You do have to spend some time setting the saw up... blade, fence, etc. But once done, the saw is great. Fairly compact which is Nice ru-vid.comUgkxXh-4_3-ZT1fFWP91ZV7iVqzElr0lEb-a I did get an Incra Miter Gauge which takes some setup as well. The stock miter gauge can be adjusted in the miter slot with a little painter's tape... this tightens up the side to side play a lot.
Thanks for the comparison, very helpful. One thing you didn’t mention though is the price points… The Dewalt on Amazon today is listed for $629 , the Skil for $269… Pretty huge difference. Thanks again for making the video.
I own several Skil cordless tools and have found them to be well made and very satisfactory for what I use them for and yes I'm impressed with the Skil table saw in your video. Compared to Milwaukee and DeWalt, the average home DIYer will be well served and the price and warranty are second to none. Chervon has done an outstanding job re-invigorating the Skil brand.
I unboxed my Skil jobsite saw yesterday and Skil has made a few improvements. The throat plate is now aluminum instead of plastic and the riving knife is now removable. The blade guard also has a built-in riving knife and can be swapped out with the standard riving knife quickly.
Comparative reviews are my favorite. You did a superb job on this one. I'm quite value driven so that would drive my choice provided that the quality and features were comparable. I'm looking for another tablesaw in case the Consumer Product Safety folks decide to kill off affordable portable tablesaws. Thanks for the video.
I recently purchased the Skil table saw and I couldn't be happier. Light, compact, fits in my limited space and cuts everything I ask of it. Gotta say, it was bang-on square out of the box, which I didn't expect. And, when needed, the calibrations are pretty easy. (BTW, you can remove the writhing knife; just keep pulling.) Get a better saw blade, of course, to level up the cut quality. If you watch, it can still be found for as little as $300. Great for beginners, or any place where space is at a premium. Thanks for the video. I appreciate your honest analysis and attention to the details.
Perfect review. These were my two contenders. I already have a chop saw on a stand and it takes up a lot of space when stored. The small storage form of the Skil looks like a better fit for my garage. Thanks again
They must have upgraded the riving knife since last year. I bought a Skil yesterday, and it isn't captive anymore. It's now more like the DeWalt but no dust collection and has a detachable kickback preventer. And there's a storage spot for them in the undercarriage. I like it.
@@AJWMobile I have a question for you. Do you remember what the box looked liked? This saw is on sale at Menards right now but there're two different colored boxes on the shelf. I would like the newer upgraded if possible. I'm thinking I have a 50/50 chance of maybe getting the older model.
It's simple, if you can afford it; buy the DeWALT. Easily one of the absolute best table-saws currently on the market. Heck, possibly the best one. If you're starting out, you're on a tight budget, the best table saw out there for you is the Skil. Yes, there are cheaper options out there than the Skil. But they're just cheap. The Skil is actually a very good value for the money.
Thanks for the awesome video. I'm definitely leaning towards the Skil. The size, ease of calibration, and price have pretty much sold me on it. I was wondering though, can the legs be removed if I ever wanted to mount it somewhere?
I have a Dewalt jobsite saw. Mounted in an essentially permanent position in a rolling table I purpose built for it to use with larger pieces. (Should’ve made it even bigger, plywood sheets are never an easy task.) I completely forgot about the fence having the push stick holder. I have a feather board pinch clamped to it which is generally always used. I truly with that Dewalt had installed aluminum tracks to the fence surface. But I bought a job site tool not a precision shop saw.
Thanks for this great video. I was set to get the SKIL, but ended up going with the Dewalt for 2 reasons. It's my home shop and I like the idea of folding it up and rolling it out of the way. Secondly, I honestly believe with the Dewalt, I'm never going to have to buy another table saw.
ThNks for the vids. I looked at this saw a couple weeks ago T lowes but didnt know enough about it to figure out the displayed saw and passed on it. I will go back now armed with more knowledge thanks to your presentations!
