DeWalt owner here: There are two holes on the blade wrenches that match the diameter of the fence lugs, and are spaced however far the two fence positions are supposed to be. So the procedure is square the fence in the outer position, then use the wrench to set the position of the outer lugs, and it will be the correct distance and square.

Wow, now this is a review channel! Most in depth reviews for woodworking tools I’ve ever seen!

I was on the fence about this, and I was looking forward to a SkilSaw for the past few years, but now I'm definitely leaning on the DeWalt. The DeWalt stand is more much stable by far and compact, which makes a huge difference when tetrising and organizing tool in my vehicle. The knife is set better, the fence rides better, the throat plate is better, the push stick is positioned and secured in a better place... Hands down, I'm a believer now, I can't believe it. I was really set on the SkilSaw because of the worm drive and the dust port accessory. Not no more. Thank you for your video. It really helped me make up my mind.

I purchased the Skilsaw a few months ago after watching one of your videos unboxing the Skilsaw, easier to fold up or down and four wheel drive wheels.

one thing you could address that would be beneficial is the availability of replacement parts.

Hey Mr.Mike The Tape measure is a EASY fix on the SKILL Simply take your tape measure. MARK 6' 12" 18" and 24" next to the TAPE with a FINE FELT PIN. I actually marked mine on the FACE/Tape area thru the 90* bend. Took my Heat Gun. Heated the 24 end. with a RAZOR I just lifted it carefully. TAKE HEAT gun. Slowly Peel the tape with the HEAT to soften the STICKY and peel it up to about the Last Inch. (( I am right handed had tape in Left Hand. Heat guy in Right. PEELED it back to the last INCH....)) Put heat gun down. and now with Right hand. STICK the 6" with a slight pull. to align properly. Then 12" Pulll to stick down at 12" then 18" and 24"..... ALL MY Measurements were done with fence and tape measurement CONFIRMED....... The RED marker on the slider works GREAT to draw next too. etc etc EASY FIX.

Great job Mike! I've seen a couple of your videos and you do a great job of thorough reviewing the products. I'm still on the fence (no pun intended) about which to pick but I am leaning towards the Skilsaw. Thank you for what you do and you have a new subscriber!

Just canceled order for DeWalt after seeing so many negative reviews on their own site. A few mentioned the arbor nut coming loose! Going to cough up $100 more for the Skilsaw, due to the depth of cut and stand.

Sweet! You hit 11K subs! Grats! Great comparison, Mike. Although I'm pretty much set for power tools your reviews are always worth watching. Looking forward to the Metabo and Bosch stuff, as well as more from Skil and Flex. I think Bauer and Hercules are worth a look also. I'm not brand loyal, and it's refreshing to see the offerings from companies other than the over-covered DeWalt, Milwaukee, and Ryobi tools everyone else is doing.

Great video, Mike! When I retired in 2020, I bought the DeWalt 8.25 table saw because I was intimidated by table saws then. Many projects later, I wish I would have bought a 10 inch. Pining for DeWalt to introduce a contractor table saw and I would scarf that up. However Skilsaw makes quite the impression! I’m content with what I have, but you make a strong case for upgrading for me! Take care, man!

I'm pretty new to woodworking and I'm really interested in buying a table saw but all the options make it hard! Your videos help a ton, thank you!

I am surprised but made my choice. Getting the Skil.

After my 25 yo Rigid died, I replaced it with this Skil. I’m strictly DIY but with a small shop. The bulk work needs to done outside. The sled was the deciding fact, since I have to roll over grass and bumps. Since then, the torque monster has been great for ripping pressure treated lumber and the cutting depth comes in handy every now and then.

Thanks, I'm still on the fence, but this info truly helps a lot!

Thank you for sharing. I am a newbie at woodworking and these videos help. Thanks again. Subbed.

I’d go with the Skilsaw, just because I know that in 50 years when my grandkids need a tablesaw, that worm drive powertrain will still be kicking lol.

Skip saw has it all, so well made! I have said it before you did an outstanding job!

The worm drive and the frame bar that turns into support easily makes the Skilsaw worth the extra few bucks IMHO.

SAW the video, great work , easy to follow as always.

