DeWALT DWE7491RS vs. Skilsaw SPT99-11 || Side By Side Comparison
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- Which big pro grade table saw is right for you? Follow along with me and we'll check out two of the best!
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DeWalt owner here: There are two holes on the blade wrenches that match the diameter of the fence lugs, and are spaced however far the two fence positions are supposed to be. So the procedure is square the fence in the outer position, then use the wrench to set the position of the outer lugs, and it will be the correct distance and square.
I’ve got the skilsaw at home, and I frequently use a coworkers dewalt (carpenter). The dewalt is awesome, and might be slightly nicer build quality. I’d buy the skilsaw again though! The stand is absurdly good. You can do stairs with one hand! The extra left hand support from the stand is really excellent design, and makes ripping sheet goods much safer. The dust port is better on the skilsaw, and will shoot straight down into a 5 gallon bucket. A note on the fence: my skilsaw is smoother than the dewalt, cause the work one is crammed full of sawdust haha. Both move smoother with the knob. Moving the dewalt once it’s set up is annoying. I’m going to bring my skilsaw into work and see what my coworker thinks!
Cheers
I've owned the Skil for 7 years. Zero complaints.
It just came out a year ago
I was on the fence about this, and I was looking forward to a SkilSaw for the past few years, but now I'm definitely leaning on the DeWalt. The DeWalt stand is more much stable by far and compact, which makes a huge difference when tetrising and organizing tool in my vehicle. The knife is set better, the fence rides better, the throat plate is better, the push stick is positioned and secured in a better place... Hands down, I'm a believer now, I can't believe it. I was really set on the SkilSaw because of the worm drive and the dust port accessory. Not no more. Thank you for your video. It really helped me make up my mind.
Tu comentario también me ayudo a mi gracias
Wow, now this is a review channel! Most in depth reviews for woodworking tools I’ve ever seen!
one thing you could address that would be beneficial is the availability of replacement parts.
I purchased the Skilsaw a few months ago after watching one of your videos unboxing the Skilsaw, easier to fold up or down and four wheel drive wheels.
Hey Mr.Mike The Tape measure is a EASY fix on the SKILL
Simply take your tape measure. MARK 6' 12" 18" and 24" next to the TAPE with a FINE FELT PIN. I actually marked mine on the FACE/Tape area thru the 90* bend.
Took my Heat Gun. Heated the 24 end. with a RAZOR I just lifted it carefully. TAKE HEAT gun. Slowly Peel the tape with the HEAT to soften the STICKY and peel it up to about the Last Inch. (( I am right handed had tape in Left Hand. Heat guy in Right. PEELED it back to the last INCH....)) Put heat gun down. and now with Right hand. STICK the 6" with a slight pull. to align properly. Then 12" Pulll to stick down at 12" then 18" and 24".....
ALL MY Measurements were done with fence and tape measurement CONFIRMED....... The RED marker on the slider works GREAT to draw next too. etc etc
EASY FIX.
I'm pretty new to woodworking and I'm really interested in buying a table saw but all the options make it hard! Your videos help a ton, thank you!
Glad you like the vid! Thanks for watching!
Great video, Mike! When I retired in 2020, I bought the DeWalt 8.25 table saw because I was intimidated by table saws then. Many projects later, I wish I would have bought a 10 inch. Pining for DeWalt to introduce a contractor table saw and I would scarf that up. However Skilsaw makes quite the impression! I’m content with what I have, but you make a strong case for upgrading for me! Take care, man!
Hello Daniel! Thank you! You bring up a good point and Ive often wondered why these top tool companies stay away from contractor sized saws. Fair bet there's less profit but it would be awesome to see more competition and choices for the consumer in that segment. Thanks as always for watching!
Sweet! You hit 11K subs! Grats!
Great comparison, Mike.
Although I'm pretty much set for power tools your reviews are always worth watching.
Looking forward to the Metabo and Bosch stuff, as well as more from Skil and Flex. I think Bauer and Hercules are worth a look also. I'm not brand loyal, and it's refreshing to see the offerings from companies other than the over-covered DeWalt, Milwaukee, and Ryobi tools everyone else is doing.
Thanks Magius! Im happy with the brands we've covered up to this point but we definitely need to expand into some others. Makita is another one we haven't touched and they have a product line that rivals Milwaukee. There's so much cool stuff out there, I wish I had the time to do more than one video a week. Hopefully that'll change one of these days. Thanks for watching!
Thanks, I'm still on the fence, but this info truly helps a lot!
Glad it was helpful!
I am surprised but made my choice. Getting the Skil.
The worm drive and the frame bar that turns into support easily makes the Skilsaw worth the extra few bucks IMHO.
