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Bosch 4100DG-09 10-Inch Worksite Table Saw with Gravity-Rise Stand and Digital Rip FenceI bought this tool as my first table saw. I find that the optical scale works better for me. I have been quite happy with the saw, but I question the value of the digital rip fence, especially at a $100 premium. My experience has been that it needs frequent calibration to the blade and turns itself off too soon. I also find the aluminum table top sometimes marks the pieces being cut and precludes the use of magnetic feather boards or jigs. Overall a good saw for the price if you don't spring for the digital fence.
I bought this back in February 2008, and I also purchased the outfeed extension, an excellent accessory (as is the left side extension). Everything is right there where you need it. Everything is thought out. Why do you keep calling it a garage.") or a need to take a saw around to different places or if you want to do your cutting in the driveway so you can clean up the sawdust with a leaf blower (and with MDF, this is a great way to do it), this saw is the cat's pajamas. I smeared some paste wax on the rails, though, and the problem totally disappeared. That's customer service.If you have a wife how demands to put a car in the garage ("It's my workshop, honey.
Yes, you pay about $200 more than the Rigid jobsite saw to get that experience, but it's one heck of a pleasant experience. Using it is a joy. The whole saw makes sense and works well.The riving knife is great, and the blade guard makes complete sense. It takes about 15 minutes of practice to be able to whip the guards on and off, but once you're really got it it's astoundingly easy. This is one heck of a saw. The stand is not wobbly at all once it's up and ready to work.One problem I had was the fence would chatter as I tried to slide it back and forth. Quite annoying for a $700 saw.
I can now slide the fence back and forth with one finger, and it glides--almost--like a puck across an air hockey table. Cool. A shopvac easily plugs into the back of the saw, and it does reduce dust significantly. Everything screws down tight and it's obvious that the people who designed the saw thought long and hard about how people work and put everything on the saw and in an easily accessible place to help them work. The long rails on the outfeed extension banged the digital box, but a call to Bosch customer service had them overnighting a new, shorter set of rails to me.
It is also VERY easy to work with this saw with all the guards in place, and that's important. You're still getting out the broom and dust plan, though.It takes a bit of muscle to get this across a lawn and into a pickup truck, but it's not that bad. Wow. I love it.
Good on 'ya Amazon for valuing this item as it SHOULD be. Easy.Don't waste your money.
I only give this one 2 stars because you can save $100 on the price of this saw by buying the 4100-09 and the Digital Scale separately on Amazon. My main review of this saw is on the 4100-09 saw page rather than here.
That's a savings of nearly $100.00.It takes about 10-minutes to install the Digital unit on the 4100-09, turning it into this unit. Don't know why Amazon is charging $802 for this unit as it sits.
but the Digital unit for the 4100-09 is only $102 on top of the $599 price of the 4100 and it is EXACTLY the same unit that is on the 4100DG-09 shown here for over $800. Go with separates and save.UPDATE: Amazon has now changed their pricing structure on this item and the review above no longer is valid.
Cheers.
This is my first worksite saw and it's simply great. A single twist of the lever and it'll fold/unfold with ease. I'm picky about my work and wanted a good saw that I can tote around from job to job. The fence is true and the adjustable height blade ensures that there will be minimum tear-outs. I'm proud to say that I own one of these and have recommended it to several of my friends. In fact, I haven't gotten any yet. I'm installing hardwood floors, baseboards, steps, and trim and this saw does everything. What sold me on this saw was a review conducted by a master cabinet maker who put this saw through the same paces as he would his expensive cabinet saw.guess what.it performed admirably.
The best feature has to be the gravity-rise stand. Talk about ingenious. This is the one. Buy this and you won't be disappointed.
I am a beginner just learning woodworking (In addition to learning to Barbecue). I've shown it to several of my neighbors who are experience woodworkers and they all like the features. I bought this table saw because I wanted a really good saw with lots of good features. This saw has it all. I've used it for about a week and it really is easy to use. I'm not sure the digital rip device is worth the additional price but I do like that feature, perhaps as I gain more experience I will gain a greater appreciation for it.
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