I like the big wheels on the skilsaw. That's the selling point for me.

I've owned the Skil for 7 years. Zero complaints.

Thanks for a great comparison video. For me, the Skilsaw will work better. My shop is pretty small, so any time I can cut wood outside on the lawn, it’s one less shop cleanup for me. With that awesome stand and those big wheels, I’d have no problem rolling it out the door, even over the fairly high sill. Just turned 65, just retired and just got the shop built, after whining about not having a proper shop for 40 years, lol, so it’s time to replace all my cheap saws, (table saw, miter saw etc), with bigger, better ones. Folks like yourself who make these videos really help a bunch, with your insight. Cheers!

Great video. Now you have me thinking about the Skillsaw! Well done.

saw this comparison highlighted on the Tool Show, came over to have a look. Impressed by your thorough unbiased review. I came in with the thought that the DeWalt was the best from my research, but MAN the skillsaw stand and 1 person operation has me questioning myself..... I think however the fence smoothness and accurate ruler (come on you cant fuck that up) gives it *just* to the DeWalt. Subbed!

I’ve got the skilsaw at home, and I frequently use a coworkers dewalt (carpenter). The dewalt is awesome, and might be slightly nicer build quality. I’d buy the skilsaw again though! The stand is absurdly good. You can do stairs with one hand! The extra left hand support from the stand is really excellent design, and makes ripping sheet goods much safer. The dust port is better on the skilsaw, and will shoot straight down into a 5 gallon bucket. A note on the fence: my skilsaw is smoother than the dewalt, cause the work one is crammed full of sawdust haha. Both move smoother with the knob. Moving the dewalt once it’s set up is annoying. I’m going to bring my skilsaw into work and see what my coworker thinks! Cheers

Hey bro, First time on your channel, and i gotta say i stayed for thebwhole video without FF it. Very good conrenr bro thank you.

Been watching your Table saw difference videos. I like what I see from that SkilSaw! You say you are giving away that saw on the 16th of Sept. my Bday is the 17th and I sure could use a table saw in my shop! Been shopping for the best saw for the right price in the mean time. Have a great day and keep on showing what you got! Thanks!

Excellent review! Just subscribed because of the thoroughness of your review. Still not sure which one I would get but I am in the market for one.

Great job comparing the two saw. I have always been a DeWalt fan, but the Skil looks very interesting. I’m in the market for a new table saw

Hi Mike, first time seeing your videos and really glad i found them; great info in each one! My company restores old houses so we put a lot of use on these job site saws; just about to retire our current Dewalt 10 inch unit. It's been a champ over the years but definitely had to replace parts from time to time. Does anyone have a sense of the Skilsaw's durability and longevity? Super interested in that unit to become our main saw.

I like your style, and the video, unlike a lot of your viewers I don't see the comparison, unless I am missing the point, the DeWalt is 10 years old, Skill is of a year ago as I am viewing your video, plenty of time for other manufactures to see what is worth using. Thank you for your time.

The skills is great with plywood and pine it struggles ripping harder woods like walnut. Made a straight edge jig and use my skil worm drive circular saw, works great.

Well, the overriding factor for any table saw and what makes them do what they do is the fence. I like the skil stand and love that you can rip a 2x4 or 4x4 in one go I still have to give it to dewalt...it just edged out the skil with it's smooth fence and riving knife setup and accurate scale.

Great reviews, love the Skilsaw!

We need a video comparing replacing arbor bearings! I am replacing the bearings on my earlier generation Skillsaw SPT70WT and it requires quite a bit of disassembly!

The point of a contractor saw is that it needs to be portable on that fact alone. The skill is hands down the winner. When you consider all the other features, it's really a toss-up. I measured my Tape measure on the front of the saw once not off I don't know if I got lucky or if they fixed it but I don't have an issue. I also don't have an issue with my fence. I have a lot of hours on the shop. And it still works as good as the day about it. I don't have any negatives about the Dewalt, Dewalt makes great equipment. But for portability, nobody beats the skil.