It's got some nice features for sure! Thanks for watching!
Great job Mike! I've seen a couple of your videos and you do a great job of thorough reviewing the products. I'm still on the fence (no pun intended) about which to pick but I am leaning towards the Skilsaw. Thank you for what you do and you have a new subscriber!
Skip saw has it all, so well made! I have said it before you did an outstanding job!
I’d go with the Skilsaw, just because I know that in 50 years when my grandkids need a tablesaw, that worm drive powertrain will still be kicking lol.
Yep! That Skilsaw is going to stay with me for a long time if not forever. Thanks for watching Griffin!
Love my skilsaw. It's a beast.
So do I from Oxford England 🏴
Yup, the Skilsaw's been great for cutting/shaping my 4x4 landscape timbers
saw this comparison highlighted on the Tool Show, came over to have a look. Impressed by your thorough unbiased review. I came in with the thought that the DeWalt was the best from my research, but MAN the skillsaw stand and 1 person operation has me questioning myself..... I think however the fence smoothness and accurate ruler (come on you cant fuck that up) gives it *just* to the DeWalt. Subbed!
Welcome! Thanks for letting me know I was on the Tool Show again! Love those guys! These two saws have equal parts good and bad making it super hard to pick between the two. I’m still undecided about which to recommended. I have the Bosch 4100 in the shop for this week. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for sharing. I am a newbie at woodworking and these videos help. Thanks again. Subbed.
Great video. Now you have me thinking about the Skillsaw! Well done.
Thanks for watching!
SAW the video, great work , easy to follow as always.
After my 25 yo Rigid died, I replaced it with this Skil. I’m strictly DIY but with a small shop. The bulk work needs to done outside. The sled was the deciding fact, since I have to roll over grass and bumps. Since then, the torque monster has been great for ripping pressure treated lumber and the cutting depth comes in handy every now and then.
Been watching your Table saw difference videos. I like what I see from that SkilSaw! You say you are giving away that saw on the 16th of Sept. my Bday is the 17th and I sure could use a table saw in my shop! Been shopping for the best saw for the right price in the mean time. Have a great day and keep on showing what you got! Thanks!
Happy belated Birthday Wendy! Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much for the Birthday wishes! Guess what i got for my Bday, a table saw! @@ProjectsForAllReviews
The skills is great with plywood and pine it struggles ripping harder woods like walnut. Made a straight edge jig and use my skil worm drive circular saw, works great.
Great job comparing the two saw. I have always been a DeWalt fan, but the Skil looks very interesting. I’m in the market for a new table saw
Well, the overriding factor for any table saw and what makes them do what they do is the fence. I like the skil stand and love that you can rip a 2x4 or 4x4 in one go I still have to give it to dewalt...it just edged out the skil with it's smooth fence and riving knife setup and accurate scale.
I agree that riving knife release is seriously cool! I’ve been contemplating which one I’d buy if I have to decide and I’m still on the fence. Wish I could combine the best features of both into one amazing saw. Thanks for watching Arthur!
I bought the skil and haven't had a chance to actually use it. The fence has a defect. I ordered a replacement fence and it also had the exact same defect. The first fence broke on the front clip where the metal hinge pin is located. The plastic is cracked on both, and on both ends after closer inspection. Does it function to lock in place? So far yes. The original one I had used super glue to repair. Quite the disappointment for a brand new saw. It would be interesting to know if yours has this same defect. A hairline crack in the plastic where the wrist/hinge pin holds the end clip. If they'd had offered just new plastic end parts, that would be all that is needed if swapped yourself. If not, a replacement fence is about $87.
I like your style, and the video, unlike a lot of your viewers I don't see the comparison, unless I am missing the point, the DeWalt is 10 years old, Skill is of a year ago as I am viewing your video, plenty of time for other manufactures to see what is worth using. Thank you for your time.
Hello Peter. I see your point about the age of the Dewalt but I would argue its still brings a lot to the table. it has some innovate designs which still having been duplicated like the riving knife mechanism. Its due or a refresh at least but its still a popular saw and I think its still competitive. Thanks for watching!
Great reviews, love the Skilsaw!
Glad you like them! Thanks for watching!
Man, that is tough! the extra height capacity of the Skil, the blade chnage and stand, outfeed accessory. The dewalt fence, plate and riving knife swap seem much better. Thank you for all of the great info!
I wish I could tell you one is better than the other but they are both great saws. At least you now know there’s no wrong answer. Good luck with the decision Shane!
