Dewalt has come out with 3 new compact table saws, models DWE7480, DWE7490X, and DWE7491RS. The new table saws feature Dewalt’s Site-Pro guarding system, a redesigned 15A motor, rack and pinion telescoping rails, and 2-1/4″ dust collection port.
DWE7480: unknown rip saw capacity (probably 20″ as with the upgraded DW745), adjustable rear feet, weighs 45 lbs, metal roll cage base, $369.
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Update: an unofficial source familiar with the product has shared that the DWE7480 will have a 24-1/2″ rip capacity.
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DWE7490X: 26-1/4″ x 22″ table surface, 28-1/2″ rip capacity, weighs 57 lbs (table saw only), includes a compact folding scissor stand, $499.
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DWE7491RS: 32-1/2″ rip capacity, includes rolling folding stand, weighs 90 lbs (with stand), $599.
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ETA: September 2013
It looks like the DWE7480 will replace the DW745 ($300 via Amazon), the DWE7490X will replace the DW744X ($470 via Amazon), and the DWE7491RS will replace the DW744XRS ($585 via Amazon) jobsite table saws.
Update: an unofficial source familiar with the products has said that the DWE7490X and DWE7491RS saws will feature a tool-free riving knife release lever and much better storage for blade guard and accessory components under the saw.
The saws are also said to have increased motor speeds of up to 4800 RPM, compared to 3650 RPM for the older saws.
First Impression
The new portable jobsite table saws look to feature minor tweaks and enhancements compared to the saws they are replacing. The rip saw capacities have been slightly increased on the two larger sizes, compared to the saws they are replacing, but that looks to be about it.
Chris
If you noticed to the back panel and side panels were removed as well, I heard it was to increase storage and can connect the saw at 2 spots for dust collection
Stuart
I see the added dust port above the blade guard on both of the larger saws, but not on the smaller one.
Hopefully Dewalt includes a Y-splitter adapter with the saws, but the information I have seen so far says that vacuum adapters are sold separately. Without a Y-splitter and short sections of hoses, a lot of uses will probably just attach their shop vacuum or dust extractor to one port instead of both.
Ross
I don’t see how the top one makes much sense. With a Y-adapter and short hoses, the hoses would seem to always be in the way. The only realistic way I can see to use the top port is to have a hose going straight up, which seems like a lot to set up for a portable saw. I think if there are hoses hanging all over the place it is going to be more of a hazard than a help.
Stuart
That’s true. I was visualizing how on a router table you can have top and bottom dust ports with no issue.
In shop settings, dust ports that cover table saw blades are often connected to hoses that drop down from the ceiling, or at least a few feet above.
Some dust extractors have posts or optional hose carriers that raise their hoses well above a worksurface, but Dewalt’s don’t feature this.
How Dewalt intends for the above-blade dust ports to be used without interfering with workpiece movement is quite puzzling.
Chris
Well I know my father in law has an older 745 table saw I believe and he has it setup in his garage and doesn’t move it much and the port above would probably benefit him since he has his setup with a vacuum. It would be helpful if you have it setup and don’t move it much but most would use it on the port below…
Chris
If you look on the 2 higher end saws you can connect your vacumm right off the top of the blade by the riving knife or below as well
AndrewC
I wonder if the DWE7480 still has the DW745’s limitation of not having an arbor long enough for dado blades. Not an issue for simple construction but a big limiter if you are a looking for a cheap tablesaw that can be used for more finished work like bookshelves.
Derek Hartman
Dado capability is the ONLY thing I would change on my DW745. Hopefully they didn’t blow it with this refresh.
Ken
The DWE7490X and the DWE7491RS take a 13/16” dado stack
James
For what it’s worth, it’s not actually orderable yet, but Lowes already has a product page with specs for it… http://www.lowes.com/pd_530411-70-DWE7491RS_0__?productId=50040968
Listed price is $499 but unless that’ll be an introductory price, I’d guess it’s just a placeholder since the older model is over $600 at Lowes…
Clayton
If they’ve added some form of Dado support to the DWE7480, I’m sure it will sell like hotcakes as that seems to have been one of the only disadvantages to that saw amongst others in it’s class.
JCC
Not to be a downer, but it would be nice if one of these companies decided to actually make a stationary contractor’s table saw for less than $1,000. Craftsman makes a so-so one, Ridgid technically does but Home Depot claims that they’re backordered indefinitely, and Lowes is clearancing out the Porter-Cable one they sell with nothing else in the pipeline. Outside of those 3, they get awfully expensive after that. I’m sure these portables are great, but I wish there were other options.
Paul Dalton
DeWalt’s website specs show that the top 2 of these new saws have a 13/16″ dado capacity.
Stuart
Thanks for the info, I checked and saw the same. It’s a shame that the smaller one doesn’t look to be able to work with dado blades, but I suppose that’s a way to keep the price down.
David
I own the dwe7480 (just received today) and can confirm it does not support a dado. I guess you could squeeze a 3/8 maybe but it doesn’t look safe. Seems the arbor shaft is same as the dw745. Also, the fence will store above the table just like the old model. Apparently, the dwe7491rs can store the fence under the table. That’s a big plus for me. I would have bought the bosch gts1031 for the storage/portability alone, but it’s cuts were TERRIBLE. I hope the dewalt will be producing better cuts.
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Do these saws take dado blades?
Stuart
According to Dewalt, the two larger table saws can work with dado blades, up to 13/16″. Additional accessories, such as a dado throat plate, might be needed. The DWE7480 cannot work with a dado blade.
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Jonathan B
I am using the old version, what is the good of the new version?
Al Phillips
I just bought the DWE7490 at Lowes, has anyone found a Y connector for the dual dust coloection setup?
Janice
I am wondering, the dado blade 8″ will work for DeWalt 7480 table saw?
Benjamen
On the Dewalt page for this saw:
http://www.dewalt.com/tools/machinery-portable-table-saws-dwe7480.aspx
In the specifications: Max Width of Dado N/A”
But the kicker is in the faq:
http://bdk.force.com/FAQ/PKB_Article?id=kA0C0000000Ct0cKAC
Can a dado blade be used in the DWE7480 or DW745 compact table saws?
Unfortunately, a dado blade cannot be used with the DWE7480 nor its predecessor the DW745. The arbor is too short to accommodate the wider width of a dado blade.
Don Cameron
A look at the motor info lists DWE7480 and the larger 7491x & rs having same 15amp 4800 rpm motor. Probably only a change of the 7491 motor would provide the correct arbor if there is room for the dado blades in the 7480. How about it Dewalt? You could call it DWE7480D (dado) we would love it. I want one!!!!!
Nick
the DWE7480 has a 24″ rip capacity.