DeWalt DWE7480 vs. Skilsaw SPT99T-01

We’ll take a look at these two table saws: the DeWalt DWE7480 and the Skilsaw SPT99T-01. To get more details, check out our full review of the DeWalt DWE7480.

NOTE: The DeWalt has been discontinued. You might look at similar products.

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 DWE7480 has a motor that spins at 4800 rpm and the SPT99T-01 has a motor that spins at 5300 rpm. 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 table saws have a 5/8” arbor. The DWE7480 takes 10” diameter blades. The SPT99T-01 accepts 8 1/4” diameter saw blades. 10” is a very common diameter of table saw blade, which means you’ll be able to find a large assortment of blades. Most 8-to-10” blades have a 5/8” arbor hole, so this size arbor maximizes blade compatibility.

The Skilsaw takes dado blades up to 1/2” thick. The DWE7480 can’t accept dado blades. For woodworkers, this might be a major deficiency. If you might want to use dado blades, you may want to look at a different model.

Size & Capacity

Both products can rip up to 12” of material on the left of the blade. The DeWalt has 24 1/2” of rip capacity on the right side. The Skilsaw has 25” of rip capacity on the right of the blade. In general, larger 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 DWE7480 can bevel its blade up to 45°, is able to cut up to 3 1/8” deep at an angle of 90°, and can cut up to 2 1/4” at 45°. The SPT99T-01 can bevel the blade up to 46.5°, will cut up to 2 5/8” deep at a 90° angle, and is able to cut up to 1 7/8” at an angle of 45°.

The tables on both saws are 23 1/2” wide. The table on the DeWalt is 23 3/4” deep. The table on the Skilsaw is 21 1/2” deep.

Pros & Cons

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

For the DWE7480:

For the Skilsaw:

Comparison Chart

Here is a full side-by-side look at these products’ specs. For more details, go to our full review of the DeWalt DWE7480. You can view comparisons of the DeWalt DWE7480 with other products

	DeWalt DWE7480	Skilsaw SPT99T-01
Brand	DeWalt	Skilsaw
Power Type	corded	corded
Power - Voltage	120 V	120 V
Power - Amps	15 A	15 A
Table Dimensions	23 1/2” W × 23 3/4” 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	4800 rpm	5300 rpm
Rip Capacity (Right)	24 1/2”	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 1/4”	2 1/4”
Weight	45 lbs (without optional stand)	44 lbs
Drive Mechanism		worm-drive
Warranty		1 year
Pros	Compact size and light weight Respectable 24 1/2” rip capacity Precise rack-and-pinion 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	Small table Mediocre miter gauge No included stand Can’t accept dado sets	Miter saw is somewhat sloppy, hard to dial in precisely Dust collection port is easily broken
Included Accessories	10” 24-tooth blade Site-Pro modular guard system Miter gauge Rip fence	24-tooth carbide blade Miter gauge Rip fence Smart guard system Push stick Adjustment wrench
Other Notes	Discontinued
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