Excellent comparison video- thanks for your time. I just picked up the Skil and have an update for you- the throat plate is now metal and is cut all the way through to the back, just like the DeWalt. The riving knife is no longer adjustable height- it's basically the same knife as is integral to the blade guard, just without the guard. You can also stow the fence under the table for transport, which might mitigate any problems with the fence latch. I'm just using it as a DIYer in my garage, so that's not really an issue for me. I never knew about the benchtop option with folded legs- that's good to know, I'll check it out. Given the price difference and size, the Skil was the winner for me.
I think a closer comparison would be with the 8in version of the dewalt because it's a similar price. Have you done that yet? Is it better just to get the Skil cause it's 10" or the 8" Dewalt for the quality ya think?
I just got the skil for Christmas and I guess they upgraded it because my throat plate is metal and the blade guard has an integrated riving knife on it but love your videos. Helped me figure out how to set it up and adjust it.
🇨🇦/🇺🇸... I'm 63 now. YEEEARS ago I was a framing carpenter plus I've done my share of handyman work and I've made many "woodworking" projects. I've worked with large, woodworking shop saws, contractor saws and benchtop saws. I've not actually had to do any of that for many years now. Recently, I wanted to "put my hand in" again, so to speak and buy a new table saw. The last saw I owned was a Delta benchtop saw. Although it was not great it did the job and I thought I'd get something similarly sized. I read reviews and, without looking at one in person, I purchased this Skil brand contractors saw. As it turns out it was a leeeettle heftier and larger than my old Delta benchtop. BUT, despite the fact that I have to stow it away after each use (I don't have a garage/shop) I think I like it better than the benchtop. It's a little more "serious" a saw. I like your review. I think you're spot-on comparing the details. I DO wish the safety guide was a little easier to install and remove. That is my only real complaint. One more SUBJECTIVE point is that I'm not as strong as I once was and wheels would be helpful but overall, I like the fold-in leg design for my particular storage needs. (I actually live in a second storey apartment and have to tote it downstairs to use in the backyard, so 50Lbs is weighty for that.)
I had the dewalt and I had a few problems with it (the fence lock mechanism was broken and I spent soooo long thinking I was the one being stupid) so I sent it back and got the skil. The extra rip length would be nice but in terms of usability that's about the only thing I can say. I love the built-in legs on the skil that fold up nice and flat. The stock push sticks and miter gauges are kinda pointless since I don't know anyone who'd use those awful things. However I really wish the Skil came with a metal center insert, or at least sold one. The one that comes with it is rather lumpy plastic with 4 adjustment points, but you can't do anything about the middle which on mine rides up and isn't flush with the table. I had to sand it down. But that's really the only negative thing I have to say about it.
I love ur vid...being said I have used them all, from DeWalt to metabo, Porter Cable, Hercules,Craftsman's super sliding table saw...and rigid...not counting various contractor and cabinet saws. I bought the skil for its size and transportability...and way impressed with the capabilities it has and is the most square job site saw I have ever used...that being said, also the easiest to calibrate! I have built cabinets and furniture with this thing where others would only use a cabinet saw
I have the DeWalt 7491RS. Something you didn’t mention is that the fence can be mounted upside down. Doing this gives you a flat top surface that will allow the saw (with stand) to barely fit under a tonneau cover on a 2017 Ford F150. The DeWalt is also heavy AF. So much so that unless I’m spending multiple weeks on a job-site I normally leave it at home and bring my old DW745. The legs on the 7491RS are nice, but that angle on the rear legs usually get in the way and people have a tendency to trip over them. I made a dust collection / out feed table around it to keep my teenage kids from accidentally “throwing” themselves into the saw when they’re working on their own projects. While not the safest feature, I prefer the on/off interface on the older 745. Personally, I wouldn’t spend the extra money again on the 7491RS when you can get the DW745 (or whatever todays equivalent is) for half the price. If you need a stand, the DW745 fits on most aftermarket rolling stands and you don’t have to be a strongman champion to get it into a truck by yourself.
