I'm in Australia and my dw745, which I bought about a year ago, came with a paddle on the switch - not as big as yours, but works the same way. It also came with a riving knife that looks and functions like your modified version and, as well as a blade guard, a set of anti-kickback pawls - all of which can be added/removed quickly without requiring tools. The anti-kickback pawls can't be used for rebate cuts but are a huge safety feature for through cuts - I always feel a sense of relief when the workpiece passes under them and I know it can no longer lift from the table and can't be ejected back at me. I think Australia has stronger legislation regarding workplace safety than a lot of other countries.
Great reconstruction of Riving Knife...lol. Purchased my 745 in 2015 (USA) and the saw comes with an adjustable Riving knife for thru and non thru cuts. Also has a small paddle type on / off switch, but not big enough to use your knee to cut off power. I think your paddle is better as its easier to locate in an emergency. Thanks for great video and stay healthy.
Thanks, Keith again for the info series on the saw which I have had for 4 years and have yet to use it. I have been using a home made panel saw which I love. I got the idea from JSK Kabou's channel, only mine is bigger to cut 4x8 sheet goods. It slides like a dream and I incorporated a spring return to it. But I was looking at my Dewalt saw last night and decided to use it for small cuts until I can afford a cabinet saw. I remembered this series of yours on the saw and needed a refresher course. I have been following you since the channels beginning and seeing your progress and skill level sore to where you are now is awesome. You and your girl have really made some great improvements to the bungalow. I watched the shelving install in the bathroom last night and I've decided to put in a large recessed cabinet in my bathroom. You have inspired me to finally do this project that I have been meaning to do. Our studs in my area are generally every 16", but I too live in an old cottage so the spacing maybe more. there is no electrical on the other side of the wall so I am going to cut into the wall and see what I have. Wish me luck!
The new one also just has a lever to pull and the knife pops in and out as quick as you like. One alternative to your switch is to just buy a safety switch off amazon and mount that to the bench, then plug the saw in there.
I think that must be the top of the range model with lever knob to switch riving knifes mine is the dw7485 110v same as the battery version ,they also now a flap stop switch also but it's still a little small for my liking dunno why they don't just put a big one on and charge another £15 !!!!
I cut a square hole out of the table under the saw and installed an extra dust collection drop so all that falls under the saw just goes right into the lower collector now. I also purchased an Incra miter gauge, great purchase. There is also a large opening on the inside right of the blade that lets saw dust go everywhere. I build a small dam across that part to keep the saw dust in the dust port area. Since I have two dust collector hook ups on the saw, it grab almost all the sawdust.
The cardboard reconstructions with you making noises with your mouth are hilarious. Just make all future videos like this, guaranteed 1million subs by the end of the year
I think this is the best contractor table saw, agree, no longer made ? they sell for £500 secondhand, so hold their value unlike most other modern crap. Lots of recommendations in the comments too, speaks volumes, so I look for a DW745. Fence looks unusually solid too. Thank you sir Rag n Bone.
I made a similar modification of the riving knife of my tavle saw (different model) and drilled a new hole into in order to fix the blade guard. Inside of the blade guard I needed to remove a bit of plastic so the guard can drop at least into a horizontal position. For hidden cuts I only need to remove the blade guard, the riving knife is always staying in its position, which is sligthly below the highest point of the saw blade.
Nice clear and informative video Keith and with sound effects as a comedy bonus... Thanks for the shout out re the "Flappy Paddle" glad to see you love it as much as I do. It makes the saw so much easier to control allowing you to keep your concentration on the blade and wood... Cheers "Top bloke" Paul 😂😂
Hi Keith, I have the same saw and keep thinking of making a paddle switch because it’s a pain in the arse trying to switch it off! You’ve spurred me into action! If you are looking for another saw, I can highly recommend an old Wadkin Ags 10 saw. I got one (240volt) on eBay for £400 and it’s the dogs danglers! They often come up for sale. It’s so smooth and quiet and very heavy. Nothing stalls it. And you can fit a dado blade set. Result. Anyway, food for thought mate.
I don’t know about your model, but I just purchased the Dewalt DWE7491RS and it came with 2 riving knives, 1 low profile and 1 full that has a blade guard and optional anti-kickback mechanism. It also has a paddle over the off button, though not nearly as big as the one you attached to your saw.
I got a 745 a few months ago and it didn't come with an adjustable riving knife, so I ordered a spare knife/protector and modified the original. Still need to sort a zero clearance insert and I might look in to adding a paddle to the switch, looks simple enough. Thanks for the video 👍
I bought a spare riving knife and cut it down to allow non through cuts a couple weeks ago. Best thing I did for my 745. Next is to make that stop paddle!
