DeWalt DWE7491RS vs SKIL TS6307-00 Jobsite Table Saw
Updated · Price Drop Radar
Bottom line
Popular Mechanics, Bob Vila and Family Handyman have all tested both 10-inch, 15-amp jobsite saws. The DeWalt DWE7491RS is the bigger saw: a 32-1/2 in rip capacity, a rolling stand, and about 90 lb, and Family Handyman named it its best overall. The SKIL TS6307-00 is the small, cheap one: a 25-1/2 in rip capacity, folding legs with no wheels, and about 51 lb, and Popular Mechanics named it its best value. Both testers found fences accurate out of the box. Pick the DeWalt for wide rips and a rolling stand. Pick the SKIL for about half the price and a saw you can lift.
DeWalt DWE7491RS
SKIL TS6307-00
Side by side
| Spec | DeWalt DWE7491RS | SKIL TS6307-00 |
|---|---|---|
| Blade and motor [1][2][3] | 10 in, 15 amp | 10 in, 15 amp; Bob Vila measured more than 4,200 RPM |
| Rip capacity [1][2][3] | 32-1/2 in | 25-1/2 in |
| Weight [1][2] | 90 lb | 51.15 lb |
| Stand [1][2][3] | Rolling stand with folding legs | Folding legs, no wheels |
| Fence [1][2][3] | Rack-and-pinion; dead-on accurate from the start (Popular Mechanics) | Rack-and-pinion fence rails; dead-on accurate out of the box (Popular Mechanics) |
| Assembly [1][3] | Under 20 minutes box to stand (Popular Mechanics) | Legs arrive attached, per Family Handyman |
| Stability [1][2][3] | Very sturdy base, per Popular Mechanics; Family Handyman: stability beats portability | Bob Vila: less wiggle than any other table saw it tested |
| Dust control [1] | Average, per Popular Mechanics | Impressive rear port, per Popular Mechanics |
| Adjustments [1][3] | Tool-free lever for the riving knife and guard; bevel and height gearing feel stiff | Everything easy to adjust, per Family Handyman |
| Size [2][3] | Large; the stand folds but takes space | About 2 ft by 2 ft, per Bob Vila |
| Price [1] | $649 at Popular Mechanics | About $299 to $330 at Popular Mechanics |
| Awards [1][3] | Family Handyman: best overall | Popular Mechanics: best value; Family Handyman: best portable |
DeWalt DWE7491RS
- Largest rip capacity, 32-1/2 in, with a rolling stand
- Sturdy base, accurate fence and simple controls, per Popular Mechanics
- Tool-free switch between riving knife and blade guard
- About 90 lb and not easy to move, per Family Handyman
- Bevel and blade height gearing feel stiff, per Popular Mechanics
- No bed extender and only average dust control
SKIL TS6307-00
- About half the price of the DeWalt
- About 51 lb and compact, so one person can carry it
- Accurate fence, sharp blade and good dust exhaust, per Popular Mechanics
- 25-1/2 in rip limits wide sheet goods
- No wheels
- Bob Vila found legs a little harder to set up and break down
Which one is right for you
| If you are | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Pro or serious DIYer who rips wide stock | DeWalt DWE7491RS | 32-1/2 in rip and a rolling stand |
| Tight budget | SKIL TS6307-00 | About half the price |
| Small shop or one-person moves | SKIL TS6307-00 | About 51 lb and 2 ft by 2 ft |
| Move it from site to site on wheels | DeWalt DWE7491RS | Rolling stand |
| Want the sturdiest base | DeWalt DWE7491RS | Heavy frame and a wide base |
What to look for
Rip capacity
Why it matters: A wider rip cuts full sheet goods in half.
How to check: Think about plywood and wide boards.
Watch out: The DeWalt rips 32-1/2 in. Bob Vila says the SKIL's 25-1/2 in may mean using a circular saw on larger plywood.
Weight and moving
Why it matters: A saw you can't lift limits where you can use it.
How to check: Think about stairs and truck beds.
Watch out: The DeWalt is 90 lb on a rolling stand. The SKIL is 51 lb with no wheels, which Bob Vila says made it easy to lift.
Stability
Why it matters: A wobbly saw ruins accuracy and is dangerous.
How to check: Look for a wide, rigid base.
Watch out: Family Handyman prefers stability over portability. Bob Vila found the SKIL had less wiggle than the other saws it tested.
Fence accuracy
Why it matters: A fence parallel to the blade makes straight rips.
How to check: Check the fence against the blade on setup.
Watch out: Popular Mechanics found both fences accurate out of the box.
Dust
Why it matters: Table saws throw a lot of sawdust.
How to check: Plan to connect a vacuum.
Watch out: Popular Mechanics rated the DeWalt's dust control average and the SKIL's rear exhaust impressive.
Traps and timing
- Popular Mechanics also tested a Skilsaw worm-drive table saw, which is a different model from the SKIL TS6307-00 on this page.
- Family Handyman lists the SKIL's 24-tooth blade in its product title, and Popular Mechanics found the blade sharp and high quality.
- Popular Mechanics lists the DeWalt at $649 and the SKIL at about $299 to $330. Prices change, so check the live Amazon price.
- Bob Vila also tested a smaller 8-1/4 in SKIL table saw. Don't confuse it with the 10 in TS6307-00.
- Table saws are dangerous. Use the guard, riving knife and push sticks.
Before you check out
- Decide how wide your rips will be.
- Check how you will move the saw.
- Check the model and suffix on the listing.
- Plan dust collection.
- Check the live Amazon price.
How we put this together
We don't test table saws in a lab. We compared the makers' published specs, the Amazon listings and independent reviews, all listed under Sources, and where they disagree we say so. Prices come from Amazon and are refreshed by our system throughout the day.
Price Drop Radar earns a commission on qualifying Amazon purchases made through links on this page, at no extra cost to you. That never decides which product we recommend.
Quick answers
Which table saw is best overall?
Family Handyman named the DeWalt DWE7491RS its best overall. Popular Mechanics named the SKIL TS6307-00 its best value.
What are the rip capacities?
32-1/2 in for the DeWalt and 25-1/2 in for the SKIL.
Which weighs less?
The SKIL, at 51.15 lb. The DeWalt is about 90 lb.
Does either come with wheels?
The DeWalt has a rolling stand. The SKIL has folding legs and no wheels.
Were the fences accurate?
Popular Mechanics found both saws' fences accurate out of the box.
Sources
- The Best Table Saws, Popular Mechanics
- The Best Table Saws, Bob Vila
- The Best Table Saws for Any Type of Project, Tested by a Woodworker, Family Handyman