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My only complaint with the machine is the mitre gauge. As several people have noted, it is a contractors saw not a high end cabinet saw. However, for the money it is a great machine. I've had the Bosch 4100 worksite table saw and the gravity rise stand for about 6 months. I've found it to be a very good contractor saw. It would be nice if Bosch had included a slightly better mitre gauge -- the fence on the mitre gauge could be longer and the mitre gauge slide wobbles badly in the t-track.
The saw's motor runs loudly enough to let you know it means business. I'm still learning more about the rip fence with the side extended, but think I've figured this out. So I returned the saw and got a replacement - perfect.First of all, I especially like the safety features. If you don't connect a dust collector, this port spews dust a good distance, probably around 8 feet or so.The saw's construction put metal where it is needed, and sturdy plastic where it is not. But this stand is so good, so portable, and so sturdy, you will want to use it.So despite my first disappointment with a defective power switch, my overall satisfaction with this saw is extremely high. The power switch was kapoot. I researched quite a few table saws online and read all of the consumer reviews before deciding on the Bosch.
The soft-start motor is a thoughtful design feature too. I have a friend who nearly sawed his hand in two while vacuuming his shop and he didn't notice that his saw got turned on, so the loud motor isn't really detrimental to me. On the rear of the saw is the electrical cord storage area, a very handy push stick (safety first). This makes the saw light enough to be carried around if you choose not to use the lift stand. I can now confidently set the fence per the markings and get a reliable cut. This port connects directly to my shop vac and I'd say that better than 90% of the dust is captured into the vacuum. After using a small 8" bench table saw for over 25 years, now I feel like I've graduated to the major league and can make saw dust with the best of them.
The miter gauge works really well and feels very sturdy.The gravity lift stand is pure genius and allows me to stow the saw in a corner when it's not needed.
The first saw I got home and assembled was DOA.
The riving knife works great, and the anti-kickback pawls can save your life.
Setup takes less than 30 seconds including plugging this baby into a 120 Vac outlet.
Nice job Bosch.
This saw has raised the quality of my work due to its accuracy and power.
I wanted something portable yet accurate.
The rip fence is dead-on accurate.
and the saw dust exhaust port.
Wish I had purchased it long ago. It is so much quieter and smoother than the old saw. The only complaint I have is that my old dado blade will not fit unless I remove the lower blade shield. I recently bought this saw at Lowe's when my 26+ year old full-size Craftsman table saw died for the last time. I have a small workshop--12x16, and this saw takes up soooooo much less space. It was a little tricky getting the stand to open and close until I did it a few times.
Shouldn't have to do that for this kind of money. I wish all the manufacturers would drop the t-slot. I fixed it with a dozen drops of super glue along one side to make the guide about 1/64" wider. The only real issue I have is that the miter gauge is loose in the slot. Came with a good blade. Good saw for home use. Safety features are fairly easy to use (and remove when needed). Now it's tight.
I had gone to a big box store to get a feel for the product and both places had the gravity stand fastened to tight - so I was not crazy about the stand.When I followed the directions for assembly of the stand it ended up perfect - folding and unfolding with little effort -my wife tried it and even she was impressed.I love the way all the accesories including the saw guard have a storage point.Soft start is great - no more blown circuits like I had with my previous portable. This is a great saw - everything was perfect out of the box. Crosscuts and rips great - I recently ripped 8' of 1 1/4" Cherry - no problem.Bought all the accesories to got with it - the outfeed extension works great.
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