I got my dw745 saw after watching you and a couple of other youtubers . I wouldn't be without it now, you can't get better bang for your buck. Keep up the great work, but always do what you enjoy so we can to😀
I Bought mine last year and bought another guard of ebay and cut it down to just below the height of the blade. So if I need to cut a trench I just swap over to the modified one. On a previous table saw I used the original blade as it was knacked as I bought the saw second hand.
I bought a second DW745 riving knife/blade guard assembly as suggested. An additional advantage is I can use my Gripper push block now; previously the riving knife got in the way and the Gripper wasn't much use..
Great video Keith. How funny, I noticed your riving knife on a clip last week and asked about it. I actually got around to doing exactly what you described, and I altered the original yesterday. I agree with you. The original is a major hassle and the new home made one is much safer. I’ll follow up with a new stop button tomorrow
I got a DW745 less than a year ago and the riving knife is fixed height. I'm going to buy another and modify - it's not expensive. Instead of a wooden paddle, I got a new paddle switch from Axminster and that was connection compatible , just needed an 18 mm spacer to clear the mouldings. Threw my mitre gauge away too ( well, kept some bits ). One problem I found was that the aluminium box extrusion for the fence was dished by about 0.4 mm at the centre - straight along the length though. Not a problem on sheet stock but can produce variable squareness on say 40 mm stock. I'm making a removable dummy fence to fit over it. Insert plate is 24 mm birch ply, with a few cutouts underneath to clear bits if the saw. Noisy beast, but I like it. Your list of mods / accessories will really lift the performance of any saw.
Keith, the quality of your videos just keeps on getting better and better! I find them all very interesting and useful. Love the new workshop also. Keep up the excellent work!
Perfect timing, I just had my DW745 delivered two days ago. I'm already making a cross cut sled and after making a few cuts the off switch does get annoying, so I think I'll be making a paddle thanks for the info.
Some good tips for tweaks there mate. Enjoy your reenactments thoroughly. The new Dewalts come with 2 knives now I think - one low-pro. I did the same as you on my old Coronet...just lopped it off so is just below the blade. Can still fit the crown to it too.
Hah ! all the old chippies I knew threw out their riving knives when they got the saw ! (including handheld circular saws). They all had their ten digits.
“Your safety is YOUR responsibility!!!” What a brilliant statement. Something both our legal systems and governments need to get their heads wrapped around.👍👍👍
The miter slots on the jobsite type of saws are not very accurate. Makes sense since you're not doing fine wookdworking on these tablesaws. But I found that sanding the miter with a plywood makes it incredibly smooth and accurate. I created a video on it and it only takes a few minutes to do. My Incra 1000SE was unusable due to the sloppy miter slot. After sanding the miter slot, it's spot on. You can just google for it using my name, dewalt and incra. I don't want to post links in other's video comment. I enjoy your content. Very down to earth. Thanks!
As to the "Why" the miter has slop, the main reason is that it is a construction saw and not a cabinet saw. "Close enough" is good enough for framing a house. Great video-
That doesn't explain why the mitre gauge on my bandsaw (Charnwood b350) or (Clarke CS6-9c) sander have it too though - they are not construction grade tools
I hardwired a receptacle between the switch and the motor so that a shop vac can be hooked up and turn on automatically with the saw... surprisingly haven’t seen this on any videos or forums
Really enjoy your content mate, more honest then a lot of channels out there & to add to the conversation blade guards are ridiculous because you shouldn’t operate a Tablesaw without being trained on one, riving knife is the thing that all Tablesaws should have 🎥🎥🔨🔨👍👍👍👍👍
Hi Keith love the video I was so impressed with one of your upgrades that I gave it a highly recommended channel to watch all the best from An Irish woodworkers diary 👍
DWE7485 in 2022, Canada/US model ships with the paddle type switch that even has a little grey flap hiding the on button on top of the paddle. The riving knives are two separate entities, one with the guard which is really hard to adjust because the added weight of the guard deforms it, and one that is lower than the blade. Honestly, that sucks, even RYOBI at half the price has a single adjustable riving knife with removable guard. I'm at day 3 of trying to align the riving knife. The knife is flat, the issue is the mounting point doesn't clamp it properly and it wiggles AND makes it impossible to make it square to the blade and the table at the same time.
The new series of dw7480 and dw745 have a real easy adjustment where you unscrew and push in to adjust height or remove. Also lowers down. Still have to remove it for a sled though
Oh and the original riving knives on older 745s aren't available from DeWalt (I tried) but you might be able to find 3rd party. They do change depending on the generation so be careful when ordering
Hello, I know this is a few years old now. I’ve just ordered the dwe7485. Would you recommend changing the blade to the Freud 60t? If so, change it straight away?
