I am thinking on buying de new dewalt 745 table saw, anybody used yet?, I need a table saw as compact as it gets, so the 744, bosch and rigid are not a choice.
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I've had the larger Dewalt portable table saw for years now. Absolutely love it. the new smaller one just looks like a smaller version. The sliding fence system is the best of any saw. Plenty powerful too. Chuck
If your lucky, you mayy find a coouple of threads from a few weeks ago in the tool folder by doing a search.
Cocensus seems to be it's a great saw, just a little pricey.
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Eric is right, there was a thread about a month or so ago about that saw. The upshot was that it is a great little saw, only rips to 16" and doesn't take a dado. It's perfect for doing a kitchen or hauling up 3 flights to have the saw right there where the work is being done. I almost got it myself but there was a deal on a brand new 744 with the stand that I just couldn't pass up, and I'm very glad I went with it.
I have the little Makita 8 1/4" that isn't made anymore and that everybody is bidding on E-bay for, that along with the Rousseau table insert has been my setup for many years. I have had the saw for almost 20 years and I am dreading the day that it dies so I'm keeping it well groomed. Can't understand why they don't market the thing anymore, it was one of their most popular tools and a mainstay in the home and field for HO and pros alike.
I would think that this little 745 would take off. It's the perfect size for a trim carp.
I have had that same 8 1/4" Makita for about 20 yrs. too. Its the lightest table saw Ive ever seen. I can carry it with one hand and carry the stand in the other hand. It seems to have plenty of power and Ive never had a problem with it. Its the oldest Makita saw I have except for a red Makita circular saw (that still works) and is now used for cutting concrete and stucco.
Edited 12/30/2006 4:09 pm ET by wood4rd
You might want to look at this thread. Have not been through all of it, but one of the last messages says.
"JLC will have a really, really good review of the new Dewalt 745 in the February issue...don't ask me how I know this.. ;)"
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A-holes. Hey every group has to have one. And I have been elected to be the one. I should make that my tagline.