Saturday, October 30, 2010 Bosch 4100-09 10-Inch Worksite Table Saw with Gravity-Rise Stand Review

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(More customer reviews)I had a lot of frustrating little problems when I first got the saw but now that it's worked out it well worth it.

This is actually my second 4100.The first one was damaged when the box came open during shipment and the table top was scratched up by parts of the cart legs.It didn't help that the way it was packed the only thing separating the table top and the cart legs was a thin pieice of styrofoam with a cut out in the middle.

Anyway I received the second saw undamaged.There were some fit and finish issues.The table top had what looked like black fingerprint marks.I tried getting it off but couldn't...oh well...no big deal it's cosmetic.The second problem was not so trivial.The riving knife assembly was loose and not square to the table or lined up to the blade.There were no instructions in the manual on how to align it.I emailed Bosch customer service but it took them awhile to respond (5 days).In the interim, I figured it out myself.There's two allen bolts that adjust the riving knife from side to side and a screw with a locknut that adjust the angle.After that the saw ran fine and the new guard system worked as advertised...modular and very easy to use.

The saw was running fine for about a week when I ran into my third problem.As expected the blade supplied with the saw dulled out pretty quickly.I replaced with the Freud LU83R010 10-Inch 50-Tooth Thin Kerf Combination Blade that I bought just for the occasion. I tried a few crosscuts and the new blade cut like butter.I decided to rip a 24 inch piece of 3/4" plywood.To my horror the wood binded between the riving knife and the fence as it went past the back of the blade.I checked the alignment and tried again...same thing the wood binds as it goes pas the back of the blade.Tried my Irwin Marathon 80T blade and same thing.It turned out that the Freud LU83R010 and the Irwin 80T has a 0.092" kerf while the riving knife is 0.091" wide.Talked to Bosch customer service and they confirmed that is a problem.Their suggestion was to try a blade with the wider kerf.I tried the Bosch PRO1050COMB with a 0.128" kerf and a Bosch CB1040 with a 0.098" kerf and they work fine.So beware when using thin kerf blade with this new riving knife/guard system.

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Product Description:
With first-of-its kind design features, the Bosch 4100-09 10-Inch Worksite Table Saw with Gravity-Rise Stand (TS3000) is built for effortless, efficient, and accurate cutting that lets you deliver products faster. And with its portable construction, which allows for transfer across even the roughest terrain, it makes an ideal addition to any work site.

The Bosch 4100-09 10-Inch Worksite Table Saw with Gravity-Rise Stand includes:

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With its Gravity-Rise Stand and pneumatic wheels, the table travels and sets up easily.View larger.Gravity-Rise Stand for Easy Setup and Portability
The innovative Gravity-Rise Stand (TS3000) uses patented technology to make setup and take down quicker than ever, so you can spend more time working. And it's extremely portable: the eight-inch treaded pneumatic wheels can handle the toughest terrain with ease, and the collapsible design minimizes storage space requirements, so transporting this stand to, from, and around the jobsite is a breeze. This stand may be lightweight at 39 pounds, but it's built for durability, sporting a powder-coat finish for longevity.
(If you are looking for a stand that includes adapter plates to accomodate competitive saws, you can purchsae Bosch's TS2000, sold separately.)
Powerful Table Saw Designed for High-Precision Cutting
The 15 Amp, 10-inch table saw generates a maximum 4 HP and 3,650 RPM for exceptionally clean cuts. Additionally, the tool features soft-start and Constant Response electronics for exceptional power management and constant speed under load. It features a 5/8-inch arbor size for use with compatible blades and will make bevel cuts between -2 and 47 degrees in addition to dado cuts up to 13/16 inch. An optional, unique easy-to-read digital measuring display (DC010, not included) can be attached to the fence to take measurements for cuts within 1/32 of an inch.
Large Cutting Table and Squarelock Rip Fence
Made from precision machined aluminum for rugged durability and long life, the 29 x 21.5 inch cutting table easily handles large stock for greater ripping capacity up to 25 inches wide.The best-in-class Squarelock Rip Fence is engineered for maximum trueness, so you get maximum accuracy with every cut. The innovative rip fence glides across the cutting table with ease for simple one-handed operation, and it locks in place for making consistent precise cuts.
Smart Guard System for Added Protection and Visibility
The first-of-its-kind Smart Guard System is a completely tool-free design that provides unparalleled visibility and enhanced user protection, so you can see the cuts better while helping avoid kickback or blade contact. The modular three-piece system includes a built-in riving knife, blade guard and anti-kickback pawls, all which install within seconds and require no tools.
The Bosch 4100-09 10-Inch Table Saw with Gravity-Rise Stand measures 39.13 x 30 x 20.9 inches and weighs 99 pounds (saw and stand). It is backed by a one-year limited warranty, 30-day money back guarantee, and one-year service protection plan.
What's in the Box
Bosch 10-Inch Worksite Table Saw, TS3000 Gravity-Rise Table Saw Stand with Pneumatic Wheels, Squarelock Rip Fence, T-slot Miter Gauge, and Smart Guard.
The saw's premium Squarelock Rip Fence glides easily for one-handed operation and optimum accuracy with every cut.

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