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.
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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
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/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 · 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
PositiveNo loose-blade problem in a year of use and a great saw so far, though others' reports give them pause.
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 · 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/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 · Jan 12, 2024 · summarized
PositiveAdded a soft start module to their saw and says the wiring instructions worked perfectly; notes the module has an adjustment screw for the softest start.
Reddit · r/Dewalt · Sep 16, 2023 · summarized
PositiveEveryone who uses their saw loves it; they think the fence problem in the thread is a defective unit.
Reddit · r/woodworking · May 31, 2023 · summarized
PositiveFour of these in use; the arbor that accepts a dado stack is the biggest perk.
Reddit · r/woodworking · May 30, 2023 · summarized
PositiveHomeowner and amateur who uses the saw heavily and loves it.
Reddit · r/woodworking · May 30, 2023 · summarized
PositiveAbout two years in after a discounted retaped-box purchase, very happy: good power, accurate adjustments and quick setup.
Reddit · r/woodworking · Dec 27, 2022 · summarized
PositiveOwner who likes it quite a bit; notes it takes a dado stack, which many small saws cannot, and likes the fence.
Reddit · r/woodworking · Dec 16, 2022 · summarized
PositiveReally likes the saw overall, but warns the cast aluminum top is not perfectly flat; the waviness does not seem to matter much in use.
Reddit · r/woodworking · Sep 8, 2022 · summarized
PositiveBeginner who bought it on sale and feels it was worth the price; praises the warranty, solid build and especially the easy, accurate rack and pinion fence.
Reddit · r/woodworking · Mar 27, 2022 · summarized
PositiveLoves the rack and pinion fence on their own saw.
Reddit · r/woodworking · Dec 26, 2021 · summarized
PositiveThe rack and pinion fence is the best they have used, and it stayed dead on square six months after they set it.
Reddit · r/woodworking · Dec 26, 2021 · summarized
PositiveHandles both job site work and finer work well; long boards and large flat sheets are a challenge because of the saw size.
Reddit · r/woodworking · Dec 26, 2021 · summarized
PositiveA job site workhorse they would buy again, though they now use a cabinet saw for shop work; cuts are fine for plywood with a good feed setup.
Reddit · r/woodworking · Dec 26, 2021 · summarized
PositiveAfter owning both a Ridgid jobsite saw and this one, this is much better, mainly for its fence, though the Ridgid stand is nicer.
Reddit · r/woodworking · Dec 26, 2021 · summarized
PositiveChosen for its dado capability with a highly rated fence; the first unit had a blade alignment defect and the maker replaced it under warranty.
Reddit · r/Dewalt · Dec 14, 2021 · summarized
PositiveRuns a dado stack on it regularly and rips plywood to full width; values the extra rip capacity and says it suits a cramped workshop.
Reddit · r/Dewalt · Oct 10, 2021 · summarized
PositiveUpgraded from the smaller 8-1/4 inch saw after a year and likes the 10 inch model more, mainly for sharing blades with a miter saw and wider blade choice. Notes both saws are very loud.
Reddit · r/Dewalt · Oct 10, 2021 · summarized
PositiveAbout six months of ownership with no regrets. Easy to move and load into a truck, and a dado stack works very well on it after replacing an older saw that died.
Reddit · r/Dewalt · Oct 9, 2021 · summarized
PositiveFinds the saw with its rolling stand pretty portable, loading it right into a Jeep.
Reddit · r/woodworking · Sep 14, 2021 · summarized
PositiveDaily trim work for 13 years before any problem; the rack and pinion fence is top notch.
Reddit · r/woodworking · Sep 14, 2021 · summarized
PositiveNearly every day for six years, super accurate for its class; no upgrade planned until they can afford a cabinet saw.
Reddit · r/woodworking · Sep 14, 2021 · summarized
PositiveRecently bought as a first table saw; likes the slick rack and pinion fence, adjustability, easy blade changes and dado capability, though not enough use for a strong opinion yet.
Reddit · r/Tools · Jun 22, 2021 · summarized
PositiveWorked on many job sites with units from brand new to heavily abused, and judged clearly better than a Bosch alternative, with a standout fence system.
Reddit · r/Tools · Jun 22, 2021 · summarized
PositiveStable on grass, sand and concrete, with an easy fence; wishes for more rip capacity and a longer arbor, and plans to keep it even after buying a cabinet saw.
Reddit · r/Dewalt · Sep 14, 2020 · summarized
PositiveRecently bought after giving up on a sale, as an upgrade from an older 20 inch jobsite saw. Builds a few sets of kitchen cabinets a year, and calls the saw absolutely worth it, with dado ripping now possible.
Reddit · r/woodworking · Apr 28, 2020 · summarized
PositiveA favorite that they love, crediting the rack and pinion fence and the weight; advises keeping the gearing clean since that wears first on jobsite saws.
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.