Dewalt Table Saw Miter Slot Size

• Miter slot dimensions. There are 2 sizes of miter slots on table saws. The standard size on cast iron table saws, Craftsman, Rigid, General etc. Is 3/8' X 3/4' wide. The aluminum 'el cheapo' tops use a 5/8' wide slot, sometimes with short tabs that protrude into the slot.
• Miter gauge: Table saws come with a small t-shaped tool called a miter gauge. The miter gauge fits into one of the two slots (called miter slots) machined into the tabletop and it guides wood that you feed through the saw. Most contractor saws come with a decent miter gauge (although not great — again, you need to buy a separate one if you.

1. Dewalt Table Saw Miter Slot Sizes
2. Dewalt Table Saw Mitre Slot Size
3. Dewalt Table Saw Miter Slot Dimensions

Standard miter slot size is 3/4 by3/8 deep, My new table saw #21807 has 5/8 wide 'T' slot. My jigs no longer fit. Any suggestions where it find 5/8 miter jigs?

There are currently three Dewalt table saw models available, the DW745, DW744X, and DW744XRS. Dewalt has been in the woodworking tool business since 1924, and is currently part of the Stanley Black & Decker Corporation. Stanley Black & Decker is a global company that also owns Porter Cable, Bostitch, Delta, Stanley, Proto, Facom, and Mac Tools, plus a number of other brands.

Dewalt caters to the professional tool user that travels to different jobsites and values portability in their tools. Their portable table saws are designed for everyday use. They come with a 3-year warranty, plus a 1 year service agreement and a 90 day money back guarantee.

Dewalt Table Saw DW745

The Dewalt DW745 is possibly the ultimate portable table saw (with the emphasis on portable). It is one of the lightest, smallest pro-quality table saws you can get. Sure, the rip capacity is limited to 16' (using the fence), but if you are lugging it in and out of your truck and climbing stairs with it every day, this is one of the easiest models out there to handle. It only weighs 45 lbs., and the 'roll cage' allows you to grab it and carry it any way you like.

Like many portable table saws these days, it has on-board storage for accessories. The newest version has an adjustable height riving knife and a tool-free modular guard system.

The feature that gets the most rave reviews though is the fence system. Dewalt table saws come with a telescoping, rack and pinion fence. You move the fence by turning a knob on the front of the cabinet, and the rack and pinion mechanism keeps the fence parallel to the blade. I have played with one a little, and I have to say it is pretty cool!

The DeWalt DW745 has a 15 amp motor, a 2-1/2' dust port, and adjustable rear feet for use on uneven surfaces. It offers a max cut depth of 3-1/8' at 90 degrees, but does not accept a dado blade. The miter slots are not a T-slot, but they are the standard size, so many aftermarket miter gauges will work. The DW745 does not come with a stand.

Reviews of this Dewalt table saw are excellent overall. I looked at reviews from Amazon (click to view), Lowes, Home Depot, E-pinions, and several forums and magazine articles. The average rating from all of these sources combined is a 4.7 out of 5 stars, with well over 200 total reviews.

HGTVPro.com has a review where the saw owner, a professional remodeler, loves it. It is small and light enough to be easily portable, but does everything he asks of it. He says it has great power, it cuts straight and true, and he loves the rack and pinion fence. FineHomebuilding.com also has a positive review of the DeWalt DW745.

On Amazon, two-thirds of the 150+ owners gave it five stars. When you read the reviews, it appears that some owners that only gave the DeWalt table saw three or four stars expected full size performance out of a portable table saw, and really should have opted for a larger model to start with.

As with any woodworking tool, there are a few valid complaints or disappointments. The most common complaints are that the miter gauge is plastic, and the miter slots in the table are wide enough to allow some slop (a frequent complaint on many portable table saws). They may have corrected the slot width issue though, because the miter gauge was a near-perfect fit on the one I looked at.

Some owners wish it would accept a dado blade (like the Bosch GTS1031 does). This DeWalt table saw is also rather loud, and starts abruptly (no soft start feature). The general-purpose blade that is included is not the best one out there (but come on folks, do you really expect a $50 blade to come with a portable table saw? Buy a couple of good quality blades, for Pete's sake!).

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DeWalt Table Saw DW744X

The Dewalt DW744X has similar features and specs as the DW745 above, but provides a 24-1/2' rip capacity and a larger table surface. It uses the same telescoping rack and pinion fence design, riving knife, and modular blade guard setup. The 15 amp motor has a soft start feature, plus an electronic feedback system to maintain blade speed during tough cuts.

This DeWalt table saw does not have the 'roll cage' design like the DW745, but it comes with a folding stand instead. The body of the saw is completely different, as it is designed to be bolted down to the stand or to a workbench. It has a 3-1/8' max cut depth, and it will accept a 13/16' dado blade. There also is a 2' dust port.