Ive got the dewalt 7491 i think it is. Came with 2 rivin knives one with guard & 1 same height. Also has flappy paddle. The only thing i need is a zero clearance guard
Hi Keith. I've heard you mention in a few vids that you may be changing your saw. I'm guessing that it's more than a maybe, so it would be interesting to know what your top 3 considerations would be and why. Are you able to spill on this?
Hi Keith great vid as usual. Where are the links to the other channels that you mentioned? i have looked below and there's nowt there? Take Care, Barry (Wirral, ENG)
At 6.14 I can see a black fabric covering the gap between the blade housing and the underside of the table. Is that custom made? Hate the dust coming out through there
Hi - thanks for the video. I have been using my dw745 for 4 years now and admit I never use the Irving knife nor blade guard. My question is as I have a few blades which have different kerfs would each one in theory need a different Irving knife? . Like you I would disturb the blade guard for the Irving knife but always use a good push block . Thanks
Love the paddle idea. Sawdust drawer, too. I wouldn't trust that cardboard for the riving knife since it's not flat enough. I'll try that using thin MDF instead. Sawing it shouldn't strain the tools as much as the cardboard did in your video. 🤔
Great reenactments keith! I kept getting distracted by the dust collector in the corner. Looks a bit like a robot man! Or maybe I haven't had enough sleep...
My dewalt came with a riving knife that is the same height as the blade (goes up and down with blade) and also a blade guard. There is a quick release to swap between the two. Mine is the larger model than the 745I forget the model number
I have the DW745 myself, but with a stock blade. I see yourself and many others use this red blade and I assume it's the same brand. Is it worth upgrading, if so could you provide a link to the blade you have?
Lots of people recommend the dw745 saw. I'm saving up for one now. But you mentioned upgrading to a different saw. What saw you thinking to go to or what extra feature do you want from your next saw?
Another good video, but I'm a bit worried that your machines sounded quite strained when you were cutting that cardboard, not sure if they are designed for such work. ;)
I have just spent the best part of the morning watching your Videos and you have inspired me to do quite a few upgrades to my newly made mobile workbench.... I just wanted to ask you a quick question, during to making of my workbench I was forced, by demand, to purchase a DeWalt Table saw. This derision was based on supply and demand, there was no supply of any of the cheaper table saws in Ireland, at all! Anyway I have most of the power tools but I will plan to upgrade them as time goes on, in the meantime I am looking for a Router (initially just to do some finishing work on my new bench, but I am undecided on which Model and which Brand. I was impressed with the quality of the DeWalt and would like to ask you this, if you were to purchase a router and be in my position, of being a new starter, would you choose the lower cost Ryoby type product or would you push the boat out and go DeWalt all the way? I like to idea of a single Battery product which both have, but my current circular (cheeeep) saw build is flimsy and it make hard work of straight line cutting. I don't want to end up buying a cheaper product only to wish I had just got a better product in the first place.
Many thanks for video! Does your fence not square up to 90° 100%? i can wobble it left and right a tiny bit which is noticeable if i use a square to check. I have to pull it to the left while locking it down. Not sure if this was the case when i bought it but if so it happened only after very little time.
Hi Keith, great video! Just wanted to know your thoughts on the dewalt DW745? Know you said you were thinking of upgrading but wondered how you found the saw in general? Thanks in advance!
Excellent. You’re a great tutor, and so generous with your time. Why does a global brand sell such dangerous tools with inadequate or badly fitting accessories?
you can currently buy another riving knife and guard on eBay for £15. I’ve actually bought another riving knife quite a while back to do exactly this, I just haven’t got around to doing it yet since I’m still working on finishing my workshop.
Yeah I’m a bout to mod a t4805 portable DEWALT 10 n 1-4 I think. Anywho. I want to make boxes with nice finger joints over winter. Finally invested in Dado set(50 on sap cdn tire) so it didn’t set me back to much. Problem states when I tried to dry fit them z. I could get a 1 blade a cutter n another blade with the clearance collars n get that turn. When I added two cutters it would hit a plastic housing that is a cover basically(I don’t see any other purpose but to make dado blades non usable in DEWALT. As it says in manual obviously I happened to “miss that part as I’m a very thorough reader, 🤡Cmon every man starts nnplays with toys and then reward instructions as they need them). So I’m going to cut the limiting plastic stop n see how wide we can go. There also must be a mod to extend that bolt that holds the blades, another video only uses a nut like you except didn’t add inserts). Cheers if the readers and yourself think this a bad idea please respond n tag me or ‘‘messesage mw if I can. Thanks
I bought my DW745 yesterday,and I think that is amazing,but the mitre gauge is a poor feature.I'd like to see how you should improve the mitre gauge,and how you did your table saw stand.
