Bosch 4000 10-Inch Worksite Table Saw

by Bosch

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Bosch's 10-inch Worksite table saw might just be the best of the current bunch. Benchtop table saws--which weigh 60 to 100 pounds and are light enough for one person to carry from the truck to the job site--have increased in popularity in recent years. They set up easily on a workbench or sawhorses and generally feature stable components that make them great for pros and serious hobbyists alike. Although at 60 pounds the Bosch is lighter than any other saw in its class, this saw is no lightweight. It sports a die-cast undercarriage and powerful 4.4-horsepower, 15 amp motor--burly components that make it a serious, albeit slight, contender. Conveniently, the Bosch comes ready to use right out of the box; we were making cuts about 10 minutes after the UPS delivery. Plus, it's the only benchtop table saw with an arbor lock, so mounting the blade is a one-wrench affair (less chance for busted knuckles). The wrench--like all those that come with Bosch tools--is forged, rather than stamped, and so there are no sharp edges that dig into your hand during blade changes. It's a small detail, but one that matters and one that's typical of the attention to detail paid by Bosch engineers.

A flip of the paddle-style on/off switch initiates the soft-start electronics, which ramp the blade up to speed quickly without any disturbing jolt. The electronic feedback, popular on many saws today, keeps the blade turning at a constant speed, no matter what the load. The fence is the heart of any table saw and we found Bosch's to be a beauty. It's well machined and locks securely and accurately to the table. The cam-lock handle is padded, seats flush, and feels good to use. Like the comparable DeWalt saw, the Bosch features an extendable fence that makes it easy to rip four-by-eight panel material. It feels solid and slides smoothly, and the scales are easy to read. (There's even a built-in magnifying glass to cut down on the squint factor.) As with all the new Bosch tools, wrenches and removable items store nicely onboard the saw. The fence snaps into a holder on the side of the saw and stays put, and the miter gauge slides into a slot on the front of the tool--yet another small detail that we appreciate. The bottom line? The Bosch is a powerful saw that handles big stock without bogging down. --Mark McDonald

Product Description

10" Heavy Duty Table Saw,15A, 4.4 HP, 3500 RPM, Precision Rip Fence With Patented Square-Lock Technology Provides Accuracy With Every Cut, Advanced Electronic System Includes Soft Start Technology, Smoother Start Ups & Quieter Performance, Torque Response System, Constantly Senses Torque Demand & Instantly Delivers Additional Power, Integrated Cutting Rail System Extends To Full 25" Rip Cutting Capacity, Large, Machined Aluminum To - 29" x 21-1/2", Arbor Lock Allows Single Wrench Blade Change.

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Product Details

Product Manual [646kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 30 x 15 x 27 inches
• Shipping Weight: 74 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00004R5RW
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 4000
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #283,068 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

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79 of 80 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Portable saw with power!, April 1, 2000

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Brad Jennings (Fairfield IA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bosch 4000 10-Inch Worksite Table Saw (Tools & Home Improvement)

After burning out the motor in a DeWalt benchtop saw I replaced it with the Bosch 4000. This saw is easily the most powerful portable saw I've used. I've ripped several hundred feet of 4/4 & 8/4 hard maple with excellent results. It did require a good thin kerf rip blade however. The fence seems accurate and reliable though probably not as much so as the rack & pinion Dewalt. The motor adjusts easily both in height and for bevel cuts. I also like the support extensions.

125 of 131 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Good saw with built in flaw, October 16, 2000

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Abovo Construction L.L.C. (Michigan) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bosch 4000 10-Inch Worksite Table Saw (Tools & Home Improvement)

Please don't get me wrong, this saw starts and runs like a fine sports car and the fence system is extremely precise. But if you need a saw that makes repeated cuts the same depth for dados or kerfs, this is not the saw you want to own. When you start the saw, the start-up vibration causes the saw blade to drop about 1/16 of an inch because there is no blade depth locking mechanism (the built in flaw). After each cut, it is necessary to readjust the blade height if you are making precise depth cuts and proper adjustment is almost impossible because when you start the saw the blade drops again. I wish I could say it was just a problem with the one I bought but Bosch sent me a replacement saw after I discovered this problem on the first use. The replacement saw had the same problem. I returned both saws.

42 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Probably The Only Table Saw Many People Will Need, January 20, 2001

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Timothy S. Rumbinas "canuman" (Sutton, VT United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bosch 4000 10-Inch Worksite Table Saw (Tools & Home Improvement)

Bosch has solved the problem with most portable table saws. Every other saw I've used is ok for ripping and non-precision work at the job site, but for quality work, I go to my larger shop saw. Many other bench saws feel like toys. This is a serious tool. Many would find it sufficient for all their table-sawing needs.

When combined with the optional side and outfeed supports and the stable and secure stand, it has amazing capacity. It's possible to rip a full sheet of plywood lengthwise without feeling like a Chinese acrobat.

The fence system is excellent, and locks up square and secure. The miter gauge is of good quality, with positive stops at 90 and 45 degrees. Everything stores securely in the molded base, which includes a handy spare blade case built in. And it comes with a good 40 tooth carbide blade. Many bench saws come with a blade that seems to have some other purpose than cutting wood. The dust collection system actually works. There is a smoothness about the way everything functions that is very satisfying.

The only bad point I can find is it's weight. It's on the heavy side for a portable, and the stand is similarly hefty. With the supports and stand, it easily breaks the 100 pound mark. If you have a bad back, it could be a killer.

Yes, it's costly. You can get a nice shop saw for the price of the Bosch and its options. But if I had a choice of only one saw for all my projects, this would be it.