DeWalt DWE7491RS vs. Skilsaw SPT99T-01

Let’s take a look at these two table saws: the DeWalt DWE7491RS and the Skilsaw SPT99T-01. To get more details, read our full review of the DeWalt DWE7491RS.

Features & Benefits

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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 saws.

The DWE7491RS motor spins at 4800 rpm and the SPT99T-01 motor spins at 5300 rpm. Don’t get too caught up in these numbers, since the manufacturers measure them under ideal conditions, and they don’t have a direct impact on the saw’s real-world ability to handle different material.

Blade Compatibility

Both products have a 5/8” arbor. The DWE7491RS takes 10” diameter blades. The SPT99T-01 accepts 8 1/4” diameter blades. 10” is a very popular diameter for table saw blades, meaning it shouldn’t be a problem to find a wide variety of blades to suit your needs. Most 8-to-10” blades have a 5/8” arbor hole, so this size arbor maximizes blade compatibility.

The DeWalt takes dado blades up to 13/16” thick. The Skilsaw accepts dado blades up to 1/2” thick.

Size & Capacity

The DeWalt has 32 1/2” of rip capacity to the right of the blade and has 22” of rip capacity to the left side of the blade. The Skilsaw has 25” of rip capacity to the right and has 12” of rip capacity to the left side. All else being equal, more rip capacity is better, but it typically also means a larger, heavier saw. Think about what types of rip cuts you’ll be making and choose the right size saw for you.

The DWE7491RS can bevel its blade up to 45°, is able to cut up to 3 1/8” deep at a 90° angle, and will cut up to 2 1/4” at 45°. The SPT99T-01 can bevel the blade up to 46.5°, can cut up to 2 5/8” deep at an angle of 90°, and is able to cut up to 1 7/8” at a 45° angle.

The table on the DeWalt has a width of 26 3/8” and a depth of 21 7/8”. The table on the Skilsaw has a width of 23 1/2” and a depth of 21 1/2”.

Pros & Cons

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

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Comparison Chart

Here is a full side-by-side comparison of these products’ specs. If you want more details, go to our full review of the DeWalt DWE7491RS. You can view comparisons of the DeWalt DWE7491RS with other products

	DeWalt DWE7491RS	Skilsaw SPT99T-01
Brand	DeWalt	Skilsaw
Power Type	corded	corded
Power - Voltage	120 V	120 V
Power - Amps	15 A	15 A
Table Dimensions	26 3/8” W × 21 7/8” 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)	32 1/2”	25”
Rip Capacity (Left)	22”	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	13/16” (requires optional throat plate)	1/2”
Arbor Size	5/8”	5/8”
Dust Port Diameter	2 1/2”	2 1/4”
Weight	90 lbs (including stand)	44 lbs
Drive Mechanism		worm-drive
Warranty	3 years	1 year
Pros	32 1/2” rip capacity is very large for the category Stand is stable and easy to operate High-quality rack-and-pinion fence is quite precise Power loss reset prevents turning back on accidentally following power loss	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	Imprecise miter gauge (might be rectified by now) Secondary dust collection port can spew sawdust if not hooked up	Miter saw is somewhat sloppy, hard to dial in precisely Dust collection port is easily broken
Included Accessories	10” 24-tooth blade Rolling stand Miter gauge Push stick Adjustment wrenches Blade guard Rip fence	24-tooth carbide blade Miter gauge Rip fence Smart guard system Push stick Adjustment wrench
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