The Bosch Modular Smart Guard System is a ground-breaking new design for portable table saws that includes a blade guard, riving knife and anti-kickback pawls. All three elements are modular and tool free, so users can quickly and easily remove or add each component independently based on the task. The blade guard is particularly user-friendly with a new split-guarding innovation that offers optimal line of sight and maximum protection. The riving knife prevents material from pinching the blade and offers positions for: full upright, "splitting" and "non-thru" cutting. This system is the easiest and most convenient table saw guarding solution on the market.
For professional tools, durability is an essential component of jobsite value. The 4100 is jobsite proven with a super-durable sub-base complete with integrated carrying handles for quick and easy transport. Other improvements include a single-point bevel movement for consistent accuracy, t-slot miter system and enhanced dust collection.
The 4100 also offers Constant Response Circuitry with Soft Start for smooth ramp up speed and to maintain speed under load. At 29 by 21-1/2-inches square, the table saw provides the most usable tabletop space available with a 25-inch rip capacity that can easily handle sheet goods or larger stock. The arbor lock system makes blade changes quick and easy. On-board storage for accessories and the Smart Guard System makes it easier to move between jobs.
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51 of 52 people found the following review helpful: By Futurestock (Indiana, USA) - See all my reviews This review is from: Bosch 4100 10-Inch Worksite Table Saw (Tools & Home Improvement) As someone who makes exacting cuts, has very little space, and demands high quality tools, I have been happy with the Bosch 4100 table saw so far. I did a lot of research before making a decision. First I wanted a compact saw, but still wanted to stay within the contractor grade saw & motor rather than the typical compact=cheap saw. Next, my saw absolutely had to have a fence that didn't move 1/16" to 1/4" as it was tightening. This saw accomplishes all of this. In my experience, saws didn't get beyond the fence problem until they passed the $300-$400 mark. I am happy that Bosch paid attention to a lot of little things about this product. The fence, blade guard, anti-kickback pawls, and miter guage all stow pretty neatly under the saw's table. The cord wraps up nicely around the provided pegs. The fence tightening handle is out of the way and doesn't catch the operator in the stomach as one walks around it. I wanted a saw...Read more 20 of 20 people found the following review helpful: By Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Bosch 4100 10-Inch Worksite Table Saw (Tools & Home Improvement) I owned and liked the earlier model, but traded up to a Powermatic cast iron table top saw. For safety reasons, I later bought the 4100, and use it often for stiles, rails, and small sheetgoods. If you can buy the 4100 'Bosch-refurbished,' do so, as I did.
You can read about kickback repeatedly, but once you've experienced it, you then truly understand and respect its potential danger. Despite using care and mechanical devices when ripping, I have been hit hard and fast via kickback. So what? you say. The pitch you have likely heard about riving knives ("RK") is not hype. If you understand the physics, the merits of an RK are obvious. Or, try ripping with an RK-equipped TS, and you can virtually feel the increased safety. The 4100 is at least $2000 cheaper than any other RK-equipped table saw worth having. The blade guard and pawls are as ingenious as the gravity stand under the saw--brilliantly engineered. The safety devices are so easy/flexible to...Read more 8 of 8 people found the following review helpful: By Tim Uhler (Port Orchard, WA United States) - See all my reviews This review is from: Bosch 4100 10-Inch Worksite Table Saw (Tools & Home Improvement) I bought this saw about a month ago. We use it for framing and siding. I bought it after talking to Gary Katz about the guard system. The problem with table saws in general is that the guards are a joke and on the jobsite we aren't going to bother with it if it is a hassle. Because of this, I wasn't comfortable having a table saw on site often.
After using this to cut rips of sheathing, lots of exterior trim, etc I have to say that the guard works perfectly for what we do. We don't set up the saw for dados (which the guard doesn't work well with according to a review in Professional Deck Builder) so that isn't a problem. It doesn't work as well when making super thin rips. The saw has a soft start feature which is nice, it is quiet and really light weight. Overall we are very pleased with this saw. We put it in a Rosseau table and it works great for us. |