I love the dewalt have not regret buying it plus i recently brought the freud 8" dado blades for it 😊

I have a small shop - 10 x 14 - and having the undercarraige on the Skil is a huge bonus. It moves aroung easily and even though I have a step up going into my shop the wheels on the Skil handles it with ease. I can then do the bigger jobs out on my deck.

Will the Skilsaw stand accommodate the Dewalt saw. Do the mounting holes line up by any chance?

I was leaning toward the Dewalt and now you've clouded my judgement. I love that Skilsaw stand but the fact that the Dewalt stores smaller is conflicting me. Sounds like the tape issue can be replaced easily.

Man, that is tough! the extra height capacity of the Skil, the blade chnage and stand, outfeed accessory. The dewalt fence, plate and riving knife swap seem much better. Thank you for all of the great info!

Super job Mike! I have one question, the DWE7491RS use the DWE74911 stand. Do you know if you could use the DW7440RS in place of the DWE74911 stand? I assume you can buy the DWE7491 saw separately? Thank you.

I fight the fence on my VERY old Delta saw now, and it even stops me from doing projects because of the hassle. I like the stand on the SKIL, but the deciding factor was the difference of how smooth the fence was on the DeWalt compared to the Skilsaw. I also like that outfeed support on the Skilsaw and which the Dewalt had that feature. The DeWalt fence still gets my vote and would be why I pick the DeWalt.

That Skillsaw motor and worm gear gearbox looks absolutely incredible. They built that motor and worm drive way more beautiful than it needs to be, and it's almost worth buying just because of that motor and gearbox. They even have their name cast into the side of the solid metal motor housing (not a plastic motor like 99% of brushed motors). I have to say, I am so happy that I live in a timeline where Skillsaw is a premium brand that is still commercial quality. Something you didn't mention in your Skil table saw review is that you were able to rip a 4x4 beam all the way through without flipping it over. Skil and Skillsaw have found a way to give you an extra 1/2" of cutting depth compared to the Dewalt. That's a huge factor for a person who uses 4" thick lumber. The way they positioned the motors is genius.

I have the Dewalt. First table saw I’ve ever owned. Bought it earlier this year. I absolutely love it. Your previous review really helped me with my decision, and also getting it set up. Keep up the great work.

Hello Mike. Just bought the Dewalt. Was leaning toward the Skillsaw as mentioned in one of my earlier comments because of its 16" wheel stand and worm drive but switched last minute. Love the DeWalt but having a problem with throat plate, havent been able to find anything and wondering if you have same. At 8:30 of your video you show the exact spot with issue. The black inserted area on the right between blade and fence is approximately 1 to 1-1/2 wide you will notice that the yellow part of the throat plate wraps around to the back of the black. The black is quite a bit lower than the yellow which almost gave me an unpleasant experience yesterday. Screw adjustments do nothing for the issue because the black inserted area is captured within the main plate. Its only a problem when you are cutting a piece that is less than the width of the black, the black becomes the support and your piece hits the yellow back edge past the blade. Why the heck is that black even there? Watched this video several times, subbed and enjoy your style. Thank you!

Thanks for the great comparison! I appreciate the time and effort that you put into this, and thought the presentation was excellent. I just bought the DeWalt. After looking over the reviews on both Amazon and HD, I thought it would be the way to go. I loved the stand on the Skilsaw and the wheels definitely will handle rougher terrain. The Skilsaw cost less, but when I saw the DeWalt dropped $100 in price, I decided to pull the trigger. If I'm spending my money on a product, I don't want to have to "fix" something to make it function correctly, right out of the gate, so I'm happy with my choice. Only time will tell if I made the right decision.

Hmmm... I'll put a DeWalt on the Skilsaw stand. 😋 I'm thinking of mount the DeWalt on a very stable cart, so the stand isn't so important. However, I mount a 2x4 across the back legs towards the bottom if the saw is staying open for awhile.

I'm looking to buy a job site table saw. I've had my eye on the rigid table saw. A contractor friend of mine highly suggested the DeWalt table saw. I love these side by side comparison videos. I used to buy only DeWalt power tools many years ago until I found out they were bought out Black & Decker. I was afraid DeWalt would go hill in quality but have recently learned they haven't change a thing and DeWalt is still making high quality power tools. The cost is another concern. DeWalt prices are high. If the skill table saw can match the quality, power and price is cheaper than the DeWalt, I'll be buying the skill.

