Bosch GTS1031 vs. Skilsaw SPT99T-01

Let’s compare these two table saws: the Bosch GTS1031 and the Skilsaw SPT99T-01. To get more detailed information, read our full review of the Bosch GTS1031.

NOTE: The GTS1031 has been discontinued. You may want to consider looking at alternatives. Some alternatives to the Bosch GTS1031 include the Bosch 4100XC-10, DeWalt DWE7491RS, and Metabo HPT C10RJS.

Features & Benefits

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Power & Motor

Both products are corded, require 120 V, and draw 15 amps. Standard U.S. residential circuits are 120 V, 15 A, which will support either of the table saws.

The GTS1031 motor produces 5000 rpm and the SPT99T-01 motor produces 5300 rpm. But don’t pay too much attention to these numbers, because the manufacturers measure them under no-load conditions, and they don’t have a useful impact on the saw’s real-world ability to handle different material.

Blade Compatibility

Both saws have a 5/8” arbor. The GTS1031 accepts 10” diameter saw blades. The SPT99T-01 takes 8 1/4” diameter blades. Ten inches is a very popular size for table saw blades, meaning it won’t be a problem to find a wide variety of blades for any purpose. Most 8-to-10” blades have a 5/8” arbor hole, so this size of arbor maximizes blade compatibility.

The Bosch accepts dado blades up to 5/8” thick. The Skilsaw takes dado blades up to 1/2” thick.

Size & Capacity

The Bosch has 18” of rip capacity on the right side of the blade and has 8 1/2” of rip capacity on the left. The Skilsaw has 25” of rip capacity on the right side of the blade and has 12” of rip capacity on the left. As a rule, more rip capacity is better, but it often also means a larger and heavier saw. Think about how big of rip cuts you’ll be making to help choose the right size saw for you.

The GTS1031 can bevel the blade up to 47°, can cut up to 3 1/8” deep at an angle of 90°, and is able to cut up to 2 1/4” at a 45° angle. The SPT99T-01 can bevel up to 46.5°, will cut up to 2 5/8” deep at 90°, and can cut up to 1 7/8” at an angle of 45°.

The table on the Bosch is 22 1/2” wide and 20” deep. The table on the Skilsaw is 23 1/2” wide and 21 1/2” deep.

Pros & Cons

Let’s take a look at some of the pluses and minuses of these products.

For the GTS1031:

For the Skilsaw:

Comparison Chart

Here’s a full side-by-side look at these products’ specs. To get more details, read our full review of the Bosch GTS1031. You can view comparisons of the Bosch GTS1031 with other products

	Bosch GTS1031	Skilsaw SPT99T-01
Brand	Bosch	Skilsaw
Power Type	corded	corded
Power - Voltage	120 V	120 V
Power - Amps	15 A	15 A
Power - HP	4 hp
Table Dimensions	22 1/2” W × 20” D	23 1/2” W × 21 1/2” D
Miter Slot Dimensions	3/4” W × 3/8” D	3/4” W × 3/8” D
No-load RPM	5000 rpm	5300 rpm
Rip Capacity (Right)	18”	25”
Rip Capacity (Left)	8 1/2”	12”
Blade Diameter	10”	8 1/4”
Maximum Bevel	47°	46.5°
Depth of Cut (at 90°)	3 1/8”	2 5/8”
Depth of Cut (at 45°)	2 1/4”	1 7/8”
Maximum Dado Width	5/8”	1/2”
Arbor Size	5/8”	5/8”
Dust Port Diameter		2 1/4”
Weight	52 lbs	44 lbs
Drive Mechanism		worm-drive
Warranty		1 year
Pros	Powerful motor can tackle thick and dense wood One-handed carrying handle for portability Easy-to-install safety features	High torque from worm drive for cutting difficult materials Blade and fence are square out of the box Rack-and-pinion fence is easy to adjust Dust collection is very effective
Cons	Very loud for this class of saw Small table and rip capacity limit size of goods to be cut Mediocre miter gauge	Miter saw is somewhat sloppy, hard to dial in precisely Dust collection port is easily broken
Included Accessories	10” 24-tooth carbide blade Blade guard system Miter gauge Allen key/wrench Rip fence	24-tooth carbide blade Miter gauge Rip fence Smart guard system Push stick Adjustment wrench
Other Notes	Discontinued
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