Skil vs DeWALT || Side By Side Comparison
The DeWALT DWE7491RS and Skil TS6307-00 side by side for an in depth comparison. Woodworking, DIY, Pros all seem to love both these saws, both are Awesome but one is twice the price, which one to buy?
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00:00 Intro
00:58 Rulers
01:08 Fences
04:58 Push Sticks
06:02 Fence Release
06:36 Throat Plates
07:10 Riving Knives and Blade Guards
09:23 Dado Stacks
10:21 Miter Gauges
11:32 Height
12:07 Dust Collection Port
12:34 Skil Stand
14:31 DeWALT Stand
15:08 Storage Sizes
15:45 Blade Raise Speed
16:11 Interchangeable Fences??
17:17 Conclusion/ Thanks For Watching!
I recently purchased the Skil table saw and I couldn't be happier. Light, compact, fits in my limited space and cuts everything I ask of it. Gotta say, it was bang-on square out of the box, which I didn't expect. And, when needed, the calibrations are pretty easy. (BTW, you can remove the writhing knife; just keep pulling.) Get a better saw blade, of course, to level up the cut quality. If you watch, it can still be found for as little as $300. Great for beginners, or any place where space is at a premium. Thanks for the video. I appreciate your honest analysis and attention to the details.
Same here
Perfect review. These were my two contenders. I already have a chop saw on a stand and it takes up a lot of space when stored. The small storage form of the Skil looks like a better fit for my garage. Thanks again
They must have upgraded the riving knife since last year. I bought a Skil yesterday, and it isn't captive anymore. It's now more like the DeWalt but no dust collection and has a detachable kickback preventer. And there's a storage spot for them in the undercarriage. I like it.
@@AJWMobile I have a question for you. Do you remember what the box looked liked? This saw is on sale at Menards right now but there're two different colored boxes on the shelf. I would like the newer upgraded if possible. I'm thinking I have a 50/50 chance of maybe getting the older model.
@@robm3063Check the copyright date on the box.
I own several Skil cordless tools and have found them to be well made and very satisfactory for what I use them for and yes I'm impressed with the Skil table saw in your video. Compared to Milwaukee and DeWalt, the average home DIYer will be well served and the price and warranty are second to none. Chervon has done an outstanding job re-invigorating the Skil brand.
I unboxed my Skil jobsite saw yesterday and Skil has made a few improvements. The throat plate is now aluminum instead of plastic and the riving knife is now removable. The blade guard also has a built-in riving knife and can be swapped out with the standard riving knife quickly.
Where did you buy it?
@@DaveEPieAmazon
I was about to say the same thing about the upgrades. I got mines for $269 at Walmart
Any upgrade to the loudness?
Comparative reviews are my favorite. You did a superb job on this one. I'm quite value driven so that would drive my choice provided that the quality and features were comparable. I'm looking for another tablesaw in case the Consumer Product Safety folks decide to kill off affordable portable tablesaws. Thanks for the video.
Thank you for putting out your review videos! I was in the market for a table saw and I was on a budget so I got the skil saw and I absolutely love it!
Glad I could help! Thanks for watching!
I just ordered the skil one a few days ago and i cant wait to get it. For me, bang for the buck was why i made the coice i did. The skil was quite a bit cheaper, more compact and pretty much all the same features as the dewalt. I just use this stuff around the house so i dont need anything gigantic or heavy. Saving space is always a good feature for me as well. Ive always loved my skil tools AND my older dewalt tools are still running strong even tho theyre 20 years old or more. I also recently got the skil compound sliding miter saw and i absolutely love it. Ive got a good amount of use out of it already and my skil circular saw. Im trying to get into building nicer shelves and stuff so i wanted a good table saw for my projects. Thank you for the videos!
I already decided on Skil (budget reasons), but am loving this comparison. Great comparison review. Thank you for posting it.
Thanks for watching Samuel!
I totally agree. Not a lot different feature wise, mostly user preference and pretty much half the price
ThNks for the vids. I looked at this saw a couple weeks ago T lowes but didnt know enough about it to figure out the displayed saw and passed on it. I will go back now armed with more knowledge thanks to your presentations!