I can see why people buy the DeWalt, and I can see why people buy the Skil. Yesterday I ordered the skil. I am going to use it for DIY purposes and install it on a mobile cabinet while still being able to take it of the cabinet if I ever want to do that. And my main concern is that it must be able to make accurate saw cuts. And I am less concerned about the ruggedness and life expectancy of the machine because I am not going to bump it around and take it to job sites. And I am not going to use it on a daily bases either, maybe for one or two projects a year. And I have reached an age where things do not have to last for 50 years anymore. I do want to be able to make cabinet door panels and such which are reasonably straight. That is why I skipped on the Metabo because from the reviews I understand that you still have to use a straight edge to check if your fence is parallel eacht time that you move the fence. And to me it makes no sense to have a crooked fence 😁 The price from the Skil, combined with the power, and the relative stiff and accurate fence, and the easy adjustable saw blade for accurate parallelism, sealed the deal for me. The smaller saw table from the Skil works perfectly for me because I do not have a lot of space, and it is easy to create a temporary make shift table if I ever need to saw bigger material. The minor points from the skil are easy adjustable or fixable for my situation. If I had a bigger budget and more space I would also look at the next level of saws, or even a CNC router. Because you can make it as expensive as you wish. And there will always be a better next level machine. Big 👍for the excellent review.
Thanks for sharing the insight! Sounds like this saw was made for you. Perfect for limited space and occasional use and priced to match. Thanks for watching!
I have the DeWalt saw, and it is flawless. One major factor was the T-Slots on the table that the Skil doesn't have. I upgraded to an Incra Miter gauge and couldn't be happier. I'm just a home Diy'er, but after many reviews, it was the DeWalt for me. It has served me well for 6 years now.
I bought the Skil for several reasons. I have a limited amount of room in my garage and size mattered. Price was another factor in my purchase. Being 5'9" it fits my height so it helps. I did do a video for my channel and I'm glad you have featured it in a couple of videos
I just ordered the skil one a few days ago and i cant wait to get it. For me, bang for the buck was why i made the coice i did. The skil was quite a bit cheaper, more compact and pretty much all the same features as the dewalt. I just use this stuff around the house so i dont need anything gigantic or heavy. Saving space is always a good feature for me as well. Ive always loved my skil tools AND my older dewalt tools are still running strong even tho theyre 20 years old or more. I also recently got the skil compound sliding miter saw and i absolutely love it. Ive got a good amount of use out of it already and my skil circular saw. Im trying to get into building nicer shelves and stuff so i wanted a good table saw for my projects. Thank you for the videos!
I've had the DeWalt for around 4 years, and I'm very happy with it. It seemed ok straight out of the box. I haven't tried any other table saw, so I'm unable to comment regarding those..... I bought the DeWalt dedicated trolley/stand at the same time as the saw, and that too is excellent..... DeWalt isn't the cheapest, but the quality is there.....
I'm not in the market for a table saw, but from what you showed I would definitely opt for the DeWalt. The differences are not huge, but they add up. I would also not want the lower height of the Skill either plus the portability of the DeWalt is a nice feature. I have a DeWalt cut off saw and really like how solid it feels compared to others I tried. If it's the same with the table saw, which it sure looks like it is, there is no question which way I would go. It's pretty sad none of these come with a decent miter gauge. I had a ShopSmith back in the day and it was a solid piece of equipment all the way around, including the miter gauge. Anyway....nice job brother.
Great video. Nice to see the two compared. I purchased the Skil about 3 months ago and am loving it. Rack and pinion fence is a game changer IMO and you can't go wrong with either saw. I looked at the Dewalt when I was shopping around but it was twice the price of the Skil here in Canada so it was a pretty easy decision.
You guys take a beating up there as far as price goes. Doesn’t make a lot of sense to me. Chicago is only 4.5 hours from Canada. Thanks for watching Doug!
The built in stand and rack n pinion are what sold me to Skil. Oh yeah I paid $269 on mine 🤪 I bought mine at Menards. I have a $30 mail in rebate. It was on sale for $299. Plus tax and everything I paid $282.50. With that money saved, I replaced the miter gauge and bought 2 quality blades. One 23T for ripping and one 60t for cross cutting.