@@isaacisaac2713 I never actually checked mine for mate I just got rid of the slack and never used ,I'm not a fan off cross cuts on table saw ,I always use the mitre saw ,ivd got to use it Tomorrow I'll see how mine is ,I put the tape over the tand folded down evenly so it was equal both sides going into the groove check that !
Hi keith. Not sure if you’ve upgraded your dewalt table saw yet? I’d love to buy one like this if you’re ever looking to sell it. I’m just starting out with my workshop and this would be a perfect addition.
Thanks for the link Keith. Think I need to modify and add a riving knife given all the grief I’m getting from the health and safety police in the comments on my video. 👍🏼😂😉
Cheers Matt, apologies I got your channel name wrong in the video, hadn't realised you'd changed it - I love the new name though! Oh, don't you just love some of the TH-cam commenters... 😐
I'm new to your channel could you please tell me what size the hinge is on the paddle switch as i would like to make one thanks great channel keep up the good work
Not to be a stickler for details, but I am what I am. If I had to choose between a riving knife and a SawStop for top billing on what is the best safety device, I would definitely choose the riving knife. When cutting through wood that has built-in stress, the sawstop is not going to stop the wood from flying back at you. Also as a professional contractor who uses of one saw or another almost daily, I can tell you there's a reason that no contractor alive leaves a blade guard on their table saw. The reason is simple: the things are dangerous as they prevent you from having appropriate control over the juxtaposition of your work, your hands, and the blade. Table saw blade guards are stupid, exist only to protect manufacturers, and do so only by offering the facade of safety while endangering the end user. Of course the manufacturers are indemnified by the fact that the end-user take the damn thing off. And of course they take it off because the divice is stupid.
i agree about the riving knife being the most important feature - I guess I meant a SawStop with a riving knife fitted would be an improved safety feature...! I don't disagree about blade guards either to be honest, I don't like using them for the same reasons as you've stated, but it'd be irresponsible of me tell to advise people not to use them
@@RagnBoneBrown that last part may be true given that the average TH-cam user is probably some desk jockey, weekend warrior, hack in his garage. I've had a few customers like that over the years. It's particularly hilarious when they try to give you advice. LOL I figured most of them are going to cut something off sooner or later.
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I'm in Australia and my dw745, which I bought about a year ago, came with a paddle on the switch - not as big as yours, but works the same way. It also came with a riving knife that looks and functions like your modified version and, as well as a blade guard, a set of anti-kickback pawls - all of which can be added/removed quickly without requiring tools. The anti-kickback pawls can't be used for rebate cuts but are a huge safety feature for through cuts - I always feel a sense of relief when the workpiece passes under them and I know it can no longer lift from the table and can't be ejected back at me. I think Australia has stronger legislation regarding workplace safety than a lot of other countries.
Yep my dewalt table saw I got 3 years ago has the paddle off switch and roving knife that adjusts to the blade
Great reconstruction of Riving Knife...lol. Purchased my 745 in 2015 (USA) and the saw comes with an adjustable Riving knife for thru and non thru cuts. Also has a small paddle type on / off switch, but not big enough to use your knee to cut off power. I think your paddle is better as its easier to locate in an emergency. Thanks for great video and stay healthy.
Spat my drink out during your 1st reconstruction, love it!
Thanks, Keith again for the info series on the saw which I have had for 4 years and have yet to use it. I have been using a home made panel saw which I love. I got the idea from JSK Kabou's channel, only mine is bigger to cut 4x8 sheet goods. It slides like a dream and I incorporated a spring return to it. But I was looking at my Dewalt saw last night and decided to use it for small cuts until I can afford a cabinet saw. I remembered this series of yours on the saw and needed a refresher course. I have been following you since the channels beginning and seeing your progress and skill level sore to where you are now is awesome. You and your girl have really made some great improvements to the bungalow. I watched the shelving install in the bathroom last night and I've decided to put in a large recessed cabinet in my bathroom. You have inspired me to finally do this project that I have been meaning to do. Our studs in my area are generally every 16", but I too live in an old cottage so the spacing maybe more. there is no electrical on the other side of the wall so I am going to cut into the wall and see what I have. Wish me luck!
Good luck!
The new saws come with two riving knifes one with blade guard and one without that is shortened for rebate cuts
The new one also just has a lever to pull and the knife pops in and out as quick as you like.
One alternative to your switch is to just buy a safety switch off amazon and mount that to the bench, then plug the saw in there.
I think that must be the top of the range model with lever knob to switch riving knifes mine is the dw7485 110v same as the battery version ,they also now a flap stop switch also but it's still a little small for my liking dunno why they don't just put a big one on and charge another £15 !!!!
