Dewalt 8-1/4 Inch Compact Table Saw DWE7485 Set-up & Review
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In this week’s video, I set-up my new Dewalt DWE7485 Table Saw. I perform a complete safety check, and walkthrough the main features of the table saw. This includes doing an initial test cut to see how it performs out of the box. This table saw is designed for a 8-1/4 inch blade and comes with a matching riving knife. I will need to build a new workstation for this table saw but that will be the next week’s video. NOTE: THIS VIDEO IS NOT SPONSORED. THE TABLE SAW WAS PURCHASED OUT OF MY OWN POCKET AND WHAT YOU ARE SEEING IS AN UNBIASED REVIEW. Happy 2021!
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Hello Friends! Happy New Year! I want to mention that this is not a sponsored review. I bought this table saw with my own money over the holidays. It was $90 off the retail price. I paid $395 for it, which is considered a good deal where I live. Normally you will see these retail at around $485 - $495. At any rate, well worth the money for the quality of the tool. Enjoy this set-up video.
Curious how she has held up? I just bought one 🥰
It's working well, especially with the custom table saw station: czcams.com/video/NW85t6KgOGA/video.html
Just bought this saw based on your review. It is my very first table saw, so approached it with equal amounts of fear and excitement :-) I really like the fence system as it seems very accurate and stable. It cuts like a dream with the standard all purpose blade. Havent tried another blade yet.
I'm still using the factory / framing blade. I haven't had a reason to change it yet.
Same saw i have and after 3 years I'm still 100% satisfied.
God bless
Really appreciated this video! I just picked one up myself since my wife and I are remodeling our bathroom which means framing etc. I am new to table saws and was slightly confused by the instructions. Especially on zeroing in the measure but your video made it easy to line up the guide with the blade. Cheers and thanks for this!
I have a very small shop as well, and have been putting off buying another table saw primarily because of space limitations (I had a larger Delta a number of years ago). After viewing your table saw mobile station video, the light bulb popped over my head and I went out to buy this DeWalt. So far I’m quite impressed. Within its limitations, this is a powerful and precise tool. I am particularly impressed with the fence system, which is more square and accurate than many more expensive table saw fences. I’ll be building the saw station this week and look forward to getting on to the projects I’ve been deferring.
Nice choice James! I love this new combo for my shop.The Table saw and this station are made for each other. It's actually much easier to tuck away than my old jobsite saw.
I got one of these a few months ago (couldn’t say no to $280 from Amazon) and it’s my first table saw ever. A terrifying tool but this one seems high quality (I’ve used Bosch, Skil and other Dewalt’s before) and the fence is very good.
Really look forward to your zero-clearance for this. The stock plate is quite large for edge banding purposes.
Looking at this for my first table saw. Anxiously awaiting your bench/storage build for this too.
That will be next Sunday My Friend🙂
Thank you I will buy this table saw, I already had this tablesaw but I returned it now I miss it I also ordered a grizzly portable table saw I will be going back to the store in a week or so to pick this one back up and making a cart for it as well
Thank you for detail review 👍
I have the 10" version of this saw and built a zero clearance plate, I only use it if absolutely necessary for all the reasons you stated. You also discovered you need to hold the 'start' button for a fraction of a second for it to actually start lol. Congrats, great saw, you'll love it.
I really enjoy your vids. I have this saw as well will you do a vid on aligning the blade to miter slots and alignment of fence to the slots?
That looks like a very nice table saw Eric. Good luck using it & look forward to what you have in store for 2021! 👍👍😉😉
Thanks Steve! Going to hit the ground running🙂.
I just got mine. Much nicer than a 7-1/4 saw mounted under an MDF base.
I appreciate your review of this saw because I went to Lowe’s and bought the identical one. I’ve watched your video a few times already. One thing is the motor has a whine sound when it is plugged in. It starts fine and runs strong. No other issues that I know at this time.
`It sounds like a Dewalt 15 Amp motor to me🙂. One thing I'm still getting used to is the on button. Hope you got a chance to try the flip fence for breaking down plywood - it works nicely.
@@EricSorensenCanada yes and it is so awesome. I know I’m gonna enjoy this little beast. Thanks for the come back.
