DeWalt DWE7485 table saw quality issues
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Good call!
However, I'm not going to actually use it until I have decided to keep or return the thing. A return is easier when it is clean.
Meanwhile I wrote to DeWalt via their website "Contact Us" page. I have asked what the spec is for the table top's flatness, and questioned why they are saying on their web site it is accurate, as it cannot be with a wobbly top!
I have bought it specifically to make a kitchenette for my camper van, and some other furniture, out of 12mm birch ply. I'm still debating the joinery method to use. However, general DIY activities aside, it'd be nice to think it capable of better things, and there is no reason why not - if the bed was true. Everything else, pretty much, can be improved.
Many people say it's a jobsite saw, so what do you expect? I say it should live up to its price point and reputation. Top say nothing of the manufacturer's claims! If I just wanted something to rip a few timbers I'd have bought a Titan or other such trash. Actually, no, I'd have used a chop saw...
However, I'm not going to actually use it until I have decided to keep or return the thing. A return is easier when it is clean.
Meanwhile I wrote to DeWalt via their website "Contact Us" page. I have asked what the spec is for the table top's flatness, and questioned why they are saying on their web site it is accurate, as it cannot be with a wobbly top!
I have bought it specifically to make a kitchenette for my camper van, and some other furniture, out of 12mm birch ply. I'm still debating the joinery method to use. However, general DIY activities aside, it'd be nice to think it capable of better things, and there is no reason why not - if the bed was true. Everything else, pretty much, can be improved.
Many people say it's a jobsite saw, so what do you expect? I say it should live up to its price point and reputation. Top say nothing of the manufacturer's claims! If I just wanted something to rip a few timbers I'd have bought a Titan or other such trash. Actually, no, I'd have used a chop saw...
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Right, I will dig it out, another great thing about this saw is that I can fit it inside a kitchen cabinet if I take off the winding knob, ( I dont store it in the kitchen by the way.)
But considering that your square --- well errr - isn’t, could it be that your straight edge isn’t either
I did consider that, and so tried it with the fence itself. And with the straight edge on the (not square) square, as well as a 1m aluminium ruler. I could try with a spirit level (has a machined straight edge) but I'm pretty sure the result will be the same - wonky table top... Got a neighbour coming round for a look. He has a professionally equipped woodworking workshop and is an accomplished woodworker. Will see what he says, but I expect he will advise returning it.
OK.. he's been and the result is he doesn't think it's going to be a big problem having a not-quite-flat table. And I probably won't get better precision with a more expensive or flatter table saw, because as a novice I am the limiting factor, not the saw. Although he was of course more tactful than that! I still have my query to DeWalt in play, and of course I need to go back to the supplier and ask. But it is looking more positive than it did yesterday... one suggestion he had was to find a local retailer and measure up on one of theirs. Which I will do.
I have put a sprit level across but its difficult to get a photo, my yellow access plate is slightly high in the back left
corner but it has never caused an issue as it's not the feed edge, and it can be adjusted.given up with the upside down photo
Cheers, I already have one like that, except it has a small knuckle guard to prevent splinters hitting my hand. I made it a while ago, after bodging up a circular saw based table saw - just mounted it upside down, recessed into a home made work bench. Only used it once and didn't really like the thing. Felt very sketchy!
DeWalt replied this morning with a load of platitudes and "we will investigate". I have asked how long it will take and could they just send a replacement table top? Assuming it can be fitted without special tools of course. I have taken my throat plate out and measures again across the table. It dips across the table where the mitre slots are, but front to back it is acceptably flat.
Would you mind taking another picture with the level just forward of the throat plate, please? So that it isn't resting on the plate. It looks like your table dips by the opening the plate sits in.
DeWalt replied this morning with a load of platitudes and "we will investigate". I have asked how long it will take and could they just send a replacement table top? Assuming it can be fitted without special tools of course. I have taken my throat plate out and measures again across the table. It dips across the table where the mitre slots are, but front to back it is acceptably flat.
Would you mind taking another picture with the level just forward of the throat plate, please? So that it isn't resting on the plate. It looks like your table dips by the opening the plate sits in.
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Just return the darn thing if you're not happy with it.
Well indeed. But you haven't read my posts... my point is, if they replace, will I end up with another wonky one? That's my main concern. If I ask for a refund, what other saw should I consider in the £400 price range, being back at square one...?
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