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I am in need of a good Jobsite table saw and have been eyeing up the new SKILSAW SPT99 Series with the gravity stand, rack & pinion fence and worm drive. This looks to meet all my needs and comes at a reasonable price but would love to hear from those that may have any experience with it. Seems like the worm drive should give it plenty of torque for tough cuts and the Rack & Pinion fence looks like the best fence arrangement going (now on Dewalt, Milwaukee, etc…). The mobility and foldability for transport of that gravity stands seems like a real solution as well. Does it work as well as they claim? Is it “too big” to really be mobile (seems pretty large and heavy).
Great saw. I really like it. More power and quieter than others or there. The fence is good and my table top was flat enough for a jobsite saw.
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That sounds positive. Have there been issues with the table flatness on this model in particular or on jobsite style saws in general?
Some saws have flatter tops than others. These aren’t necessarily precision machines but we want them as accurate as possible.OldDominionDIYer wrote:
That sounds positive. Have there been issues with the table flatness on this model in particular or on jobsite style saws in general?
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Blade wobble or runout ?
Since Skilsaw is using their mature “worm drive” technology I wouldn’t think those issues would be any different than they are within their circular saw line but you never know! I haven’t read anything that highlighted that as an issue on these new saws but again they are pretty new and there’s only so much info and feedback out there that’s why I am seeking info from what I hope are tradesmen that may have actual hands on experience with this new model.
i have used this saw once at a trade show, so i can’t speak about the longevity of the saw, i was impressed by the power, and the depth of cut. i was ripping down 4X lumber, and it mowed right through. most of the jobsite saws have the power to do this, but the skil gives you the depth to do it, i think the rip capacity is like 3 5/8″. it may be my next tablesaw.
@tomdog22 Thanks that’s great info, I thought the worm drive would up the torque somewhat, seems like a nice idea. The more I contemplate the more I’m convinced its the right saw for me. Still haven’t seen one first hand but hope to soon.