I just picked mine up yesterday,
I had the Ryobi jobsite saw that your Ridgid is based on. looks almost the same but it it blue instead of orange. I loved it but after 15 years it was getting a little tired. I bought the 8 1/4 Dewalt to replace it. It is great it is way more easy to take to a jobsite and for all but the largest cuts it works great. I have had it about 8 months. I almost bought the 60v version but I didn't have any of those batteries and I already have four battery brands to worry about.
Now I want to install an inverter and big battery in the truck.
A big part of the reason I bought this was because of you using smaller blades in your other table saw. And realized I almost never needed a 10 inch blade on a table saw.
I just realized I have had the old saw for 25 and not 15 years.... I am getting old.
Thanks Bill! I heard that they may stop making the 10 inch versions due to new safety regulations. On a side note, I always forget how many years have passed. The late nineties seems like 5 years ago, I always have to think about it..😆
Great overview and breakdown. I have an old Ryobi BT3000 saw from 1991 (my dad gave it to me when he stopped using it a few years ago) and was considering this particular saw to eventually replace it down the road.
Catch it on sale. They usually do the big Spring sales next.
@@EricSorensenCanada Absolutely! Always buy on sale.
Hello and thank you for the review. I just ordered mine through Home Depot they have it on sale for 299 with stand off anyone wants to jump in on this.
Thanks for the post. A question, please: When you measured the 1", was it from the fence to the inside edge of the carbide tip of the blade?
You measure from the inside edge of the protruding tooth. That is what produces the kerf.
What size screw goes in the bottom of the feet to bolt to the stand?
Great video Eric!! I got my 7485 from HD on veterans day with the vets 10% discount. I love this saw. It was almost perfectly adjusted right out of the box. The blade is parallel to the miter slot and the fence to the blade. It has all the power one would need, I have used it to re-saw 4" wide oak boards like a hot knife through butter. Also swapped out the miter gauge for a Incra V120. I have been considering several designs for a mobile bench/saw stand with outfeed table and look forward to seeing what your design looks like. Thanks for sharing.
You will see the build for that next Sunday. So far, I am very happy with this saw. It's making great quality cuts, even with the factory blade.
Did you ever have a chance to run this with a Diablo .059 kerf for 7.25" blades for through cuts? The riving knife says 0.063 so I assume it will be okay. It looks a bit high to attempt cutting a slot.
Hey Eric, thanks for the great review of this table saw. I also have the 10" version of this saw and I have built a zero clearance throat plate. For the locking mechanism I 3D printed one from a design I found on Thingiverse. I also swapped out the stock mitre gauge for the Incra 1000SE.
Awesome review I have a koblat saw with built in stand it’s just to big to lug around to job site for day jobs saw I scooped this one up. Best I saw was 279 in 2019 should have bought it. Lol.
Depot just put it $299 with stand scoop it up.
What the advantages (other than blades cost less) of the 8/14" over a 10"?
I have a Grizzly G0869 - 10" 2 HP Benchtop Table Saw which I bought last year for $375 (with a promotion of free shipping). It seems to have all the same features (rack and pinion fence in particular which for me was a "must have") and a couple of nice "pluses" such as soft-start, adjustable table extension at the back to support longer work pieces and variable speed which allows me to cut plastics without melting. It also has a larger table but maybe that is a disadvantage for some. The Dewalt has a better STOP switch which is much smaller on the Grizzly. I needed customer support (how to adjust the trunnions) and was very pleased with the responses.
How do you handle the dust collection on the dwe7485? I need an adapter to reduce the output to fit my shop vac (1-1/4 hose)
It turns out my ridgid vacuum hose fits the dust port perfectly. Adapters are easy to find in hardware stores or you could just use pvc pipe and make your own. This table saw has a two-port dust extraction system. It has a smaller port on the blade guard, which in theory, would capture half the dust. The problem is you need a split hose system or two dust extractors to make use of it.
Eric, is the arbor long enough to utilize a dado stack? My job site Dewalt cannot take a stack.
This saw is not able to use dado blades
Nice video. Does the table saw come with an anti- kickback part? Thanks Rich.
Yes, it comes with anti kickback pawls. They are attached in a holder to the frame.
@@EricSorensenCanada Thanks, I'm buying one tomorrow.
Good Choice👍
What made you decide to switch away from the Ridgid? I’m in the market for a new table saw and don’t have much space, so I was looking at getting the r4514 with the rolling stand for 350. Would I regret it?