@@ProjectsForAllReviews I went with the Delta 36-725T2. Your other videos were a definite help! In the end, I just need to move it around my garage, not to an actual jobsite. That being the case, the Delta seemed like the better option that was 1) locally available 2) close enough to that price range. I am looking forward to more of your videos. Keep up the great work!
Hey bro,
First time on your channel, and i gotta say i stayed for thebwhole video without FF it.
Very good conrenr bro thank you.
Thanks for a great comparison video. For me, the Skilsaw will work better. My shop is pretty small, so any time I can cut wood outside on the lawn, it’s one less shop cleanup for me. With that awesome stand and those big wheels, I’d have no problem rolling it out the door, even over the fairly high sill. Just turned 65, just retired and just got the shop built, after whining about not having a proper shop for 40 years, lol, so it’s time to replace all my cheap saws, (table saw, miter saw etc), with bigger, better ones. Folks like yourself who make these videos really help a bunch, with your insight. Cheers!
Very happy the video helped! FYI before TH-cam I never cut wood inside a closed garage ever. Better to stand in the snow than have to clean the whole garage 🤣 Congrats on the retirement and thanks for watching!
I have a small shop - 10 x 14 - and having the undercarraige on the Skil is a huge bonus. It moves aroung easily and even though I have a step up going into my shop the wheels on the Skil handles it with ease. I can then do the bigger jobs out on my deck.
The point of a contractor saw is that it needs to be portable on that fact alone. The skill is hands down the winner. When you consider all the other features, it's really a toss-up. I measured my Tape measure on the front of the saw once not off I don't know if I got lucky or if they fixed it but I don't have an issue. I also don't have an issue with my fence. I have a lot of hours on the shop.
And it still works as good as the day about it. I don't have any negatives about the Dewalt, Dewalt makes great equipment. But for portability, nobody beats the skil.
I love the dewalt have not regret buying it plus i recently brought the freud 8" dado blades for it 😊
Will the Skilsaw stand accommodate the Dewalt saw. Do the mounting holes line up by any chance?
I was leaning toward the Dewalt and now you've clouded my judgement. I love that Skilsaw stand but the fact that the Dewalt stores smaller is conflicting me. Sounds like the tape issue can be replaced easily.
That Skillsaw motor and worm gear gearbox looks absolutely incredible. They built that motor and worm drive way more beautiful than it needs to be, and it's almost worth buying just because of that motor and gearbox.
They even have their name cast into the side of the solid metal motor housing (not a plastic motor like 99% of brushed motors). I have to say, I am so happy that I live in a timeline where Skillsaw is a premium brand that is still commercial quality.
Something you didn't mention in your Skil table saw review is that you were able to rip a 4x4 beam all the way through without flipping it over. Skil and Skillsaw have found a way to give you an extra 1/2" of cutting depth compared to the Dewalt. That's a huge factor for a person who uses 4" thick lumber. The way they positioned the motors is genius.
I agree with you the motor housing on worm drive saws is a little like art. I also have a couple hand saws sitting around, a vintage who’s model number eludes me and a newer Mag77. Love the look of both.
I try not to harp on aesthetics too much in the reviews. In the end it doesn’t matter much for a tool. Thanks for watching Ritalie!
I bet the dewalt would power out on cutting a 4x4
I’ve owned the Skilsaw for 5 years. My measuring scale is bang on, the fence is smooth to move and I have no wear at all compared to the video. Can’t account for the difference compared to the sample in the video. I own all DeWALT power tools aside from my table saw. I selected the Skilsaw over DeWALT when deciding to purchase because: 1. Ease and speed of setup, collapsing and moving the saw (I’ve never found it less than fully stable); 2 the Worm Drive; 3. It can rip a 4x4 beam all the way through without flipping it over - the DeWALT can’t; 4. The outfeed attachment and handle work support are super convenient - less need to set up other supports. If you have a restricted area for your workshop and need to collapse your saw after each use like I do, you’ll find the stand alone will make it worth buying the Skilsaw. I love all my DeWALT tools, but I feel my Skilsaw was hands down the best purchase for my needs.
Thanks for the great comparison! I appreciate the time and effort that you put into this, and thought the presentation was excellent. I just bought the DeWalt. After looking over the reviews on both Amazon and HD, I thought it would be the way to go. I loved the stand on the Skilsaw and the wheels definitely will handle rougher terrain. The Skilsaw cost less, but when I saw the DeWalt dropped $100 in price, I decided to pull the trigger. If I'm spending my money on a product, I don't want to have to "fix" something to make it function correctly, right out of the gate, so I'm happy with my choice. Only time will tell if I made the right decision.
Thank you! Good luck with that DeWALT. The ten year old saw in the vids is still a beast. Thanks for watching!