Really great breakdown of the two jobsite table saws. Like others I own the 7491 after seeing several videos on the best jobsite table saw. I love how the Concord Carpenter calls it the "Cadillac of jobsite table saws." It really does run buttery smooth. What is funny about those junk miter gauges is that even the 3 grand Sawstop table saw comes with a junk miter gauge. Can you believe that? It seems a little insulting that if you are going to spend that kind of money they would give you a decent miter gauge, but apparently not. Great video.
Your initial review on the Skil saw sold me Mike, and this comparison was reinforcement that I made the right choice when I purchased the Skil on Amazon for 299 - but wait ! - I took a offer for $50.00 credit for signing up for a credit card I most likely will never use and got the saw for $249.00 !! What a deal! Great job Mike for showing an old guy like me to get a saw that will do not only the same job as all the other saw's out here - but one at a ridiculously low price!! Oh, and thanks for pointing out on this review that I can make the Skil saw a bench tool too.
That saw when I bought it about a year and a half ago was $249....I see its on sale at the store I got it at, now for $269 LOL. Great saw, plenty of power, very stable base, and can cut through a 4x4 in one pass unlike my contractor table saw.
I really appreciate your video reviews. Because unlike others you have a clue about what you're talking about! I would choose the Skil over the DeWALT/Black & Decker. Because of the cost difference and ease of adjustments. I would treat the Skil a little more gently. I am sure anyone with the proper skill and know how would get good results from either.
I have been comparing these 2 saws for a little while now. Despite my height being 6' 4", I'm 99%sure that I'll be buying the Skil. One thing that I found in comparing specs... the Skil can cut 4x4 material, while the Dewalt falls just short. Did you find this in testing? *note... I haven't seen the Dewalt stand alone vid.
Great comparison. I decided on the Skil because I have limited space in my garage/workshop and secondly because of price. I bought it at my local Menards at an special offer price of $279. As jerrywilson6770 outlines below for the price the Skil is a great DIY saw with intriguing features e.g precise rack&pinion fence setting, easy blade adjaustability. And I can confirm: It was “bang-on square out of the box”.To store it I fold the stand and place the saw on a plywood platform with casters and roll it away. Easy. The Diablo 50 teeth combo blade which I added gets my rip and cross cuts done easy and clean. I have plans for a folding/removable out-feed table and a simple cross cut sled. I am very happy with this little saw.
Depends on your budget the 7491 is the king of the jobsite saws and the skil is king of value for money of jobsite saws. Love seeing what you get for twice the price.
I keep reading about how loud the Skil is, that's not a problem for my ears (as I always wear ear muffs when sawing) but I worry about my neighbors complaining! Is the Dewalt noticeably quieter? Any way of quantifying that?@@ProjectsForAllReviews
The Skil's plastic fence not sitting square to the table surface is a big minus for me. But the maximum cut depth at 90 degrees being 3.5" vs DeWalt's 3.125" is a big plus. DeWalt's attached wheels is a nice feature. Skil's much lower price is a very nice feature. I think I would get the Skil and examine whether or not I would be able to add modifications to the fence to square it up, and if I feel that I couldn't then I would return it to get the DeWalt.
The fence is completely adjustable, simply loosen the allen head screws on the front and back of the fence rail, and adjust to make it square. The blade is also adjustable from under the table with a lock screw and wing nut to adjust a blade that isn't square to the table....no other saw offers that bit of adjustment either. The Skil is much lighter weight than the Dewalt and about 1/2 the price of the Dewalt as well....not knocking Dewalt, but for their price point they have way too much cheap plastic that should be metal...and given its on a rolling stand they had no excuse to use cheap plastic on things like the fence, and miter gauge.
I would think that the longer all the way down to all the way up time would indicate that the DeWalt is more finely adjustable for depth of cut, I would think that is a + if doing half laps or dados
Adjusted as in height and tilt? They are basically the same design. If you mean calibrated check out the individual videos linked at the end and I go into much more detail. Thanks for watching!
Your video on the Skil helped me pick it over the Dewalt 7485 because it packs more features. I wanted a 10" saw with dado capability in a compact form factor and I was not disappointed. Once set up, the cuts are precise and I can fold it up and place it on a shelf when I'm done. Very happy with my purchase.
