Dewalt DW745 saw question

[Matt P]

Hi,
I just bought the ($375) DW745 table saw, and the top is not completely flat - the back end of the table has a bow in it of about 1/16" . Is this ok? Should I return the saw? I might be able to shim it flat. I want to avoid the hassle of exchanging it and getting another one with the same problem. I am a hobbyist (e.g. jewelry boxes) and am mainly going to be using it with a crosscut sled, maybe some occassional ripping. The table top is aluminum.

p.s. I realize this is not a top-notch cabinet saw, so perhaps many table tops in this price range/saw type are similarly not completely flat.

tx,
Matt

[Jeff Booth]

I would not be satisfied with that. I can't comment at to whether another DW745 saw would be better, but if it isn't I might look to see what else is out there in the same class. 1/16" is a lot IMHO for a table to be out of flat.

Small scale stuff like jewelry boxes require some exacting joinery.

Good luck.

J