Table Saw Heavy-Duty Sliding Table - DW7461  Product Reviews

"I purchased this accessory over a year ago. I liked the weight it added to the table. Set up was not a problem. The three biggest issues I found were: 1) Alignment, I've aligned this table three times now to get the travel parallel with the saw table. My cuts are inconsistent with no change to material or miter guage settings, meaning I'm recutting the same board multiple times in succession with different results. The travel just seems to change with each pass. This makes square cuts really difficult even with the miter guage set properly. I verified this by replacing the Miter gauage that came with the sliding table and using the original stock guage, then using a T square to ensure material squareness and create a square pencil guide line to follow the saw tracking. Cuts range from a 1/32 to 1/8 an inch out of square. I will say that some of this may be operator error as the stock miter guage does't have enough support for large material so maybe the material is moving but not all of it is me. 2) Miter Guage, like others I'm in disbelief that the guage has so much play in it. Even when locked down "tight". I think this is also contributing to non-square cuts. 3) What's with the table lock? Even when locked, the table routinely slides if slightly bumped. Pretty flimsy and yes I did try adjusting the lock bolt. Overall I gave this three stars largely becuase if I use the table with the fence, the table really helps move stock through the saw easily while the fence keeps it square IF I only use the miter to as additional support (not for accuracy). So in this case the table is improving accuracy and ease. But not as intended. If I could do it again, I would do what I'm planning on doing now: buy an Incra Miter Sled. Sorry DeWalt you win some, you lose some. This accessory....it's not a winner."

"This attachment is a waste of money for one simple reason: The mitre gauge flexes left to right when set so there is no way to get a perfectly square cut. It doesn't matter how tightly locked in everything is, the fence on the mitre will move. I called Dewalt directly to see if there was a fix for this. They told me they were aware of the issue but that it was not a significant variance to warrant a manufacturing correction."

"After looking at a few of the add on Sliding Miter Tables, I chose the Dewalt model because it was made for my saw. Additionally, it was the best constructed model in the group investigated. Very robust and accurate. You will need an extra set of hands as this unit is heavy. It would be difficult to lift and set in place by yourself. The unit also comes with a Dewalt Miter Gage so you are ready to accurately cut miters, etc., with this package. Easy to use. No flexing to deal with so all cuts are square and accurate. The kit also comes with an anti-tip bracket that mounts to the saw side below the sliding table accessory. This is a very good attachment to a very good saw!"

"Based only on reviews I bought this sliding table for my DeWalt table saw. The sliding table is fine, easy to install and regulate, and works smoothly. But the Miter Gauge is a joke and not a toy. Toys allow you to play with it, at least. This miter gauge wobbles so much that is even dangerous using it. I called DeWalt and after 3 days feeling myself like a tennis ball between DeWalt customer service and the local technical service, I finally received a phone call from DeWalt and the first person who knew the product I was talking about sad "- sorry, bud there is some play on it and we don't have a fix yet". What's worse: the local Technical service told me that my Miter Gauge, model number DW 7471, has been discontinued and they don't even have support for that. How can they sell things they don't support anymore? Should I call a lawyer? So, if you are planning to buy this table, be ready to spend some extra $150.00 to have the Miter Gauge this table deserves and for this price you could think about an Excalibur sliding table- if you have the space for it. The bad feeling is that I can't trust DeWalt anymore, they should think about this."