I had an older version of the Skil jobsite saw which had a folding removable stand....it was better for storage but not nearly as stable as this model.
@@wildbill23c Dude same, Had the older one that had a folding removable stand, however the outfeed rail was plastic and broke within a year, you could only get maybe 23" at best for rip cut and the guide rail was the old fashion pick up off the rail system which meant it was always needing fine tuning and was never really square. Its what made me go to the Dewalt Saw above and I haven't looked back. I know my Skilsaw was older and shouldn't judge a rand based on that experience but man, was it a lot of off cuts and frustration when I first got into woodworking.
Great video! I decided to go with the DeWALT. I feel the stronger frame and stronger overall metal components build would take more abuse and have less chance of tipping when ripping. I also upgraded the miter to a DeWALT steel one. The DeWALT will still fit the same 2.5' space I have allotted for a table saw in my small shed and would be better to roll out to make cuts out from the shed, and I can roll it around to my garage to make cuts there as well. This saw replaced a Sears Radial Arm saw that took up too much space and wasn't portable.
The deWalt is twice the cost as the skil so you hope it would have more features. For the money the skil seems to hold it's ground quite well. Thanks for this excellent review.
Hello from Sweden! Was just in store today and they had these 2 saws set up on the floor side by side. Had quick look at them , very similar. Skil 1/3 the price. Not major need right now but I going Skil.
Thanks for the side by side comparison. I thought I wanted the Skill after watching this. So I went to the store and compared the feel and found the skill to be a bit flimsy. I ended up with the Dewalt 7485. It is a good table saw for the money and I love the fence and how the saw works. Thanks!
Nice comparison, good video but you killed me folding up the Dewalt like you did too much strain on the legs start on the other side with the wheels barely pick it up put the legs up set it down on the wheels, then walk around pick the handle up, put the legs up And roll away but other than that he did pretty good
It’s the floor 100%. The saw adjusts for it but filming I move it a lot and got too lazy this time. Usually use a shim I kick around but was MIA. Thanks for watching!
Just got the Skil for Three hundred at lowes. They only had 2 left at one store in my area!! But its such a good deal for a rack and pinion fence. I Do plan to keep it folded as a Bench top saw, as you showed at 13:30.
Sometimes on jobsites I'd just set the saw on the tailgate of the pickup when I just needed to make a couple of cuts, having the stand built in makes it a much better solution for a jobsite than the cumbersome contraption that Dewalt came up with....a couple folding sawhorses and sheet of plywood would have been a better solution than their contraption of a mobile stand.
You can actually remove the riving knife on the Skil. Just unscrew the two bolts all the way and it comes right out. Skil support won't tell you that though.
DeWalt is better quality, but it’s also more than double the cost. As a DIY’er on a budget and in a small shop, I recently purchased the Skil, partly based on your positive review video. It’s funny, cause I almost asked you which saw was better, but I was comparing DWE7485 to the Skil based on price. Since the Skil accepts dado, has 10” blade and was only $269 delivered with my military discount, it was a no-brainer. Hopefully I can live with all the cheap plastic. Thanks for your help. Love your videos. ✌️
Don't see the better quality in any part of that saw where quality should be...and for the price point of that Dewalt there's plastic in places it should not be on a saw that expensive. I've had the Skil table saw for about a year and a half, great saw, and its as accurate as you set it up to be, it was pretty close right out of the box, and a couple of adjustments on the fence and its great now. For the price the Skil is great, if I bought another Skil table saw though, I'd buy the SPT-99-11 which is the mobile base model with a 10" worm drive saw instead of the standard direct drive motors, the SPT-99T and the SPT-99-11 have Skil's legendary worm drive motors.....but you are at the price point of the Dewalt, but still a much better saw than the Dewalt though.
Just bought the Skil. Judging by the comments, most people here also chose the Skil. And yes, it has been sold out everywhere. Luckily, I found one that should be here in a few days. I'm a pro but with limited space for travel as I pretty much handle everything and need a vast variety of tools handy. So, the DeWalt would take up valuable space in my truck, not to mention the price point is a major win.
