Bosch 4000K 10" Worksite Table Saw, Including TS1000 Folding Steel Stand and Outfeed Extension, a $154.98 Value |
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From the Manufacturer This top-of-the-line table saw is designed for large, professional jobs that demand speed and accuracy. This saw has a 4.4 hp/15 amp motor and new soft-start technology that ensures smoother start-up and quieter performance. It features a torque response system that senses torque demand and instantly delivers more power, and a precision rip fence with Square-Lock technology that delivers precise cuts every time. This largest-in-its-class tabletop measures 29 by 21-1/2 inches (width by length) and comes with a 40-tooth carbide blade. Includes TS1000 folding steel stand and outfeed extension FREE a $149.99 value. Amazon.com Bosch's 10-inch
Worksite table saw might just be the best of the current bunch. Benchtop
table saws--which weigh 60 to 100 pounds and are light enough for one
person to carry from the truck to the job site--have increased in
popularity in recent years. They set up easily on a workbench or sawhorses
and generally feature stable components that make them great for pros and
serious hobbyists alike. Although at 60 pounds the Bosch is lighter than
any other saw in its class, this saw is no lightweight. It sports a
die-cast undercarriage and powerful 4.4-horsepower, 15 amp motor--burly
components that make it a serious, albeit slight, contender. Conveniently,
the Bosch comes ready to use right out of the box; we were making cuts
about 10 minutes after the UPS delivery. Plus, it's the only benchtop
table saw with an arbor lock, so mounting the blade is a one-wrench affair
(less chance for busted knuckles). The wrench--like all those that come
with Bosch tools--is forged, rather than stamped, and so there are no
sharp edges that dig into your hand during blade changes. It's a small
detail, but one that matters and one that's typical of the attention to
detail paid by Bosch engineers.
A flip of the paddle-style on/off switch
initiates the soft-start electronics, which ramp the blade up to speed
quickly without any disturbing jolt. The electronic feedback, popular on
many saws today, keeps the blade turning at a constant speed, no matter
what the load. The fence is the heart of any table saw and we found
Bosch's to be a beauty. It's well machined and locks securely and
accurately to the table. The cam-lock handle is padded, seats flush, and
feels good to use. Like the comparable DeWalt saw, the Bosch features an
extendable fence that makes it easy to rip four-by-eight panel material.
It feels solid and slides smoothly, and the scales are easy to read.
(There's even a built-in magnifying glass to cut down on the squint
factor.) As with all the new Bosch tools, wrenches and removable items
store nicely onboard the saw. The fence snaps into a holder on the side of
the saw and stays put, and the miter gauge slides into a slot on the front
of the tool--yet another small detail that we appreciate. The bottom line?
The Bosch is a powerful saw that handles big stock without bogging down |
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