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Want a new table saw - 8-1/4 vs 10"

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4.2K views 17 replies 16 participants last post by  lenaitch  
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I have an old 10" Skill table saw from about 20 years ago. The fence is crap. It can't rip any boards with precision. Most saws today with a rack and pinion fence fixes that issue. I have mainly worked with 2x material and occasional sheet goods. I would like to be able to make some cabinets down the road.

I was able to snag the 8-1/4" Dewalt 7485 for a great price. Should I hold out for something like the 10" Dewalt 7491RS instead?

Is there something else I should be thinking about when it comes to blade size? I am guessing using a crosscut sled with the smaller blade will probably be limited in what you could cut.

Thoughts? Thanks.
 
Discussion starter · #6 ·
It's rare that my 10" saw doesn't have enough blade above the table, but it happens.
Would happen that much more often with a 8-1/4".

I would hold out for the 10"
Appreciate all the responses so far. I am going to return the 8.25 even though I am reluctant too. I think the larger blade will be worth it. I want to stick with a jobsite saw as I know it will need to be moved occasionally.