Dewalt 7480 or 7490x?

I have the 745, which looks very similar. It is a very good saw. The fence design is fantastic. It is strong enough for dense hardwoods, and has a shroud over the blade that makes dust collection easy. On the downside, it is, much like my ex, apocalyptically loud for its size. Also, the infeed / outfeed capacity is limiting. I have ripped sheets of plywood with this saw, but not without invoking the Almighty. I think if I were doing it all over again, I’d look a little harder for a used hybrid. You won’t go wrong with the DeWalt, but you might wish you had a larger table.

Sawdust, you make some very good points and I am “maybe” looking at the delta 36-725 or the rigid version, can’t remember the model number. However, both are more expensive than the dewalts

My rational on the dewalt is that I plan to build a mobile work/tableware bench that the saw will fit into, so the out feed and side ext area won’t be an issue.

ugggg, decisions, decisions!!!

I find it kind of funny that your number one ‘need’ is what you don’t need:

1. I dont need it to be movbile
- jwyant

And then proceed to ask about two machines that are designed specifically to be moved around (portable jobsite saws). As for rip capacity – even those with cabinet saws don’t usually rip 4×8 sheet goods on them. Much easier to rip it with a circular saw or track saw to rough size and then to final size on the table saw.

For what you appear to want to do, find a saw with a real induction motor and larger table. Those Dewalts are great for being portable, but are small (limited capacity and very little mass) and loud (universal screamer motors). There isn’t much of a reason to buy a portable saw if you don’t need it to be portable, and will most likely find yourself wishing you had something heavier and bigger.

Cheers,
Brad

-- Brad in FL - To be old and wise, you must first be young and stupid

Thanks brad. Great insight. I apologize on my list, it was not in order of priority, just what came to mind first.

I own the DW7480, it is a great saw for a portable one. You might be better served looking on Craigslist for a nice used contractor saw. If you are short on space the DW7480 can accept a smaller dado set but does not come with the dado throat plate but it is available.

If space allows you will want to get an induction motor as opposed to the universal one. You can’t go wrong with the DW7480 but you could do better if you can find a used one in your price range.

Thank you Tech. I searched Craigslist and here really isn’t anything out there in my area. Found one that was built on the 70s. Lol.

Space is an issue, smaller part of my garage, so that is why I am leaning towards a saw that has a smaller footprint but could be secured to a workbench that would double as a larger cutting area and a work bench.

Regarding the dado ability, I did not think the 7480 accepted dado blades. I think for what I will be doing, I should be able to get away with using the regular blade to cut slots (sorry if that is incorrect terminology) in the wood. Dados would be a bonus.

Cheers!