DEWALT DW7461 Table Saw Sliding Table

 (16 customer reviews)

I bought the saw and the sliding table at the same time, and it took a long day to get it all working. I've had the saw for about 6 months and have had some issues with the sliding table. I've spoken to DeWalt a number of times and so far don't have a solution to the problems I've experienced. 1) vertical alignment of the sliding table the sliding table is supposed to be aligned "just above" the table saw. In my case, I've never successfully gotten it below about an 1/8th of an inch, which is way too high. This causes boards to be slightly tilted potentially as they "dip" into the saw blade. 2) occasionally, the table moves even though the lock is fully engaged. Happens frequently when ripping large panels (say 3/4 4x8 oak plywood) This may or may not be related to 1) above.The people at DeWalt are always friendly, but they haven't yet come up with a solution. I've worked and worked to try to adjust the table, and it goes out of adjustment despite my best...Read more

I purchased the sliding table along with the saw to faciliate panel cross-cuts for my small cabinet shop. I have used other larger sliding table accessories with cabinet saws and like the accuracy, safety, and repeatability.Setup was certainly acheivable, but the instructions were very poorly written. Be sure to read the setup instructions for both the saw and the sliding table and then follow the sliding table instructions if assembling both at once. There are glaringly obvious errors in the instructions.One of the more disturbing aspects of assembly is that I had to slightly bend the rear fence guide rail in order to attach it to the accessory. Its like the parts don't quite fit together right. Took about 3 hours to assemble.Levelling the sliding table to the saw table is extremely easy with the set screws and the action is for the most part smooth and controlled.However, I am returning mine because of its biggest problem. The mitre guage is a toy. It is...Read more

One of the benefits of the DeWalt Contractor's table saw is the range of accessories that are available. Since one of the design features was a compact footprint, it makes little sense to buy a sliding table that extends beyond the table itself. This sliding table is quite ingenious in that it works within the overall dimensions of the saw, maintaining the small footprint for small shops.Unpacking the table is easy - it slides right out of the carton along with all related pieces (weighs about 100 pounds). The assembly operation (which can be done if ou add it to a new saw, or retrofit - as I did - a saw already in your shop) took me about 3 hours. The only tools I used were a screwdriver, a wrench, and a ratchet (this is a definite help to the wrists). The table is bolted the saw on the left side in place of the stock wing that comes with the saw. Additional supports are placed on the front and rear rails to accomodate the very clever hanging mechanism for the table...Read more