Saw weight: 57 lb.
Stand weight: 16 lb.
Table size: 26 in. wide by 22 in. deep
Price: $469, packaged with folding stand
Power: Maxing out at 4800 rpm, the DeWalt cut 8/4 maple and cherry with ease.
Riving knives: The riving knife is adjusted or removed with a lever mounted under the saw table (above right). The setup works great. The saw comes with two riving knives: a finlike one (shown) and a taller one that holds the blade cover.
Fence design: The rack-and-pinion rip fence is precise and easy to adjust with a front-mounted knob. An auxiliary fence (left) folds down for narrow stock and supports wide rips. The push stick is neatly stored aboard the fence.
Rip capacity: Rip capacity is an impressive 28-1/2 in. For wider rips, the stock is supported by the L-shaped auxiliary fence. The rip fence is secured to the extension rails with draw catches.
Portability: Wider rip capacity and a larger saw table come at the expense of portability. The DeWalt, because of its stand design and weight, is more difficult to carry.
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