying it does everything needed and more.
Reddit · r/woodworking · Apr 5, 2024 · summarized
NegativeTheir saw has the same sagging throat plate lip that catches material; the only workaround found so far is blue tape, which does not always work.
Of the 65 reviews with a clear verdict, 60% are positive, 20% mixed and 20% negative. The praise mentioned most is solid build. The most common complaint is inaccurate.
The complaints reviewers mention most: inaccurate (1 review). For example: Returned within two weeks because the fence could not be squared to the table and there is no adjustment to make it perpendicular.
We collected and summarized 65 experiences shared on Reddit, with links to the original sources. Reviews submitted here are checked for spam before they appear. Every review, submitted here or collected, is read as positive, mixed or negative.