I have the Dewalt. First table saw I’ve ever owned. Bought it earlier this year. I absolutely love it. Your previous review really helped me with my decision, and also getting it set up. Keep up the great work.
Glad the video helped! Thanks for watching!
I fight the fence on my VERY old Delta saw now, and it even stops me from doing projects because of the hassle. I like the stand on the SKIL, but the deciding factor was the difference of how smooth the fence was on the DeWalt compared to the Skilsaw. I also like that outfeed support on the Skilsaw and which the Dewalt had that feature. The DeWalt fence still gets my vote and would be why I pick the DeWalt.
Hmmm... I'll put a DeWalt on the Skilsaw stand. 😋
I'm thinking of mount the DeWalt on a very stable cart, so the stand isn't so important. However, I mount a 2x4 across the back legs towards the bottom if the saw is staying open for awhile.
Wow, such a true through and through review. I have both this skilsaw and another smaller Dewalt table saw. I want this Dewalt so bad though! I agree with everything you brought up in the comparisons. After coming from multiple higher end table saws and even my little Dewalt flex volt (daily job site use), when I first used the skilsaw it honestly felt like a junky toy. The smoothness and quality and craftsmanship just isn’t there. I do really really like the stand and how mobile it is… but ripping full sheets by myself is pretty darn sketchy as you can literally end up pushing the saw over due to the wobble. That’s kinda what did it for me. Very annoying to not be able to trust a nice straight cut knowing your saw will move out from under you… to me and probably most ppl, the rip capacity is what tips the scales. Depth of cut is nice but you can always just flip the piece over if need be so not that important for a contractor saw. But being able to rip 32+ inches is a hugeeeeee deal. Also one has to add oil to the worm drive if I’m not mistaken? In any case, the craftsmanship, thought put into the riving knife, rock solidness, and rip capacity make this an easy choice. I would only choose the skil if I needed to traverse rocky terrain up and down a mountain every single day.
You bring up some good points! I still couldn’t tell you which of these saws I would buy if had to make the choice today. I wish I could combine the best attributes of each into one saw. We’ve got tons of job saws out there to review. Maybe the perfect saws out there. Got the Bosch 4100 in the shop now. Thanks for watching!
Absolutely, I look at my toddler sons and can only imagine what kinda of tools and tach they’ll be using when they’re my age @@ProjectsForAllReviews
We need a video comparing replacing arbor bearings! I am replacing the bearings on my earlier generation Skillsaw SPT70WT and it requires quite a bit of disassembly!
Hi Mike, first time seeing your videos and really glad i found them; great info in each one! My company restores old houses so we put a lot of use on these job site saws; just about to retire our current Dewalt 10 inch unit. It's been a champ over the years but definitely had to replace parts from time to time. Does anyone have a sense of the Skilsaw's durability and longevity? Super interested in that unit to become our main saw.
My 10" Kobalt 10152 is 35" tall, the blade to fence length is only 28 7/8. The quick-release undercarriage/portability base is much like Skilsaw's, but the wheels are much smaller, and plastic. The base is very sturdy, however. It has a 15 amp motor, so powers through pretty much everything. When I bought it, it was on sale for $299.00 (at Lowes). The included all-purpose blade works fine for all general construction lumber, but I would buy a better blade for hardwoods. I've both ripped and cross-cut boards and plywood with no problems using that blade. The push stick thingy rests on top of the fence in a spring-loaded channel on top. Very handy. All in all a very good tool for cheap!
Edit: I do NOT like the Dewalt stand-- those legs are spindly, and the back legs are, indeed, a trip hazard. Especially in a shop. No part of my stand is in the way of the table (looks like Dewalt bit it pretty bad with that handle in the way on the left of the table).
I’ve been eyeballing that Kobalt. Ppl keep telling me it’s a good one for the price. We’ll get one for review soon! Thanks for watching
Excellent review! Just subscribed because of the thoroughness of your review. Still not sure which one I would get but I am in the market for one.
I like the big wheels on the skilsaw. That's the selling point for me.
Do you plan on driving it? =)
I'm looking to buy a job site table saw. I've had my eye on the rigid table saw. A contractor friend of mine highly suggested the DeWalt table saw. I love these side by side comparison videos. I used to buy only DeWalt power tools many years ago until I found out they were bought out Black & Decker. I was afraid DeWalt would go hill in quality but have recently learned they haven't change a thing and DeWalt is still making high quality power tools. The cost is another concern. DeWalt prices are high. If the skill table saw can match the quality, power and price is cheaper than the DeWalt, I'll be buying the skill.
If you regularly need to go up stairs or setup crossing more rugged terrain, get the Skil. Otherwise, it could be either and you would be satisfied.
