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On the Island of Nantucket, where EVERYTHING is at least 30% more, this saw was $699. Also, the gravity rise wheel-stand has been key on every job site. Otherwise, I'd buy probably another one. Not ripped off this time.I'm always baffled by Amazon's suggested retail price of products with the line through them and then THEIR awsome price that's nearly 1/2 off. Riving knife is trick or treat depending on your blade, check your kerf.
This saw, according to Amazon retails for $1,200. But I digress.Up until a few weeks ago when I couldn't get the blade to rise, it was the best portable I'd ever owned. Whether ripping mahogany 2x or soft pine it got it done. Just use the right blade, which is an easy swap.
Take about 5 minutes though, and use some paste wax on both rails where the fence rides, and wipe it off after it dries, otherwise the fence will chatter when you move it into position.One person on here griped about the magnifying indicator on the fence guide. Keep that in mind when you get ready to put it together, and instead of wrenches ONLY, get a wrench and socket ready in both sizes. This makes the saw easy to transport and load.
BTW, one guy showed me how "easy" his ridgid table saw folded up.the bosch has it beat by a mile.Performance was nice, although I expected more power according to some of the reviews on here, but I have to say it didn't bog down ripping some hardwood for a crown molding shelf cap and also some 2x4's for a nailer that I ripped down then angled. Keep them with you in case OSHA comes on the job looking for a cash donation.I can't complain and I give this saw 5 stars. It's a table saw. I don't get the whining about that.
It called for 10 and 16 mm wrenches and actually needed 13 and 17 mm, f.y.i. The safety mechanisms are very easy to install and remove, both on the work surface and in storage. Uh, there's a pusher on the back of the saw. The gravity rise is a nice feature, I also have the 4212-L miter saw with gravity rise.
This makes it even easier to read. It is a well thought out saw and stand combo. I have a Chevy Express van, and it loads up easily, and unloads easily. You know how stock blades rate, they're not going to send you a forrest blade with 400 teeth, but I am certain another blade would add tremendously to the speed and finish of cuts. Other than that, the saw went together easily.Using the saw is fairly easy, and if you keep in mind it is a jobsite saw, and not a cabinet shop grade saw, you won't be disappointed at all.Accuracy of the tape on the table is awesome, no need to measure except for setting the indicator. I'm sure they could work on that, but it would add more weight to the unit no doubt.One person mentioned using the miter gage to push wood through. Keep in mind you won't be able to shove wood through it like a shop saw or tree shredder, but you can take your time and do a nice, accurate, quality job.Some people whined about the dust. It's nice to have 2 high quality machines that set up, transport, and cut very accurately and add to the professional level of my craft.
Also, I used the stock blade with this saw. I'll get a blade when this one gives up, or when I need one with a finer cut.Raising and lowering the blade is a cinch. One thing that wasn't too cool was the misquotes on tool sizes to put it together. Why whine. I bought this saw at Lowe's as I needed it quick for a finish job. It's senseless. I highly recommend it. It sets up easy, and looks professional on the job.
Adjusting bevels is a little awkward, as the weight of the motor sends it to an angle when you loosen the lock to make an adjustment. The fence stays square to the blade all the way across. Not a problem, they all ripped nicely and no jamming. I hooked up my ridgid vacuum to it and it cut it down significantly and kept it minimal. They make saw dust.
It Crosscuts and rips small stock fine. YOU CANNOT BUY A COMPLETE REPLACEMENT MOTOR. Bosch only sells the cazillion little parts to build one. Buy a few squaring tools. If the motor was twice the size with a complete replacement motor available, this would be the best job site saw around. Buy additional bushings to have on hand, change out about a set a year. Almost impossible to rip an oak 2x4 as delivered. Whitepine 2x4s did ok.
Motor is way, way under powered. Have help handy. Tried to buy a new motor but not possible.Yes that's right, you cannot buy a replacement motor from Bosch. Any table saw has to be calibrated prior to use so do not expect that Ole Norm is working at the warehouse.
Table NEEDS bigger wheels as all our job sites have stairs. It is very easy to destroy yourself or the tool. The stand and saw were close to right-on straight out of the box. Original blade is sorry. It's too light for solo rips of long plywood. They cost a cazillion dollars too.
It rolls up a ramp ok, but we just carry the thing up the stairs. Take a day and READ the complicated directions and if this your first saw, buy one of them real pretty self-help guides for table saws. If you work alone, hire help or build a plywood support table to handle sheet goods. I am looking for a more stock motor to engineer the needed replacement as the original has died after 25 months. Great for cutting shelving,molding,closet-rods,bird house and craft patterns.
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. I've found it to be a very good contractor saw. I've had the Bosch 4100 worksite table saw and the gravity rise stand for about 6 months. 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. My only complaint with the machine is the mitre gauge.
The riving knife works great, and the anti-kickback pawls can save your life. 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. This makes the saw light enough to be carried around if you choose not to use the lift stand. The first saw I got home and assembled was DOA. This saw has raised the quality of my work due to its accuracy and power. I can now confidently set the fence per the markings and get a reliable cut. The soft-start motor is a thoughtful design feature too. 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. 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. I researched quite a few table saws online and read all of the consumer reviews before deciding on the Bosch.
On the rear of the saw is the electrical cord storage area, a very handy push stick (safety first). So I returned the saw and got a replacement - perfect.First of all, I especially like the safety features. I wanted something portable yet accurate. The rip fence is dead-on accurate. 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. 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.
and the saw dust exhaust port. The power switch was kapoot. Setup takes less than 30 seconds including plugging this baby into a 120 Vac outlet. Nice job Bosch. 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.
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