The reviews on the DeWalt DW744X overall are good, but not quite as good as for the DW745. The DW744X apparently had a few issues several years ago, and there actually was a recall for certain serial numbers made in 2007 and early 2008. The average rating on Amazon.com is 'only' 4.1 out of 5 stars, but a number of those reviews are old. The current version of the DeWalt DW744X apparently has most of those issues resolved.

Outside of Amazon, the ratings are excellent, averaging 4.5 out of 5 stars across all the sources I checked. The DW744X also came in first place in a Tools of the Trade magazine comparison test of eight different portable table saws in 2008.

However, this Dewalt table saw suffers from the same miter gauge and miter slot complaints as the DW745. Some users have had issues with the fence and blade not holding their alignment. The rack and pinion fence on some examples doesn't seem to be as accurate or reliable as it is on the smaller model, and that may be partly because the fence is 1-1/2 times longer.

In features, capacity, and price, the DW744X competes primarily with the Ridgid R4510 and the Makita 2705X1. The Ridgid and the Makita also get good ratings from users, and their stands have the added benefit of having wheels.

DeWalt Table Saw DW744XRS

The Dewalt DW744XRS is essentially the same tool as the DW744X above, but with a collapsible rolling stand that stays attached. Curiously, the current description on the company website seems to be for an older version of the DW744X. It is possible that the 'XRS' versions with the rolling stand (as of 04/2013) don't have all of the updates that the latest version of the DW744X has (although I expect this will change as they sell out of the older version). The updates include the adjustable height riving knife and the modular blade guard system.

If you have a DeWalt DW744XRS in front of you, you can tell the difference between the older and newer versions by looking at the 'Type' number on the nameplate, which also has the model and serial number. Type 4 is the older version that does not have the riving knife or the modular blade guard system. A Type 5 or Type 6 is the newer version that includes the riving knife and modular blade guard.

There aren't as many reviews for the DW744XRS as there are for the other two DeWalt table saw models, but overall they are still excellent. Amazon shows over 60 reviews at the moment that average 4.7 stars out of 5.

Dewalt Table Saw Miter Slot Sizes

One owner (a contractor) wore his first one out and bought a second one. He says the Dewalt DW744XRS is the best jobsite table saw out there for his purposes. He does say that the first one had issues with fence alignment towards the end. This model tends to get the same miter gauge and miter slot size complaints as the other DeWalt portable table saws.

If you read the woodworking forums, you will find the Dewalt DW744XRS compared to the Bosch 4100 table saw. While the Bosch gets more recommendations from other woodworkers, it is also heavier and is currently more expensive than the DeWalt.

More detailed specs and information about all of the Dewalt table saws can be found at the Dewalt website.

Note: If you are buying your first table saw, or need help tuning up one you already have, I would recommend getting a good book on the subject. The two that are recommended most often on the woodworking forums are Jim Tolpin's Table Saw Magic and Kelly Mehler's The Table Saw Book. Both have good ratings on Amazon, and they cover all the basic operations, as well as safety, maintenance, and accessories.

Overall, if you are looking for a portable table saw and one of these fits in your budget, a DeWalt table saw is one of the best choices out there. They offer professional quality and light weight in a compact package that is easy to lug around. Owners love the telescoping rack and pinion fence, especially on the smaller DW745. If a Bosch is a little too much for you price wise or weight wise, you can't go wrong with a DeWalt table saw.

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Pros:

• Rack and pinion rip fence is extremely precise
• Stand is very stable and easy to transport
• Telescoping rip fence gives 24-1/2' rip in a compact package

Cons:

• Difficult to rip full sheets of plywood without support
• If you purchase the side and rear extensions, the side extension slides out when using the rolling stand to move the saw
• Miter gauge slot is not a standard T-slot

Introduction

When you're on a job site, you need a table saw that will stand up to rigorous use and rip your wood easily and quickly. The same goes, frankly, for working in your garage. When you invest in a table saw, you want that table saw to be accurate and powerful. Sometimes it is difficult to balance quality and accuracy with a compact size, but there are a few portable table saws out there that walk that fine line with grace. Read on to find out whether the Dewalt DW744XRS fits the bill.

On Amazon, two-thirds of the 150+ owners gave it five stars. When you read the reviews, it appears that some owners that only gave the DeWalt table saw three or four stars expected full size performance out of a portable table saw, and really should have opted for a larger model to start with.

As with any woodworking tool, there are a few valid complaints or disappointments. The most common complaints are that the miter gauge is plastic, and the miter slots in the table are wide enough to allow some slop (a frequent complaint on many portable table saws). They may have corrected the slot width issue though, because the miter gauge was a near-perfect fit on the one I looked at.