Lol
The audio on the reenactments was phenomenal
I cut a square hole out of the table under the saw and installed an extra dust collection drop so all that falls under the saw just goes right into the lower collector now. I also purchased an Incra miter gauge, great purchase. There is also a large opening on the inside right of the blade that lets saw dust go everywhere. I build a small dam across that part to keep the saw dust in the dust port area. Since I have two dust collector hook ups on the saw, it grab almost all the sawdust.
Came by for the hacks. Stayed for the sound effects. Great job mate.
The cardboard reconstructions with you making noises with your mouth are hilarious. Just make all future videos like this, guaranteed 1million subs by the end of the year
I think this is the best contractor table saw, agree, no longer made ? they sell for £500 secondhand, so hold their value unlike most other modern crap. Lots of recommendations in the comments too, speaks volumes, so I look for a DW745. Fence looks unusually solid too. Thank you sir Rag n Bone.
Love this video. The reconstruction was amazing. Best watched with loud sound.
I made a similar modification of the riving knife of my tavle saw (different model) and drilled a new hole into in order to fix the blade guard. Inside of the blade guard I needed to remove a bit of plastic so the guard can drop at least into a horizontal position.
For hidden cuts I only need to remove the blade guard, the riving knife is always staying in its position, which is sligthly below the highest point of the saw blade.
I love the reconstructions in this video it made me giggle away
Great video Keith! I have a newer version of the 745 so this series has helped me alot! Thanks and have a good day!
Funny video! I really enjoyed your dramatizations of the original work using a cardboard stand-in! (complete with sound effects!) Thanks man!
Nice clear and informative video Keith and with sound effects as a comedy bonus... Thanks for the shout out re the "Flappy Paddle" glad to see you love it as much as I do. It makes the saw so much easier to control allowing you to keep your concentration on the blade and wood... Cheers "Top bloke" Paul 😂😂
Cheers Paul 👍
Love the sound effects lol, keep up the great work
Cheers!
Table saw sled
Hi Keith, I have the same saw and keep thinking of making a paddle switch because it’s a pain in the arse trying to switch it off! You’ve spurred me into action! If you are looking for another saw, I can highly recommend an old Wadkin Ags 10 saw. I got one (240volt) on eBay for £400 and it’s the dogs danglers! They often come up for sale. It’s so smooth and quiet and very heavy. Nothing stalls it. And you can fit a dado blade set. Result. Anyway, food for thought mate.
I don’t know about your model, but I just purchased the Dewalt DWE7491RS and it came with 2 riving knives, 1 low profile and 1 full that has a blade guard and optional anti-kickback mechanism. It also has a paddle over the off button, though not nearly as big as the one you attached to your saw.
I got a 745 a few months ago and it didn't come with an adjustable riving knife, so I ordered a spare knife/protector and modified the original. Still need to sort a zero clearance insert and I might look in to adding a paddle to the switch, looks simple enough. Thanks for the video 👍
I bought a spare riving knife and cut it down to allow non through cuts a couple weeks ago. Best thing I did for my 745. Next is to make that stop paddle!
I got my dw745 saw after watching you and a couple of other youtubers . I wouldn't be without it now, you can't get better bang for your buck. Keep up the great work, but always do what you enjoy so we can to😀
Dustless reconstructions! Well done, thanks for the useful tips.
I like that switch control
Hi made a new
low profile riving knife and meassure up at the back and drilled 3 holes which I slotted with a file and now I can use the blade guard
I Bought mine last year and bought another guard of ebay and cut it down to just below the height of the blade. So if I need to cut a trench I just swap over to the modified one. On a previous table saw I used the original blade as it was knacked as I bought the saw second hand.
I bought a second DW745 riving knife/blade guard assembly as suggested. An additional advantage is I can use my Gripper push block now; previously the riving knife got in the way and the Gripper wasn't much use..
My new model Dewalt saw, about 6 months old has a Irving knife that rises with the saw blade. Beautiful saw. Can’t recommend it highly enough. 👍🇦🇺
Love those interesting sound effects, mate
Great video Keith. How funny, I noticed your riving knife on a clip last week and asked about it. I actually got around to doing exactly what you described, and I altered the original yesterday. I agree with you. The original is a major hassle and the new home made one is much safer. I’ll follow up with a new stop button tomorrow
I got a DW745 less than a year ago and the riving knife is fixed height. I'm going to buy another and modify - it's not expensive. Instead of a wooden paddle, I got a new paddle switch from Axminster and that was connection compatible , just needed an 18 mm spacer to clear the mouldings. Threw my mitre gauge away too ( well, kept some bits ). One problem I found was that the aluminium box extrusion for the fence was dished by about 0.4 mm at the centre - straight along the length though. Not a problem on sheet stock but can produce variable squareness on say 40 mm stock. I'm making a removable dummy fence to fit over it. Insert plate is 24 mm birch ply, with a few cutouts underneath to clear bits if the saw. Noisy beast, but I like it.