Could you put some wax on the fence rails? would that help with smoothness and maybe even wear?? If this is a stupid question I am sorry, I am just new to Table saws/wood working. I did alot in HS, but that has been many years. Since then it has just been refinishing my basement and house repairs. Really LOVE your in depth reviews. Honest about everything. and literally you check everything, even somethings I wouldnt even think to check.

Can you mount the Skilsaw on the Dewalt cart ?

I purchased a Skill SPT77WM circular saw, in September of 2023. That saw is a beast. Anyone using one of those better have a good grip on it before squeezing the trigger, or that thing will kick like a mule. On materials like southern yellow pine, that motor doesn't even pause at all, it just cuts through it like a hot knife through butter. If that Skill table saw is built the way my circular saw is, it should be a winner.

Can you tell us , what is the foot print width, meaning what is the smallest door I can easily wheel thru. ? That info is important when taking it to changing job sites.

I really dislike the cutout in the dewalt table. I get why they do it for portability but it just seems like it could be an issue in some circumstances

I’m kinda waiting to see if Bosch comes out with Reaxx (flesh sensing safety tech) or similar again, plus they have very interesting saws with sliding mitre options in other markets so who knows what’s coming next but I really enjoyed this review and the Dewalt is very compelling (they both are)!

Well personally I'm goin with the dato stack lol...DeWalt jobsite saw I've used for prolly 25 years framing houses...it's provin ok..this Skil is makein quit the splash these days..everyone seems to like it...I know space is a issue for some, but seriously get at least a contractor saw if you are guna do fine wood working..you will be that much farther ahead by doing so in so many ways...great honest review my man...

My Bosch 4100 seems harder to raise the blade after several years of use. I clean it out more regularly now than before, but problem seems to be getting more frequent. Any idea how to correct this?

I'm sold on the skil , worm gear and better stand did it

Enjoy your videos....looking to purchase. Question please what is the difference between the SPT99-11 and the SPT99-12? Being older I'm seriously leaning toward the skillsaw because of the 16" wheeled stand. Thoughts on the Ridgid R4550.

Easy. The DeWalt has the superior fence and an accurate and adjustable fence is crucial when it comes to tables saws. The skilsaw is a very nice too.

i would be interested to see one of these modern saws up against an old craftsman you see on marketplace all the time and see if the new saws are that much better

Can you please review the Kobalt 10" in 15 amp table saw w/ stand (Model TS10601)? I have never seen a review video for it, only it's less impressive and more expensive "little brother". It took has a rack and pinion fence setup and was recently on sale (after Black Friday) for just $270. I feel like I got a steal and so far my only concern is the gears for raising/lowering the blade are plastic, not metal. Interested in your thoughts and thank you for your work and content.

Great channel and info, thanks brother! BTW, and this is said will all the respect brother, but sometimes you remind me of Scott Hall a.k.a. Razor Ramone... just some intonations on certain words. lol God bless ya man.

Did’nt find link for the skill saw giveaway I wonder😣

Mike, thanks a million! Your vids are some of the most impressive on the web re power tools, and the best for in-depth reviews and instruction -- and you aren't constantly hawking useless gizmos either. This one left me still happy with my deWalt, but it settled the quandary I was in over whether to buy a Diablo dado set or one of the more expensive brands. Looks as if the Diablo will do for me. Wet green wood -- what a test!

At about 19min in, the Skilsaw seems to have borrowed A LOT from the Bosch. My old Bosch has the same rear outfeed table, a really similar throat plate, a very similar looking table, etc. of course the Bosch worm drive circ saw is pretty much identical to the Skilsaw Mag77…so, ther’s that.

Good job subed

If you regularly need to go up stairs or setup crossing more rugged terrain, get the Skil. Otherwise, it could be either and you would be satisfied.

