The Saw Designed For Everybody? | DeWALT DWE7491RS | Review and All Adjustments 

Watched this again when setting up my saw. THE MOST USEFUL video on this particular Dewalt ANYWHERE ON THE INTERNET. Thank you so much...again.

Hey Mike. I like your comparison and thorough walk through videos. I had the 8 ¼" Dewalt job site saw (DWE7485) for a week or two when this model went on sale at the big box store for $550. I returned it and bought the 10" DWE7491RS. I found your video very useful for some of the adjustments and tidbits. To do my bit to support your channel so you can post more quality videos, I subscribed. I also like your no-nonsense, straight shooter style. Good job my man!

Thank you for the demonstration, looks really good. Also thank you for showing an upgrade for this portable saw, so I know what I could get if I invest more money.

Thank you for your video. I’m embarrassed that having owned this saw for such a long time that I haven’t been through the calibration steps that you outlined here. A very good video

Wow! Excellent instructional video about this saw. You answered all my questions and concerns all within a 20 minute video.

Hey thanks for taking the time to put this up for us weekend warriors to watch. Based on your video I ordered a brand new one just like this. Thanks again!

Just bought this model saw. Absolutely great information and set-up techniques. Will refer to this as needed. Well Done !

I’ve got this one and I love it. Super accurate for me. Sets up fast. Thanks for sharing!

I'd like to thank you for taking the time to produce these very informative videos, like many people in the comment section, you have aided me tremendously as a hobbyist woodworker. Thank you kindly, now I must go ponder Delta or DeWalt.

I built a full sized carriage and outfeed table for this saw, and it makes a pretty damn good "cabinet" saw, in that setup. No complaints after almost 2 years of use in the shop, building counters, cabinets, and other furniture projects 👍

I have this table saw and found your video very instructive. Thank you.

Thank you.....one, of only a few people who give well thought out, educated and sincere reviews on anything. So many people on here, (once they turn on a camera) think they are now Bob Vila or Oprah.....and yammer on and on and on. Thank you again....

Great video of the features. Thank you

Mate, this is a fantastic run through and tutorial. Much appreciated, thank you.

I own this saw and also a portable contractor saw and there are times I have both set up for different operations. Never would be without both to get a job done with ease.

Great comprehensive review. I’m sold. I’m getting it! Building a combo outfeed bench for miter saw and this saw.

Excellent review, awesome video.

Nice video. Just got this saw. The user manual can be fairly opaque on some features--and your video gave me the clarifications I was looking for. Thanks!

I have an old jobsite table saw from Dewalt. I used it for years and still performs like the day I bought it. A good table saw indeed.

I have one I built two homes with and have been very pleased with it.

Fantastic video, loved the checks!

Dope video - great points on adjustments

Thanks for making this. I just bought this one after burning out a harbor freight tablesaw. I put it together and was just like, "woah" as there was a lot more to this. This is exactly what I needed to understand all the features. I never watch video's this long, but it was really well done, engaging and informative. Really thanks a lot for taking the time to do this.

Thank you sir, you have helped me make my decision! Keep up the great review videos! 🙏

Great simple walk-through of majority of funcitons.

Thank you Mike, very good explanation 👍

Best video on this saw I have seen!

You did a nice review. I bought the same saw a few years ago, and the first thing I did w buy an Incra miter gauge. It is a great saw for my shared car / garage workshop.

Outstanding review!

Great job once again Mike! 😁

Great jobsite saw... I end up using it more than my ancient Delta Unisaw cabinet saw for a lot of projects since I can move it outside.

I inherited a large contractor table saw that I never used because it was big, intimidating, and stored in a corner of my garage I couldn’t work around. I gave it away after years of collecting dust. Enter the DeWalt 10” job site table saw: I love this thing! The portability means I can easily move it into a position and setup a temporary workspace, then put it away without it taking up a large footprint. It feels SOLID. Also, being able to watch RU-vid videos like this made me feel comfortable learning about all the different parts of the table saw (there weren’t any available specific for my 1970s contractor saw). It’s just a very convenient table saw for a homeowner to use. If I had a dedicated wood shop, I’d probably use something else. This is perfect for me.

great job for a grateful DYI guy. Thank you

Thanks for th video. I have one and I really like it. Great job!

I like the quick-release side cover on the blade shroud. Great for when I drop the blade nut into the shroud. On my DW745 I have to go fishing for the nut!

