Thanks for the comparison, very helpful. One thing you didn’t mention though is the price points… The Dewalt on Amazon today is listed for $629 , the Skil for $269… Pretty huge difference. Thanks again for making the video.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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'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'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.)
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.
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!
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.
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
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
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Thanks for this video, you've made my mind up on which to buy after days of watching "which ones the best" videos yours was one of the best in-depth pros and cons. Also thank you for doing steering me away from the Kobalt one
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!
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.
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 ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxXh-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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
Dropped this on your Skil review but want the prospective buyers to see it. I purchased this saw 1 year ago based in part on this review and I have an update. About 10 months in, it started tripping my breakers like crazy and the bolts for the toolless blade adjustment and tilt mechanism have begun to reliably back themselves out with use causing the saw to come out of alignment with the fence and the tilt and lift mechanism to fail due to bolts not clearing. All of this was covered and Skil provided a service center to deliver my saw to. That service center had the saw for 2 weeks before letting me know that they no longer were a Skil service provider (a recent change) and to pick up my saw. Skil gave me another service provider to call who said that the electrical was going to be a motor replacement which would exceed the value of the saw and trigger a replacement with Skil every time. I took that info back to Skil and they're willing to process that replacement under warranty but by the time I'll get the replacement I'll have been without the use of my saw for over a month. I asked if I could pay the difference and upgrade to their 10" worm drive hoping it might be more robust but understandably there's no such program under warranty. It's unfortunate that the service has gone the way it has but given the difficulties in executing the warranty and the multiple issues after just a year of ownership I can't recommend the saw. Might be worth an update video.
This video helped out a lot man. I am building out my woodworking shop (Home Based) and was indecisive. I found a Skil on marketplace that had 3 cuts ran out it and I snagged it for $100.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 video. I really appreciate this. I’m going to purchase the Skil saw. I’m new at a table saw… and space is a factor to me. Also, that price is really appealing. I loved the honest comparison.
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.
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.
I had the dewalt, and it was a phenomenal saw. Wound up replacing it with the Sawstop Jobsite Pro. Despite the safety part, on the Sawstop, I do find myself thinking about selling it and buying another dewalt. Great review.
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.
The deWalt is twice the cost as the skil so you hope it would have more features. For the money the skil seems to hold it's ground quite well. Thanks for this excellent review.
I think a closer comparison would be with the 8in version of the dewalt because it's a similar price. Have you done that yet? Is it better just to get the Skil cause it's 10" or the 8" Dewalt for the quality ya think?
The general contractor I used to work for had two DeWalt jobsite saws, one had the stand attached. We used it to cut sheeting and mostly 2x material but occasionally we'd run something like pressure treated 6x6 through it to notch. Awesome and handy tool. I got stuck with the one without a stand when we were sheeting a roof without a cut table (or materials to make one) and had to bend over to feed the 5/8 t&g sheets. If given the option i would have gladly taken that skil with the stand. I'll bet you wouldn't notice the height difference on a job site where you only cut a little bit rather than in a woodworking shop where you make multiple identical cuts on each peice.
You make a good point about the jobsite and height. The contractor I worked for never had a table saw at the job. We did everything with hand saws and a miter saw. I hated ripping long 2x4s with a circ saw. 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.
Nice review! One thing I wish you had done is a comparison of the saws while running. Maybe with a decibel meter? I bought a Skil and find quite a bit louder than the DeWalt I used to use at work.
I purchased the Skil rolling table saw. The Dewalt has some nice features but the Skil Won the day with it's rolling stand. Best on the market in my opinion. Also, what a sale for Amazon prime day, it was down to $549 with another $200 off for taking out the Chase Prime card. $390 with tax and then sold my old Dewalt job sight saw for $200, making the final price $190. What an incredible deal. It's like the saw of my dreams. LOL
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 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!
