Features:

  • 22 kg unit weight and optimised footprint make this the most portable saw in its class. Shoe bevels 0° to 45° for beveled cuts
  • Steel roll cage protects saw against jobsite drops and impacts, Rack and pinion fence system, front and rear fence lock and large, clear scales combine to give an extremely accurate and easy to use saw
  • Powerful 1850 Watt motor for high performance in all applications (1300 Watts 110 version for UK Only)
  • Fence system provides 610 mm of rip capacity in a portable design for cutting large sheet materials to size
  • Cast table top design ensures accuracy and precision,Overload protection system ensures powerful performance in hard, wet or frozen woods, Quick bevel lock with large scale for easy, accurate adjustments
  • Standard: 24 tooth SERIES 30 saw blade,Mitre fence, 2 blade spanners, Parallel fence, Dust port reducer, Push stick.No Load Speed:3,850 rpm
  • 15 Amp motor quickly rips through hardwoods with ease
  • Rack and pinion fence rails make fence adjustments fast, smooth and accurate
  • Telescoping fence rails retract to create a small, portable package
  • 20-inch of rip easily cuts a variety of larger shelving and trim materials. Metal roll cage base offers greater durability than plastic bases; Blade can be adjusted 0 - 45 degrees for bevel applications
  • The DW745 does not include a stand. Weighing only 45lbs, the DW745 can easily be moved on and off the job
  • Plese Note: This item is built and designed for the North America
I must agree with most that this is an excellent table saw for most DIY wood heads

I must agree with most that this is an excellent table saw for most DIY wood heads. It has great power for ripping and the measurement scale is very précises. There is one thing that I must say is not as high in quality, its the miter gauge. Its more like a toy gauge that my son would use. The miter is plastic, has no detents, loose and sloppy adjustment and very cheaply made. Not what I would expect from Dewalt. It almost like Dewalt forgot to add a miter and just grabbed the cheapest one off the shelf. They also forgot to make a place to store it like the rest of the attachments. I looked around and decided to replaced the original DW miter gauge with the Hitachi 726808 28NO Miter Gauge which is a much higher quality aluminum cast gauge with most needed detents, its quick to adjust and set, and made of good quality and will work great for most needed miter measurement. The Hitachi fits well into the existing gauge guide on the DW table however you do have to remove the screw that holds the guide wheel at the tip. If you are buying this DW745 I suggest you buy the Hitachi miter gauge at the same time if you plan to do any miter cuts. This Hitachi can be found here on Amazon.

Perfect of the DIY'er

I would consider myself new to the woodworking scene and with the purchase of our first house, an amateur DIY'er. I tried to do some projects using just a miter saw and circular saw but when I tried rip cutting 1.5 inch wide lengths from a 2x6, I was frustrated with the inconsistency of the circular saw and it just didn't feel like the safest thing to do. When I was looking for a table saw, I didn't need something with a ton of power or huge but I wanted something that would be able to tackle all my at-home projects. This saw definitely fits the bill. When I had it all set up, first I was a little disappointed at how small it was. But once I started playing around with it, I knew I made the right choice. It seems like the top is made from aluminum instead of the normal cast iron, which means you don't want to go slamming things down on it but it makes it light enough to easily pick up and move around. I really like that it comes with a push stick because it's something everyone using a table saw should have. The miter gauge seems kind of cheap but you're really better off building a sled for added control and safety. This saw has handled everything I've thrown at it so far (2x6 pine, 3/4" plywood, etc) and has be a joy to use. I didn't even bother with the stock blade, I replaced it with this set: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00005A1H7/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and highly recommend those blades. I also purchased the Rolling saw stand: https://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-DW7440RS-Rolling-Saw-Stand/dp/B0019VKEM8/ref=sr_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1491232908&sr=1-1&keywords=DEWALT+DW7440RS+Rolling+Saw+Stand. I'd give the stand 4/5 stars. The one I received has a wobbly wheel and despite this saw being sold in combo with the stand, the mounting holes on the saw are too small for the bolts that come with the stand. You can either drill out the holes to make them larger or I removed the rubber feet on the saw and those holes fit the stand. Despite the wobbly wheel, the combo is great for easily moving the saw around and storing it. Overall, I highly recommend this saw to someone looking for something with a smaller footprint. It's powerful enough to tackle most jobs but small enough that it doesn't need a dedicated space in your garage.

