Refurbished & Reconditioned Table Saws: Dewalt, Bosch, Delta, Makita, and More
If you’re looking for factory reconditioned (refurbished) table saws, you’ve come to the right place.
I’ve researched all of the factory reconditioned table saws available on Amazon. The results of my research are below. In summary, you can purchase several refurbished table saw for approximately 20-50% off retail (big box) store prices. With most table saws costing between $300-$600 retail, the advantages of a reburished saw are significant - anywhere from $100 on up!
Most (if not all) of these reconditioned table saws carry a full manufacturers’ warranty, just as if you had purchased it new from a retail outlet. If you prefer to buy the new version of the tool instead of a refurbished model, you can find the [new] link after each refurbished table saw listing where the new version of that saw can be purchased.
Finally, don’t forget that some refurbished table saws will require you to purchase the stand separately. In some cases, a $70 stand makes the savings of going with a refurbished model significantly less. This is required if you’re not going to mount this saw to a bench, and makes the saw easier to use. Each one of the pages on Amazon for these saws offers several recommended accessories. Look there for the accessories that make the most sense for your purchase.
Best Table Saw for Homeowners – Jet 15 Amp BenchTop
This article is one of the most popular on the net for buying a reconditioned table saw… What that means is that most people get here and the recommended table saw is out of stock (because reconditioned saws are only available in very limited stock).
Fortunately, Jet manufactures an inexpensive, high quality new table saw that costs about the same as most reconditioned models: the Jet 708315BTC 15-Amp Table Saw. The Jet saw comes at a very discounted price and ships for free from Amazon. Here’s some of the major features:
- 10-inch benchtop table saw
- Belt-drive operation and 15 amps; cutting capacity up to 24-1/2-inches; 5/8-inch arbor
- Steel corner posts; assembly required
- Includes saw, miter gauge, rapid wing extension, rear outfeed support, 2 wrenches for assembly
- 27 by 20 inch table; 62 pounds; 1-year warranty
Most notable in this list of features is the 15 amp motor. Other standard DIY table saws offer only 8-14 amp motors, which will not provide sufficient power to cleanly rip through heavy lumber, like hardwoods, and may even struggle through long 2-by lumber as the blade heats up.
Other Factory Reconditioned Table Saws Available on Amazon
(For the items below, note that the Regular Price indicates a manufacturers’ suggested retail and/or a price quoted online by a major tools retailer).
Refurbished Dewalt Table Saws
Factory-Reconditioned DEWALT DW746R Woodworker 10-inch Left Tilt 1-3/4 Horsepower Intermediate Saw (No Fence), 115-Volt 1 Phase Current Price: $662.99. Regular Price: $1100.00. Savings: $437.00 [DW746 New]
Factory-Reconditioned DEWALT DW745R Heavy Duty 10-Inch Compact Job Site Table Saw with 16-Inch Max Rip Capacity by DeWalt – Current Price: $289.99. Regular Price: $369.00. Savings: $80.00 [DW745 New]
Factory-Reconditioned DEWALT DW744R 13 Amp 10-inch Portable Table Saw – Current Price: $510.99 Regular Price: $599.99. Savings: 80.00 [DW744 New]
Refurbished/Reconditioned Bosch Table Saws
Factory-Reconditioned Bosch 4000-N-RT 10-inch Worksite Table Saw - Current Price: $359.95. Regular Price of the 4100-RT: $534.93. Savings: $170.00
Factory-Reconditioned Bosch 4100-RT 10-inch Worksite Table Saw – Current Price: $429.95. Regular Price: $534.93. Savings: $110.00 [4100-RT New]
Refurbished/Reconditioned Skil Table Saws
Factory-Reconditioned Skil 3400-20-RT 3.0 Horsepower 10-inch Table Saw – Current Price: $154.48. Regular Price: $311.58. Savings: $150
[Note: Regular Price is MFSR and not reflective of true regular price. This saw is not available new at most retailers.]