When I was looking at tablesaws it was between the Skil, Dewalt, and the Sawstop. Skil wouldn't ship to Hawaii and sawstop was to pricey for a worse Dewalt, so I got the Dewalt and wouldn't trade it for any of them. Absolute stellar saw with great well thought out features and its decent quality. Would 100% make the choice again if I had to.
Skil may not ship to Hawaii, but every store that sells them most likely does, so that was a poor excuse to buy the overpriced Dewalt LOL....I guess if you already have yellow tools, keep them matching, but I looked at the Dewalt and bought the Skil because for the price they want for the Dewalt it has way too much plastic in places it shouldn't for that price point. For the same price as the Dewalt you can get a Worm Drive Skil table saw, or for $100 more you get the Skil worm drive 10" with mobile stand....the portable Skil worm drive is only an 8-1/4" blade, but their larger jobsite worm drive is a 10" saw for $650. I have a lot of yellow tools, but their table saws are not that great, specially for double the cost of the Skil...and I like the stand is built into the Skil VS that cumbersome space wasting thing that Dewalt has, and with small wheels on it, wouldn't work too good in uneven/rough ground, you'd be carrying it at that point LOL.
@@wildbill23c actually skil isn't in any stores either. Unlike the mainland we don't get alot of choices when it comes to stores that sell tools. Besides a small family run shop we have a homedepot and that's it. And not only do they not carry the skil table saw here they don't carry any skil tools so your assessment is false. I also don't run off the dewalt platform I use milwaukee but seeming as that doesn't mean anything for a corded table saw I was just going to buy the best for the price, so again your assumption is false. But you go on being all negative and thinking you know the way things work out here 🤣🤣🤣
Have u looked at the Milwaukee cordless table saw. I haven't really done a deep dive bc of price. But it might be something to consider. Something about 600 Linear feet of cutting per charge.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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 !!
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.
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.
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.
DeWalt is better quality, but it’s also more than double the cost. As a DIY’er on a budget and in a small shop, I recently purchased the Skil, partly based on your positive review video. It’s funny, cause I almost asked you which saw was better, but I was comparing DWE7485 to the Skil based on price. Since the Skil accepts dado, has 10” blade and was only $269 delivered with my military discount, it was a no-brainer. Hopefully I can live with all the cheap plastic. Thanks for your help. Love your videos. ✌️
Don't see the better quality in any part of that saw where quality should be...and for the price point of that Dewalt there's plastic in places it should not be on a saw that expensive. I've had the Skil table saw for about a year and a half, great saw, and its as accurate as you set it up to be, it was pretty close right out of the box, and a couple of adjustments on the fence and its great now. For the price the Skil is great, if I bought another Skil table saw though, I'd buy the SPT-99-11 which is the mobile base model with a 10" worm drive saw instead of the standard direct drive motors, the SPT-99T and the SPT-99-11 have Skil's legendary worm drive motors.....but you are at the price point of the Dewalt, but still a much better saw than the Dewalt though.
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!
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.
@@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.
Good to know the Skil can be used with legs folded on a bench top. That was the final question i needed answered before pulling the trigger on the Skil. Thanks for taking the time to share!
I keep reading about how loud the Skil is, that's not a problem for my ears (as I always wear ear muffs when sawing) but I worry about my neighbors complaining! Is the Dewalt noticeably quieter? Any way of quantifying that?@@ProjectsForAllReviews
Because my window frames needed replacing, I had the choice of ordering new window frames from the manufacturer or making them myself. After receiving the manufacturer's quote, I decided to make them myself. After studying several YT videos, I finally decided to purchase the Skil table saw instead of the DeWalt mainly because the price of the Skil which is very attractive. The saw is very pleasant to work with and works quite accurately. Only the conductor has, in my opinion, a little too much tolerance. What particularly surprised me is that the saw cuts through a hardwood beam of 90 mm thickness without any problems. I also like that the saw is lightweight. I did have to make an extra table because the surface of the top is on the small side.