Your list of mods / accessories will really lift the performance of any saw.
Great video! The reconstructions were hilarious too 😂
Keith, the quality of your videos just keeps on getting better and better! I find them all very interesting and useful. Love the new workshop also. Keep up the excellent work!
thank you!
Perfect timing, I just had my DW745 delivered two days ago. I'm already making a cross cut sled and after making a few cuts the off switch does get annoying, so I think I'll be making a paddle thanks for the info.
I had mine for a few years before I saw one of these and I should have done it back when I started
Some good tips for tweaks there mate. Enjoy your reenactments thoroughly. The new Dewalts come with 2 knives now I think - one low-pro. I did the same as you on my old Coronet...just lopped it off so is just below the blade. Can still fit the crown to it too.
Hah ! all the old chippies I knew threw out their riving knives when they got the saw ! (including handheld circular saws). They all had their ten digits.
Great video -- TY for the idea of the dust drawer!
I think the Patreon money must be coming through really well, the new reconstruction Special Effects are next level!!
Thank you for the great ideas!
DWE7480 has an adjustable riving knife, thx for the tips. Sláinte!
“Your safety is YOUR responsibility!!!” What a brilliant statement. Something both our legal systems and governments need to get their heads wrapped around.👍👍👍
Your actions could also affect others.
Flappy switch... Brilliant.
The reconstructions are tremendous Keith mate hahaha
I realize it's kinda randomly asking but does anyone know a good website to watch newly released series online ?
@Jackson Leonel i would suggest Flixzone. You can find it on google =)
The miter slots on the jobsite type of saws are not very accurate. Makes sense since you're not doing fine wookdworking on these tablesaws. But I found that sanding the miter with a plywood makes it incredibly smooth and accurate. I created a video on it and it only takes a few minutes to do. My Incra 1000SE was unusable due to the sloppy miter slot. After sanding the miter slot, it's spot on. You can just google for it using my name, dewalt and incra. I don't want to post links in other's video comment. I enjoy your content. Very down to earth. Thanks!
I ran 2 layers of electrical tape on the miter gage snugs in the slot nicely. That being said I still used the cross cut sled most of the time
now I understand how cool the DWE7492 is :)
As to the "Why" the miter has slop, the main reason is that it is a construction saw and not a cabinet saw. "Close enough" is good enough for framing a house. Great video-
That doesn't explain why the mitre gauge on my bandsaw (Charnwood b350) or (Clarke CS6-9c) sander have it too though - they are not construction grade tools
I hardwired a receptacle between the switch and the motor so that a shop vac can be hooked up and turn on automatically with the saw... surprisingly haven’t seen this on any videos or forums
great vid. I think a lot of people (me included) have this table saw. and these are great ideas on how to improve it. thanks for sharing this :-)
First time I have run across your channel. Great video and good info. Sub and liked.
Awesome vid buddy. Be adding a few of these when I build my built in saw.
LMAO. Came for tips and was greatly amused by 'Recreations" including sound effects. Thank you!
On my DeWalt DWE7492 the riving knife goes up and down together with the blade. It's now removable with a pull handle on the left side.
Really enjoy your content mate, more honest then a lot of channels out there & to add to the conversation blade guards are ridiculous because you shouldn’t operate a Tablesaw without being trained on one, riving knife is the thing that all Tablesaws should have 🎥🎥🔨🔨👍👍👍👍👍
totally agree, cheers mate👍
Hi Keith love the video I was so impressed with one of your upgrades that I gave it a highly recommended channel to watch all the best from
An Irish woodworkers diary 👍
What dust extraction would you recommend for the saw ? e.g. cyclone/Henry vac cleaner combination ?
DWE7485 in 2022, Canada/US model ships with the paddle type switch that even has a little grey flap hiding the on button on top of the paddle. The riving knives are two separate entities, one with the guard which is really hard to adjust because the added weight of the guard deforms it, and one that is lower than the blade. Honestly, that sucks, even RYOBI at half the price has a single adjustable riving knife with removable guard. I'm at day 3 of trying to align the riving knife. The knife is flat, the issue is the mounting point doesn't clamp it properly and it wiggles AND makes it impossible to make it square to the blade and the table at the same time.
Nice video Keith! Thanks for sharing it with us.💖👌👍😎JP
My US market I purchased about 13 months ago came with a small paddle on off mechanism.
The new series of dw7480 and dw745 have a real easy adjustment where you unscrew and push in to adjust height or remove. Also lowers down. Still have to remove it for a sled though
Oh and the original riving knives on older 745s aren't available from DeWalt (I tried) but you might be able to find 3rd party. They do change depending on the generation so be careful when ordering
Nice mods - can we see if Dewalt will modify the price to be the same as the US/Canada? ;)
Hello, I know this is a few years old now. I’ve just ordered the dwe7485. Would you recommend changing the blade to the Freud 60t? If so, change it straight away?
