The DeWalt DWE7491RS is a 15-amp, 10-inch jobsite table saw with a rack-and-pinion fence, a 32-1/2-inch rip capacity and a folding rolling stand. Bob Vila rated it 9.5/10 after it made smooth, square and accurate cuts right out of the box, and Tool Box Buzz gave it 5/5, praising a fence that is easy to adjust and stays parallel to the blade. The trade-offs are weight and depth: the saw weighs 90 pounds, the stand took Bob Vila about an hour to assemble, and Pro Tool Reviews notes the 3-1/8-inch cut depth at 90 degrees is just shy of ripping 4x material. It suits contractors and serious DIYers who cut sheet goods on site and want an accurate fence without a shop saw.
Full review
Accurate cuts from a rack-and-pinion fence
Bob Vila's tester found the DWE7491RS made smooth, square and accurate cuts right out of the box, with the fence aligned to the miter slots and the blade without any adjustment. Tool Box Buzz credits the rack-and-pinion rails for that accuracy: the fence rides on rails at both the front and back of the saw, which it says eliminates fence drift, and it is easy to adjust and stays parallel to the blade. The one fence complaint from Bob Vila is a very slight wobble at maximum extension, and Tool Box Buzz worries the plastic parts where the fence meets the table could break in the cold.
Power and capacity for sheet goods
The 15-amp motor runs at 4,800 RPM. Tool Box Buzz found plenty of power for 3/4-inch plywood, 2x framing and 1x maple, and Bob Vila's tester ripped several types and thicknesses of sheet material smoothly. The 32-1/2-inch rip capacity to the right, plus 24 inches to the left per Pro Tool Reviews, lets it handle large sheets on the jobsite. The limit is depth: Pro Tool Reviews notes the 3-1/8-inch cut at 90 degrees is just shy of what is needed to rip 4x material. The included 24-tooth blade suited basic cutting, though Bob Vila would upgrade to a blade with more teeth for a smoother edge.
A stable but heavy rolling stand
The saw weighs 90 pounds and rides on a rolling stand whose legs each move separately, which Bob Vila says let it adjust each leg on uneven ground. Tool Box Buzz found setup took less than a minute with no tools, though Bob Vila notes the legs fold under one at a time and that assembling the saw and stand took about an hour. Dust collection through the 2-1/2-inch rear port gathered about 80 percent of the dust on a jobsite vacuum in Tool Box Buzz's use, but it gave up on the smaller port on the blade guard. Tool Box Buzz called it the best jobsite table saw it had used.
Strengths
- +Cut smooth, square and accurate right out of the box in Bob Vila's testing
- +Rack-and-pinion fence adjusts easily and stays parallel to the blade
- +32-1/2-inch rip capacity handles large sheet goods on the jobsite
- +Rolling stand with a four-point base is stable and quick to set up and fold
- +Controls and onboard accessory storage are within easy reach
Watch-outs
- −Heavy at 90 pounds, and the stand takes about an hour to assemble
- −3-1/8-inch cut depth at 90 degrees is just shy of ripping 4x material
- −Blade-guard dust port is awkward to use, and the stock miter gauge is basic
- −Slight fence wobble at maximum extension
How it compares
The DeWalt DWE7491RS offers a 32-1/2-inch rip capacity on a four-leg rolling stand. Its 3-1/8-inch depth of cut at 90 degrees is shallower than the Bosch GTS15-10, which cuts through 4x lumber in one pass, so framers ripping thick stock may prefer the Bosch. It costs about twice as much as the SKIL TS6307-00 and a little less than the Bosch's listed $649. Like the Ridgid 10-Inch Pro Jobsite Table Saw with Stand, it comes on a rolling stand.
Rating sources
Counts as 4.48/5 in our score — this publisher's 42 scores on the site average 4.53, so its scores are adjusted down to compare fairly with other publishers.
Counts as 4.95/5 in our score — this publisher's 1 scores on the site average 4.50, so its scores are adjusted down to compare fairly with other publishers.
Our 4.7 score is the average of these published ratings, each adjusted for how strictly its publisher scores. More about methodology.