Excellent comparison video- thanks for your time. I just picked up the Skil and have an update for you- the throat plate is now metal and is cut all the way through to the back, just like the DeWalt. The riving knife is no longer adjustable height- it's basically the same knife as is integral to the blade guard, just without the guard. You can also stow the fence under the table for transport, which might mitigate any problems with the fence latch. I'm just using it as a DIYer in my garage, so that's not really an issue for me. I never knew about the benchtop option with folded legs- that's good to know, I'll check it out. Given the price difference and size, the Skil was the winner for me.
I came here to say this, just snagged one and noticed that about the throat plate and the blade guard has the riving knife is built into it as well.
The short height hurts my back just looking at it 6ft tall I am
I love ur vid...being said I have used them all, from DeWalt to metabo, Porter Cable, Hercules,Craftsman's super sliding table saw...and rigid...not counting various contractor and cabinet saws. I bought the skil for its size and transportability...and way impressed with the capabilities it has and is the most square job site saw I have ever used...that being said, also the easiest to calibrate! I have built cabinets and furniture with this thing where others would only use a cabinet saw
Right on Zack I agree! Thanks for sharing your experiences!
🇨🇦/🇺🇸... I'm 63 now. YEEEARS ago I was a framing carpenter plus I've done my share of handyman work and I've made many "woodworking" projects. I've worked with large, woodworking shop saws, contractor saws and benchtop saws. I've not actually had to do any of that for many years now. Recently, I wanted to "put my hand in" again, so to speak and buy a new table saw. The last saw I owned was a Delta benchtop saw. Although it was not great it did the job and I thought I'd get something similarly sized. I read reviews and, without looking at one in person, I purchased this Skil brand contractors saw. As it turns out it was a leeeettle heftier and larger than my old Delta benchtop. BUT, despite the fact that I have to stow it away after each use (I don't have a garage/shop) I think I like it better than the benchtop. It's a little more "serious" a saw. I like your review. I think you're spot-on comparing the details. I DO wish the safety guide was a little easier to install and remove. That is my only real complaint. One more SUBJECTIVE point is that I'm not as strong as I once was and wheels would be helpful but overall, I like the fold-in leg design for my particular storage needs. (I actually live in a second storey apartment and have to tote it downstairs to use in the backyard, so 50Lbs is weighty for that.)
I just got the skil for Christmas and I guess they upgraded it because my throat plate is metal and the blade guard has an integrated riving knife on it but love your videos. Helped me figure out how to set it up and adjust it.
Thanks mate. Just the side-by-side I was looking for
Glad I could help!
Nice comparison. Thanks for doing it.
I’ve used the Skil for two years and I love it!
Thanks for watching!
Your initial review on the Skil saw sold me Mike, and this comparison was reinforcement that I made the right choice when I purchased the Skil on Amazon for 299 - but wait ! - I took a offer for $50.00 credit for signing up for a credit card I most likely will never use and got the saw for $249.00 !! What a deal! Great job Mike for showing an old guy like me to get a saw that will do not only the same job as all the other saw's out here - but one at a ridiculously low price!! Oh, and thanks for pointing out on this review that I can make the Skil saw a bench tool too.
Sweet deal! 👍👍 Glad I helped and thanks for watching!!
Yes, had no idea it could sit flat. Bench build coming.
That saw when I bought it about a year and a half ago was $249....I see its on sale at the store I got it at, now for $269 LOL. Great saw, plenty of power, very stable base, and can cut through a 4x4 in one pass unlike my contractor table saw.
I like both Table saw, but love my Delta 725T2, Thanks for your video.
Thanks for watching!
I bought the Skil for several reasons. I have a limited amount of room in my garage and size mattered. Price was another factor in my purchase. Being 5'9" it fits my height so it helps. I did do a video for my channel and I'm glad you have featured it in a couple of videos
Thanks for watching!
Your video on the Skil helped me pick it over the Dewalt 7485 because it packs more features. I wanted a 10" saw with dado capability in a compact form factor and I was not disappointed. Once set up, the cuts are precise and I can fold it up and place it on a shelf when I'm done. Very happy with my purchase.
Glad to hear I helped! Thanks for watching!
I had an older version of the Skil jobsite saw which had a folding removable stand....it was better for storage but not nearly as stable as this model.
@@wildbill23c Dude same, Had the older one that had a folding removable stand, however the outfeed rail was plastic and broke within a year, you could only get maybe 23" at best for rip cut and the guide rail was the old fashion pick up off the rail system which meant it was always needing fine tuning and was never really square. Its what made me go to the Dewalt Saw above and I haven't looked back. I know my Skilsaw was older and shouldn't judge a rand based on that experience but man, was it a lot of off cuts and frustration when I first got into woodworking.