Ive got the dewalt 7491 i think it is. Came with 2 rivin knives one with guard & 1 same height. Also has flappy paddle. The only thing i need is a zero clearance guard
Hi Keith. I've heard you mention in a few vids that you may be changing your saw. I'm guessing that it's more than a maybe, so it would be interesting to know what your top 3 considerations would be and why. Are you able to spill on this?
I don't even have a top one at the moment. I need to do some research but haven't yet found the time
Hi Keith great vid as usual. Where are the links to the other channels that you mentioned? i have looked below and there's nowt there?
Take Care,
Barry (Wirral, ENG)
The “flappy” stop comes standard on Australian saws..
At 6.14 I can see a black fabric covering the gap between the blade housing and the underside of the table. Is that custom made? Hate the dust coming out through there
i love your humor, its the best. also i spy a coffee table project in the background maybe?
Correct! Coming soon 😀👍
Hi - thanks for the video. I have been using my dw745 for 4 years now and admit I never use the Irving knife nor blade guard. My question is as I have a few blades which have different kerfs would each one in theory need a different Irving knife? . Like you I would disturb the blade guard for the Irving knife but always use a good push block . Thanks
As long as your blade kerf is bigger than your riving knife you won't have any issues
Geezer! It's a riving knife, not an Irving knife. Even noddy (that's me) knows that!
Love the paddle idea. Sawdust drawer, too. I wouldn't trust that cardboard for the riving knife since it's not flat enough. I'll try that using thin MDF instead. Sawing it shouldn't strain the tools as much as the cardboard did in your video. 🤔
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Great reenactments keith! I kept getting distracted by the dust collector in the corner. Looks a bit like a robot man! Or maybe I haven't had enough sleep...
Lol I read your comment and just noticed it in the background, and you're right it does! 😆
Good vid! Have the same model, a very good saw.
My dewalt came with a riving knife that is the same height as the blade (goes up and down with blade) and also a blade guard. There is a quick release to swap between the two. Mine is the larger model than the 745I forget the model number
Good video, ty!
I have the DW745 myself, but with a stock blade. I see yourself and many others use this red blade and I assume it's the same brand. Is it worth upgrading, if so could you provide a link to the blade you have?
See the "my tools" section
@@RagnBoneBrown Will do, thanks.
Lots of people recommend the dw745 saw. I'm saving up for one now. But you mentioned upgrading to a different saw. What saw you thinking to go to or what extra feature do you want from your next saw?
I'm not sure yet, but I'd like something with an induction motor so it is less noisy, and with better dust collection, maybe a cast iron top too
Yes, the newer models have adjustable riving knives.
And a flap switch for the on/off
Ha 🙂 love the reconstructions great job 👍👍
love the reconstruction of the riving knife bbzzzzzzzz lolololol
Another good video, but I'm a bit worried that your machines sounded quite strained when you were cutting that cardboard, not sure if they are designed for such work.
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it is pretty hard work getting through the double corrugated stuff 👍
I have just spent the best part of the morning watching your Videos and you have inspired me to do quite a few upgrades to my newly made mobile workbench....
I just wanted to ask you a quick question, during to making of my workbench I was forced, by demand, to purchase a DeWalt Table saw. This derision was based on supply and demand, there was no supply of any of the cheaper table saws in Ireland, at all!
Anyway I have most of the power tools but I will plan to upgrade them as time goes on, in the meantime I am looking for a Router (initially just to do some finishing work on my new bench, but I am undecided on which Model and which Brand. I was impressed with the quality of the DeWalt and would like to ask you this, if you were to purchase a router and be in my position, of being a new starter, would you choose the lower cost Ryoby type product or would you push the boat out and go DeWalt all the way?
I like to idea of a single Battery product which both have, but my current circular (cheeeep) saw build is flimsy and it make hard work of straight line cutting. I don't want to end up buying a cheaper product only to wish I had just got a better product in the first place.
Hi, I've not used either of those so I'm not sure which would be best, sorry
Many thanks for video! Does your fence not square up to 90° 100%? i can wobble it left and right a tiny bit which is noticeable if i use a square to check. I have to pull it to the left while locking it down. Not sure if this was the case when i bought it but if so it happened only after very little time.
not an issue on mine
I like that off paddle but I use a dead man switch so I don't need the paddle.
"The reconstructions" WITH SOUND EFFECTS OF GRINDER LMAO
Hi Keith, great video! Just wanted to know your thoughts on the dewalt DW745? Know you said you were thinking of upgrading but wondered how you found the saw in general? Thanks in advance!
Search for the "my large machines" video on my channel 👍
@@RagnBoneBrown amazing, thanks so much!