Seems like to me they are for a different level of use. I just got the skill and sold my old dinosaur craftsman. The craftsman is a much better saw but it's ti big for my space. Mine only gets used once in awhile. I feel like the Dewalt is definitely a job sight tool . But the skil is for a small grade shop. You get what you pay for, but sometimes one doesn't over kill. I think they are both good saws and for a hobbyist wood worker with a small shop the skil is a good buy.
When I was looking at tablesaws it was between the Skil, Dewalt, and the Sawstop. Skil wouldn't ship to Hawaii and sawstop was to pricey for a worse Dewalt, so I got the Dewalt and wouldn't trade it for any of them. Absolute stellar saw with great well thought out features and its decent quality. Would 100% make the choice again if I had to.
Skil may not ship to Hawaii, but every store that sells them most likely does, so that was a poor excuse to buy the overpriced Dewalt LOL....I guess if you already have yellow tools, keep them matching, but I looked at the Dewalt and bought the Skil because for the price they want for the Dewalt it has way too much plastic in places it shouldn't for that price point. For the same price as the Dewalt you can get a Worm Drive Skil table saw, or for $100 more you get the Skil worm drive 10" with mobile stand....the portable Skil worm drive is only an 8-1/4" blade, but their larger jobsite worm drive is a 10" saw for $650. I have a lot of yellow tools, but their table saws are not that great, specially for double the cost of the Skil...and I like the stand is built into the Skil VS that cumbersome space wasting thing that Dewalt has, and with small wheels on it, wouldn't work too good in uneven/rough ground, you'd be carrying it at that point LOL.
@@wildbill23c actually skil isn't in any stores either. Unlike the mainland we don't get alot of choices when it comes to stores that sell tools. Besides a small family run shop we have a homedepot and that's it. And not only do they not carry the skil table saw here they don't carry any skil tools so your assessment is false. I also don't run off the dewalt platform I use milwaukee but seeming as that doesn't mean anything for a corded table saw I was just going to buy the best for the price, so again your assumption is false. But you go on being all negative and thinking you know the way things work out here 🤣🤣🤣
Have u looked at the Milwaukee cordless table saw. I haven't really done a deep dive bc of price. But it might be something to consider. Something about 600 Linear feet of cutting per charge.
Thank you for putting out your review videos! I was in the market for a table saw and I was on a budget so I got the skil saw and I absolutely love it!
Before watching the video I’m saying DeWalt will be the pick of the bunch. It’s one of the industry leading names and usually costs more because of it and it should be built better …. Let’s see 👍🏻
I've been wanting to get a new table saw and start getting back into some woodworking. Just today I noticed there's a Ridgid (R4550) that looks almost identical to the Dewalt, but about 250$ cheaper. I feel like at some point Dewalt should consider lowing the price of their higher end jobsite saw, since for the cost you can get a pretty solid contractor saw now with Delta or Ridgid.
How ridiculous is all of that? Another good review, Mikey boy! I think I'm sticking with DeWalt when it comes to table saws; though, my best circular saws are Skils (Mag 77 sidewinder and then the worm drive framing saw).
Thank you! When I picked up the DeWALT my buddy threw a corded worm drive Skil at me. I swear it said Mag 77. I’ll have to look when I get home. We’ll figure out something to do with it. Thanks again for watching!
Although you did an excellent job reviewing the two saws, you left out the most important comparison, cutting capability, ie…….not in terms of depth of cut, but motor strength (torque) and ability to cut through denser materials.
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How important is the overall cut depth difference between these two? I see the Skil can do a 3.5" depth cut, so can rip 4x materials.. but the Dewalt only has a 3-1/8th" depth of cut.. How important is that for DYI around the house work and hobby wordworking?
The only question i have regarding these 2 tablesaws is the top material. I know the Dewalt has a metal surface (straight), not sure about the skil tho. If its metal, i might consider buying the skil aswell. plastic tops tend to bend over time or from the factory even.