Always great videos !! Thanks . As I've mentioned , I'm in the UK and I can't locate this skil saw but I can get dealt so have to go with that one . Thanks again uncle Bob.
You can't go wrong with either one Gary! Thanks for watching!
I have the DeWalt saw, and it is flawless. One major factor was the T-Slots on the table that the Skil doesn't have. I upgraded to an Incra Miter gauge and couldn't be happier. I'm just a home Diy'er, but after many reviews, it was the DeWalt for me. It has served me well for 6 years now.
Also you can dado stack, and the 32.5 width on the table of the Dewalt.
You made the smart choice. Wish I had
Thank you for the really great video as you showed more interesting info about each than other videos out there. I will be buying the Skil Saw for sure, more affordable plus I am a DIYer.
I had the dewalt and I had a few problems with it (the fence lock mechanism was broken and I spent soooo long thinking I was the one being stupid) so I sent it back and got the skil. The extra rip length would be nice but in terms of usability that's about the only thing I can say. I love the built-in legs on the skil that fold up nice and flat. The stock push sticks and miter gauges are kinda pointless since I don't know anyone who'd use those awful things. However I really wish the Skil came with a metal center insert, or at least sold one. The one that comes with it is rather lumpy plastic with 4 adjustment points, but you can't do anything about the middle which on mine rides up and isn't flush with the table. I had to sand it down. But that's really the only negative thing I have to say about it.
Just bought that Skil and the 10 inch Miter saw. Got the miter today and will get the table saw tomorrow! Been using a 90 dollar Harbor Freight Warrior table saw for a while and never had a miter saw. I really like the DeWalt but is out of my price range, for now! I don't think I will be needing to change any time soon if at all!
I paid $299 for the Skil on sale and love it! Perfect for my new pallet wood hobby!
I even build a new rolling workbench for it, have miter saw and planer space, my wife started it!🤣
Thanks for the awesome video. I'm definitely leaning towards the Skil. The size, ease of calibration, and price have pretty much sold me on it. I was wondering though, can the legs be removed if I ever wanted to mount it somewhere?
Thanks for sharing your opinions. I have a very small space and I think the Skil would work for me
I have the DeWalt 7491RS. Something you didn’t mention is that the fence can be mounted upside down. Doing this gives you a flat top surface that will allow the saw (with stand) to barely fit under a tonneau cover on a 2017 Ford F150. The DeWalt is also heavy AF. So much so that unless I’m spending multiple weeks on a job-site I normally leave it at home and bring my old DW745. The legs on the 7491RS are nice, but that angle on the rear legs usually get in the way and people have a tendency to trip over them. I made a dust collection / out feed table around it to keep my teenage kids from accidentally “throwing” themselves into the saw when they’re working on their own projects. While not the safest feature, I prefer the on/off interface on the older 745. Personally, I wouldn’t spend the extra money again on the 7491RS when you can get the DW745 (or whatever todays equivalent is) for half the price. If you need a stand, the DW745 fits on most aftermarket rolling stands and you don’t have to be a strongman champion to get it into a truck by yourself.
Great video. Nice to see the two compared. I purchased the Skil about 3 months ago and am loving it. Rack and pinion fence is a game changer IMO and you can't go wrong with either saw. I looked at the Dewalt when I was shopping around but it was twice the price of the Skil here in Canada so it was a pretty easy decision.
You guys take a beating up there as far as price goes. Doesn’t make a lot of sense to me. Chicago is only 4.5 hours from Canada. Thanks for watching Doug!
@@ProjectsForAllReviews Yeah, everything is more expensive up here. That just means we get a better quality version right since it costs more? Haha
Lol!!
The built in stand and rack n pinion are what sold me to Skil. Oh yeah I paid $269 on mine 🤪 I bought mine at Menards. I have a $30 mail in rebate. It was on sale for $299. Plus tax and everything I paid $282.50. With that money saved, I replaced the miter gauge and bought 2 quality blades. One 23T for ripping and one 60t for cross cutting.
@@vincentcorpuz1622 I paid $370 CAD at the time on sale. That's about $280 USD. It's gone back up again now so I snagged it at the right time.