I agree! Thanks for watching!
Easy. The DeWalt has the superior fence and an accurate and adjustable fence is crucial when it comes to tables saws. The skilsaw is a very nice too.
I purchased a Skill SPT77WM circular saw, in September of 2023. That saw is a beast. Anyone using one of those better have a good grip on it before squeezing the trigger, or that thing will kick like a mule. On materials like southern yellow pine, that motor doesn't even pause at all, it just cuts through it like a hot knife through butter. If that Skill table saw is built the way my circular saw is, it should be a winner.
Well personally I'm goin with the dato stack lol...DeWalt jobsite saw I've used for prolly 25 years framing houses...it's provin ok..this Skil is makein quit the splash these days..everyone seems to like it...I know space is a issue for some, but seriously get at least a contractor saw if you are guna do fine wood working..you will be that much farther ahead by doing so in so many ways...great honest review my man...
Could you put some wax on the fence rails? would that help with smoothness and maybe even wear?? If this is a stupid question I am sorry, I am just new to Table saws/wood working. I did alot in HS, but that has been many years. Since then it has just been refinishing my basement and house repairs. Really LOVE your in depth reviews. Honest about everything. and literally you check everything, even somethings I wouldnt even think to check.
Or what's called a Dry Lubricant?
I'm sold on the skil , worm gear and better stand did it
Just canceled order for DeWalt after seeing so many negative reviews on their own site. A few mentioned the arbor nut coming loose!
Going to cough up $100 more for the Skilsaw, due to the depth of cut and stand.
i would be interested to see one of these modern saws up against an old craftsman you see on marketplace all the time and see if the new saws are that much better
Sounds like a future video topic Matt!
@@ProjectsForAllReviews awesome can't wait!
Please do it!
I really dislike the cutout in the dewalt table. I get why they do it for portability but it just seems like it could be an issue in some circumstances
Hello Mike. Just bought the Dewalt. Was leaning toward the Skillsaw as mentioned in one of my earlier comments because of its 16" wheel stand and worm drive but switched last minute. Love the DeWalt but having a problem with throat plate, havent been able to find anything and wondering if you have same. At 8:30 of your video you show the exact spot with issue. The black inserted area on the right between blade and fence is approximately 1 to 1-1/2 wide you will notice that the yellow part of the throat plate wraps around to the back of the black. The black is quite a bit lower than the yellow which almost gave me an unpleasant experience yesterday. Screw adjustments do nothing for the issue because the black inserted area is captured within the main plate. Its only a problem when you are cutting a piece that is less than the width of the black, the black becomes the support and your piece hits the yellow back edge past the blade. Why the heck is that black even there? Watched this video several times, subbed and enjoy your style. Thank you!
After watching this video and reading through the comments, it's Skilsaw for me. I want to use it to build a large shed and need to make a lot of cuts on 4x8 sheets and 4x4 posts. Having support from the foot of the stand for panels is huge, and so is the ability to buy a rear outfeed stand. Skilsaw can cut a depth of 3 5/8ths while DeWalt can only cut 3 1/8th so it can't do posts without flipping it over. Since I plan on using a lot of rough cut wet lumber from my chainsaw and planer, Skilsaw's worm drive seems like a winner. I would have loved to see an even thicker dado on wet wood to try and see what the DeWalt's limit is
So glad you showed that add-on for the rear outfeed table. Thank you for this amazing video! I hope you do more comparisons like this
Can you mount the Skilsaw on the Dewalt cart ?
My Bosch 4100 seems harder to raise the blade after several years of use. I clean it out more regularly now than before, but problem seems to be getting more frequent. Any idea how to correct this?
I’m kinda waiting to see if Bosch comes out with Reaxx (flesh sensing safety tech) or similar again, plus they have very interesting saws with sliding mitre options in other markets so who knows what’s coming next but I really enjoyed this review and the Dewalt is very compelling (they both are)!
Can you tell us , what is the foot print width, meaning what is the smallest door I can easily wheel thru. ? That info is important when taking it to changing job sites.
At about 19min in, the Skilsaw seems to have borrowed A LOT from the Bosch. My old Bosch has the same rear outfeed table, a really similar throat plate, a very similar looking table, etc. of course the Bosch worm drive circ saw is pretty much identical to the Skilsaw Mag77…so, ther’s that.
I don’t know which one is better, but I’ve owned the dewalt for 10 years and have zero complaints
I have the skilsaw table saw. It is quite good relatively speaking, however if I was to do it again I’d buy a sawstop without hesitation. Additionally I will saw the motor on a jobsite saw just isn’t in the same league as a cabinet saw that runs 220volt… I’m hard to please so I’d be going 220 sawstop despite the cost
There’s a lot of great jobsite saws but none compare to the weight, power and size of a large cabinet saw. Just the reduction in noise makes it worth the investment IMO. Thanks for watching!
