Taunton’s Complete Illustrated Guide to Tablesaws (Complete Illustrated Guides)
- Choose the right tablesaw
- Select the proper blade for each procedure
- Cut miters for trim
- Create a wide range of joints and decorative effects
- Maximize safety with proven tips and inside advice
A complete visual guide to using the tablesaw from the most basic techniques to the most advanced. One of the most important tools in any woodworking shop, tablesaws are available in a tremendous variety of styles and prices. The latest addition to Tauntons invaluable Complete Illustrated Guide to Woodworking series is the sharpest reference available, covering all the essential tablesaw techniques from the most basic cut to the most advanced joint. Every process is illustrated with step-by-step
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DEWALT DW745 Heavy-Duty 10-Inch Compact Job-Site Table Saw with 16-Inch Max Rip Capacity
- 15 Amp motor deliver 16-inch max. rip capacity for clean, quick cuts, even through hardwoods
- Rack and pinion rail design for fast, easy fence adjustments
- 0- to 45-degree blade adjustment for accurate bevel cuts
- Weighs 45 pounds
- Includes saw, miter gauge, push stick, carbide blade, and blade guard
A 15 Amp motor lets the DeWalt DW745 heavy-duty 10-inch compact job site table saw make quick work of everything from bevel cuts in hard woods to resizing sheet materials. Featuring a 16-inch maximum rip capacity, a patented rack and pinion fence that telescopes to deliver incredibly fast adjustments and improved accuracy, while also sliding into a compact position for transport, this saw is packed with thoughtful features that make it an easy choice. Bevel applications are easy to tackle with t
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Price: $ 346.25
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Review by G. Battista for DEWALT DW745 Heavy-Duty 10-Inch Compact Job-Site Table Saw with 16-Inch Max Rip Capacity
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My main complaint about the saw was the piercing, circular saw-type noise. I replaced the blade with a thin kerf Forrest Woodworker II and added a blade stabilizer from Rockler. The improvement in noise reduction and cutting ability was dramatic. I highly recommend this upgrade. The fence is great and dust collection works pretty well with a shop-vac (which drowns out the noise of the saw!).
Review by Matt for DEWALT DW745 Heavy-Duty 10-Inch Compact Job-Site Table Saw with 16-Inch Max Rip Capacity
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I don’t want to waste my breath here, so I’ll just say its a good saw. I used it to rip hardwood flooring and found its smaller size perfect for the job. The reason we picked this one over others was the no monkey biz on the fence. The fence just snaps into place according to manufacture specifications. Its good as done; do it once and so far never again.
Its a little loud but that doesn’t surprise me. Overall this is a prime saw. Its smaller size proved to be more functional than I would of imagined. The job went smoothy with this saw.
Review by All Phase Carpentry for DEWALT DW745 Heavy-Duty 10-Inch Compact Job-Site Table Saw with 16-Inch Max Rip Capacity
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Absolutely fantastic portable saw!! It’s about time someone has offered a “portable” saw with small “stationary” power. This saw cuts through tough hardwoods with ease, so with it’s compact size it is the perfect saw for small jobs without compromising power. I own the Bosch contractors table saw w/ gravity rise stand, another awesome portable saw, but when doing small jobs it’s easier to not have to drag out a bigger saw to complete an easy job. The only draw back is the price and the chincy miter guage that comes with it.If they could cut the cost to $300 they would sell more of them but I paid more and am happy I did. I use it more than I thought I would. Other wise 5 stars easily…
Review by G. Conner for DEWALT DW745 Heavy-Duty 10-Inch Compact Job-Site Table Saw with 16-Inch Max Rip Capacity
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We got this six months ago for job-site use. It cut pretty well right from the box. The fence has a rack-and-pinion system that is clever, but not quite perfect. We measured the alignment error and have two fixes. If you want to know about them so you can save some money, read on…
Using a TS Aligner, we checked the alignment of the fence. The fence was near-perfect when we backed up to the mark, (going right) but it skewed by as much as four or five-thousandths when we moved the fence to the left. That’s because the connecting rod between the two gears flexes and there is some “slop” or “play” in the gears. This is more noticeable when approaching the mark from the right. Sometimes this is referred to “lash-back.”
The easy work-around was to always go past the mark ( and inch or so to the left) , then roll the knob back slowly right to the mark and try not to overshoot. That works OK, and it is free, but it is a time-wasting nuisance and won’t provide the consistent accuracy that good woodworking requires.
SO… we replaced the metal rod that connects the two rack-gears. Instead of the stock rod, we used hardened O1 tool rod, which doesn’t twist or flex as easily. The rod costs $12 bucks. We also adjusted the two gears to remove the slop. Now we had fair fence parallelism in both directions. Not bad for a twelve-dollar fix… but there is more.
After using the saw a while, several of us noticed it made burns marks even with reasonable feed-rates and a new blade. One rainy day, we got out the TS aligner again and checked all the critical alignments. Dewalt uses decent bearings, so the runout was not too bad. But there were a number of other small inaccuracies that added up: arbor run-out, slot-parallelism, fence alignment, blade-alignment etc.
It took about an hour of measuring, but the Dial indicator with the TS Aligner helped us get everything literally “dialed-in.” Now this thing cuts as smoothly and accurately as our five-thousand dollar cabinet saws.