Thanks for this great video. I was set to get the SKIL, but ended up going with the Dewalt for 2 reasons. It's my home shop and I like the idea of folding it up and rolling it out of the way. Secondly, I honestly believe with the Dewalt, I'm never going to have to buy another table saw.
Solid point. I would expect that DeWALT to last a long time as well. Thanks for watching!
I bought a fold up stand for my skil. It feels rock solid
Thanks for the side by side comparison. I thought I wanted the Skill after watching this. So I went to the store and compared the feel and found the skill to be a bit flimsy. I ended up with the Dewalt 7485. It is a good table saw for the money and I love the fence and how the saw works. Thanks!
Great comparison. I decided on the Skil because I have limited space in my garage/workshop and secondly because of price. I bought it at my local Menards at an special offer price of $279. As jerrywilson6770 outlines below for the price the Skil is a great DIY saw with intriguing features e.g precise rack&pinion fence setting, easy blade adjaustability. And I can confirm: It was “bang-on square out of the box”.To store it I fold the stand and place the saw on a plywood platform with casters and roll it away. Easy. The Diablo 50 teeth combo blade which I added gets my rip and cross cuts done easy and clean. I have plans for a folding/removable out-feed table and a simple cross cut sled. I am very happy with this little saw.
Very helpful. Saved me a lot of time. Thank you!
Awesome! Thanks for watching!
Super helpful. Thanks!
Depends on your budget the 7491 is the king of the jobsite saws and the skil is king of value for money of jobsite saws. Love seeing what you get for twice the price.
Couldn’t say it better! Thanks for watching!
Dealt sucks.Bottom line
best review,so simple... keep on
Nice job, thorough.
Thanks for watching Brian!
Very good review, very detailed and well explained. Regards from Argentina!
Thanks for watching Pablo!
I've only seen the skil review and this one, but definitely the best reviews I've ever seen
Appreciate that!! Thanks for watching!
I bought this skil saw after watching your video and im based in Estonia
Great video. I am wondering if the parallel on Skil is well aligned for mm precision cut. I am see some machine with parallel not well aligned.
I finally broke down and bought the Skil one after your (and many other reviews). Now I just have to wait for it to get a little warmer here in Minnesota before I get to start using it in my unheated garage/workshop. I work in manufacturing and have learned that while using a tool at high volume and long periods of time, some of the differences are worth the price increases....and some aren't. The Skil will work perfectly for my intermittent use and smaller budget.
I think intermittent use is what this was designed for but we've had some pros comment on the Skil vid and it seems at home in a commercial setting as well. Thanks for watching!
Wow. This was an excellent video. Very informative. Again wow.
Hey really appreciate your videos, down to earth straight to the point all the details.. Good stuff 👍.... Just wondering if you were going to review the BOSCH REAXX table saw looks like a good one ❔
Thank you! Bosch’s website says they’re not currently selling the Reaxx saw. Google says they were sued by Sawstop. I looked for that saw months ago and found the same info. We’ll get some Bosch tools on the channel soon though. Thanks for watching!
Great review. Have an old skil (40 yo) that still works well and is light, but liking the rack and pinion adjustments. Have small tool trailer and 5'5 so leaning towards skill again. Liking the idea of cordless, Milwaukee, Ryobi ? But only 8.5". Thanks for great points
Remember that legendary Skilsaw and this new Skil are two completely different companies.
That’s true for a lot of tool companies nowadays. Thanks for watching!
Picked up Skil tablesaw tonight at Menards $266.61 after rebate. At that price my choice was made for me. Price good through tomorrow. Tx for demo and hi-lights.
Beginning woodworker here. Thanks for your in-depth looks at these products. I had the DeWalt in my dream list; it was just replaced by the Skil. I'm on a budget, have a small workspace, and am not a young man. All of these lean me toward the Skil product. The adjustments and bang for buck, IMO, put it over the black and yellow.
Thanks so much for this! I also watched your demo of the Skil and was impressed. I'm looking for a decent bench top or portable saw to use in my small garage. And I do mean small - it's an ancient holdover from the 1920s. In fact, I do most of my carpentry projects in the summer, when I can drag my tools out to the concrete patio because there's room to handle plywood and longer lumber out there! I'm also on a budget, so the Skil is looking pretty good!