Friend, make sure you check out the sawstop cause I bought one and I am very discouraged by the fence. It flops about and is nearly impossible to lock down straight. When I complained to the dealer, he says to me, it’s a worksite saw, what do you expect? Color me unimpressed, for $2100. Canadian saw? Just be careful
Enjoy your videos....looking to purchase. Question please what is the difference between the SPT99-11 and the SPT99-12? Being older I'm seriously leaning toward the skillsaw because of the 16" wheeled stand. Thoughts on the Ridgid R4550.
Best I can tell the only difference between the SPT9911 and 12 is the 11 comes with a Skilsaw blade and the 12 has a Diablo blade included. I haven’t used that Ridgid yet but we’ll get to it eventually. Thanks for watching Dino!
Great channel and info, thanks brother! BTW, and this is said will all the respect brother, but sometimes you remind me of Scott Hall a.k.a. Razor Ramone... just some intonations on certain words. lol God bless ya man.
Mike, thanks a million! Your vids are some of the most impressive on the web re power tools, and the best for in-depth reviews and instruction -- and you aren't constantly hawking useless gizmos either. This one left me still happy with my deWalt, but it settled the quandary I was in over whether to buy a Diablo dado set or one of the more expensive brands. Looks as if the Diablo will do for me. Wet green wood -- what a test!
That means a lot to me Rick, Thank You! The Diablo dado set was around $90 a couple years ago and I grabbed it off the shelf at HD. Best money spent in a while for sure. It's taken quite a beating and I'm looking forward to seeing how far I can push it which is a topic for a future vid for sure. Thanks as always for watching!!
I own the DWE7491RS (and never used the Skilsaw). I can attest to the rock-solid stability of the Dewalt stand. I think if I was still installing wood floors and needed a lot of mobility with my table saw, where I'd be moving it daily to and from different jobsites, it looks like the Skilsaw's stand might be beneficial. Dewalt's is not very comfortable to move around. However, because I keep my table saw in the same place most of the time, and only occasionally move (mostly when cleaning), I really appreciate the stability provided by the Dewalt, and I don't think I'd like the front-to-back wobble from the Skilsaw. I can further attest to the smooth action of the Dewalt fence. I have adjusted its width and switched from fence-up to fence-down configuration hundreds of times in the three years I have owned it, and it still remains smooth and accurate. All this to say, for a woodworker needing a dedicated table saw and not needing a lot of mobility, I think I'd stick with Dewalt. But if I needed jobsite mobility, I'd at least consider the Skilsaw.
Edit: I also have no need of a portable outfeed support, I use a custom-made workbench for that. But on a jobsite, I could definitely see where that outfeed support for the Skilsaw might be beneficial, depending on what you're using it for. Yet again reinforcing my initial impression that the Skilsaw might be be better for the working man needing mobile use.
Second edit: thanks for your thorough review.
Super job Mike! I have one question, the DWE7491RS use the DWE74911 stand. Do you know if you could use the DW7440RS in place of the DWE74911 stand? I assume you can buy the DWE7491 saw separately? Thank you.
Only thing I didn’t notice you mention is price. I bought the Skilsaw for 2/3 the price of the Dewalt. Interestingly, I don’t have the issue with the tape, although I do have a wear spot on the rail. I’ve never trusted the tapes though and always measure using my tape measure or occasionally a rule.
Hold on. Both dewalt and skil sell for the same price ....550 on sale and 650 regular.
The sawstop sells for 1,700ish and no sales on them ever...(festool parent company ownes sawstop now and they do not ever allow sales)
So, you get it used?
@@arthur962 I’m in Canada. The Dewalt goes for $919 at Home Depot right now I got the Skilsaw for $620
@@regularguy9264 so sawstop was a typo?
@@arthur962 yup! Good catch. Thanks. Now corrected!
I usually put the prices on the thumbnails of my videos and am trying to get away from talking about it unless relevant because lately price have been changing very often. Arthur is correct on the pricing here on these two. Thanks for watching!
Seems like great saws, but I’ll need a trailer to cart them around, look at size of the stand s😮
I am also leaning towards the Dewalt. I am in the market due to the fact My 4 year old Kolbalt table saw, the motor must had a crack in the mounting because the motor just fell down. Luckly i was not using it at the time.
Just an FYI
Great review. I would like to see some Flex tools reviews.
Mike has done several Flex reviews. They're well worth watching, and he always peaks my Flex-envy syndrome.