I have a similar Ridgid, but mine is 10 years old. I decided to change to a compact table saw with a smaller blade , since I was already using a 7-1/4" blade in my Ridgid table saw. I wanted a matching riving knife as well. I had some buyer's remorse with the Ridgid. I brought my first one back because there were issues with the arbor. The bevel adjustment on the Ridgid was a pain. Overall, the Dewalts have a better fit and finish when you compare them to other brands. As for the rolling stand; its made for job site situations. I personally found the saw was a bit low for me and there was no elegant way to implement an out-feed solution. So my decision was to not buy another rolling stand but to instead build a custom rolling cabinet that will do more. You will see that cabinet in next week's video.
I bought this last year but just getting a chance to put it together now. The instructions mentioned an anti-kickback item - but I did not find it included. Did you receive one?
At the front of the saw, just below where the wrenches attach, and right by the motor, you will see the Anti-Kickback Pawls. They look like little black claws. They are hard to spot at first. They attach to your rip guard assembly.
I have this table saw and love it BUT for the life of me struggling to find any decent blades for it cross and long. Are you still using the original blade?
The 8-1/4" blades are a little harder to find sometimes. I still have the factory blade but I was also able to use a 7-1/4" blade in mine: czcams.com/video/A7Mrw_ApYtY/video.html
I have the DeWalt 745 mobile table saw. Ive had it for about 3 years and it is a work horse. I thought about getting the newer 748 model but there's not much difference between the two. The miter gauge on the 748 has pre-drilled holes to make a cross cut sled, the 745 has holes too but in a different location. The on/off button is a little different on the 748. The arbor on the 745 is short and will not accommodate a dado blade.
Many manufacturers do not allow for a dado stack on the arbor. I think it's because it negates all the safety features that come with the saw.
Is the arbor big enough to except a dado blade?
No, it doesn't. Most compact table saws won't.
I have this saw too and while it does the job and is by no means a bad tool, I regularly wish I had made more of an investment into something a bit better. Oh, and no dados for you!
I couldn't use a dado stack on my previous table saw, so I'm well versed in making dados without it. For the space I have, This saw is perfect.
I keep hearing this saw is too small to rip sheet good? Curious if you e had any problems doing that? Is there a stand you can get to help support sheet goods. I just bought this saw and I'm mounting it in a dewalt rolling miter saw heavy duty stand.
It rips great for me. In fact, I bought it because it was a compact table saw. It also helps that I built this table saw station for it: czcams.com/video/NW85t6KgOGA/video.html. You can always return the stand and build one of these - much more functional😉
@@EricSorensenCanada What is the name of the pocket hole device you use in that video? Far better then the one I have
I use the Kreg K4 Jig Pocket Hole System with the dust collection port (The Kreg k5 is even better). I also have the Kreg Right Angle Clamp for pocket holes. This combo makes cabinet making so much easier.
I don’t like the 8.5” blade. Seems odd size, what would a replacement blade cost?
They make a 8-1/4 and 8-1/2. Mine is the 8-1/4. I haven't measured the thickness yet, but you could probably swap it out with a 7-1/4" blade and still use the riving knife, but I have yet to test that theory. If it works, the 7-1/4" blades are much cheaper. The 8-1/4 or 8-1/2 are supposed to replace the 10 inch blades eventually. The odd size means that they will be able to charge the same as they do for the 10" blades. Some of this is safety and the other half is tool company marketing.
What a joke. Was going to buy the ridgid table saw but I lost out on the deal and I bought the dewalt. Looks like I made a good choice. Thanks
How much you paid for that great table saw???
It was a Holiday Sale. I paid $395 for it, which is considered a good deal where I live. Normally you will see these retail at around $485 - $495.
Trying to find a DEWALT table saw stand with wheels Had one at hom e and had to return it as it did not fit. Dewalt dealer is trying to find out from Dewalt what stand with wheels works with a DWE7405
That is why I built a custom mobile station: czcams.com/video/NW85t6KgOGA/video.html
Will this saw take a dado blade?
No, it won't accept a dado stack.
Achtung! Die deutsche Version, ist nicht die gleiche Ausführung wie im Video gezeigt wird!
I've been to 3 local dewalt dealers and they don't have 8 1/4" table saw blades. They have 7 1/4"
FYI - I plan on trying out a 7-1/4" in my saw to see if I can save some money. But you can buy the 8-1/4" online. Here you go: amzn.to/2NFQTqM
Thank you Eric