That little Skil definitely checks a lot of boxes. Honestly I already regret selling it to a friend after the video. Before we built that garage about 4 years ago I always worked outside, not going to lie I kinda miss it (just not in winter). Thanks for watching!
Hold off! Except for the table extension function, the Skil saw is no better than the cheapest entry level saw.
Thanks for your videos. Still not sure which one to go for. Looking for one that's compatible with a dado stack. Have you reviewed the Lumberjack table saw? Would be interested in hearing your opinions on that., even if I have to make a dado plate for the Lumberjack.
Great video as always
Thanks Shane!
I've been wanting a new table saw--my current saw is a Ryobi 10 " with crap fence and no dust port, but space is limited, so this Skil is on my short-list. Thanks for this review!
It’s not a bad choice at all. Thanks for watching Eric!
Save the Amazon link for the Skil. It regularly hits $299. I pounced when it hit. Takes like 30 days to ship tho. I had that G-d awful Ryobi one for far too long.
I've had the Skil table saw for about a year and a half, works great, plenty of power, and as accurate as you set it up to be.
@@thefrankperspective4247 just saw last night that Amazon has it back in stock at $299. I ordered one and should have it in 3 days. I was hoping that Lowes would have it back in stock to get my veteran discount but I've waited long enough.
@@drkline69 nice! (I don’t think I’ve ever seen it in stock at Lowe’s… back order has to go back over a year now)
I like the comparison between two good table saw
Great comparison and nice to have a choice in price where quality is (sorta) matched. Skil like Black and Decker (now DeWalt) had bad names in Australia but seems times have changed and both brands have, by way of parent companies, lifted their game. Good stuff!
Thank you! Skil has really been stepping up the selection and quality here. Black and Decker seem to be the same old super budget homeowner tools. At least here in the US. It’s been fun watching Skil reinvent the brand. Thanks for watching Jed!
Hello from Sweden! Was just in store today and they had these 2 saws set up on the floor side by side. Had quick look at them , very similar. Skil 1/3 the price. Not major need right now but I going Skil.
Thanks for watching!
Just bought the Skil. Judging by the comments, most people here also chose the Skil. And yes, it has been sold out everywhere. Luckily, I found one that should be here in a few days. I'm a pro but with limited space for travel as I pretty much handle everything and need a vast variety of tools handy. So, the DeWalt would take up valuable space in my truck, not to mention the price point is a major win.
That Skil really does pack a lot of functionality into a small space. I’ll bet it does just fine in a commercial environment. Thanks for watching!
I really appreciate your video reviews. Because unlike others you have a clue about what you're talking about! I would choose the Skil over the DeWALT/Black & Decker. Because of the cost difference and ease of adjustments. I would treat the Skil a little more gently. I am sure anyone with the proper skill and know how would get good results from either.
Thanks for watching Manuel!
Just got the Skil today! Can’t wait to inbox it and play with it tomorrow. Seemed like such a better value than the 7491 and I just got impatient trying to wait til I could get a Delta 725 and I feel like I’ll leapfrog that any get a Sawstop or Laguna eventually
Glad to hear the Skil is working out for you! Thanks for watching!
Saw this review and others and decided and purchased myself the Skilsaw. Skilsaw updated this version. The knife guide is now removable. The plastic insert guide is now aluminum. The small fence is now locked in place and doesn’t flop around.
Really great breakdown of the two jobsite table saws. Like others I own the 7491 after seeing several videos on the best jobsite table saw. I love how the Concord Carpenter calls it the "Cadillac of jobsite table saws." It really does run buttery smooth. What is funny about those junk miter gauges is that even the 3 grand Sawstop table saw comes with a junk miter gauge. Can you believe that? It seems a little insulting that if you are going to spend that kind of money they would give you a decent miter gauge, but apparently not. Great video.
Glad you liked the vid Gregg! Thanks for watching!
T Slots? Are the sliding slots on either saw a standard size? Just purchased a nice miter gage for a cabinet saw and waned to know if it would fit either saw. Preferably without much adjustment.
Just got the Skil for Three hundred at lowes. They only had 2 left at one store in my area!! But its such a good deal for a rack and pinion fence. I Do plan to keep it folded as a Bench top saw, as you showed at 13:30.
Thanks for watching!
Sometimes on jobsites I'd just set the saw on the tailgate of the pickup when I just needed to make a couple of cuts, having the stand built in makes it a much better solution for a jobsite than the cumbersome contraption that Dewalt came up with....a couple folding sawhorses and sheet of plywood would have been a better solution than their contraption of a mobile stand.