My 10" Kobalt 10152 is 35" tall, the blade to fence length is only 28 7/8. The quick-release undercarriage/portability base is much like Skilsaw's, but the wheels are much smaller, and plastic. The base is very sturdy, however. It has a 15 amp motor, so powers through pretty much everything. When I bought it, it was on sale for $299.00 (at Lowes). The included all-purpose blade works fine for all general construction lumber, but I would buy a better blade for hardwoods. I've both ripped and cross-cut boards and plywood with no problems using that blade. The push stick thingy rests on top of the fence in a spring-loaded channel on top. Very handy. All in all a very good tool for cheap! Edit: I do NOT like the Dewalt stand-- those legs are spindly, and the back legs are, indeed, a trip hazard. Especially in a shop. No part of my stand is in the way of the table (looks like Dewalt bit it pretty bad with that handle in the way on the left of the table).

Seems like great saws, but I’ll need a trailer to cart them around, look at size of the stand s😮

Wow, such a true through and through review. I have both this skilsaw and another smaller Dewalt table saw. I want this Dewalt so bad though! I agree with everything you brought up in the comparisons. After coming from multiple higher end table saws and even my little Dewalt flex volt (daily job site use), when I first used the skilsaw it honestly felt like a junky toy. The smoothness and quality and craftsmanship just isn’t there. I do really really like the stand and how mobile it is… but ripping full sheets by myself is pretty darn sketchy as you can literally end up pushing the saw over due to the wobble. That’s kinda what did it for me. Very annoying to not be able to trust a nice straight cut knowing your saw will move out from under you… to me and probably most ppl, the rip capacity is what tips the scales. Depth of cut is nice but you can always just flip the piece over if need be so not that important for a contractor saw. But being able to rip 32+ inches is a hugeeeeee deal. Also one has to add oil to the worm drive if I’m not mistaken? In any case, the craftsmanship, thought put into the riving knife, rock solidness, and rip capacity make this an easy choice. I would only choose the skil if I needed to traverse rocky terrain up and down a mountain every single day.

I don’t know which one is better, but I’ve owned the dewalt for 10 years and have zero complaints

GOOD JOB WITH YOUR VIDEO 😮

I want to see a review on rigid table saw

After watching this video and reading through the comments, it's Skilsaw for me. I want to use it to build a large shed and need to make a lot of cuts on 4x8 sheets and 4x4 posts. Having support from the foot of the stand for panels is huge, and so is the ability to buy a rear outfeed stand. Skilsaw can cut a depth of 3 5/8ths while DeWalt can only cut 3 1/8th so it can't do posts without flipping it over. Since I plan on using a lot of rough cut wet lumber from my chainsaw and planer, Skilsaw's worm drive seems like a winner. I would have loved to see an even thicker dado on wet wood to try and see what the DeWalt's limit is

On a table saw I always look for the best fence…. That said I do like the the motor on the Skill.

Hey Brother. great job on your videos. I love your 1st hand impression. I would expect the DeWalt to be a bit more refined. Although, I'm certain, after your video, SKIL has quickly gotten their collective sh!t together. I'm leaning towards the SKIL, but it remains to be seen whichever saw has the best price at the time of purchase. I do like those big scooter wheels on the SKIL.

i have a question, does the skilsaw throat plate is compatible with the skil table saw? would be great if you can clarify this doubt. BTW as always great video.

SAW your video. Amazing delivery as always. Personally I gotta go with DeWalt. Thank you for what you do.

I own the DWE7491RS (and never used the Skilsaw). I can attest to the rock-solid stability of the Dewalt stand. I think if I was still installing wood floors and needed a lot of mobility with my table saw, where I'd be moving it daily to and from different jobsites, it looks like the Skilsaw's stand might be beneficial. Dewalt's is not very comfortable to move around. However, because I keep my table saw in the same place most of the time, and only occasionally move (mostly when cleaning), I really appreciate the stability provided by the Dewalt, and I don't think I'd like the front-to-back wobble from the Skilsaw. I can further attest to the smooth action of the Dewalt fence. I have adjusted its width and switched from fence-up to fence-down configuration hundreds of times in the three years I have owned it, and it still remains smooth and accurate. All this to say, for a woodworker needing a dedicated table saw and not needing a lot of mobility, I think I'd stick with Dewalt. But if I needed jobsite mobility, I'd at least consider the Skilsaw. Edit: I also have no need of a portable outfeed support, I use a custom-made workbench for that. But on a jobsite, I could definitely see where that outfeed support for the Skilsaw might be beneficial, depending on what you're using it for. Yet again reinforcing my initial impression that the Skilsaw might be be better for the working man needing mobile use. Second edit: thanks for your thorough review.