I have this saw and love it!! Being able to fold it up and store it away is great and when I need to work on my parents house I just roll it into the van and fast setup on the job site. The fence gearing is awesome for keeping the fence parallel to the blade, used to have a saw where the fence just clamped on one end and the fence was never parallel, what a pain. Great review.

Excellent video

Excellent review! I just bought one of these things. Thanks! I subscribed, and hit the thumb.

Great video. Lots of great info to think about before I buy a table saw in a concise amount of time.

JAN 2024, I just bought this saw and put it together today and I guess if it works great you don't have to change much, because the saw I put together today (new out of the box) looks just like the one in your video. I did have to pause the video and run outside to look at the miter gauge, I don't think the one on this saw is the original or at least they have greatly improved the one that comes with the saw now. Also behind the fence is a holder for a push stick that came with the saw. I have not turned mine on yet, but I can't wait to use it! It's an upgrade for me, from the little table saw that my brother gave me years ago. So, after watching this great video on the ins and outs of this saw, I'm ready to make something! Thanks.

Been on the edge of pulling the trigger on this saw, you just made it easier ;)

great video, very informative

Excellent video. Thank you!

Thanks for the excellent review. I've been using the older brother, the DW745 for many years. Love that saw, and it just keeps going and going. As for rip capacity, it's never been an issue for me. I track saw sheet goods down to 16 inches or so, and then they can be run through the DeWalt pretty easily and safely, especially when used with a shop-built outfeed table. And you're right; the miter gauge is a joke.

useful info ... tanx a lot

Awesome review

The features, durability and accuracy of this saw is why it’s better than the competition. Spend the extra money and buy this saw.

this was a great review, thank you, I really appreciate the simple honest no gimmicks approach. I just wish we could get this saw with longer arbor in the uk.

I’ve watched two of your review videos and they are really well done and informative. You’re pretty thorough but I have yet to see you check the tables for flatness which is as important as fence and miter slot alignment to the blade.

I have just bought the DWE74582 the little instruction book is difficult to comprehend when you aren't familiar with the machine. Your video showed me everything I needed to know and made me aware of things I didn't even know existed. Brilliant and thank you so much. I have now gained in confidence.

Very informative and well explained, here its DWE 7492. Thanks !

I bought this saw 4 yrs ago. It will do everything I ask of it BUT cut accurate crosscut with that miter guage. I replaced it with an Incra brand...and..something not commonly known, I cut a strip the actual width of the miter slot and sanded the bottom flat. No more issues. It does everything I ask of it now with zero problems. I have a small shop, so the ability to fold it up and store it against a wall is a big plus! Thanks for the review. You did a fantastic job!

Great review! I’ve had this saw for a couple of years and I didn’t realize how old this model/design was. I think that goes to show how great of a saw it truly is. The ratcheting fence extension is a game changer 🙌🏻

Thank for getting back to me I see the point.

I started with a Rigid cast iron table saw many years ago. When I sold my house to move into another house, I decided it was to much of a pain to break it down and set it up again at my new house. I went to the this DeWalt portable saw and didn't skip a beat

Had mine for a couple of years now. My only complaint is the accuracy and operation of the blade tilt operation. Once set up accurately it’s a joy to use . Love the fence system and store for the prong stick. So important to align the blade with the miter slots and then set the fence to align with the slot and blade. I bought an accurate mitre gauge and a range of saw blades for different applications. Definitely recommend it.

I have one of these and it’s great! It accepts a full size 8” dado, although barely. For a portable saw it’s about all you could ask for

BLUF: THANK YOU Bought this, read the instruction manual, put it together, and it is still REALLY unclear where the Miter Gauge stowage location was, where the blade replacement wrench stowage location was, and finally where the blade guard stowage location was. This was the most helpful aspect of your video for a new purchaser. Thank you again!

Just bought one Thanks

I love my portable saw like this.

I just got one of these, they upgraded the miter gauge to metal and have a different mounting system for storing the blade guard. The miter gauge track still has a little slop in it; I've seen others cover the rail on the gauge with painters tape to keep it more snug.

I have this saw. My first table saw. I like it. It’s accurate and powerful for 3/4” materials. With a good calibration it’s only real holdup is the size of its top.

Well done video. You demonstrate the tool very nicely. I am a retired professional carpenter and I understood your presentation perfectly.

I bought this saw for a job I've been on over the past year. It's amazing how not one thing is has changed from the saw in the video to my saw, ten years later. Sometimes things are just good. The miter gauge hasn't left its slot. I use a track saw for anything other than rips. Everything was calibrated, I may give it a once over for cabinetry. Other than that, you can't argue with what comes out of the box.