Great comparison
Thank you!
Thank you! I’m still trying to decide between these two. Is it easy to roll the Dewalt around?
I've had the DeWalt for around 4 years, and I'm very happy with it. It seemed ok straight out of the box. I haven't tried any other table saw, so I'm unable to comment regarding those..... I bought the DeWalt dedicated trolley/stand at the same time as the saw, and that too is excellent..... DeWalt isn't the cheapest, but the quality is there.....
I recently had that Craftsman saw, which is in the same class as these saws. It didn't make very good grades, but it's in the same class. Main problem was the fence only went out to 12". It's sitting on the shelf at a pawn shop right now because I looked at it too often and said "Well we can't do this on the table saw because it won't fit between the fence." The Skil, going out to 25", means it's capable of cutting a standard 4x8 foot sheet of plywood lengthwise to any dimension. If you want to rip it 30 inches wide, you set the fence to 18.kerf inches and away you go. The DeWalt, with its 32 inch rip capacity, can say the same thing for a 5x5 foot sheet of plywood, a common size for fancier cabinet and/or furniture grade plywood. There's a range of sizes that Skil couldn't cut a sheet of 5x5 to without taking two passes. Also, my more recently purchased DeWalt comes with a metal miter gauge, which is better than that plastic piece of landfill but it's still an included miter gauge. I don't care if you go buy a Delta cabinet saw, the miter gauge is still gonna be worth replacing.
I have the DeWalt and its been a outstanding tool
Thanks for watching!
Nice video👍
You do have to spend some time setting the saw up... blade, fence, etc. But once done, the saw is great. Fairly compact which is Nice kzhead.infoUgkxXh-4_3-ZT1fFWP91ZV7iVqzElr0lEb-a I did get an Incra Miter Gauge which takes some setup as well. The stock miter gauge can be adjusted in the miter slot with a little painter's tape... this tightens up the side to side play a lot.
Thanks for watching!
Great video! I decided to go with the DeWALT. I feel the stronger frame and stronger overall metal components build would take more abuse and have less chance of tipping when ripping. I also upgraded the miter to a DeWALT steel one. The DeWALT will still fit the same 2.5' space I have allotted for a table saw in my small shed and would be better to roll out to make cuts out from the shed, and I can roll it around to my garage to make cuts there as well. This saw replaced a Sears Radial Arm saw that took up too much space and wasn't portable.
bought the skill last week after your first video on it. can't beat the price, the rack and pinion, accessories, and weight to strength ratio. for a home user i think this will be a great little investment.
Glad to hear I helped! Thanks for watching!
Thanks for this excellent and precise comparison. The review of the Skil was also awesome : very precise, a professional job ! I totally agree with you : Dewalt : suited for contractors. Skil : an excellent pick for DIY'ers like me. Reliability over time of the Skil is to be confirmed : I keep in mind that a green table saw quite similar in specs had good initial reviews and that reviewers changed their mind once they started to have a lot of issues with it... Second point regarding Skil : availability. It's not available in some countries in Europe including my own country ( France ) but seems to be sold in Belgium even if it is currently out of stock. Is it a manufacturing ramp-up ? Don't know. Anyway I will stay tune on this very interesting product.
Thank you! Tool availability per country in Europe is a big mystery to me. I’ve heard there’s been availability issues here too though. I think the hurricane in Florida last summer screwed up some suppliers. Thanks for watching!
Availability seems to be an issue for the Skil everywhere. I had been waiting for Lowes to get it in because Amazon was going to take (approximately) a month to ship it. Lowes still doesn't have it but to my surprise Amazon has it back in stock and I should have it in two days. I'm really looking forward to replacing my Craftsman table saw that I have had for 15 years and is missing a lot of the newer features.
On the push stick I think the Skil has it. DeWalt requires you to flip the auxiliary fence out of the way which wom't work in close fence to blade positions. I think Skil messed up with captive riving knife. The are times when having the knife removed is essential. I am modifying mine to allow its removal, only temporarily. I went thru Skil with a digital indicator and everything needed adjusting but not by much. Vertical fence adjustment will be with model aircraft nylon bolts. I am happy with my purchase.
