DeWalt DW745 vs. Skilsaw SPT99T-01

We’ll take a look at these two table saws: the DeWalt DW745 and the Skilsaw SPT99T-01. If you want more details, check out our full review of the DeWalt DW745.

NOTE: The DeWalt has been discontinued. You might look at alternatives. Some alternatives to the DeWalt DW745 include the Metabo HPT C10RJS, DeWalt DWE7491RS, and SawStop JSS-120A60.

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

Both table saws 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 products.

The DW745 has a motor that spins at 3850 rpm and the SPT99T-01 has a motor that spins at 5300 rpm. But you shouldn’t get too caught up in the RPM numbers, since the manufacturers test them under ideal conditions, and they don’t have a meaningful correlation with the saw’s real-world ability to handle various types of material.

Blade Compatibility

Both saws have a 5/8” arbor. The DW745 accepts 10” diameter blades. The SPT99T-01 takes 8 1/4” diameter saw blades. 10” is the most common diameter of table saw blade, so you’ll be able to find a huge assortment of blades. 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 DW745 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 table saws can rip up to 12” of wood on the left of the blade. The DeWalt has 20” of rip capacity on the right side. The Skilsaw has 25” of rip capacity on the right. Generally speaking, 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 DW745 can bevel up to 45°, can cut up to 3 1/8” at a 90° angle, and can cut up to 2 1/4” deep at a 45° angle. The SPT99T-01 can bevel its blade up to 46.5°, can cut up to 2 5/8” at a 90° angle, and can cut up to 1 7/8” deep at a 45° angle.

The table on the DeWalt is 22” wide and 22” 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 DW745:

For the Skilsaw:

Comparison Chart

Below is a full side-by-side look at these products’ specs. If you want more details, check out our full review of the DeWalt DW745. You can view comparisons of the DeWalt DW745 with other products

	DeWalt DW745	Skilsaw SPT99T-01
Brand	DeWalt	Skilsaw
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 × 21 1/2” D
Miter Slot Dimensions	3/4” W × 3/8” D	3/4” W × 3/8” D
No-load RPM	3850 rpm	5300 rpm
Rip Capacity (Right)	20”	25”
Rip Capacity (Left)	12”	12”
Blade Diameter	10”	8 1/4”
Maximum Bevel	45°	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		1/2”
Arbor Size	5/8”	5/8”
Dust Port Diameter	2 1/2”	2 1/4”
Weight	45 lbs	44 lbs
Drive Mechanism		worm-drive
Warranty		1 year
Pros	Very compact Fence ruler is precise once calibrated Precise and easy-to-adjust rip fence	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	Mediocre miter gauge Blade height adjustment mechanism may be prone to binding Loud motor Can’t accept dado blade	Miter saw is somewhat sloppy, hard to dial in precisely Dust collection port is easily broken
Included Accessories	10” 24-tooth carbide blade Miter gauge Push stick Blade guard Rip fence	24-tooth carbide blade Miter gauge Rip fence Smart guard system Push stick Adjustment wrench
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