I found two adjustments off--thank you for this video! Note the DeWalt DWE7491 now comes with a metal miter gauge. Much nicer than the plastic one shown in this video (and your comparison video that ultimately made me choose the DeWalt).

Great review! I really like how your videos are straight to the point and clear about every detail on these saws. Your videos have helped me make my decision, Delta saw here I come! Thanks Projects For All!

I have an original 744 that’s about 24 years old. Still runs but it’s noisy, bogs down often (push slowly), likely needs new motor. It’s mounted to another Dewalt aftermarket rolling stand that is excellent. Stand is easy to manipulate, soft solid wheels, easy to open and break down and has almost no movement when saw in use. Love that stand. I’m looking at this saw above which has more RPMs, larger rip cuts, and useable options. My old Dewalt miter gauge is all metal and it’s accurate enough for a job site saw. I use my old Incra miter gauge. That Delta contractor saw isn’t really portable so it’s gonna be better. I need to bring a saw to a job occasionally so the Dewalt makes sense for me. Demonstrating how to square and check flatness is very helpful! Thanks for a good review! 👍

Mike, two days ago I received shipment of a new DeWalt DWE7491X, the one with the scissors stand. The difference is inconsequential for the saw itself, of course, and that's the point: your video showing all of the adjustment points on the saw is the most valuable reference I could have as I start checking out the accuracy of the saw. It arrived with no sign of rough handling or the slightest bit of damage, but I assume it's going to need some adjustment after its series of flights from southern California to Seattle, to Anchorage, and finally to Osaka, Japan, and from there by truck freight over three mountain ranges to my home way out on the southernmost coast of Honshu. Many thanks for the excellent demo of all the adjustments possible on the DeWalt. I'm confident I'll be using the knowledge you provide so clearly.

Good morning . Thank you for these great videos. I’m looking to replace my ultra budget and possibly dangerous table saw . I’ve watch many of your reviews and they are fantastic. Sadly some of the products don’t appear to be available in the uk but I’ve learned a great deal

I've had this saw for over 4 years in my garage workshop and it has performed very well. Combine it with a good blade, a decent outfeed table, a crosscut sled, and a few jigs and it will handle almost anything. The only downtime I experienced with this saw was a failure of the blade raising mechanism. There is a threaded steel rod that threads into an aluminum motor mount which lowers or raises the saw when you rotate the spindle. They probably use aluminum for that part to keep the weight down. After about 3 years of use the threads in the aluminum motor mount stripped and the entire mount needed to be replaced. The repair shop indicated that this problem was fairly common with a lot of job site saws and not specific to Dewalt. My advice is keep that mechanism well lubed, with a dry lube preferably and any sign that the mechanism isn't working smoothly lube it again.

lol, Freudian Slip with "Delta"! Been looking at this Dewalt, your Delta, and was thinking about the Rigid (until I saw the bowing issue video, thanks for the heads up!). Great channel, thanks!

Great video! I wonder if anyone here has a better saw than this? The winner in my book! Love that Seiko watch! SRPB99K1 is one of my favorite Pepsis.

Sorry if I posted about this previously, but my old Skil table saw had that same fence system, and I wish my big-boy saw had it. It's an amazingly good system, and stupid-easy to calibrate.

My fourth table saw, and probably my last. Downsized a few years back without giving up a thing. With a 12" sliding miter companion my cutting needs are pretty well handled.

Excellent video - like the one you did on the Skil portable table saw. I wonder if the new version of this DeWalt has height adjustment on the legs? On the crosscut guide - maybe get a second one, and take the 2 rails and make a crosscut box?

I have had this saw for over 5 years now. Great saw! I make cabinets and do high end trim with it. Fence is sturdy never needs adjustments. Motor is more then powerful enough IF you use the right blades for your job. Ex. Ripping I use a thin kerf ripper. All else I use 60+ tooth combo blades. I dado with it as well. Spins up an 8" dado set no problems! I would highly recommend using your compressor to blow out the bottom of the saw and fence rails after all jobs. Then give all adjusting gears on the bottom a good spray with dry lube. You will be very happy you did. The miter gauge supplied is useless for me. I make a ton of jigs for the saw to accomplish everything I need.I hook up my shop vac directly to the dust port and use a dual pluging switch and it works great. My only complaint. And this is minor! The switch recently went on me. I replaced it with a simple 20amp rated light switch and a chrome cover plate using the same internal box to mount it. Came out as a nice clean looking install. And works great! This saw owes me nothing! I have owned a mini max sc3 slider and had to down size. I went cheap and bought the Ridgid equivalent to this saw. Went threw 2 of those garbage saws in less then a year. Got the last one warrantied and sold it asap. Then bought the dewalt, money well spent. Highly recommend.