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.
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 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.
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!
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.
I would think that the longer all the way down to all the way up time would indicate that the DeWalt is more finely adjustable for depth of cut, I would think that is a + if doing half laps or dados
I've got the Kobalt KT10152. No rack & pinion but the fence slides smooth. Throat plate not great but I use a zero clearance from Etsy anyway. Integrated rolling stand. Price is reasonable. Made by Delta. Not perfect, but not bad at all.
@@ProjectsForAllReviews I recently saw they have a similar benchtop version that looks like it has a rack & pinion fence. I don't know much else about it though, and I prefer to have the rolling stand.
I’ve owned the Skil for about two years now and I must say, love it. I’ve used the dewalt and honestly don’t see the $300 price difference. Not knocking Dewalt, but SKIL has made some major strides the past few years. Also own the SKIL miter saw. Both saws were dead accurate rite out the box. And if needed easy to adjust. Skil for me all the way.!!!
I can see why people buy the DeWalt, and I can see why people buy the Skil. Yesterday I ordered the skil. I am going to use it for DIY purposes and install it on a mobile cabinet while still being able to take it of the cabinet if I ever want to do that. And my main concern is that it must be able to make accurate saw cuts. And I am less concerned about the ruggedness and life expectancy of the machine because I am not going to bump it around and take it to job sites. And I am not going to use it on a daily bases either, maybe for one or two projects a year. And I have reached an age where things do not have to last for 50 years anymore. I do want to be able to make cabinet door panels and such which are reasonably straight. That is why I skipped on the Metabo because from the reviews I understand that you still have to use a straight edge to check if your fence is parallel eacht time that you move the fence. And to me it makes no sense to have a crooked fence 😁 The price from the Skil, combined with the power, and the relative stiff and accurate fence, and the easy adjustable saw blade for accurate parallelism, sealed the deal for me. The smaller saw table from the Skil works perfectly for me because I do not have a lot of space, and it is easy to create a temporary make shift table if I ever need to saw bigger material. The minor points from the skil are easy adjustable or fixable for my situation. If I had a bigger budget and more space I would also look at the next level of saws, or even a CNC router. Because you can make it as expensive as you wish. And there will always be a better next level machine. Big 👍for the excellent review.
Thanks for sharing the insight! Sounds like this saw was made for you. Perfect for limited space and occasional use and priced to match. Thanks for watching!
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!
Thanks for the comparison, very helpful. One thing you didn’t mention though is the price points… The Dewalt on Amazon today is listed for $629 , the Skil for $269… Pretty huge difference. Thanks again for making the video.
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 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?
Walmart and Amazon are always close in price. Both saws are great for the money. Personally I don’t think the DeWalt is worth twice the price though.
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.
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'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'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.)
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.
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!
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
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!
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 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!
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.
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.
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.
Thanks for this video, you've made my mind up on which to buy after days of watching "which ones the best" videos yours was one of the best in-depth pros and cons. Also thank you for doing steering me away from the Kobalt one
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.
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 ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxXh-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!
I’m returning the Dewalt 8 and 1/4 in saw and getting the 10”. Thanks man! 🤙🏾
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!🤣
I’ve used the Skil for two years and I love it!
Thanks for watching!
That was one of the best comparison videos I have ever seen! Really nice in depth review with everything I wanted to know and no b.s. Thanks!
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 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.
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!
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.
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!
Very useful video for me and very surprising comparison. Skil will be more than enough for this hobbyist then. Thanks a lot.
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!
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?
Dropped this on your Skil review but want the prospective buyers to see it.
I purchased this saw 1 year ago based in part on this review and I have an update. About 10 months in, it started tripping my breakers like crazy and the bolts for the toolless blade adjustment and tilt mechanism have begun to reliably back themselves out with use causing the saw to come out of alignment with the fence and the tilt and lift mechanism to fail due to bolts not clearing.