Great video. I really appreciate this. I’m going to purchase the Skil saw. I’m new at a table saw… and space is a factor to me. Also, that price is really appealing. I loved the honest comparison.
I've got the Kobalt KT10152. No rack & pinion but the fence slides smooth. Throat plate not great but I use a zero clearance from Etsy anyway. Integrated rolling stand. Price is reasonable. Made by Delta. Not perfect, but not bad at all.
@@ProjectsForAllReviews I recently saw they have a similar benchtop version that looks like it has a rack & pinion fence. I don't know much else about it though, and I prefer to have the rolling stand.
I’ve been at Dewalt fan for a long time and right now I’m looking for saw. It looks like to me. The Dewalt is a better song which means I’m going to go ahead and stick with the Dewalt 10 inch or 8 inch. I’m not sure as long as it takes a dado stack.
In Sweden the dewalt is about three times as expensive as the Skil, would you reccomend the Dewalt or Skil considering I gan get 3 Skils for one Dewalt 😅
Yeah you guys never talked about the size of the motor is it a 3/4 horse I had a little skill that about years and years ago had it for about 15 years that had a 3/4 horse I can go through a 4 x 4 with no problem with it pushing hard as I can and it would not bog down or nothing
And they both have plastic gears to raise and lower the blade that will wear out long before the saw does....................why don't they use metal gears and charge $4 more to cover the cost.
bought the skill last week after your first video on it. can't beat the price, the rack and pinion, accessories, and weight to strength ratio. for a home user i think this will be a great little investment.
I've been wanting a new table saw--my current saw is a Ryobi 10 " with crap fence and no dust port, but space is limited, so this Skil is on my short-list. Thanks for this review!
Save the Amazon link for the Skil. It regularly hits $299. I pounced when it hit. Takes like 30 days to ship tho. I had that G-d awful Ryobi one for far too long.
@@thefrankperspective4247 just saw last night that Amazon has it back in stock at $299. I ordered one and should have it in 3 days. I was hoping that Lowes would have it back in stock to get my veteran discount but I've waited long enough.
i got the Skil tablesaw yesterday. I was about to buy an Einhel until i came across a review about the Skil tablesaw.. From a DiY perspective: - Oh man im so happy i payed a little extra. The Skil is an amazing tablesaw for doing small home improvement and diy stuff.. The DeWalt is ofcourse a mighty workhorse on its own.. but Skil for half the price of the DeWalt (Netherlands).. yooooo -> this is an easy choise.. Anyways, im hapy i payed a little extra, compared to an Einhel, and went for the Skil. The DeWalt would be an overkill in my situation..
I am leaning toward the Skil. The saws are so similar yet share one serious flaw, the saw top castings are not flat. Each is concave toward the center of the top. I have read numerous independent reviews with various degrees of horror. I own a Delta Rockwell Unisaw which I can't use in my new home. The garage flooring has such poor concrete plus the saw is huge (50" center cut) making this thing unusable. I also have a track saw which almost makes a table saw unnecessary. The garage has too many demands for space. The + for Skil is that one adjustable front leg.
Because my window frames needed replacing, I had the choice of ordering new window frames from the manufacturer or making them myself. After receiving the manufacturer's quote, I decided to make them myself. After studying several YT videos, I finally decided to purchase the Skil table saw instead of the DeWalt mainly because the price of the Skil which is very attractive. The saw is very pleasant to work with and works quite accurately. Only the conductor has, in my opinion, a little too much tolerance. What particularly surprised me is that the saw cuts through a hardwood beam of 90 mm thickness without any problems. I also like that the saw is lightweight. I did have to make an extra table because the surface of the top is on the small side.
the most important feature of a table saw is the ability to easily adjust it so it is square for straight cuts.... which one is the easiest to accurately set up?
