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Dewalt 8 1/4" ts opinions? - Pirate - 05-28-2023
Nephew wants a Dewalt 8 1/4" ts. I looked at one at HD. Looked like a toy.
User opinions?
I know it says no dado blades. What prevents it from swinging a 6" dado stack?
Maybe old iron has spoiled me.
RE: Dewalt 8 1/4" ts opinions? - Admiral - 05-28-2023
(05-28-2023, 07:40 AM)Pirate Wrote: I know it says no dado blades. What prevents it from swinging a 6" dado stack?
Maybe old iron has spoiled me.
I've heard that the arbor is not long enough; you really have to eyeball it to see how much it could take. Also, the table insert might be screwed in and making one for a dado may be problematic even if it could fit even a bit. I have no idea why anyone would buy such a saw.
RE: Dewalt 8 1/4" ts opinions? - stav - 05-29-2023
Probably following the European safety model of not allowing dado on the tablesaw.
RE: Dewalt 8 1/4" ts opinions? - Laid-Back - 05-29-2023
No experience with the 8-1/4 but have an older 10in model 745, 15 amp. that I've shoved a ridiculous amount of wood through it the last nine years with no issues and wouldn't hesitate to replace it with the same or the 8-1/4. It also doesn't have enough shoulder for a full dado stack.
The one thing I would check is the top as these are an alloy and are cast not a machine deck.
RE: Dewalt 8 1/4" ts opinions? - Admiral - 05-29-2023
(05-29-2023, 06:29 AM)stav Wrote: Probably following the European safety model of not allowing dado on the tablesaw.
Or just simplifying their inventory to sell the machine in the EU; 220v of course.
RE: Dewalt 8 1/4" ts opinions? - Scott W - 05-29-2023
I have it. I like it. I only got it since I needed a super mobile saw while I was moving ana rebuilding. I do like it. That being said when I get my new shop built I'll get a more realistic saw.