DeWALT 8-1/4" 15 Amp Compact Jobsite Table Saw (DWE7485) Expired

Good to know. My primary use case is cross cut but it may change over the time. I will check out jig.

The jig is call cross-cut sled. The problem with using cross-cut sled on contractor saw is size. The table size is not very big so that limits the size of the cross-cut sled you can realistically build and use. The size of your cross cut is limited by your sled. Also, without wing support, you will have difficulty cross-cut long stock. I have the 10" version of this saw and my cross-cut sled only allows me to cross-cut stock about 5-1/2". I can build a bigger sled to cross-cut wider stock, but that makes cross-cut thin stock a chore. Serious wood-workers have multiple cross-cut jigs for cutting small to large pieces. Also, a crosscut sled is generally locked in at 1 angle. I have seen some woodworkers use their cross-cut sled at 0 and 45 degrees. But for other angles, you need to build another sled. I have both a table saw and a 12" slider miter saw. I find them both indispensable.

ps. I lot of pro woodworkers use table saw exclusively (Foureyes Furniture on YT, for example). They make miter cuts with dedicated sled or miter gauge on the table saw. Again, they can get away with using miter gauge to cut odd angles because they use large cabinet saw. I have the same Incra miter gauge as Chris from Foureyes. However, I can barely cut 3" stock because once my miter gauge fence is on my table saw, that's how much space I have between it and my blade. Whereas Chris' Saw Stop cabinet saw has at least 16" cross cut space.

Cross-cut sled is a must for any table saw. But if you are using a contractor table saw, you need to know its limits.

is this a good table saw for light woodwork? good value for the price?

This would be for long cuts, whereas the miter saw is for cross cuts.

Tempting, I've been eyeing this saw for years as I consider putting my old Skilsaw to rest. I'm tempted to buy the newer Skil model TS6307-00 which is typically around $299 and has built in legs. People really seem to like the Skil for the price point being a 10 inch vs 8-1/4, able to take dado, etc.
I'm only a DIY weekend warrior. Most of my tool collection is Dewalt and I know they are quality tools, and Skil is a step down. Still trying to decide. Anyone contemplating these 2 saws?

I was looking at the same. I'm just a weekend warrior but also looking for a table saw. If you need a dado set then Skil seems better. If you need a smaller but dependable workhorse with limited capabilities, then it seems this DEWALT is better.

FWIW, I was looking at the Skil SPT99T-01 which seems to have it all. More expensive but the worm drive has such high torque that people seem very happy with it.

Never knew that upgraded Skil model existed, I'll have to check it out. I'm not sure I'll ever need to use a dado blade, but I hate to limit myself, but I do like the Dewalt quality and I've used that saw before and was impressed. The Skil having the bigger blade and built in legs is tempting though.

My current old table saw is an old Skilsaw, super basic, the fence is crap, but the thing has done so many DIY jobs for me and friends/family that it owes me nothing. I put a Diablo blade on it years back and the kerf is thin so it chatters some, but its done every job I've ever thrown at it. I actually feel bad replacing it, but I want a nicer more accurate fence. So while the Skil brand isn't as quality as Dewalt, this old school one I have has stood the test of time.

Did you choose or are you still shopping?