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Revision as of 11:15, 23 June 2016

Dewalt Table Saw
De Walt 745 Type4.JPG
Model DW745-GB Type 4
Sub-category Woodworking
Status Good working order
Last updated 20 November 2024 00:08:49
Accessories Guard, push-stick, gantry, Mitre fence, laminated manufacturer's instructions
Training requirement yes
ACnode no
Owner Hackspace
Origin Pledge
Location Woodshop
Maintainers Phil (cepmender), Simon Hewison
Old Dewalt Table Saw
DW745 Dec2015.jpg
Model DW745-GB Type 3
Sub-category Woodworking
Status Faulty motor, bad rip fence, missing guard, missing riving knife
Last updated 20 November 2024 00:08:49
Accessories Guard, push-stick, gantry
Training requirement yes
ACnode no
Owner Hackspace
Origin Donation from Elliot Kajdan
Location Woodshop
Maintainers Phil (cepmender)

New blade added March 2014.

Do not use this without training.

Mailing list conversations on it: [1] [2] [3] [4] Donated to hackspace.


How a misplaced washer increases the risk of somebody cutting their fingers off (or worse!)


I noticed the miter gauge is not moving smoothly across the top surface at all. This forces the user to use excessive force when pushing a piece of wood at an angle towards the blade. This can be very dangerous and increases the risk of somebody accidentally getting his hand hit the blade. I definitely would not want to be using this machine like that! It also prevents you from making a clean, smooth cut through the wood. So, after trying to figure out why the miter gauge gets stuck halfway the table top when sliding it I came to the conclusion that the little plastic washer underneath the tightener knob doesn't belong there. I've moved it from underneath the knob to underneath the gauge (please see pictures). That seems to have solved the problem. Miter gauge now running smoothly across the full length of the guide rail. I suggest we keep the washer where it is now. Maybe it saved somebody's hand or fingers already, who knows.

Thanks to this table saw guide to help me pinpoint the problem.

Washer.jpg Washer wrong.jpg Washer right.jpg



Manual available at

http://service.dewalt.co.uk/Products/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=9347&BOMRegionID=1

Parts Diagrams

DW745 TABLE.JPG

DW745 TY3 MAIN UNIT.jpg