How would you feel about comparing the Dewalt in this video, to the Skil SPT99-11? They're both the same price, if I'm not mistaking, so it'd be a more even comparison, Imo. I think more ppl would pick the Skil in this video because it appears to be essentially the same saw as the Dewalt for a much lower price.
if skill changes the fence and the quick guard release and make the legs a little more height friendly it would be the better option at almost half the price,
I purchased the Skil rolling table saw. The Dewalt has some nice features but the Skil Won the day with it's rolling stand. Best on the market in my opinion. Also, what a sale for Amazon prime day, it was down to $549 with another $200 off for taking out the Chase Prime card. $390 with tax and then sold my old Dewalt job sight saw for $200, making the final price $190. What an incredible deal. It's like the saw of my dreams. LOL
I have never been impressed by Dewalt drills or reciprocating saws (cordless) the drills chucks are garbage. The saws eat batteries like candy. I used and 18volt at work, out of the box the drill would not stay in what ever gear you put it in. You could be drilling at high speed it pop out between low and high and grind gears. Then the chuck 😠would not hold any drill bit for very long, even after using channel locks to tighten it. I own a cordless Dewalt even now (gift) and it to constantly drops the drill bit. Because of this I think they are WAY overrated.
I have an old makita portable table saw and wanted to upgrade before the proposed govt saw safety regulations take effect. As much as I thought I would be going with the Dewalt, I think the weight, size and price would be overkill for my purposes. The smaller sized Skil at less than half the price just makes the most sense. But I'll probably regret it😅
I have the DeWalt 745 that is still more reasonably priced. About $250-$300 under 749. Negatives, only 16 in rip and does not have dado use. But over the last 10 years, and I have shoved a ridiculous amount of wood through it. A vast of it hardwoods. I like the features of the Skil but wonder where it will be in ten years?
I agree the Skils longevity is the question. I sold my first one to a friend who’s used the hell out of it and still going strong although the motor brake stopped working early on. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for your videos. Still not sure which one to go for. Looking for one that's compatible with a dado stack. Have you reviewed the Lumberjack table saw? Would be interested in hearing your opinions on that., even if I have to make a dado plate for the Lumberjack.
Granted the Dewalt comes off a nicer and outscores the Skill but the Dewalt is $699 whereas the Skill is only $299. Not exactly Apples to Apples but a great comparison review nonetheless!
Hi, in the country I'm living in they offer the Dewalt as introduced here as well as the 1600W 3610 Skil saw. I assume this is not the one to choose so I better go with the Dewalt, but does some of you guys know this Skil model anyway?
Just bought that Skil and the 10 inch Miter saw. Got the miter today and will get the table saw tomorrow! Been using a 90 dollar Harbor Freight Warrior table saw for a while and never had a miter saw. I really like the DeWalt but is out of my price range, for now! I don't think I will be needing to change any time soon if at all!
If I did woodworking stuf for a living I think I could justify the cost of the DeWalt but a person needs to also consider the price per value and the Skil (purchased from your previous video) is the one I went with. It's way above and beyond the Sears thing I was working with.
@@ProjectsForAllReviews A professional woodworker most likely ain't buying a $300 table saw...more like a $3,000 table saw LOL. These types of table saws are for the weekend warrior home owner diyer crowd, they're not professional by any means, so spending twice as much to buy that Dewalt makes absolutely no sense...buy 2 Skil models and be happier than buying that yellow tool for twice the price and way too much plastic on it for what they're charging.
I finally broke down and bought the Skil one after your (and many other reviews). Now I just have to wait for it to get a little warmer here in Minnesota before I get to start using it in my unheated garage/workshop. I work in manufacturing and have learned that while using a tool at high volume and long periods of time, some of the differences are worth the price increases....and some aren't. The Skil will work perfectly for my intermittent use and smaller budget.
I think intermittent use is what this was designed for but we've had some pros comment on the Skil vid and it seems at home in a commercial setting as well. Thanks for watching!
I have the Skil for about 2 years now and while I am overall happy with it, I can confirm it's 2 major issues. 1. The throat plate is plastic crap that flexes like a piece of licorice. I made my own including a zero clearance out of hard maple. 2. The riving knife... I took it out, cut a chunk out of the bottom with a dremel so I can just slide it out now when I need to do dados. It's super loud and I already have tinnitus so I always wear ear protection.