Some owners wish it would accept a dado blade (like the Bosch GTS1031 does). This DeWalt table saw is also rather loud, and starts abruptly (no soft start feature). The general-purpose blade that is included is not the best one out there (but come on folks, do you really expect a $50 blade to come with a portable table saw? Buy a couple of good quality blades, for Pete's sake!).

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DeWalt Table Saw DW744X

The Dewalt DW744X has similar features and specs as the DW745 above, but provides a 24-1/2' rip capacity and a larger table surface. It uses the same telescoping rack and pinion fence design, riving knife, and modular blade guard setup. The 15 amp motor has a soft start feature, plus an electronic feedback system to maintain blade speed during tough cuts.

This DeWalt table saw does not have the 'roll cage' design like the DW745, but it comes with a folding stand instead. The body of the saw is completely different, as it is designed to be bolted down to the stand or to a workbench. It has a 3-1/8' max cut depth, and it will accept a 13/16' dado blade. There also is a 2' dust port.

The reviews on the DeWalt DW744X overall are good, but not quite as good as for the DW745. The DW744X apparently had a few issues several years ago, and there actually was a recall for certain serial numbers made in 2007 and early 2008. The average rating on Amazon.com is 'only' 4.1 out of 5 stars, but a number of those reviews are old. The current version of the DeWalt DW744X apparently has most of those issues resolved.

Outside of Amazon, the ratings are excellent, averaging 4.5 out of 5 stars across all the sources I checked. The DW744X also came in first place in a Tools of the Trade magazine comparison test of eight different portable table saws in 2008.

However, this Dewalt table saw suffers from the same miter gauge and miter slot complaints as the DW745. Some users have had issues with the fence and blade not holding their alignment. The rack and pinion fence on some examples doesn't seem to be as accurate or reliable as it is on the smaller model, and that may be partly because the fence is 1-1/2 times longer.

In features, capacity, and price, the DW744X competes primarily with the Ridgid R4510 and the Makita 2705X1. The Ridgid and the Makita also get good ratings from users, and their stands have the added benefit of having wheels.

DeWalt Table Saw DW744XRS

The Dewalt DW744XRS is essentially the same tool as the DW744X above, but with a collapsible rolling stand that stays attached. Curiously, the current description on the company website seems to be for an older version of the DW744X. It is possible that the 'XRS' versions with the rolling stand (as of 04/2013) don't have all of the updates that the latest version of the DW744X has (although I expect this will change as they sell out of the older version). The updates include the adjustable height riving knife and the modular blade guard system.

If you have a DeWalt DW744XRS in front of you, you can tell the difference between the older and newer versions by looking at the 'Type' number on the nameplate, which also has the model and serial number. Type 4 is the older version that does not have the riving knife or the modular blade guard system. A Type 5 or Type 6 is the newer version that includes the riving knife and modular blade guard.

There aren't as many reviews for the DW744XRS as there are for the other two DeWalt table saw models, but overall they are still excellent. Amazon shows over 60 reviews at the moment that average 4.7 stars out of 5.

Dewalt Table Saw Miter Slot Sizes

One owner (a contractor) wore his first one out and bought a second one. He says the Dewalt DW744XRS is the best jobsite table saw out there for his purposes. He does say that the first one had issues with fence alignment towards the end. This model tends to get the same miter gauge and miter slot size complaints as the other DeWalt portable table saws.

If you read the woodworking forums, you will find the Dewalt DW744XRS compared to the Bosch 4100 table saw. While the Bosch gets more recommendations from other woodworkers, it is also heavier and is currently more expensive than the DeWalt.

More detailed specs and information about all of the Dewalt table saws can be found at the Dewalt website.

Note: If you are buying your first table saw, or need help tuning up one you already have, I would recommend getting a good book on the subject. The two that are recommended most often on the woodworking forums are Jim Tolpin's Table Saw Magic and Kelly Mehler's The Table Saw Book. Both have good ratings on Amazon, and they cover all the basic operations, as well as safety, maintenance, and accessories.

Overall, if you are looking for a portable table saw and one of these fits in your budget, a DeWalt table saw is one of the best choices out there. They offer professional quality and light weight in a compact package that is easy to lug around. Owners love the telescoping rack and pinion fence, especially on the smaller DW745. If a Bosch is a little too much for you price wise or weight wise, you can't go wrong with a DeWalt table saw.

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Pros:

• Rack and pinion rip fence is extremely precise
• Stand is very stable and easy to transport
• Telescoping rip fence gives 24-1/2' rip in a compact package

Cons:

• Difficult to rip full sheets of plywood without support
• If you purchase the side and rear extensions, the side extension slides out when using the rolling stand to move the saw
• Miter gauge slot is not a standard T-slot

Introduction

When you're on a job site, you need a table saw that will stand up to rigorous use and rip your wood easily and quickly. The same goes, frankly, for working in your garage. When you invest in a table saw, you want that table saw to be accurate and powerful. Sometimes it is difficult to balance quality and accuracy with a compact size, but there are a few portable table saws out there that walk that fine line with grace. Read on to find out whether the Dewalt DW744XRS fits the bill.