I Would like a Dewalt on a SkillSaw stand. But already have a Kobalt with similar "gravity rise" stand that was lots cheaper on clearance.

I am also leaning towards the Dewalt. I am in the market due to the fact My 4 year old Kolbalt table saw, the motor must had a crack in the mounting because the motor just fell down. Luckly i was not using it at the time. Just an FYI

Im a contractor who bought the skil in your video and have this to say, fence locking turnbuckle sucks constantly retighten dust chute clogs very easy saw stand foot pedal broke in first week ow motor has shit the bed. I have owned skil worm drive saws for over 40 years and they have been fantastic. I also had a dewalt 10" years ago that was a great saw , but my go to tablesaw has always been makita with rousseau set up great site saw

Great unbiased review! I got the dewalt compact version for its portability and love the rack and pinion design.

Hi, just bought the same dewalt table saw after your earlier review on it. Just wondering does the dewalt throw large sparks from the motor when you turn it off. Thanks Mark.

Great review. I would like to see some Flex tools reviews.

I would like to see a comparison between the Bosch and Skilsaw.

Would you please review the Metabo HPT C10RJS?

Honestly the stand puts me over the line on the Skilsaw, well other than the wormdrive motor. I work by myself so the fact I can get it in and out of the truck has me sold. If the DeWalt had the same stand, I would totally be screwed. Lol

I'm in the market for a new table saw. I don't have a shop so I need to have my table saw on wheels. I wanted to see a comparison of these two saws. You nailed my friend. I wish I could snap my fingers and mesh these saws to my likings but the world doesn't work that way. I have gotten 22 years out of my Hitachi table saw and it is time to move on and up. The blade has the dreaded wiggle with no adjustments. I have tweaked it as far as I can go and I`m done. Time to get a new saw. Great job on comparing these saws.

My 22-year old lowest-price Craftsman just died, which I used it the last few years as my secondary beat-around benchtop saw (Kept it outside, rain or shine), and I was thinking of getting a saw for jobsites and also to built a bench around for my shop - I have a Ridgid, but the stand is almost as big as the Skilsaw, and I liked the Craftsman for being so light and movable. Now, I already wrote you that I bought the Skil (The red one, not the Skilsaw) in Greece, on your recommendation, and how impressed I was with it. Would you say the Skilsaw is a lot more powerful than the Skil? I would rather have the portability of the Skil, and pretty much everything seems the same between the two, other than the worm drive and the cart, and given the price difference, would you say that on the power they are kinda similar, or is there a big difference?

can you review the M18 Milwaukee tablesaw?

Only thing I didn’t notice you mention is price. I bought the Skilsaw for 2/3 the price of the Dewalt. Interestingly, I don’t have the issue with the tape, although I do have a wear spot on the rail. I’ve never trusted the tapes though and always measure using my tape measure or occasionally a rule.

I have the skilsaw table saw. It is quite good relatively speaking, however if I was to do it again I’d buy a sawstop without hesitation. Additionally I will saw the motor on a jobsite saw just isn’t in the same league as a cabinet saw that runs 220volt… I’m hard to please so I’d be going 220 sawstop despite the cost

The Dewalt seems to have a *lot* more parts available at ereplacementparts...

Buy the skillsaw stand and put it on the Dewalt?

The plastic thing on skil makes me try to choose the yellow one. 😅

Would you take the delta over dewalt? Guessing the delta...

Saw

I own the dewalt and use it with dado blades and a vacuum, I maximize the ripping cut up to 34.5 inches, man! I love this tool. Mine doesn't make the squeaking rail noise and stops fast.(im surprised the one in the video is actually stops slow, might be one of the first gen). I do remove the bolts for transportation in a loaded van. It's super easy. I use saw horses and plywood for outfeed and also use as a work station.