DEWALT DW744S 15 Amp 10-Inch Benchtop Table Saw with Folding Stand

If you're buying a table saw for the first time, consider carefully whether you intend to use the saw for woodworking or for construction.

As a construction saw, this is a terrific saw.

This is a powerful and accurate machines that'll make you very productive. I particularly love the rack-and-pinion fence on the 744. It's a cinch to use -- just slide the fence, fine tune the position with the dial, and then snap the locking lever. The fence is perfectly parallel every time.

The telescoping fence has a clever supporting arm that allows you to rip up to 24.5" to the right of the blade. You can also move the fence to get 15.5" of ripping capacity to the left of the blade. (I think everyone pretty much agrees that it's a great fence.)

Although I'm pretty happy with my purchase, I have to agree with other reviewers about the shortcomings of this saw.

1. The table top is a bit small. In particular, there's not enough room between the...Read more

Good - This saw has as accurate a fence as they make. The rack and pinion mechanism starts and stays dead on. I have made furniture with very fine joinery tolerances. Everything always comes out square a straight. The motor works surprisingly well for 13 amp. Set up was as simple as unpacking the box.

Not so good - The mitre gauge is pretty flimsy and the 90 degree stop tends to catch on the table top when you start it beyond the edge. I replaced the mitre gauge to get rid of the headache. DeWalt, as they always seem to do, included a cheap blade with the saw. Easy enough to fix but why not throw in a nicer blade?

Good value for the money and I would buy it again.

I bought this saw a year ago and am pleased with it's power. The motor has ample torque through full sheets of plywood and solid hardwood.There is no loss of power with a dado blade and makes smooth cuts. But the accuracy is somewhat in doubt. The rack and pinion rails are accurate unless you push the fence by hand all the way to the right to th maximim rip capacity , one of the racks skip a gear tooth or two throwing the fence out of square. A double check with a tape measure fixes this.I have tried to adjust this without any success. I do however have to show every body how to adjust the fence for the first time. If you are careful this is not to major. The mitre slots and mitre gauge are a bit sloppy making for inaccurate and uneven cuts. I emailed Dewalt support 11 months ago and have had no response. The folding saw stand is sturdy and easy to store. The optional side and outfeed are great attachments that make handling bigger pieces a breeze.Overall you will be stisfied with...Read more