Great video

Nice review of the 7491. I totally agree on the miter gauge it is junk. But since the slots are standard you can put in a quality aftermarket gauge on it, if you are doing projects that need it. My riving knife was actually bent slightly from the manufacturing stamping process so I had to flatten it on my anvil. I've used this saw for years i wish you could get a full kerf riving knife for it though. So I run a forest blade stabilizer on the nut side of the arbor and I can get glue quality rips with a freud glue line ripping blade. I've run a stacked dado set on it and it had plenty of power for a 1/2" wide x 3/4" deep dado cut in hard maple. I feel uncomfortable though, running the dado because of the direct drive gearing and the sudden start of the heavy stack. That said I haven't had an issue yet. I do have a contractor saw with an iron table and a belt drive so if I'm in the shop I run the stack on that. But the portability, versatility and stability of the 7491 in my opinion is unparalleled. If I need to cross cut at the job site I use my dual bevel 12" compound slider or the Skilsaw. In my opinion though you made too many comparisons to your delta contractor saw so it wasn't apples to apples comparisons. Also for a jobsite saw .004 bend or warp in the fence is pretty amazing really considering these jobsite saws are generally used for rougher construction. every build I've been on when it comes to high end trim work the trim carpenters brings their cabinet saw. I didn't like the fact that the saw didn't have on board blade storage so I put a panel with a 1/2" carriage bolt and a wing nut on the foot of the dolly of the rolling stand using tec screws. I have stopped the motor on the saw and blown the breaker I had a piece of 8/4 hard maple that bound and stalled the saw despite the riving knife. However, I was able to shim it open and complete the cut. Have you ever done a video on proper extension cords? Up to 15 feet I'll run a 14 gauge over that I go to 12 gauge up to 25 feet, then beyond 25 feet I run a 10 gauge. If I'm over 50 feet I'm not happy running 10 but 10 is what I have, and then I am particular about how I use the saw being sure not to crowd it or overheat it. The gauge and the length choke the volts and amps underpowering your saw and possibly damaging the motor permanently. Also there is a difference in the volt/amp capacity of solid conductors vs woven conductors. Solid conductors having a higher capacity.

I picked up one of these about a week ago. It now comes with a fully metal Miter gauge.

I've got the 10" wormdrive jobsite saw and it never goes anywhere. I love the thing, but my 8 1/4 Flexvolt Dewalt is what I use on site. It's so easy to transport. Plus, for some stuff I can get away with using 7 1/4 on it (like flooring the other day) and save money that way plus the 8 1/4 blades are way cheaper to begin with. The corded version was 450 I believe, but I got the fast charger, 6AH battery, blade and a few other little things for $550. Totally worth it. And if you have the 9AH battery that's what I've been using and it lasts over a day. Then again, I'm cutting flooring. Great video, totally agree. New sub here.

I completely love mine

I own this saw and have since it first same put and think it’s great; it isn’t a crazy big fence though, it only goes right to 33 odd inches. This will run a dado stack and adds some easy mobility. I’ve have added table extensions both left and other and even installed a router insert; the stand still carry’s it well and is still very stable. This saw is quite well motored and can easily get to 14-18 Amps at 125 Volts while cutting equating to just under 2 HP. This runs nice on a 20 Amp breaker but will readily trip a 15 Amp breaker under load. You can flip the bottom legs up and down with your feet so you font have to bend down.

This is, in my opinion the best table saw for an onsite carpenter, or someone who only wants to buy one table saw and also be able to bring it on site easily. The Metabo c10rjs and Skil Ts6307-00 are great, cheaper alternatives (currently own the skil and had the metabo but sold it for the Skil due to the Metabo not fitting well in my vehicle). While both are great saws, the Dewalt is nicer, but it is also significantly more. For someone looking for a shop saw I would say your delta looks to be the best for the money. I will be buying the delta for my shop, keeping my Skil for the field, your reviews have been a huge help on my decision. Thank you.

Thank you for the excellent and in-depth review. I was 100% OUT on the Dewalt due to high cost…but now I am 100% IN on buying this over another budget saw due to the detailed features and your review! I greatly appreciate it!!!