Excellent saw, would easily purchase again!!!! Top notch!

I have used this saw for 6 years now (purchased 2011), renovating a family cabin on my weekends off. It is simply first rate at what it's meant to do. It's solid, tough, accurate and dependable. It is a construction saw, not a cabinet-making saw. That said, I have used it to rip 2x8's and also make delicate cuts for interior work, even crafting my own trim. It has never let me down. No, it is not ready for a dado, it's not meant to be. That's like complaining that a work horse won't win a race. My only complaint, and it's a light one, is the miter gauge is cheap plastic mounted to a bar. Yes, it is. I actually didn't need it very often in my home renovation, and it kept sliding off during transportation until it broke from falling on the ground for the 13th time. I will also say this: Take your time setting it up when you first use it, this will pay handsomely for many years. There are some micro adjustments that made once, will never have to be made again, and they are worth it. Best Wishes!

Cuts wood and blows minds

This thing is amazing. I've used table saws ranging from higher end contractor saws to a ridiculously lousy job site saw (I won't name names, but I will say it was green and also horrible). This thing comes unusually close to the contractor saws. Build a decent stand for it, and it's likely you wouldn't be able to tell the difference. Interestingly enough, and very welcome I might say, this saw seems really conducive to modification. For example, the throat plate is exactly the same thickness as 1/2" birch plywood. Coincidence? I think not. Aside from the cutting, which really depends on the blade - which can be changed, the added features are where the good stuff is really. The stops for the bevel adjustment are darn close to perfect 0° and 45° respectfully. Out of the box, the fence is perfectly aligned with the measure. The fine tuning knob is super easy to handle and works beautifully. A little dust escapes from the shroud, but I emphasize little. 95-99% still goes right into the dust port. Again, add a cabinet and this will never be a problem. It could be partly due to my last saw being so bad, but this one is phenomenal. I've been putting it through its paces, and it performs great every time.

Great saw for amateur woodworkers

Great saw, amateur woodworker here, used this to build my wife and me a dinette set. LOVE the rack and pinion fence.

Very Accurate Saw

I find this to be a very accurate saw. Excellent for finer work. I found the ruler to be right on the mark and except for super fine don't check with a tape measure. I have done a little bit of ripping thicker stock with it and it can do it - but is not a great saw for lots of that kind of work. The motor works hard on thicker boards and the table is short. But for anything needing accuracy it's the best saw I've seen yet. Very easy to use. Had one for many years. (I purchased a better sliding fence to help out. The one that comes is small and basic.) I worked for several years in a high end specialty wood shop. And I wish we had one of these in there for the finer mantles and windows jobs.

4 years and still going strong

A solid hardworking saw. I bought this 4 years ago and have used it for everything from ripping 2x4’s into 2x2’s to breaking down sheet stock and some finer carpentry. I also bought a scissor stand. Major pros: The rip fence is fast and accurate- always parallel to the blade and even accurate on the included sliding rule indicator when ripping inlays that need to be laser accurate to my router bit width.. The push stick clipped to the fence back is a nice touch on a job site. The blade height and angle adjustments are fast and easy. The fence quick release makes it fast to switch out for a home made cross cut sled. Vast majority of dust flows out through the collection port so even on a job site, placing a barrow or tub at the back will collect the larger particles. Cons: Not really anything I don’t like about this table for it’s size. The included miter gauge is pretty much a throw away. Ok for rough angles and cross cuts on smaller work pieces but too much play for an accurate cut and the table it too small to safely cross cut anything too large. However, the miter slots take a cross cut sled well and I would advise making yourself one whichever table saw you buy. The power switch is located on the front side which I find irritating when I have sheet stock on the table. It’s almost impossible to reach half way through a cut in an emergency. Luckily I haven’t needed to get to it quickly. Definitely a saw I would buy again. As a hobby shop main table saw or a job site saw.

clamp the wood to the table and raise the blade while the saw is turning but for smaller lengths the above works great!

