Dewalt 8 1/4" ts opinions?

[Pirate]

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.

[Admiral]

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.

[stav]

Probably following the European safety model of not allowing dado on the tablesaw.

[Admiral]

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.

[Laid-Back]

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.

[Scott W]

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.