All of this was covered and Skil provided a service center to deliver my saw to. That service center had the saw for 2 weeks before letting me know that they no longer were a Skil service provider (a recent change) and to pick up my saw. Skil gave me another service provider to call who said that the electrical was going to be a motor replacement which would exceed the value of the saw and trigger a replacement with Skil every time.
I took that info back to Skil and they're willing to process that replacement under warranty but by the time I'll get the replacement I'll have been without the use of my saw for over a month. I asked if I could pay the difference and upgrade to their 10" worm drive hoping it might be more robust but understandably there's no such program under warranty.
It's unfortunate that the service has gone the way it has but given the difficulties in executing the warranty and the multiple issues after just a year of ownership I can't recommend the saw.
Might be worth an update video.
This video helped out a lot man. I am building out my woodworking shop (Home Based) and was indecisive. I found a Skil on marketplace that had 3 cuts ran out it and I snagged it for $100.
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.
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
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!
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
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.
I like the comparison between two good table saw
Great video. I really appreciate this. I’m going to purchase the Skil saw. I’m new at a table saw… and space is a factor to me. Also, that price is really appealing. I loved the honest comparison.
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 in case someone sees this in the future, SKIL saws now come with a metal cut plate. :)
I like both Table saw, but love my Delta 725T2, Thanks for your video.
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.
Merci pour cette vidéo bien réalisée.
Good job !!!
I had the dewalt, and it was a phenomenal saw. Wound up replacing it with the Sawstop Jobsite Pro. Despite the safety part, on the Sawstop, I do find myself thinking about selling it and buying another dewalt. Great review.
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!
I bought this skil saw after watching your video and im based in Estonia
I've only seen the skil review and this one, but definitely the best reviews I've ever seen
Appreciate that!! Thanks for watching!
The deWalt is twice the cost as the skil so you hope it would have more features. For the money the skil seems to hold it's ground quite well. Thanks for this excellent review.
I think a closer comparison would be with the 8in version of the dewalt because it's a similar price. Have you done that yet?
Is it better just to get the Skil cause it's 10" or the 8" Dewalt for the quality ya think?
The general contractor I used to work for had two DeWalt jobsite saws, one had the stand attached. We used it to cut sheeting and mostly 2x material but occasionally we'd run something like pressure treated 6x6 through it to notch. Awesome and handy tool. I got stuck with the one without a stand when we were sheeting a roof without a cut table (or materials to make one) and had to bend over to feed the 5/8 t&g sheets. If given the option i would have gladly taken that skil with the stand. I'll bet you wouldn't notice the height difference on a job site where you only cut a little bit rather than in a woodworking shop where you make multiple identical cuts on each peice.
You make a good point about the jobsite and height. The contractor I worked for never had a table saw at the job. We did everything with hand saws and a miter saw. I hated ripping long 2x4s with a circ saw. 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.
Nice review! One thing I wish you had done is a comparison of the saws while running. Maybe with a decibel meter? I bought a Skil and find quite a bit louder than the DeWalt I used to use at work.
I purchased the Skil rolling table saw. The Dewalt has some nice features but the Skil Won the day with it's rolling stand. Best on the market in my opinion. Also, what a sale for Amazon prime day, it was down to $549 with another $200 off for taking out the Chase Prime card. $390 with tax and then sold my old Dewalt job sight saw for $200, making the final price $190. What an incredible deal. It's like the saw of my dreams. LOL
Thanks mate. Just the side-by-side I was looking for
Glad I could help!
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 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!
Nice comparison. Thanks for doing it.
Very helpful. Saved me a lot of time. Thank you!
Awesome! Thanks for watching!
When I was looking at tablesaws it was between the Skil, Dewalt, and the Sawstop. Skil wouldn't ship to Hawaii and sawstop was to pricey for a worse Dewalt, so I got the Dewalt and wouldn't trade it for any of them. Absolute stellar saw with great well thought out features and its decent quality. Would 100% make the choice again if I had to.