Hopefully more Flex coming soon! In the meantime check out the Flex vids on the channel if you haven't already. Im hoping to get the compact tools next. Thanks for watching!
Thanks!
I own the dewalt and use it with dado blades and a vacuum, I maximize the ripping cut up to 34.5 inches, man! I love this tool. Mine doesn't make the squeaking rail noise and stops fast.(im surprised the one in the video is actually stops slow, might be one of the first gen). I do remove the bolts for transportation in a loaded van. It's super easy. I use saw horses and plywood for outfeed and also use as a work station.
That was the first time I ever heard that fence squeak or make any noise! 😂 That DeWALTs about 8 years old or so. Thanks for watching!
Can side table extensions be mounted to either of these? In any event, I'd be taking them off of those rickety looking stands and mounting them to a more permanent stand in my shop if I get one.
The Skilsaw uses the stand frame on the left as a support which is a plus. The DeWALT doesn’t have any add on supports as far as I know. Thanks for watching!
Good job subed
Thanks for watching!
GOOD JOB WITH YOUR VIDEO 😮
Thanks Jose!
Great unbiased review! I got the dewalt compact version for its portability and love the rack and pinion design.
Thanks! We’ll get that little DeWALT for a review soon but first we’re going to do some other brands for a little more variety on the channel. Thanks for watching!
Loved it
i have a question, does the skilsaw throat plate is compatible with the skil table saw? would be great if you can clarify this doubt. BTW as always great video.
Hello. Im taking a Skil table saw out of the box today and I'll double check for you but Im pretty sure none of the throat plates are cross compatible between the Skil and either Skilsaws. The two Skilsaws are different sizes for sure. If I'm wrong I'll edit this. Thanks for watching Javier!!
@@ProjectsForAllReviews thank you for your answer. It was just a doubt that came to me because I just got the skil table saw and it's awesome, the only concern is the plastic throat plate and would be awesome to find a metal one to improve that.
SAW your video. Amazing delivery as always. Personally I gotta go with DeWalt. Thank you for what you do.
Thank you! If you are trying to enter the giveaway go to this video and leave the word saw in the comments. Thanks for watching! th-cam.com/video/8Z8dM6xTiXg/w-d-xo.html
I would like to see a comparison between the Bosch and Skilsaw.
I’m halfway through filming the Bosch now. Very good chance that comparison will happen Matthew. Stay tuned for the Bosch vid soon. Thanks for watching!
I had the Bosch I took it back !! It had a few issues. I have the skills now it is a nice saw
Hi, just bought the same dewalt table saw after your earlier review on it. Just wondering does the dewalt throw large sparks from the motor when you turn it off. Thanks Mark.
Ive never seen a spark come from a table saw motor including this Dewalt. I'll double check it today for ya and edit this if needed but I would contact Dewalt for sure and see what they say. Fire and wood dust is a bad combo. Good luck and let us know how it turns out. Thanks for watching Mark!
Thanks , I am taking it back today.
Hi Mike, return it today to one off the biggest tool store in Australia. Just been informed but one off the salesperson that the sparks coming from the motor brushes is normal has to do with the brake. The store returned about 40 saws last year with the same problem to dewalt they informed them that after checking them all out it was fine and the sparks will slowly disappear. Thanks mark.
i got a Bosch and love it. its simple, well built, ergonomic and a great mobil base. it sits a little low imo but very powerful, versatile and is expensive, but if you only want to pay once in your life, its worth it to me. i like skill but if you cant get the ruler right on a table saw then that's a big red flag. the skill seems well engineered but without tight quality controls then the engineering is just undermined. its just sad their wounds are self inflicted. i hope skill sees the video and gives you an update on the issues and how they plan to resolve them in future updates? the fence and ruler issues need to be fixed.
Ive been lookin forward to checking out that Bosch saw and many of their other tools since the channel started. I agree it's a shame about the issues with the Skilsaw. The little 8-1/4 Skilsaw is flawless and a really good saw with none of the larger ones quality control problems. Thanks for watching!
Just a comment that I wouldn’t stand on that but it once statement. I have an admittedly older model Bosch (maybe an early 4000, idk) which was, at the time, the cream of the crop contractor saw. Today, though, it just sits under my other tools waiting for me to find it a new motor… :(
@jonchines if you don't need it, then sell it or give it to a friend or family member that can use it. There's no reason to leave tools collecting dust imo
Take care
@mypeeps1965 note, I would be using it myself if the motor or motor controller (not sure which) was still working. Finding a motor for anything older than the 4100 is not so easy.