Excellent. You’re a great tutor, and so generous with your time. Why does a global brand sell such dangerous tools with inadequate or badly fitting accessories?
you can currently buy another riving knife and guard on eBay for £15.
I’ve actually bought another riving knife quite a while back to do exactly this, I just haven’t got around to doing it yet since I’m still working on finishing my workshop.
I'm tempted to buy one for the crown guard but I'm not sure I could get used to using one now 😂
Yeah I’m a bout to mod a t4805 portable DEWALT 10 n 1-4 I think. Anywho. I want to make boxes with nice finger joints over winter. Finally invested in Dado set(50 on sap cdn tire) so it didn’t set me back to much. Problem states when I tried to dry fit them z. I could get a 1 blade a cutter n another blade with the clearance collars n get that turn.
When I added two cutters it would hit a plastic housing that is a cover basically(I don’t see any other purpose but to make dado blades non usable in DEWALT. As it says in manual obviously I happened to “miss that part as I’m a very thorough reader, 🤡Cmon every man starts nnplays with toys and then reward instructions as they need them).
So I’m going to cut the limiting plastic stop n see how wide we can go. There also must be a mod to extend that bolt that holds the blades, another video only uses a nut like you except didn’t add inserts).
Cheers if the readers and yourself think this a bad idea please respond n tag me or ‘‘messesage mw if I can.
Thanks
Hm I don't know if mine is "adjustable" but it can cut rabbits and dados without removing the riving knife o.0
I bought my DW745 yesterday,and I think that is amazing,but the mitre gauge is a poor feature.I'd like to see how you should improve the mitre gauge,and how you did your table saw stand.
Check out the video by ASousa 👍
Hi mate I just added gorilla tape to the Shaft and forced it through the slots as the tape is thick ,but it takes up the slack in the slot
@@RagnBoneBrown thx!
@@georgelfc1 I Added some tap and now the mitre gauge isn't square
@@isaacisaac2713 I never actually checked mine for mate I just got rid of the slack and never used ,I'm not a fan off cross cuts on table saw ,I always use the mitre saw ,ivd got to use it Tomorrow I'll see how mine is ,I put the tape over the tand folded down evenly so it was equal both sides going into the groove check that !
Where do I find the description box please
My 7480 has an adjustable riving knife.
Hi keith. Not sure if you’ve upgraded your dewalt table saw yet? I’d love to buy one like this if you’re ever looking to sell it. I’m just starting out with my workshop and this would be a perfect addition.
It's gone sorry
Rag 'n' Bone Brown what did you upgrade to? Was it the Milwaukee saw or the SIP 01332 that you mentioned about wanting?
Thanks for the link Keith. Think I need to modify and add a riving knife given all the grief I’m getting from the health and safety police in the comments on my video. 👍🏼😂😉
Cheers Matt, apologies I got your channel name wrong in the video, hadn't realised you'd changed it - I love the new name though! Oh, don't you just love some of the TH-cam commenters... 😐
No worries mate, I just need to get some content up soon, the kids seem to be taking up all my time at the moment!
I'm new to your channel could you please tell me what size the hinge is on the paddle switch as i would like to make one thanks great channel keep up the good work
I think it's about 50mm
@@RagnBoneBrown Correct It is 50mm
Not to be a stickler for details, but I am what I am. If I had to choose between a riving knife and a SawStop for top billing on what is the best safety device, I would definitely choose the riving knife. When cutting through wood that has built-in stress, the sawstop is not going to stop the wood from flying back at you. Also as a professional contractor who uses of one saw or another almost daily, I can tell you there's a reason that no contractor alive leaves a blade guard on their table saw. The reason is simple: the things are dangerous as they prevent you from having appropriate control over the juxtaposition of your work, your hands, and the blade. Table saw blade guards are stupid, exist only to protect manufacturers, and do so only by offering the facade of safety while endangering the end user. Of course the manufacturers are indemnified by the fact that the end-user take the damn thing off. And of course they take it off because the divice is stupid.
i agree about the riving knife being the most important feature - I guess I meant a SawStop with a riving knife fitted would be an improved safety feature...! I don't disagree about blade guards either to be honest, I don't like using them for the same reasons as you've stated, but it'd be irresponsible of me tell to advise people not to use them
@@RagnBoneBrown that last part may be true given that the average TH-cam user is probably some desk jockey, weekend warrior, hack in his garage. I've had a few customers like that over the years. It's particularly hilarious when they try to give you advice. LOL I figured most of them are going to cut something off sooner or later.
Looking for recomdations for a new table saw. It has to be good quality and cheap with adjustable blade height . Please help
Where did you get the hose of your table saw from?
I laughed my ass off when you did the reenactment so thank you for that
So what saws are you eyeing up as replacement?