If you are planning on using this as a miter then do yourself a favor and throw away the included miter gauge, buy a Incra MITERV27 Miter V27 Miter Gauge, get a one foot piece of 3/4" 1X3 oak board cut at your local big box store and use #14 3/4" sheet metal screws and washers to screw the board to the miter gauge (drill shallow pilot holes first) then run it through the saw on each side. Now you can use a couple of DEWALT 12 In. Large Trigger clamps to hold whatever your cutting. To trim the ends off longer lengths of wood it is easier (and safer) to lower the blade, clamp the wood to the table and raise the blade while the saw is turning but for smaller lengths the above works great!

Far from good but good from far. Best in low class?

Fantastic saw! I used to own a Delta Unisaw, unfortunately when I moved I couldn't bring it with me. I had to downsize my shop considerably. I see a lot of people using this saw in smaller shops and wanted to give it a shot. Here's what I like... 1. The rack and pinion fence is hands down the best portable saw fence I've ever used. It is so hard to get this fence out of square. It's possible and there is a little play, but if you're getting this to shift while cutting. You are putting way too much force against the fence. 2. Out of the box, the saw was set up really well. 3. The included saw blade is actually pretty good. 4. It's a really great value. Here's what I don't like... 1. The miter gauge is absolute junk. I didn't even get to use it before it broke. It fell off of my 3-foot workbench and pretty much broke in half. I will be replacing with the Incra v120 miter gauge. Just figure you're going to spend at least $75 for a proper miter gauge. 2. The included insert plate, has a lot of slop and play to it. I'll definitely be making a zero clearance insert for this saw very soon. 3. I absolutely hate that you can't lock down the blade height and angle. I haven't had the blade shift on me but I can easily see this happening. My overall thoughts of this saw is pretty good for what it is. From my experience a table saw is only as good as the fence. I really think this saw has the best fence in class. Granted I've only play around with all the saws in Home Depot and Lowe's. Using this saw in a shop setting, it's necessary to build some sort of stand and extended table for it. I really only use my track saw for plywood cuts, so making a table big enough for plywood wasn't a big deal for me. The table top that I built for this saw is mostly for weight and a little bit of support for the outfeed. If anyone is looking for a small shop setup, I would highly recommend this saw and also getting a track saw.

Great Saw--Love It!

Absolutely delighted with this saw! I had a great old Craftsman table saw for 20 years--solid as can be, but heavy as an anvil. If I had a barn or large workshop to store it in, I would have kept it. But we just have an ordinary garage and I had to store the heavy, cast-iron beast partially disassembled in an inconvenient spot. Which meant that I rarely bothered to pull it out and reassemble it. On most occasions when I really should have used it, I tended to make do with some less appropriate saw just to avoid the hassle. I finally "saw" the light, sold the old Craftsman and purchased the DW745. Although my tool-geek side preferred one of the larger, more powerful models (e.g. DW7480), I disciplined myself to purchase the model that realistically fits my actual needs--and has the small size and lighter weight objectively fit my situation. The rack and pinyon fence system is my favorite feature, but I like almost everything about it. My only complaint is how difficult access to the screws is to adjust the riving knife. However that is not often required. BTW, I built a small "break-down-able" stand for this saw so that it stands solidly at the exact height I prefer when I use it. It cost half the price of the "official" De Walt stand for this saw and is customized to my needs. Plus it was fun to use the saw to build its own stand!

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