Did’nt find link for the skill saw giveaway I wonder😣
I Would like a Dewalt on a SkillSaw stand. But already have a Kobalt with similar "gravity rise" stand that was lots cheaper on clearance.
On a table saw I always look for the best fence…. That said I do like the the motor on the Skill.
Can you please review the Kobalt 10" in 15 amp table saw w/ stand (Model TS10601)?
I have never seen a review video for it, only it's less impressive and more expensive "little brother". It took has a rack and pinion fence setup and was recently on sale (after Black Friday) for just $270. I feel like I got a steal and so far my only concern is the gears for raising/lowering the blade are plastic, not metal.
Interested in your thoughts and thank you for your work and content.
I want to see a review on rigid table saw
Dumb question… how often do you need to change the oil on the Skilsaw worm drive motor?
Would you please review the Metabo HPT C10RJS?
It’s on the short list. Possibly next! Thanks for watching!
The Dewalt seems to have a *lot* more parts available at ereplacementparts...
I noticed that too while pulling affiliate codes off Amazon there were many DeWALT replacement parts that came up. I’m not sure when the Skilsaw came out but the DeWALT is an older design. At least 10 years so that may be why. Good comment! Thanks for watching!
I own the Dewalt, but if I had to do it again, especially with that stand and wormdrive, I'd get the Skilsaw.
Thanks for watching!!
Solid review video! I have the DWE7491RS in a box at home ready to go which I might return. Been trying to find a deal on the Skilsaw but up here in Canada but the Dewalt is actually cheaper...go figure.
I just found the skillsaw at Canadian tire on sale for 649cad
@@JOIHIINI….I’m in Alberta…I’ve been checking Canadian Tire for months, hoping to find a sale….the regular 800$ price hurts a bit too much….considering I already have the 8 1/4” Dewalt, and am VERY impressed by its accuracy. Did I miss the sale, or are you in a different province?
@mudz678 yeah I'm in Ontario, I was looking for one for a while and missed the sale myself. Ended up picking up a 10" dewalt on kijiji for 400 that may or may not have "fallen off a truck" hahaha
@@JOIHIINI Thanks for the update….all things considered, including the fact my 8 1/4” Dewalt is very accurate, I’m strongly leaning towards the 10” Dewalt 7491RS…currently on sale for $749.00 at KMS Tools and Rona.
@@JOIHIINI Aaaaand I did it…..bought the Dewalt 7491RS from Home Depot on Oct 31, and sold my Dewalt 8 1/4” the same day. I’m VERY impressed with the 10”, not regretting my choice one bit. I’m thinking the Skilsaw would have been a situation where it was “different” (maybe equal) but not ”better”.
Honestly the stand puts me over the line on the Skilsaw, well other than the wormdrive motor. I work by myself so the fact I can get it in and out of the truck has me sold. If the DeWalt had the same stand, I would totally be screwed. Lol
My 22-year old lowest-price Craftsman just died, which I used it the last few years as my secondary beat-around benchtop saw (Kept it outside, rain or shine), and I was thinking of getting a saw for jobsites and also to built a bench around for my shop - I have a Ridgid, but the stand is almost as big as the Skilsaw, and I liked the Craftsman for being so light and movable. Now, I already wrote you that I bought the Skil (The red one, not the Skilsaw) in Greece, on your recommendation, and how impressed I was with it. Would you say the Skilsaw is a lot more powerful than the Skil? I would rather have the portability of the Skil, and pretty much everything seems the same between the two, other than the worm drive and the cart, and given the price difference, would you say that on the power they are kinda similar, or is there a big difference?
The biggest advantage the Skilsaw has over that little Skil is size. Bigger table, stand, full size dados. The Skilsaw is all metal parts also and I’m sure you’re paying for durability and longevity. I still love that Skil for the portability and quality you get for the price but it’s tough to compare the two. Thanks for watching Mak! Let me know which way you go.
Out of those two, I like the Skilsaw the best. I'm a Dewalt guy for cordless tools, but I'm totally unimpressed with their table saw. It appears both of those saws are 8 1/4" (?). I like my 10" Kobalt better than either of those.
These are 10" saws.
They are both 10 inch and 15 amps. The Kobalt is on my list. Thanks for watching!
Where do you come up with these saws being 8-1/4”? Are you deaf, blind and living under a rock?
Im a contractor who bought the skil in your video and have this to say, fence locking turnbuckle sucks constantly retighten dust chute clogs very easy saw stand foot pedal broke in first week ow motor has shit the bed. I have owned skil worm drive saws for over 40 years and they have been fantastic. I also had a dewalt 10" years ago that was a great saw , but my go to tablesaw has always been makita with rousseau set up great site saw