DeWalt DCS7485T1 vs. Skilsaw SPT99T-01

We’ll take a look at these two table saws: the DeWalt DCS7485T1 and the Skilsaw SPT99T-01.

Features & Benefits

You can read more in our complete guide to buying a table saw.

Related: Table Saw Buying Guide: What to Look For

Power & Motor

The SPT99T-01 is corded, runs on 120 V, and draws 15 amps. Standard U.S. residential circuits are 120 V, 15 A, which will support the.

The DCS7485T1 is cordless and requires 60 V batteries.

The DCS7485T1 motor produces 5800 rpm and the SPT99T-01 motor produces 5300 rpm. 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 table saws take 8 1/4” diameter saw blades and have a 5/8” arbor. Most 8-to-10” blades have a 5/8” arbor hole, so this size arbor maximizes blade compatibility.

The Skilsaw accepts dado blades up to 1/2” thick. The DCS7485T1 doesn’t accept dado blades. For woodworkers, this might be a major deficiency. If you anticipate wanting to use dado blades, you might want to look at a different model.

Size & Capacity

Both products can rip up to 12” of wood on the left side of the blade. The DeWalt has 24” of rip capacity on the right. The Skilsaw has 25” of rip capacity on the right side. In general, more rip capacity is better, but it often also means a larger, heavier saw. Think about how big of rip cuts you’ll be making to help choose the right size saw for you.

The DCS7485T1 can bevel its blade up to 45°, can cut up to 2 1/2” deep at a 90° angle, and can cut up to 1 3/4” at a 45° angle. The SPT99T-01 can bevel up to 46.5°, can cut up to 2 5/8” deep at a 90° angle, and can cut up to 1 7/8” at a 45° angle.

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 SPT99T-01:

Comparison Chart

Below is a full side-by-side look at these products’ specs. You can view comparisons of the DeWalt DCS7485T1 with other products

	DeWalt DCS7485T1	Skilsaw SPT99T-01
Brand	DeWalt	Skilsaw
Power Type	cordless	corded
Power - Voltage	60 V	120 V
Power - Amps	n/a	15 A
Table Dimensions		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	5800 rpm	5300 rpm
Rip Capacity (Right)	24”	25”
Rip Capacity (Left)	12”	12”
Blade Diameter	8 1/4”	8 1/4”
Maximum Bevel	45°	46.5°
Depth of Cut (at 90°)	2 1/2”	2 5/8”
Depth of Cut (at 45°)	1 3/4”	1 7/8”
Maximum Dado Width		1/2”
Arbor Size	5/8”	5/8”
Dust Port Diameter		2 1/4”
Weight	48 lbs	44 lbs
Drive Mechanism		worm-drive
Warranty		1 year
Pros		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		Miter saw is somewhat sloppy, hard to dial in precisely Dust collection port is easily broken
Included Accessories	60 V MAX battery Fast charger Miter gauge 8 1/4” carbide blade	24-tooth carbide blade Miter gauge Rip fence Smart guard system Push stick Adjustment wrench
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