DEWALT DW746 Woodworker 10-Inch Left Tilt 1-3/4-Horsepower Intermediate Saw (No Fence), 115-Volt 1-Phase

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The DEWALT DW746 is a must have to anyone in need of a contractor grade stationary table saw with only a small space to store it. With the one of a kind inboard induction motor, the DW746 can be pushed up to a wall with a low vibration output. It features a superior dust-collection system, designed with a protected blade which cleanly directs sawdust to a dust collection port as well as slick sliding table, reliable fence, and a wide variety of accessories. Crafted for smooth, accurate results, it features an accessible on/off switch you can even operate with your knee so you never need to take your eyes off your work. The saw is designed with a blade elevation crank, positioned so you have enough room for your hand and equipped with an adjustable bevel scale with each crank equaling two degrees of bevel, so you can be certain each rotation is on the mark. Supplied with a 1-3/4 horsepower motor, the DW746 surpasses the 1-1/2 horsepower industry standard with power and innovative performance.

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DEWALT DW746 Woodworker 10 Inch Left Tilt 1-3/4 Horsepower Intermediate Saw (No Fence), 115-Volt 1 Phase

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 30 x 28 x 35.5 inches ; 254 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 254 pounds
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0000302Q9
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• Item model number: DW746
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #225,703 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #99 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tools > Saws > Table Saws

Customer Reviews

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72 of 74 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect middle between cabinet and contractor saws, July 27, 2001

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Jon Higby (Austin, Texas USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: DEWALT DW746 Woodworker 10-Inch Left Tilt 1-3/4-Horsepower Intermediate Saw (No Fence), 115-Volt 1-Phase (Tools & Home Improvement)

I've been using my DeWalt table saw for about 7 months and feel like I can now due a reasonable review of the product.
*** SETUP ***
The setup of the saw took me about 3 hours. The directions were pretty good, but a few more pictures would have really helped at one point. The quality of the material really shows up. Rating - 4.5 Stars.
*** FENCE ***
The fence is very good. This is the first time I've been able to replicate cuts with dead on accuracy after moving the fence for other cuts. My only complaint is that I had intended to get an Incra fence at sometime in the future, but it's going to be very hard to justify that expense now! Rating - 5 stars.
*** POWER ***
This saw has excellent power given that it only requires a standard 120 volt outlet. I was also extremely impressed at how quiet is runs. I do a lot of 3/4" solid oak work and it never bogs down on me. Rating - 5 stars.
*** Day-to-Day ***
This is a pleasure to use. It's easy to setup depth, blade angle and the dust collection port works well with my shop vac. Rating - 5 stars.
*** Additions to consider ***
I bought the portable base - if you have limited space it's a necessity. I also bought a Forrest WW2 thin kerf blade - the blade that comes with it is OK for basic combination cuts. The Forrest WW2 provides me the clean cuts I need for exposed edges/corners.
<B>Overall - this is an excellent saw for the money.<B>

54 of 56 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars DeWalt DW746 Contractor's Saw, June 11, 2000

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This review is from: DEWALT DW746 Woodworker 10-Inch Left Tilt 1-3/4-Horsepower Intermediate Saw (No Fence), 115-Volt 1-Phase (Tools & Home Improvement)

I was in the market a few months ago for a new saw, and decided on the DeWalt. The real driver for me was the fact that since I have limited space, the motor being inside the frame instead of hanging outside - like other contractor saws, was a great space saver. Plus, DeWalt makes good tools.

After using the saw, I must say that I'm even more impressed than I had been when it first arrived. I treated myself by getting the mobile base, the outfeed table, and the sliding table - all of them we specially designed to fit this saw, and the thought that went into the design is crystal clear.

The fence is very flexible, and when you lock it down, you can make perfectly accurate rips all day. The face moves, a la Unifence, which gives you additional flexibility when cutting rabbits or even as a cutoff block for cross cuts.

The real dream part of the saw, though, is the cross cut table. Priced competitively with other tables of the sort, it is very compact, fitting within the overall footprint of the main saw (not rails extending beyond the table of the saw. When not in use, it locks into place so you can use your full table width for other cuts. Cross cuts are smooth and accurate - which means you can also add "safe" to the list.

If you're in the market for a contractor's saw, I'd strongly encourage you to consider this one. Really first rate.

43 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dewalt 746X - I Like it!, January 11, 2002

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Vic K (Upper Montclair, NJ United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: DEWALT DW746 Woodworker 10-Inch Left Tilt 1-3/4-Horsepower Intermediate Saw (No Fence), 115-Volt 1-Phase (Tools & Home Improvement)

I recently purchased the DW746x saw, as a much needed upgrade to my Craftsman 10" bench saw. The Craftsman has provided me many years of service and was adequate for most of my woodworking needs, which at the time included general home improvements. As time passed my interest in woodworking increased and the need for a better saw became apparent. Being on a budget and constrained for space (garage workshop), I began researching the available contractor saws out there including: Jet JWTS-10JF, Powermatic 64A, Delta 36-650, Craftsman 22839, and Ridgid TS 2412. I reviewed many sources of information: magazines, websites and Amazon online reviews. Finally, after much debate I purchased the DW746x with the 30" rails. Below are some of the key points I encountered in my saw purchase, delivery and setup.

Good:
1. As usual the purchasing experience on Amazon was excellent and delivery was within 5 business days(no I am not an employee of Amazon or Dewalt). The delivery guy unloaded the saw and wheeled it right into my garage.
2. Saw setup was straight forward, but I suggest that you read all of the directions before you begin assembly. BTW, it will take several hours, so take your time and get it right the first time.
3. The cast tabletop was flat to 1/64-1/100" front to back and perfectly flat left to right. The pressed wings were another story, toss them.
4. The blade run out prior to adjustment was less than 1/64" over 3 board feet. After adjustment it was right on.

5. I was surprised at how quiet the saw runs. It was actually quieter than my old Craftsman by far and quieter than most of my other power tools.
6. The mobile base is a must, especially in a small shop like my own. The base is solid when cutting and rolls well when necessary.
7. The freebie multi purpose blade was adequate for rough cutting. I plan on using a better blade such as the Forrester II or one of several Freuds.
8. Dust collection is good. Most chips and dust are directed into a chute enclosing the blade that attached to a vacuum hook up.
9. As mentioned by other reviewers, although the fence was good, I have replaced the fence with an Incra TS-IIIa.
10. Cutting was smooth and effort less. I cut several test pieces from various sized and types of stock with no burns, saw hesitation or bogging.

Bad:
1. The pressed metal extension wings are cheap, weak and barely adequate for use. I plan on replacing them with a combination of cast wings, sliding table and extension router table. So for me this was not a biggie.
2. The 30" rails were damaged during shipment. The box was ripped open and the rails were banged around, from the looks of it, quite a bit. I will be returning these to Amazon/Dewalt.
3. The measuring tape on the rails was worn off and faded, probably due to the rough shipping. The tape also had not been installed straight; it instead was wandering on the rail. Not very good for measuring, although I wouldn't rely on it any way.
4. The miter gauge was heavy and adequate. I will be replacing this also (Incra 3000).

All in all I think this is a very good saw and should give me many years of good service, especially with a few after market upgrades. I will let you all know the results of the Amazon/Dewalt return and replacement process.