Also, the dewalt dw7485 caught my attention, which of these three would you recommend, knowing that the SPT99T-01 and the dewalt dw7485 have an 8.25 disc and the skil TS6307-00 is 10"?
I'll have to figure out about whether the height on the Skil works when on the top of a Black and Decker folding workbench/vise.
The Bosch table saw stand with the large wheels from a few years ago is really cool too, But very large compared to most. Just step down on the stand point and it transforms into a stable stand.
Hi, in the country I'm living in they offer the Dewalt as introduced here as well as the 1600W 3610 Skil saw. I assume this is not the one to choose so I better go with the Dewalt, but does some of you guys know this Skil model anyway?
Think about it. You cant go wrong with either saw. Thats a pretty good position to be in. If youre not a pro, more likely to consider the value based on price. If you work for a living with the saw, the money is not as impt. for me, its the SKIL since its a home saw. Great review !!
Thanks for watching Big D!
As a home DIY fella, the Skil suits me perfectly.
Agreed! Thanks for watching!
I'm not in the market for a table saw, but from what you showed I would definitely opt for the DeWalt. The differences are not huge, but they add up. I would also not want the lower height of the Skill either plus the portability of the DeWalt is a nice feature. I have a DeWalt cut off saw and really like how solid it feels compared to others I tried. If it's the same with the table saw, which it sure looks like it is, there is no question which way I would go. It's pretty sad none of these come with a decent miter gauge. I had a ShopSmith back in the day and it was a solid piece of equipment all the way around, including the miter gauge. Anyway....nice job brother.
i got the Skil tablesaw yesterday. I was about to buy an Einhel until i came across a review about the Skil tablesaw.. From a DiY perspective: - Oh man im so happy i payed a little extra. The Skil is an amazing tablesaw for doing small home improvement and diy stuff.. The DeWalt is ofcourse a mighty workhorse on its own.. but Skil for half the price of the DeWalt (Netherlands).. yooooo -> this is an easy choise.. Anyways, im hapy i payed a little extra, compared to an Einhel, and went for the Skil. The DeWalt would be an overkill in my situation..
Nice comparison
Thanks Tim!
What about noicelevels ? wich one is the most quiet one ? Great video btw. :) you just got a new subscriber!
The Skil is about 95 dB tested with a cell phone and the Dewalt was never tested but will be when I compare it to the Skilsaw in a couple weeks. That said they are both super loud and I would use hearing protection with both especially when indoors. Thanks for subscribing!
Question.....What about if i need the push stick before " moving this thing out if the way"?
Thanks for the walk through (:
Thanks for watching!
How can i Easy uppgrade my Skilsaw like new fence or what do you think.
The Skil's plastic fence not sitting square to the table surface is a big minus for me. But the maximum cut depth at 90 degrees being 3.5" vs DeWalt's 3.125" is a big plus. DeWalt's attached wheels is a nice feature. Skil's much lower price is a very nice feature. I think I would get the Skil and examine whether or not I would be able to add modifications to the fence to square it up, and if I feel that I couldn't then I would return it to get the DeWalt.
The fence is completely adjustable, simply loosen the allen head screws on the front and back of the fence rail, and adjust to make it square. The blade is also adjustable from under the table with a lock screw and wing nut to adjust a blade that isn't square to the table....no other saw offers that bit of adjustment either. The Skil is much lighter weight than the Dewalt and about 1/2 the price of the Dewalt as well....not knocking Dewalt, but for their price point they have way too much cheap plastic that should be metal...and given its on a rolling stand they had no excuse to use cheap plastic on things like the fence, and miter gauge.
Useful review and thanks. I'd recommend anyone confirm they are happy that each can be squared up, and from other reviews I think they are both good on that front. Also, people looking between two shouldn't focus too much on list price differences, but just see what they realistically sell for over course of year, e.g. CamelCamelCamel. Have to say, the Skil does seem perhaps better value, just question of rip capacity I guess, if diff on dado stack not an issue (and perhaps build quality). That action on fence rack was interesting comparison. Thanks for posting up, nice side by side.
The 7491 never and I mean never goes on sale so expect to pay the list for the dewalt always.
Check my Amazon link! On sale now! I was surprised too. Thanks for watching!
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I wish I had seen your vid comparing the two. You did not mention the motors, are they the same?