Thanks for the insight and for watching!
Skil may not ship to Hawaii, but every store that sells them most likely does, so that was a poor excuse to buy the overpriced Dewalt LOL....I guess if you already have yellow tools, keep them matching, but I looked at the Dewalt and bought the Skil because for the price they want for the Dewalt it has way too much plastic in places it shouldn't for that price point. For the same price as the Dewalt you can get a Worm Drive Skil table saw, or for $100 more you get the Skil worm drive 10" with mobile stand....the portable Skil worm drive is only an 8-1/4" blade, but their larger jobsite worm drive is a 10" saw for $650. I have a lot of yellow tools, but their table saws are not that great, specially for double the cost of the Skil...and I like the stand is built into the Skil VS that cumbersome space wasting thing that Dewalt has, and with small wheels on it, wouldn't work too good in uneven/rough ground, you'd be carrying it at that point LOL.
@@wildbill23c actually skil isn't in any stores either. Unlike the mainland we don't get alot of choices when it comes to stores that sell tools. Besides a small family run shop we have a homedepot and that's it. And not only do they not carry the skil table saw here they don't carry any skil tools so your assessment is false. I also don't run off the dewalt platform I use milwaukee but seeming as that doesn't mean anything for a corded table saw I was just going to buy the best for the price, so again your assumption is false. But you go on being all negative and thinking you know the way things work out here 🤣🤣🤣
Have u looked at the Milwaukee cordless table saw. I haven't really done a deep dive bc of price. But it might be something to consider. Something about 600 Linear feet of cutting per charge.
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 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!
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.
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.
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!
Nice job, thorough.
Thanks for watching Brian!
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!
As a home DIY fella, the Skil suits me perfectly.
Agreed! Thanks for watching!
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.
Dewalt 7485👍👌
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!
Thanks for sharing your opinions. I have a very small space and I think the Skil would work for me
Wow. This was an excellent video. Very informative. Again wow.
DeWalt is better quality, but it’s also more than double the cost. As a DIY’er on a budget and in a small shop, I recently purchased the Skil, partly based on your positive review video. It’s funny, cause I almost asked you which saw was better, but I was comparing DWE7485 to the Skil based on price. Since the Skil accepts dado, has 10” blade and was only $269 delivered with my military discount, it was a no-brainer. Hopefully I can live with all the cheap plastic. Thanks for your help. Love your videos. ✌️
Glad I helped Matt! Thank you for your service!
Don't see the better quality in any part of that saw where quality should be...and for the price point of that Dewalt there's plastic in places it should not be on a saw that expensive.
I've had the Skil table saw for about a year and a half, great saw, and its as accurate as you set it up to be, it was pretty close right out of the box, and a couple of adjustments on the fence and its great now. For the price the Skil is great, if I bought another Skil table saw though, I'd buy the SPT-99-11 which is the mobile base model with a 10" worm drive saw instead of the standard direct drive motors, the SPT-99T and the SPT-99-11 have Skil's legendary worm drive motors.....but you are at the price point of the Dewalt, but still a much better saw than the Dewalt though.
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)
Wow, awesome comparison. Thank you for sharing this with everyone. I would love to buy the Dewalt, but the space factor... I'll sleep on it... Cheers!
Very good review, very detailed and well explained. Regards from Argentina!
Thanks for watching Pablo!
So, I suppose the fence mounts are too proprietary to use a high-end third-party fence?
Good to know the Skil can be used with legs folded on a bench top. That was the final question i needed answered before pulling the trigger on the Skil. Thanks for taking the time to share!
Glad the vid helped Todd! Thanks for watching!
I bought the SKIL during a Lowe's labor day sale 2022. Got it for $299. For the price it's great. Only thing I don't like is how loud it is.
It is silly loud for sure but worth wearing ear muffs. Thanks for watching!