Refurbished/Reconditioned Makita Table Saws
Factory-Reconditioned Makita 10″ Table Saw w/ Stand 2703X1 – Current Price: $299.95. Regular Price: $350.52. Savings: $50 [2703X1 New]
Refurbished/Reconditioned Delta Table Saws
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Refurbished/Reconditioned Porter Cable Table Saws
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Search for Refurbished / Reconditioned Table Saws Note Listed Here
We try to keep this list of table saws current. You can always search for other tools available on Amazon. Just click on any of the links above and use Amazon’s built in search functionality.
What do you think? Have you ever purchase refurbished tools from Amazon / another online retailer? What was your experience?
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June 27th, 2008 12:32 am
I haven’t purchased a refurbished tool, but it sounds like a great idea! I buy them used a lot… but those prices are pretty close to used prices and they’ve been refurbished. Seems like a good deal!
June 27th, 2008 2:52 pm
Good summary of the reconditioned saws on Amazon, Fred. I would feel confident buying reconditioned tools, but I’m not sure why Amazon quotes such outlandish retail prices to calculate their “savings.” The $952 listed as retail for the Bosch 4100 (the saw I’ve had my eye on) is nowhere near the $600 or so retail price I’ve seen at Home Depot and Sears. To continue with the Bosch example, Amazon lists a new Bosch 4100 for $599 with free shipping, and the refurbished 4100 for $439 + $10 shipping. But the refurbished saw doesn’t include the $149 collapsible stand that comes with the new saw. So, comparing apples to apples, you can get a new Bosch 4100 for $599 or a refurbished 4100 for $439 + $10 + 149 = $598. For other saws the savings calculation may work out better, but in this case the only people who get a deal with the refurbished saw are those who don’t want to buy a stand. I had really hoped there would be greater savings by going refurbished. For me, the search for a deal continues.
June 27th, 2008 4:40 pm
Fred,
Incredibly timely post! I was in dire need of a good table saw on Sunday, when I had to rip some studs in order to fir up a wall. Anyway, I spent an hour with an ooooollllldddd Craftsman saw of my Grandfather’s and swore I’d buy my own.
When I went to Lowe’s, everything was close to $500. I looked at the DeWalt DW744X, Woodtek 148-271, and Bosch TS300. The prices from Amazon.com are all $100+ cheaper than everything at Lowe’s.
As for refurb, I have a TON of refurb equipment and have never (knock on wood) had any problems. However I have had problems on BRAND NEW stuff, including a DeWalt hammerdrill and a jigsaw. So, in my experience, refurb is very reliable.
Great post. I’m going to debate which Table to buy tonight! My only reservation is trying to get one with a nice rolling stand, to make it easier to move. The Bosch TS3000 had an incredible system, but it also had the most incredible price!
-Jon
July 5th, 2008 3:51 pm
Josh — Took me a while to get back to this because I wanted to address the post BEFORE I responded here. You’re right: Amazon’s quoted retail prices are outlandish on some of these tools. I did further research against each tool and found the non-refurb price available on Amazon and other retailers and quoted it here instead of Amazon’s quoted retail price. Most saws still show significant savings, and 1 in particular (the nicest dewalt) has substantial savings. Since Amazon sells tools for vendors, its probably a case where the vendor is quoting the highest possible price they can to make the savings look huge.
In the case of the Bosch you reference, I’ve updated the price to reflect the cost of buying a new version of that Bosch without a stand (which was also avail. on Amazon). My guess is that Bosch is really taking people who buy the stand separately. I think at the price quoted I’d buy the refurb and build a universal stand, so that I could also use it for a compound mitre, etc. I don’t have much storage space for large tools, so I prefer to buy without stands; but I recognize that others with the space would want the stands too. In this case, buying new makes the most sense.
Jon – Good luck on your decision. Glad this post raised your awareness about Amazon and tools. Buying @ Lowes or Depot is always a last resort for us on large tool purchases – it’s significantly cheaper to buy online.
February 16th, 2010 7:53 pm
I have a 10″ table saw that was purched from J.C. Penney’s in the late 70’s and it is in need of the belt that drives the blade, any ideas on whare to get one.
February 21st, 2010 12:23 pm
Bill, sorry that one is outside of my knowledge area… Is it worth making the replacement?