I have a Dewalt jobsite saw. Mounted in an essentially permanent position in a rolling table I purpose built for it to use with larger pieces. (Should’ve made it even bigger, plywood sheets are never an easy task.) I completely forgot about the fence having the push stick holder. I have a feather board pinch clamped to it which is generally always used. I truly with that Dewalt had installed aluminum tracks to the fence surface. But I bought a job site tool not a precision shop saw.
One thing I would have liked to know and that is the motor size or voltage difference in both
Question, what are the elevator (that's what they're called on the 10 yr old craftsman) gears made of?
I noticed the skill wobble a bit.. did you miss the one adjustable foot , left front? and I like the elbow available for the dust port.
It’s the floor 100%. The saw adjusts for it but filming I move it a lot and got too lazy this time. Usually use a shim I kick around but was MIA. Thanks for watching!
I've been wanting to get a new table saw and start getting back into some woodworking. Just today I noticed there's a Ridgid (R4550) that looks almost identical to the Dewalt, but about 250$ cheaper. I feel like at some point Dewalt should consider lowing the price of their higher end jobsite saw, since for the cost you can get a pretty solid contractor saw now with Delta or Ridgid.
There is more plastic on the Metabo/Ridgid versions.
I’ve been looking at that Ridgid and we’ll get to it soon. Thanks for watching!
U provide a piece of good information, appreciated it. I know it's a lot, but maybe, when mentioning measurements, u can do CM ( centimeters) for non-US people as well. It is easier to imagine, without extra googling. Thanks!
Thank you and your right we’ve had an influx of folks from the Uk, Australia and Europe lately and I’ll have you guys covered in the future. Thanks for watching!
Iv been racking my brain all day on which one I should get. Ultimately I think I’m going with the skil. I’m a beginner woodworker and basically only have a miter saw. Budget wise absolutely great value. Honestly I’d love a cabinet saw but can’t justify it right now. Skil gets me in the door and allows me to get in the shop making stuff and get better and eventually maybe sell some work in order to build my tool collection
This saw is a great place to start. It’s cheap enough there’s little risk if you decide woodworking isn’t the hobby for you but if you stick with it it’ll be a good saw for years. After all it’s about having fun and building stuff, not having the fanciest stuff. Good luck and thanks for watching!
I've had the Skil for a little over a year...it works great, plenty of power to cut through hardwoods, and the stand is built in unlike the previous version where it was separate, and not nearly as stable. They've really upped their game on this new Skil table saw...the only one that is better is the Skil SPT99-11 which has a mobile stand, but the motor is Skil's legendary Worm Drive motor....Its about twice the price but might be worth if for the power of the worm drive motor.
@@wildbill23cthat one is made for there commercial/professional customers where Skil is for DIY and hobbyist while SkilSaw is the commercial/professional that is why they are more. And have better parts/worm motor more metal.
Excelente!!!!!
Spot on review. I own the Skil and use the Dewalt at work and have about the same conclusion. If budget and space are no issue, go with Dewalt. But, you cant beat the value and compact size of the Skil, it's never let me down.
Thanks for the comment Michael!
I have the Skil for about 2 years now and while I am overall happy with it, I can confirm it's 2 major issues. 1. The throat plate is plastic crap that flexes like a piece of licorice. I made my own including a zero clearance out of hard maple. 2. The riving knife... I took it out, cut a chunk out of the bottom with a dremel so I can just slide it out now when I need to do dados. It's super loud and I already have tinnitus so I always wear ear protection.
Hi. Tnx for your nice video and comparison. Quiet en clear. Only one question: When you talk about the height of the machines, I was expecting that you showed the Skil its legs are adjustable in order to get it to the right height. Is there a raison not to show that?
I didn’t mention the Skil height adjustment because there isn’t any. That’s the height you get. Thanks for watching!
I went with the Skil, at half the price of a DeWalt. Not only that, I'm going to build the saw into a workbench and there is no point in having an elaborate stand that would never get used. Unfortunately, the Skil has been over sold and is out of stock everywhere except for a couple of scalpers wanting $475 bucks for one. I have it ordered, I guess we shall see how long it takes to get one. Thanks for the comparison. Thumbs up. ;-)
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Can you do a comparison between the skil and the Milwaukee table saw?
I purchased the SKIL price was good and over all I like how it preforms. Plus storage is easy for the size it is .
It’s tough to say a bad thing about that saw. It does just everything right and for a very low price. Thanks for watching!