Factory-Reconditioned Dewalt DW745R 10-Inch Table Saw

I have owned the DeWalt DW745 for over 3 years now. Before purchasing this saw I did extensive research to determine which portable table saw would be the best for me. To give you a little background I worked myself through college as a salesmen in Sears tool department and as a residential finish/trim carpenter. During the course of my carpentry work I never owned my own table saw and the subcontractor who employed me went through several different portable table saws. The saw I used most during that time was the slightly larger DeWalt DW744. The DW744 is a fantastic saw primarily because of its rack and pinion fence design. I also used a Bosch 4100, which was a great saw but doesn't have a rack and pinion fence and I do not like how bulky the saw is in storage or transportation with the attached wheel based stand. The only other saw that I used during that time was a much smaller and cheaper Skill brand table saw, which I don't even know the model of. That saw was truly a nightmare...Read more

Overall I was pleased with the performance of this table saw. It is powerful and user friendly, however it does have some flaws to it. I had to make quite a few adjustments for my needs.

PROS: The controls are easy to find and easy to set up. The locking fence mechanism locks securely when ripping. Cuts through hardwoods very nicely. Also has a vacuum hookup in the rear to capture saw dust.

CONS: Flimsy accessories. The miter gauge looks like a toy made of flimsy plastic and aluminum. I had to buy a replacement. I had to also make a miter saw sled out of the wood that I intended to use for my first project to successfully cross cut pieces 3 ft long. Also the saw has a narrow table width, so you may find yourself building side table extensions and a rear table extension to compensate for that. Lastly I would have liked to see a zero clearance insert plate come with the saw for the amount of money paid, which is something I have read in many other reviews so I...Read more

I really like this saw. It replaced an older saw that did not have a standard width miter track. Only problem is the manual says you can't use a dado with it.