The secret is to choose a saw with good bearings and a design that allows adjustments.
Dewalt and Bosch contractor saws both qualify.
Use a dial indicator with a TS Aligner to accurately measure and adjust EVERYTHING. It takes an hour, but it is worth the effort MANY times over. If you buy a new saw in the box, you have to assemble it anyway, so that isn’t much more work. … You can get professional precision at a fraction of the cost of a cabinet saw.
We cut all kinds of mitered molding and trim. We make custom installations and complex speaker cabinets that require EXACT cuts. After we adjusted this with the TS Aligner, the noise-level was lower and blades stay sharp much longer. That’s always a good sign!
The beautiful thing about this saw is that we can take it to the site, make measurements on a story-pole and cut exactly to the mark, repeatably and reliably. The saw’s design allows you to adjust it, assuming you have the right adjustment tools: a dial indicator and a TS aligner. Those two tools are inexpensive and pay for themselves very quickly. You get your money back fast because you waste less wood, blades last longer and the motor runs cooler when everything on the saw is tuned up.
This is a good saw because you can adjust it and it has accurate bearings. With a TS Aligner and a cheap dial indicator, you can get many times your money’s worth! Highly recommended!
Review by Tom for DEWALT DW745 Heavy-Duty 10-Inch Compact Job-Site Table Saw with 16-Inch Max Rip Capacity
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When I saw this, I immediately thought of how handy it would be on the jobsite. I have a Bosch 4000 that I truly love & believe its the best 10″ saw in it class, but its heavy and I don’t always need the capacity of that saw. This “little” DeWalt is perfect for ripping 1x stock for trim work & the like. I’ve even had it up on my scaffold. I’ve found the fence to be dead on and very easy to adjust. The motor has plenty of power. I think DeWalt hit a home run with this saw…Now if it only came in a cordless version!!
Review by M. Larimore for Taunton’s Complete Illustrated Guide to Tablesaws (Complete Illustrated Guides)
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I’ve been a wood working hobbiest all my life. I got my first cabinet saw this week. This book is perfect for me. I’ve had a benchtop saw, a contractor saw and I owned a radial saw. I thought I pretty much knew everything i needed to know. I am very glad i got this as it really fills the gaps between those saws and the cabinet saw. I would have had no clue what i was missing without the book. I would put this as the appropiate book for anyone who has not had a lot of experience with a cabinet saw or wants to do furniture work on a contractor saw. One reviewer mentioned it as not for the DIY with a benchtop saw; he is right, this is more high-end saw. I got the book before the saw and i was not all that impressed. Now that i have the saw and have used it for 1 day; i’ve encountered several unexpected issues that this book addresses – Very impressive and useful.
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Looking at the book again, I relize that it goes well beyond intermediate(and me) with joints and jigs. It is just a great book!
Review by Joe Sauer for Taunton’s Complete Illustrated Guide to Tablesaws (Complete Illustrated Guides)
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This book is very helpful for any level of woodworker. The photography is excellent and the instructions are easy to follow. A must have resource book.
Review by J. R. Fowler for Taunton’s Complete Illustrated Guide to Tablesaws (Complete Illustrated Guides)
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The book is written to communicate usage and fixtures for working with most table saws. There is enough concern and warnings about unsafe operations for beginners to retain all their fingers and eyes. The book contains procedures, such as a tuneup, that can be used with most brands, and techniques for operation that are very helpful. It also shows how to construct some very useful, inexpensive jigs to save time and increase accuracy. All in all a very useful reference.
Review by Sarah Dieterichs for Taunton’s Complete Illustrated Guide to Tablesaws (Complete Illustrated Guides)
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Being a professional woodworker (luthier) I have many, many reference books on shop tools. This is by far the best I have come across for any shop tool. In addition to expertly explaining and photographing the more common topics of table saws, fixtures and proper usage, the author has addressed topics not to be found in other guides.
Beginning with the basics of choosing, proper usage and common fixtures for your table saw, he leads you into in-depth topics such as peripherals like out feed tables, dust collection systems, saw blades and creating very clever custom fixtures. The maintenance topics even include changing out an arbor on an old saw! All of this is accompanied by a ton of easy to follow pictures, leading you every step of the way. This book educates the beginner and challenges even the most advanced woodworker.
If a bible on the table saw was ever made, this is it and should be the only one you need in your library!
Review by Andrew M. Lincoln for Taunton’s Complete Illustrated Guide to Tablesaws (Complete Illustrated Guides)
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I am a professional woodworker,in my 20+ year career I have read many books and articles on power tools. This book is by far the most complete,concise,most comprehensive doctrine on the table saw that I have ever read. Mr.Anthony covers all aspects of using the table saw from basic cuts,safety devices,jigs and fixtures,maintenance,speciality cuts,dadoes,coves,joinery,dust collection,the list goes on. Whether you are an experienced woodworker or just a beginner there is information in this book that everyone can benefit from. I would guess the only thing better than reading this book would be to spend a week or two with Mr.Anthony in a shop and attempt to glean this much knowledge in one sitting,regardless the book could still be used for reference when the tutilage has ended. The emphasis on safety is apparent throughout the book without becoming overbearing causing the reader to dismiss the message. The pictures and illustrations are well thought out and mesh very well with the text to give the reader the most information possible.