If you drop the 2 legs to ground by handle 1st, you can grab frame on other end lift and drop other 2 legs. I find it easier and puts less strain on the 2 legs when you flip the entire unit around. Thanks for the content!

Best review of this saw I’ve seen- great job!

Two years in, best saw I’ve had. They made all the right choices for size and function. My only complaint is the under-edge of the table is rough on the back of the hand when operating the fence locking handle.

My wife and I are starting on the reno on the house we just bought. I'm looking at these saws because I have no desire to become a full-time woodworker, but I'm not sure my circular saw can do everything I might need to do. At the same time, the circular saw and a couple of the Kreg gizmos look like they could do about everything while taking up a tenth as much space as even these little tablesaws.

Spot on review. I have the Hitachi clone of this saw. It's an unbelievable jobsite saw and a servicable woodworking tool. I put a rip blade on the thing and it does everything you could want. The 48" rip capacity is fantastic. I completely agree that had I bought this first I couldn't justify buying a contractor saw.... But I'm glad I have one.

This is an excellent video. Great job. Much better than the crappy instructions that came with the saw.

The best tool review I've ever watched. I'm sold. My only question is - what kind of throat plate is available for a stacked dado blade?

Great and helpful review!👍 I was just checking this saw out this evening at the ‘box store’. I realize it’s the ‘demo’, but I was curious…from the operator side, front right, behind the panel; there’s a a duel kickback pawl attached. Maybe should have been part of the blade guard?…which I don’t use anyhow.

one of the better demonstrations for any tool, thanks.

Great informative video I am new to table saws this big so i have watched every damn safety and set up video I could! we all call something wrong before LOL Delta lol!! I drive a Ford wait no A Dodge lol. ty for the vid much appreciated.

I have this saw and it’s my first table saw. I bought it cause I still wanted to park my car in the garage. It does bog down a little bit when cutting thicker material, but it’s not where I don’t feel safe making the cut. My only complaint is that the table top has little dips and valleys (it’s not flat). I found it impossible to find out if it the blade was truly at 90 degrees with a digital angle finder cause I didn’t have a flat table to reference from. I made a sled for it though and it seems to have fixed that problem, also makes the table top a little bigger. Overall I love this saw and it’s really helped me with projects around the house. I did recently start saving for a bigger 3hp sawstop as I’m now looking for more precision. Thanks for showing how to make all those adjustments, this is the only video I’ve seen that shows that. I’ll save and reference for later.

I've just had too many of the Dewalt rack and pinion fences jam up with sawdust. I always liked the Bosch fence setup better. Now Ive moved to the Sawstop Jobsite Pro and absolutely love it.

The toggles on the bottom legs are actually designed to be operated with your foot. So you don't have to bend over to collapse or extend the lower legs. That's why they toggle differently than the top legs.

I’ve had this saw for 5 years now. Overall I really like it. It’s very accurate and I love the rack and pinion fence. Overall the saw has pretty good power but cutting 2” walnut will bog the motor down. The things I don’t like about is are: 1. Small table size. I ended up making an extension that helps somewhat but… 2. I HATE the vibration. I really wanted the delta saw you have but, at the time, I needed to have the portability of the Dewalt. 3. Related to table size, I don’t like the small infeed size (distance between tabletop front and the blade. There are some work arounds I’ve found but… Having said all that, I do like the saw a lot and it remains the workhorse in my shop. Great review! 👍🏻✅

I bought one of these about 3 years ago for my home workshop, and have totally loved it. The later made model I have comes with T style miter slots rather than the straight style that is on that one. I remember that I was prepared to spend time tuning it up when I opened it, but didn’t have to do a thing, it was completely dead on right out of the box. I’ve used the heck out of it for everything from small projects, to 2X construction lumber without a single hitch, and love that it can take a full dado stack. I don't have a single regret about buying this saw!! Only change I made was replacing the stock inserts with zero clearance

I had the version before this saw on my old job. Used to call my own little Volvo. My lord was it good for the size and prize. Personally i enjoyed the folding metal feet for stability use on a jobsite, but for garage/personal use i'd take this one i reckon. Only "issue" i had was sawdust getting some places so stopped the tilt and rise, but 5mins of cleaning and all good again. The poor baby sadly burned out when one of my workmates cut down soaking wet 2x8 and the wet sawdust just couldn't escape and clogged everything. My favorite tablesaw of all times with over 20 years in construction. Might get this one once my Festool dies