I keep reading about how loud the Skil is, that's not a problem for my ears (as I always wear ear muffs when sawing) but I worry about my neighbors complaining! Is the Dewalt noticeably quieter? Any way of quantifying that?@@ProjectsForAllReviews
Because my window frames needed replacing, I had the choice of ordering new window frames from the manufacturer or making them myself. After receiving the manufacturer's quote, I decided to make them myself. After studying several YT videos, I finally decided to purchase the Skil table saw instead of the DeWalt mainly because the price of the Skil which is very attractive. The saw is very pleasant to work with and works quite accurately. Only the conductor has, in my opinion, a little too much tolerance. What particularly surprised me is that the saw cuts through a hardwood beam of 90 mm thickness without any problems. I also like that the saw is lightweight. I did have to make an extra table because the surface of the top is on the small side.
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.
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.
Super helpful. Thanks!
best review,so simple... keep on
Great video as always
Thanks Shane!
Thank you! I’m still trying to decide between these two. Is it easy to roll the Dewalt around?
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.
Love my dewalt
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!
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!
Thanks for the comparison video! Which one would you say, has the most accurate fence?
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.
I would think that the longer all the way down to all the way up time would indicate that the DeWalt is more finely adjustable for depth of cut, I would think that is a + if doing half laps or dados
I agree Ron. They are both good, just person preference. Thanks for watching!
I've got the Kobalt KT10152. No rack & pinion but the fence slides smooth. Throat plate not great but I use a zero clearance from Etsy anyway. Integrated rolling stand. Price is reasonable. Made by Delta. Not perfect, but not bad at all.
That saws on my list! Thanks for watching!
@@ProjectsForAllReviews I recently saw they have a similar benchtop version that looks like it has a rack & pinion fence. I don't know much else about it though, and I prefer to have the rolling stand.
I’ve owned the Skil for about two years now and I must say, love it. I’ve used the dewalt and honestly don’t see the $300 price difference. Not knocking Dewalt, but SKIL has made some major strides the past few years. Also own the SKIL miter saw. Both saws were dead accurate rite out the box. And if needed easy to adjust. Skil for me all the way.!!!
I’m looking forward to checking out the miter saw! Thanks for watching Joshua!
I've had the skil miter saw for several years, got it free with credit card reward points. It's a dang reliable piece of equipment
Sadly although I've tried I can't seem to be able to buy the Skil table saw in the UK since Covid. Available on Amazon US but not Amazon UK !
I can see why people buy the DeWalt, and I can see why people buy the Skil. Yesterday I ordered the skil. I am going to use it for DIY purposes and install it on a mobile cabinet while still being able to take it of the cabinet if I ever want to do that. And my main concern is that it must be able to make accurate saw cuts. And I am less concerned about the ruggedness and life expectancy of the machine because I am not going to bump it around and take it to job sites. And I am not going to use it on a daily bases either, maybe for one or two projects a year. And I have reached an age where things do not have to last for 50 years anymore. I do want to be able to make cabinet door panels and such which are reasonably straight. That is why I skipped on the Metabo because from the reviews I understand that you still have to use a straight edge to check if your fence is parallel eacht time that you move the fence. And to me it makes no sense to have a crooked fence 😁
The price from the Skil, combined with the power, and the relative stiff and accurate fence, and the easy adjustable saw blade for accurate parallelism, sealed the deal for me. The smaller saw table from the Skil works perfectly for me because I do not have a lot of space, and it is easy to create a temporary make shift table if I ever need to saw bigger material. The minor points from the skil are easy adjustable or fixable for my situation.
If I had a bigger budget and more space I would also look at the next level of saws, or even a CNC router. Because you can make it as expensive as you wish. And there will always be a better next level machine.
Big 👍for the excellent review.
Thanks for sharing the insight! Sounds like this saw was made for you. Perfect for limited space and occasional use and priced to match. Thanks for watching!
Are these models available in europe? I cannot find the skil anywhere
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!