DEWALT Table Saw For Jobsites, 8-1/4 Inch (DWE7485)

I have been eyeing this saw for some time. I have a full sized Bosch 10 inch saw with stand that is 20 years old but works really well. Problem is that it’s too heavy to lug around on job sites on a regular basis. I thought this little guy would be perfect for that. First day today and I put it to a lot of tests ripping down 2 1/4 oak boards to 1.5 inches for floor board repairs.
Power was excellent, not super light, but much lighter than my Bosch, and well designed with a nice metal handle so you can carry with one hand and walk down halls and up stairs. I also love the heavy duty rubber feet so I can leave it in the floor and not worry about it moving around while cutting. On off switch is nice and safe. My only real issue is with the fence….I has to be clipped in place on both sides and it’s not super easy to keep it straight, or worse, to scoot it over a 1/8 inch to make a smaller or bigger cut. When you unclip it’s all loose and you need to spend time getting it just right. Not a good design. The Bosch is far superior. It catches in back and has a nice lace snapping mechanism in front that is really easy to operate and you can easily loosen it and just scoot a touch. I may try to see if I can find an after market fence to replace this one. Worst case, it’ll be fine. Just slows you down a bit if you have to do a lot of ripping of different sizes. It does snap under the saw when I’m transit which is a great feature and push stick, comes with it, snaps in there too. Overall, I’m happy. Reasonable price for sure for what you get. Even the blade that comes with it is nice

Not a bad unit. They put more thought into this one. I had a 10” one before. This one is 8.25”. I sold the other one when i bought my cabinet saw. The 10” one for some reason could only rip 22.5”, weird max. This one does 24.5” so can at-least rip a full sheet of plywood in half. They basically thought of everything except where to store the miter gauge onboard. Even improved the dust collection with a black fabric. Nice over all! Even seems to have a blade brake. Has the blade wrench on board, anti kickback pawls, has blade guard stored on board, also has a place to put the dewalt tool tracking tags

Great saw. Shipped fast. Packaged well. Works awesome. And good price too, especially with stand. Thanks A+

Great product, looked at it in several hardware stores but I could not make up my mind and then they were mostly sold out. I would have had to travel over 80km to get it on sale but Amazon delivered the goods. I love Amazon, for almost everything. The service is great and professional. The saw works just as I expected, a DeWalt product was recommended and you cannot go wrong.
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The DeWalt DWE7485 table saw is an outstanding tool that has exceeded my expectations. With its 8 1/4 inch blade and 15 amp motor, it offers impressive cutting power and accuracy. The build quality is exceptional, with a sturdy and durable design that ensures long-lasting performance.

One of the standout features of this table saw is its portability. It is lightweight and compact, making it easy to transport and store. Despite its smaller size, it doesn’t compromise on performance or functionality. The rip capacity is excellent, allowing me to handle a wide range of materials and cuts.

The DWE7485 is also equipped with a smooth and precise fence system that ensures accurate and consistent cuts. The adjustable bevel and depth settings provide versatility in cutting angles and depths, allowing me to tackle various projects with ease.

Overall, the DeWalt DWE7485 table saw is a top-notch tool that delivers exceptional performance and versatility. Whether you are a professional woodworker or a DIY enthusiast, this table saw is a worthy investment that will get the job done efficiently and accurately.

Firstly – Should have bought it years ago. I’ve been using a cast iron Craftsman 10″ for years, but the belt drive was getting iffy. Plus, moving it around the garage was half the time spent instead of cutting. This is the cure! Get ready for an in-depth (unpacking) review…

Secondly – The cons: My only real gripes; are that the start button needs better access – it would be nice to have a “click feel” when adjusting the different positions of the slide bevel push handle (Hitachi makes a very nice one) – and the tabletop is obviously smaller than my 10″ Craftsman saw. I’ll have to make a surface extension as it’s not going to be fully portable.

I sell these at my place of work, but for $20 more. I wanted to see if the online version was just as well built and with the same features as ours. I was right, they are the same. Very well-built, and solid with no shakes or rattles. I’ll include pictures for your viewing pleasure and informational needs. I put a 48″ straight edge on the table with the fence extended, using the measurement bar on the saw as a reference: spot on for blade/fence span.

From the edge of the table shown in the spanned setting with the tape measure, 35″ overall in case you wonder about support width. With a true 24-1/2″ from blade to inside edge of fence fully extended. Picture 9 – The fence (flip-down support), is a very nice touch to help keep whatever it is you are running through in a full rip-level with the table surface.

The blade guard shown in picture 3 – ours at work doesn’t have this feature as it must be an older version. But this one; the guard you can lock in the upright position for a little more clarity if you need it. Nice oversized stop button that you can hit in a hurry; or if you are wearing gloves – you don’t need to use just a finger to turn it off. The start button, to me, could be a little more accessible, or stick out farther. A minor detail. The blade spin with nothing loaded on it, stops in about 2 seconds from full spin. A nice touch, compared to a belt-driven blade which takes 2 weeks 🙂

I like the tool storage on it, two places to put your blade stop/nut wrench. I see on the inside underneath, what looks like an additional tool storage slot, but the instructions do not say what it’s for, nor is it labeled. Picture 5 – An extra place to put your blade kerf for when you transport it. Also on the outside of the fence is your push tool storage. You can also store your fence upside down under the right side of the table surface in transport mode!

Picture 7/10 you get an idea what hose adaptor size for the dust collector you need. There is a tension adjustment for your fence extension bars on the left side underneath, if it feels a little loose you can give it a turn or two. I didn’t install the kickback teeth as I do a lot of full – semi-full ripping of plywood, it’s more of a hindrance than a help in my case. But for those who are new at table saws, I would suggest putting it on. There’s also a handy storage for that kickback tool under the table surface.

Overall, I’m happy with this saw. A very nice blade they install for you, smooth angle adjustment. Easy change blade guard with dust collection port on it. Dewalt wins again.

Update: I’ve used it a dozen times now (plywood, 2×4, ripped a few 1x and wood trim). I put a collection bag on the blade guard, and a vacuum on the lower port. It will collect about 90% of the dust. The clear plastic blade guard I find I lock it in the upright position 9/10 times I use it, as I’m picky on “seeing” where it cuts (get yourself a nice face shield and dust mask). It’s very loud, you will need ear protection. I still don’t like the “on switch”, you really have to jab it with an ungloved finger to activate it. Not very efficient when you are holding material in your other hand.