DeWalt DW745 vs. DeWalt DWE7480

Let’s take a look at these two DeWalt table saws: the DeWalt DW745 and the DeWalt DWE7480. To get more details, check out our full reviews of the DeWalt DW745 and of the DeWalt DWE7480.

NOTE: Both products have been discontinued. You may want to consider looking at alternatives. Some alternatives to the DeWalt DW745 are the Metabo HPT C10RJS, DeWalt DWE7491RS, and SawStop JSS-120A60.

Features & Benefits

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Power & Motor

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

The DW745 motor spins at 3850 rpm and the DWE7480 motor spins at 4800 rpm. Don’t get too caught up in these numbers, since the manufacturers measure them under ideal conditions, and they don’t have a meaningful impact on the saw’s real-world ability to handle different material.

Blade Compatibility

Both table saws accept 10” diameter blades and have a 5/8” arbor. 10” is a very popular diameter for table saw blades, meaning it won’t be a problem to find a huge variety of blades to suit your needs. Most 8-to-10” blades have a 5/8” arbor hole, so this size of arbor gives you a lot of options.

Neither product can handle dado blades. If you’re a woodworker, this might be a significant shortcoming. If you anticipate wanting to use dado blades, consider loooking at a different model.

Size & Capacity

Both products have 12” of rip capacity to the left of the blade. The DW745 has 20” of rip capacity to the right side. The DWE7480 has 24 1/2” of rip capacity to the right. As a rule, a larger rip capacity is better, but it typically also means a larger and heavier saw. Think about what types of rip cuts you’ll be making and choose the right size saw for you.

Both saws can bevel their blades up to 45°, are able to cut up to 3 1/8” at an angle of 90°, and can cut up to 2 1/4” deep at 45°.

The table on the DW745 has a width of 22” and a depth of 22”. The table on the DWE7480 has a width of 23 1/2” and a depth of 23 3/4”.

Pros & Cons

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

For the DW745:

For the DWE7480:

Comparison Chart

Here is a full side-by-side comparison of these products’ specs. To get more details, check out our full reviews of the DeWalt DW745 and of the DeWalt DWE7480. You can view comparisons of the DeWalt DW745 with other products

	DeWalt DW745	DeWalt DWE7480
Brand	DeWalt	DeWalt
Power Type	corded	corded
Power - Voltage	120 V	120 V
Power - Amps	15 A	15 A
Table Dimensions	22” W × 22” D	23 1/2” W × 23 3/4” D
Miter Slot Dimensions	3/4” W × 3/8” D	3/4” W × 3/8” D
No-load RPM	3850 rpm	4800 rpm
Rip Capacity (Right)	20”	24 1/2”
Rip Capacity (Left)	12”	12”
Blade Diameter	10”	10”
Maximum Bevel	45°	45°
Depth of Cut (at 90°)	3 1/8”	3 1/8”
Depth of Cut (at 45°)	2 1/4”	2 1/4”
Maximum Dado Width
Arbor Size	5/8”	5/8”
Dust Port Diameter	2 1/2”	2 1/4”
Weight	45 lbs	45 lbs (without optional stand)
Pros	Very compact Fence ruler is precise once calibrated Precise and easy-to-adjust rip fence	Compact size and light weight Respectable 24 1/2” rip capacity Precise rack-and-pinion fence
Cons	Mediocre miter gauge Blade height adjustment mechanism may be prone to binding Loud motor Can’t accept dado blade	Small table Mediocre miter gauge No included stand Can’t accept dado sets
Included Accessories	10” 24-tooth carbide blade Miter gauge Push stick Blade guard Rip fence	10” 24-tooth blade Site-Pro modular guard system Miter gauge Rip fence
Other Notes		Discontinued
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