What's in the Box

Unpacking the Dewalt DW744XRS table saw is like opening a bunch of presents at Christmas time. Out of the single box, you'll get your saw, stand, and a host of accessories. Here is what's included in the box:

• The Dewalt DW744X 10' Job Site Table Saw (Amazon link)
• The Dewalt DW7440RS Rolling Table Saw Stand
• Site-Pro Guarding components
• 10' 24-tooth carbide blade
• Miter gauge
• Push stick

How Hard is the Dewalt DW744XRS To Assemble?

Assembling and fine-tuning the DW744XRS is quite easy and takes almost no time at all. From unboxing to cutting took me no more than half an hour, which is a bit below average for a new portable table saw.

I do recommend taking the time to properly calibrate the table saw, because once you do, you will be amazed at how precise and accurate this table saw is. Dewalt does a fine job of making the adjustment knobs and controls easy to access, and proper alignment and tuning only takes a few moments. The rack and pinion rip fence holds true alignment quite well, as does the saw blade itself.

Not so for the miter saw, and this is where the biggest weakness of the DW744XRS lies. The included miter saw is cheap plastic, and Dewalt has neglected to use a standard miter gauge T-slot here, so adding a third-party miter gauge requires some engineering and finagling.

What Are the Best Features of the Dewalt DW744XRS

I'm a bit of a neat freak when it comes to my tools, wanting all of their accessories to be easily stored when not in use. For this reason alone, my favorite feature of the DW744XRS is the on-board storage for the Site-Pro guarding components and push stick when those components are not in use. This also makes it quite easy to pack up the saw and go from job site to job site, since you know everything you need is right there on the saw.

Dewalt Table Saw Mitre Slot Size

The 15-amp motor is strong and durable, cutting through the hardest woods with relative ease. Remember, though, that
this is a portable saw and a 15-amp motor is at the low end of the best quality table saws, so move slowly when you are working with really hard woods if you want to avoid binding. You also need to remember to have this saw running off of a 20-amp breaker, since the saw will draw slightly more than 15-amps when under heavy load.

The telescoping rip fence is another excellent feature, since it allows you to have the expanded rip capacity of a larger table saw but the portability of a smaller table saw. The rack and pinion fence adjustment makes for smooth, accurate settings every single time.

Finally, the rolling stand is durable and very useful in transporting this table saw. The only drawback here is that if you invest in the rear and side extensions for the saw, these attach and stow in such a way that the side extension will slide out the bottom of the cart while you are transporting. With that said, the large rugged wheels are perfect for curbs and stairs, and I feel confident taking this saw up even finished stairs.

How Durable is the Dewalt DW744XRS

This saw isn't your grandfather's cast iron table saw, but it isn't a cheap piece of flimsy plastic, either. The cast aluminum table is quite sturdy, and the motor is powerful and well-built. I've knocked my DW744XRS over a couple of times (a real challenge, because of how sturdy the table is, but I'm talented that way), and the saw maintained its accuracy and power without any problems. The soft start motor reduces wear and tear when starting up the saw, and I'm confident this saw can last quite a long time. As a side note, this saw has even been caught out in the rain a time or two, and still works perfectly.

Dewalt Table Saw Miter Slot Dimensions

Is the Dewalt DW744XRS Easy to Use?

The saw is very easy to setup, align, and use. Everything you need to use the saw is right where you expect it, every time, and the saw performs flawlessly under even the toughest of circumstances.

The electronic feedback in the motor accelerates the blade when need be, keeping consistent blade speeds even under hard use. Not many table saws can compare with the DW744XRS in this regard, and I've found the saw much less likely to bind up on hard woods than other table saws in its price category.

What's the Warranty Like for the Dewalt DW744XRS?

Dewalt covers the DW744XRS with a three-year limited warranty, a 1-year free service contract, and a 90-day money-back guarantee. I haven't had to make use of any of them. I have, however, dealt with Dewalt's customer service in the past, and found them to be pretty decent folk to work with.

DeWalt DW744XRS Review Summary

The Dewalt DW744XRS is an excellent portable table saw. It's heavy, but the rolling stand makes it easy to transport from job site to job site. It sets up easily, holds its accuracy, and is more than capable of powering through even the toughest woods. The only drawback to this table saw is the miter gauge, but if you know how to set up your own sleds for your table saw, those are usually more precise and accurate anyways. Take a look at Amazon.com's price on the DeWalt DW744XRS Table Saw if you're interested.