Customer Reviews

Bosch 4000 10-Inch Worksite Table Saw

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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.

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.

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.

After reading up extensively on worksite table saws, I went with the Bosch and have not been disappointed. It has handled a variety of materials (soft and hard woods) with ease and precision.

One problem I did have was with the washers used to secure the blade on the arbor. The outer washer wouldn't fit in the inner position such that I could use a wide dado configuration. BUT this turned into a positive. I emailed the company and got a quick response and a week later received new washers -- that fixed the problem -- via express mail.

good job, bosch.

Oooh. That was my reaction when first using this saw. Going from a $150 "consumer" saw to this is like going from a Ford Pinto to a BMW. It feels great. The machined top has an amazing feel, almost like glass. Extensions on all sides let me cut 4 x 8 sheets easily. I plowed through dozens of maple trim pieces like I was going through butter. Few blade marks. Fewer blade burns (that I created when I shifted hands). Get this saw, and like a great car, you won't be able to wait to start her up each morning. Can I add a sixth star?

I was in the market for a table saw but I was restricted on space. I narrowed my decision down to a table top model. I wanted the best I could buy. My decision narrowed down to the Dewalt or the Bosch. Like others, I liked the Dewalt fence, but was open minded on the Bosch. Once I looked at both saws, I felt that the Bosch was the best to purchase. Once I got it home, I was very impressed with the way the Bosch was packaged and the overall quality. Everything people have said about this saw was right on. It is well made and has a feel of quality. The machined parts are first rate. The top of the saw is large and smooth. The blade is very good also. I fired up the saw for the first time and the soft start is neat. It is quiet as compared to other saws. I will be keeping this saw for a long time and feel I made the right decision

After returning the $... bargain basement model I purchased this Bosch 4000. I agree with the reviewer who compared it with a Pinto and a BMW. Sometimes I have to make sure I turned it on with the smooth start up. The rip fence is accurate, and the play in the miter is almost zero. Everything was square right out of the box. As for the dust collection, if you hook it up to your shop-vac sawdust is reduced by 95% or better, of course you have to turn on the shop-vac. The only reason I did not give it 5 stars is because I have never found a tool that did not have any room for improvement.

I bought this saw a couple of months ago. I had been looking for a good while for a new table saw that would be stable, accurate and effective on the job site as well as at home in the shop. I have used the other top models and feature for feature, benefit for benefit, this table saw is unsurpassed. The power and accuracy this saw generates is a joy to behold. It is easily portable and with the portable stand that Bosch makes for it (which by the way is very easy to erect), it is extremely stable. I think this is undoubtably the best saw I have ever used regardless of price.

I received my saw within two weeks, in great shape, no damage. The saw was set up accurately right from the factory. After working with the saw for a couple of nights, I'm really impressed how quiet it is, no whine. It's quieter than my hand held skilsaw. The blade that came with the saw is nice also, cuts and rips smoothly and leaves knerf smooth as glass, really! The fence is accurate, and the miter with stops at 45,90,45 were accurately set from factory. All I had to do was take out of box, plug in and cut. Great saw. Also I checked on the price at a couple of local home improvement centers and Amazon beat their prices. I recommend this tool very highly.

The Bosch is the best table saw I have ever used. The features of this saw make it stand above the others. Features like the soft start motor show that this tool is well engineered and will last a lifetime. The fence is easy to use and accurate, and the sliding table extension and out-feed support are like having a second pair of hands. This tool is definitly worth the money.