Bosch Professional Table Saw GTS 10 XC (incl. Dust Extraction Adapter, Storage for Additional Saw Blade, Parallel Guide, Push Stick, Angle Guide, Circular Saw Blade, in Cardboard Box)

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A versatile table saw with a powerful 2100Watt motor and motor brake. It features starting current limitation, overload protection and constant electronic for the toughest of applications. It is incredibly versatile due to its integrated slide carriage, table widener and table extension. Concealed cuts are a breeze with the tool-free lowering riving knife. It has a self-adjusting parallel guide for precise cuts and cutting heights up to 79mm. Cutting capacities of up to 635mm to the right and 250mm to the left of the saw blade. In terms of ripping width, the story is different. The GTS 10 XC and TS 254 can cut about 630 mm wide, as measured from the blade to the fence on the right. This is enough to cut the short side of half a plywood or MDF sheet in half. Cutting heights up to 79 mm, cutting capacities up to 635 mm to the right and 250 mm to the left of the saw blade If you get the DWE7492 instead, I would suggest immediately upgrading to an aftermarket miter gauge (there are many good ones to choose from), or making a table saw sled yourself. One advantage of the DeWalt is that it has a standard size miter slot, so you can fit in almost any aftermarket gauge.

Loud motor – The first thing that many people complain about with this tool is the motor. It is very noisy and can cause frustration and distraction during projects for some people. There are solutions like wearing earplugs if you can’t deal with the noise. However it, is not without problems either. The standard angles cannot be corrected, so if your miter slot is not exactly at 90 degrees, there is no official way to correct for this. Personally I found a basic DIY fix with duct tape on my TS 254 M, which has the same miter gauge. But it is a clear limitation. Metabo sliding tableConclusion: The Metabo TS 254 has the better miter gauge, especially if you get the sliding table. But if you DIY fix the Bosch, or get an aftermarket gauge for the DeWalt, those will work well too. Size, Power, and Mobility Powerful motor – With 2100 W in your hands, you will be able to cut the light even the toughest of materials like wood, metal, steel, and more.

Also, the fence on the DeWalt does not rely on a clamping system with springs like the other two saws. This means it will probably maintain its function longer than the other two saws. But then again, replacing a tired spring on the fence of the Metabo or Bosch after many years of use won’t cost much and isn’t terribly difficult. Metabo TS 254 Build Quality Durable – Everything about this tool from the slide table to the blades was all made from very durable materials. Tools that are made from cheap materials don’t last long and will fall apart after a few uses. This tool is different from everything else on the market because it is known for its durability. Tool-free lowering – On some tools, you need a tool to be able to lower the riving knife for more concealed cute. With this Bosch saw, there is no need to lower the riving knife with tools because it can be done without one.The Metabo on the other hand is also €690, but always includes an integrated foldable stand and wheels. If you want to add a rolling stand to either the Bosch or the DeWalt, expect to pay another €100 to €200. Powerful 2100-watt motor with motor brake, starting current limitation, overload protection and Constant Electronic for the toughest applications The DWE7492 on the other hand can extend its table to up to 825 mm. This is significantly wider than the other two saws, thanks to its clever fence system that can flip over and make extra space.

Early versions of the TS 254 actually had problems with build quality. The thread on the height adjustment mechanism would get worn out and so you couldn’t lower or raise the blade anymore. Of course this is a significant problem. The GTS10XC excels due to its large cutting capacity of up to 635mm on the right. The integrated table extension helps you to cut longer workpieces. A slide carriage is integrated for precise cross-cuts at angles. Powerful 2100 watt motor with soft start, brake, overload protection and constant electronic "cruise control". Features: There are a few small differences, however. The GTS 10 XC is more massive and bulky than the others. As such it is less likely to be moved around, and simply because of that probably expected to outlive the other two saws. But that is more because of how it is used than its actual build quality.

It is difficult to say whether this means the Metabo has lower build quality overall, or it was just a one-off. Since I haven’t seen any other major complaints about the TS 254, I assume it isn’t a systematic problem with the saw. Conclusion: Who has the best build quality? Overall, I can’t say that one of these three table saws has a higher build quality than the others. Simply because they are cost about the same, they also can offer about the same build quality. The DeWalt’s fence might outlast the other two a little, but other than that I would say they are all evenly matched.